10 lords a leapin

6/28/2005 11:13:30 AM

gave up 19 runs in a 3-game series last week against the Reds

can't let that happen again


AND, we only have a 3 game lead on the Expos for best record in the NL

time to go on a tear

6/28/2005 11:20:52 AM

I think Chris Carpenter just put himself in contention for the Cy Young with his amazing June. 4-1 with a 0.90 ERA. That's amazing.

Here are the early leaders.

Name ERA Record Strikeouts
Roger Clemens 1.50 6-3 104
Dontrelle Willis 2.04 12-3 85
Chris Carpenter 2.60 12-4 121

Yes, there are a few other guys that have a shot depending on what they do second half (Smoltz, Martinez...) but I just threw up the top 3 (IMO) as a reference point. Carpenter's stats are quite competitive. Obviously if the Cy Young was decided only on ERA, Clemens would win, but W/L record is also heavily looked at. I'm sure if the season ended today, he wouldn't have a snowball's chance to win, but with a few more June-like months, maybe Chris can finally bring home another Cy Young award to the Cards.

7/2/2005 8:36:25 AM

I dont think he can keep the current pace he's been on the past month and a half but he's definitely capable of winning it. In my mind, he is the frontrunner for the Cy right now. If Dontrelle struggles in his next game, I'm not sure Carpenter doesn't start in the All-Star game. He's been that good. He's also the ace of the best team in the NL meanwhile the Fish are fading quickly.

7/2/2005 10:42:54 AM

^^plus he just threw 7 2/3 scoreless last night - looks like his July is off to a pretty good start too

7/2/2005 1:03:19 PM

LaRussa will start Carpenter....no doubt in my mind

and how about Eck getting the start at SS for the All Star game?

3 (possibly 4) starters this year

7/2/2005 1:16:14 PM

Damn who woulda thought 3 Cards would start and fuckin Pujols isnt one! I still think Lee won't keep this up and Pujols finally wins the MVP which has deserved the last 3 years.

7/3/2005 11:58:27 PM

should be an INTERESTING second half

7/4/2005 3:14:27 PM

Diamondbacks game on ESPN2 tonight

7/6/2005 9:29:04 PM

i have Carpenter going for me tonight

7/6/2005 9:29:58 PM

This thread needs some blue.

7/6/2005 9:35:04 PM

because their dominance this year clearly overshadows the Cardinals'

7/6/2005 9:36:43 PM

This thread needs some facts.

CENTRAL	        W	L	PCT	GB	HOME	ROAD	RS	RA	STRK	L10
St. Louis	53	30	.639	-	27-16	26-14	437	331	Won 3	7-3
Chicago Cubs	40	42	.488	12.5	21-21	19-21	364	369	Lost 6	4-6

7/6/2005 9:38:26 PM

Quote :

"because their dominance this year clearly overshadows the Cardinals'"

Nah, simply because I can't stand you sucking ass any longer.

7/6/2005 9:39:58 PM

how does it feel to be 23 games over .500


i'm clearly talking to myself

7/6/2005 9:40:32 PM

How does it feel to be 23 games ahead? what kind of jackass question is that? Are you a fan or a Fanatic?

7/6/2005 9:44:30 PM

since he posted on page 1
which was started when we were picked to finish a distant 3/4 behind your fucked up Cubs and the rusty ass'tros 16 months ago, i'd say he counts as a fanatic

now
get your cub ass out of this thread

p.s

DEREK WHO?

7/6/2005 11:01:03 PM

This is a hell of a pitching duel

[Edited on July 6, 2005 at 11:34 PM. Reason : .]

7/6/2005 11:06:06 PM

DAMN THAT WAS GORGEOUS!!!!!!

i love the suicide squeeze. one of the prettiest strategies in all of baseball

7/7/2005 12:18:58 AM

oh my fucking god I love it

I was just like "hit it to the outfield hit it to the outfield hit it to the outfield" and then bam out of the blue. I bet the d-backs were just as surprised as I was.

Also I don't like that people have just started calling it the "squeeze play." The suicide squeeze is one of the greatest names for any play in all sports.

[Edited on July 7, 2005 at 12:21 AM. Reason : .]

7/7/2005 12:19:16 AM

Man i love Eckstein more and more each game. That was awesome.

7/7/2005 12:21:13 AM

LETS GO IZZY!

7/7/2005 12:26:05 AM

whew

Izzy certainly does make things interesting

[Edited on July 7, 2005 at 12:33 AM. Reason : .]

7/7/2005 12:27:14 AM

200th career save


and yes, I think Carpenter should start for the NL

[Edited on July 7, 2005 at 12:34 AM. Reason : ,]

7/7/2005 12:31:11 AM

wow I was so caught up in the pitching duel I didn't even notice Pujols's hitting streak was snapped.

7/7/2005 12:39:27 AM

ooh, good call

7/7/2005 12:43:02 AM

interesting stat from the box score

Team LOB: 0

7/7/2005 11:27:29 AM

and Carpenter not winning player of the month for June is BULLSHIT

7/7/2005 10:34:10 PM

he didn't??

who the hell had a better month than him?

7/7/2005 10:42:57 PM

no one, basically

but andruw jones won player of the month and chad cordero won pitcher of the month with 15 saves, 0 ER iin 16.2 IP

7/7/2005 11:41:56 PM

again, it comes down to the 9th inning


too bad we have Mabry, Nunez and Luna due up


well, single by Mabry....

good start

LaRussa leaving Marquis in to pitch the 10th...strikes out with Mabry on 3rd base

[Edited on July 8, 2005 at 12:19 AM. Reason : ,]

7/8/2005 12:14:12 AM

WTF, Tony???

he lets Marquis stay in to bat with 2 down/man on 3rd in the 9th....then he yanks him for Ray King to pitch the bottom of the 9th tied 1-1


i don't get it especially when he has Taguchi and others on the bench to pinch hit

[Edited on July 8, 2005 at 12:25 AM. Reason : ,]

7/8/2005 12:24:28 AM

LEAVE IN MARQUIS NEXT TIME ASSHOLE


I FUCKING HATE FATASS RAY KING

7/8/2005 12:27:06 AM

It's because Marquis is a damn good hitter. He had like a substantial hitting streak last year if I recall correctly, and I'm pretty sure his average is over .300

In fact I think I heard Peter Gammons say his OPS is higher than Jim Edmonds'

[Edited on July 8, 2005 at 12:28 AM. Reason : ah fuck]

7/8/2005 12:27:47 AM

i remember that too, but he looked damn silly up there in the 9th

I'd like a PH next time, Tony.


that could have been the ball game

7/8/2005 9:47:33 AM

Just saw on Cold Pizza Carpenter's starting the all-star game.

7/11/2005 8:48:10 AM

makes sense since "this one counts"

if i was the coach, i'd want MY ace throwing too

7/11/2005 10:33:22 AM

i still think it's gonna be D-Train

7/11/2005 10:54:24 AM

Quote :

"Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has told the commissioner's office of his plan today to announce one of his own, 13-game winner Chris Carpenter, as National League starting pitcher for Tuesday's All-Star Game, a baseball source said Sunday."

http://tinyurl.com/ak86x

7/11/2005 10:58:04 AM

DAMMIT!



BTW 14,000th post

7/11/2005 11:02:21 AM

Anyone see the game last night?

7/16/2005 1:53:25 PM

OK, seriously.

Chris Carpenter is ridiculous. Where did this guy come from?

7/17/2005 4:28:52 PM

no pedro
schilling still ain't what he was
not quite the same offensive power

I'D LIKE TO SEE THAT WORLD SERIES MATCHUP PLAYED TODAY!

7/17/2005 5:30:19 PM

^^He's been Santana-like this year. Dominating and unhittable. I even looked up his last 15 games to compare it to Santana's second half last year and they're quite similar.

Santana 15GS 13-0 104.3IP 129K 1.21ERA 0CG
Carpenter 15GS 11-3 112.3IP 122K 1.92ERA 3CG

Can anyone say Cy Young?

7/17/2005 5:51:34 PM

I would say he is defnitely the front runner at this point.

Maybe I have my "red blinders" on though.

7/17/2005 7:00:06 PM

whats his contract look like?

i don't feel like googling right now

7/17/2005 7:04:41 PM

through 2007

7/17/2005 10:04:08 PM

that'll do pig, that'll do

7/17/2005 10:52:04 PM

Sanders out a month or more - broken bone in his right leg

7/18/2005 11:23:11 PM

shit

(set em up)

7/19/2005 8:06:36 AM