2009 Cardinals

Double D · 08-18-2009, 07:33 PM

Better late than never! And also they have the best record in baseball ever since the Holliday trade!

min0 lee · 08-18-2009, 07:49 PM

Cards interested in free-agent Smoltz

Veteran released by Red Sox after refusing assignment

By Matthew Leach / MLB.com
LOS ANGELES -- The Cardinals maintain an interest in veteran right-hander John Smoltz, who was released by the Red Sox on Monday. Smoltz is a free agent and can sign with any Major League team. He had been designated for assignment by Boston, and declined a Minor League assignment. "I know that he's one of the guys we've been looking into," manager Tony La Russa said. "He's healthy, and when he's healthy, he's a weapon."
Smoltz was starting for Boston, but it's more likely that he'd fit as a reliever for the Cardinals, who have some question marks from the right side in front of closer Ryan Franklin. Pitching coach Dave Duncan acknowledged that the likely Hall of Famer holds some interest, but that there's some question as to the night-to-night resiliency of his arm.
La Russa said he had not placed a call directly to Smoltz to lobby the veteran but didn't rule out a selling job if it was needed.
"I'll do whatever I'm asked to do," he said. "I think it's enough to say that we've got interest, and we have since the day he was designated. I know Mo's [general manager John Mozeliak] been looking."
As for another free-agent relief option, Duncan expressed little enthusiasm for Justin Speier, who was recently released by the Angels.

Double D · 08-19-2009, 12:41 PM

I just heard we got him. I think he could be a good setup guy, that is if he can get and stay healthy.....

**I Are Baboon** · 08-19-2009, 05:21 PM

Good luck in the Lesser League, John Smoltz. Sorry you couldn't cut it in the ass kicking AL East.

min0 lee · 08-19-2009, 05:25 PM

He should do better there at middle relief.

Why is the baboon bitter?

**I Are Baboon** · 08-19-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Why is the baboon bitter?

I ain't bitter. I wish him well. But the fact is, old pitchers trying to make a comeback ought to go to the NL. Brad Penny is barely hanging on.

Double D · 08-19-2009, 06:58 PM

This is true. Besides he went to a team with some new offensive weapons.....so he doesnt have to pitch to those guys!

**I Are Baboon** · 08-20-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Malley

This is true. Besides he went to a team with some new offensive weapons.....so he doesnt have to pitch to those guys!

Any pitcher is happy when he doesn't have to pitch to Albert Pujols.

soxmuscle · 08-20-2009, 10:47 PM

Smoltz is an AL East casualty who was simply overmatched.

he'll be good for the Cardinals I would imagine.

Double D · 08-21-2009, 04:41 PM

7 Games up! Whoop!

Triple Threat · 08-22-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Malley

7 Games up! Whoop!

You're talking about the New York Yankees, right? I knew you were a closet Yankees fan.

min0 lee · 08-23-2009, 09:50 AM

Sitting on No. 9,999*

By Joe Strauss
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

SAN DIEGO — Depending on whose count you trust, the Cardinals tonight have the opportunity to become the fourth major-league franchise to reach 10,000 wins. All they need to do is dispose of the San Diego Padres behind starting pitcher Kyle Lohse and a lineup that has squeezed three wins despite scoring 14 runs total in its last four games.
The Cardinals do not formally recognize the St. Louis Browns and Brown Stockings teams from 1882-1891 as part of their history since those teams were not members of the National League. However, if those teams are included, the Cardinals and their lineage have won 9,999 games dating to 1882. The Cardinals formally designate 1892 as their founding date and held a centennial celebration in 1992. If the pre-1892 Browns/Brown Stockings are included, the Cardinals would join the Giants (10,322), Cubs (10,143) and Dodgers (10,032) as members of the select club.

Double D · 08-23-2009, 10:39 AM

And they won last night. Those lovable Cubs and their poor fans are 8 back now......ouch!

min0 lee · 08-23-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malley

I just heard we got him. I think he could be a good setup guy, that is if he can get and stay healthy.....

Smoltz terrific in Cards debut
By BERNIE WILSON
AP Sports Writer

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- John Smoltz had a brilliant debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, striking out a season-high nine - including seven straight - and holding San Diego to three hits over five scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory Sunday.
Smoltz also had a bunt single and scored the first run for the NL Central-leading Cardinals, who retained their eight-game lead over the Chicago Cubs. He didn't walk a batter.

Triple Threat · 08-24-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Smoltz terrific in Cards debut
By BERNIE WILSON

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- John Smoltz had a brilliant debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, striking out a season-high nine - including seven straight - and holding San Diego to three hits over five scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory Sunday.
Smoltz also had a bunt single and scored the first run for the NL Central-leading Cardinals, who retained their eight-game lead over the Chicago Cubs. He didn't walk a batter.

The Red Sox could use someone like that.

min0 lee · 08-24-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

The Red Sox could use someone like that.

Double D · 08-24-2009, 08:51 AM

Well he was pitching against San Diego who are number 30 out of 31 teams in runs scored!

min0 lee · 08-24-2009, 09:19 AM

What's up with those uniforms?

Double D · 08-24-2009, 12:55 PM

I didnt see them, why?

min0 lee · 08-24-2009, 01:08 PM

It just doesn't look right.

**IainDaniel** · 08-24-2009, 01:10 PM

They have had them the last few years as a 3rd Jersey.

Double D · 08-24-2009, 01:14 PM

Ya I dont care for them either. So World Series:

Cards Vs. Yankees?

Cards own the Dodgers, but the Rockies are looking very good right now. However with the pickup of Smoltz, that could be a serious 1,2,3 punch!

Wainright with 14 wins, Carpenter with 14 wins, plus he leads in era. Thats sick!

**IainDaniel** · 08-24-2009, 01:18 PM

Cards and Phillies are the two teams in the National league. They both have a pitching rotation that can compete.

How about those Rockies, they were 15.5 back when they fired there manager, now they are 3.5.

Double D · 08-24-2009, 04:45 PM

Ya I forgot they got Cliff Lee, wow hes been awesome!

min0 lee · 08-24-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malley

Ya I forgot they got Cliff Lee, wow hes been awesome!

Boston could have had him.

Triple Threat · 08-24-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Boston could have had him.

Who would they have had to give up?

min0 lee · 08-24-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Who would they have had to give up?

I don't remember but Boston seems to come up with people.
I don't think trading Matterson was a good idea, Martinez is good but you never have enough pitching.
Boston's pitching was thought to be the best but with the injuries and a couple of disappointments and all the runs they have been giving away lately I doubt it.

Some babseball writers are counting Boston out of the race....yeah right.
These guys are proven winners.
This is also coming from the Boston writers might I add, not just the Post.

**I Are Baboon** · 08-25-2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Boston could have had him.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Who would they have had to give up?

They probably could have gotten him for one pitching prospect and one hitting prospect, e.g. Justin Masterson and Lars Anderson. Nobody realized the Cliff Lee asking price would be so low.

**I Are Baboon** · 08-25-2009, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Some babseball writers are counting Boston out of the race....yeah right.
These guys are proven winners.
This is also coming from the Boston writers might I add, not just the Post.

It's their nature to hit the panic button at the first sign of trouble.

Most fans are still on board, but most fans realize this Red Sox team probably won't make it to the World Series.

min0 lee · 08-25-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

It's their nature to hit the panic button at the first sign of trouble.

Most fans are still on board, but most fans realize this Red Sox team probably won't make it to the World Series.

You never know, you yourself have seen miracles happen before your eyes (2004- 2007)

The Yanks came back from nowhere to beat Boston 1979 and the Mets choked with a huge lead at about this time.

I think the Angels will get there, if the Yanks were to go head to head with the Angels they may not make it.
I notice that teams that can both hit and run they seem to beat the Yanks.

08-18-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	2009 Cardinals Better late than never! And also they have the best record in baseball ever since the Holliday trade!

08-18-2009, 07:49 PM	#2
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Cards interested in free-agent Smoltz Veteran released by Red Sox after refusing assignment By Matthew Leach / MLB.com LOS ANGELES -- The Cardinals maintain an interest in veteran right-hander John Smoltz, who was released by the Red Sox on Monday. Smoltz is a free agent and can sign with any Major League team. He had been designated for assignment by Boston, and declined a Minor League assignment. "I know that he's one of the guys we've been looking into," manager Tony La Russa said. "He's healthy, and when he's healthy, he's a weapon." Smoltz was starting for Boston, but it's more likely that he'd fit as a reliever for the Cardinals, who have some question marks from the right side in front of closer Ryan Franklin. Pitching coach Dave Duncan acknowledged that the likely Hall of Famer holds some interest, but that there's some question as to the night-to-night resiliency of his arm. La Russa said he had not placed a call directly to Smoltz to lobby the veteran but didn't rule out a selling job if it was needed. "I'll do whatever I'm asked to do," he said. "I think it's enough to say that we've got interest, and we have since the day he was designated. I know Mo's [general manager John Mozeliak] been looking." As for another free-agent relief option, Duncan expressed little enthusiasm for Justin Speier, who was recently released by the Angels. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

08-19-2009, 05:25 PM	#5
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08-23-2009, 09:50 AM	#12
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Sitting on No. 9,999* By Joe Strauss St. Louis Post-Dispatch SAN DIEGO — Depending on whose count you trust, the Cardinals tonight have the opportunity to become the fourth major-league franchise to reach 10,000 wins. All they need to do is dispose of the San Diego Padres behind starting pitcher Kyle Lohse and a lineup that has squeezed three wins despite scoring 14 runs total in its last four games. The Cardinals do not formally recognize the St. Louis Browns and Brown Stockings teams from 1882-1891 as part of their history since those teams were not members of the National League. However, if those teams are included, the Cardinals and their lineage have won 9,999 games dating to 1882. The Cardinals formally designate 1892 as their founding date and held a centennial celebration in 1992. If the pre-1892 Browns/Brown Stockings are included, the Cardinals would join the Giants (10,322), Cubs (10,143) and Dodgers (10,032) as members of the select club. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

08-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#3
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	I just heard we got him. I think he could be a good setup guy, that is if he can get and stay healthy.....

08-19-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	Good luck in the Lesser League, John Smoltz. Sorry you couldn't cut it in the ass kicking AL East.

08-19-2009, 06:58 PM	#7
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	This is true. Besides he went to a team with some new offensive weapons.....so he doesnt have to pitch to those guys!

08-21-2009, 04:41 PM	#10
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	7 Games up! Whoop!

08-23-2009, 10:39 AM	#13
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	And they won last night. Those lovable Cubs and their poor fans are 8 back now......ouch!

08-24-2009, 08:51 AM	#17
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	Well he was pitching against San Diego who are number 30 out of 31 teams in runs scored!

08-24-2009, 09:19 AM	#18
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	What's up with those uniforms? How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

08-24-2009, 12:55 PM	#19
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	I didnt see them, why?

08-24-2009, 01:08 PM	#20
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	It just doesn't look right. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

08-24-2009, 01:10 PM	#21
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	They have had them the last few years as a 3rd Jersey. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

08-24-2009, 01:14 PM	#22
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	Ya I dont care for them either. So World Series: Cards Vs. Yankees? Cards own the Dodgers, but the Rockies are looking very good right now. However with the pickup of Smoltz, that could be a serious 1,2,3 punch! Wainright with 14 wins, Carpenter with 14 wins, plus he leads in era. Thats sick!

08-24-2009, 01:18 PM	#23
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	Cards and Phillies are the two teams in the National league. They both have a pitching rotation that can compete. How about those Rockies, they were 15.5 back when they fired there manager, now they are 3.5. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

08-24-2009, 04:45 PM	#24
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	Ya I forgot they got Cliff Lee, wow hes been awesome!

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