Carlos Beltran is uncertain for today's Hou/Atl game after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. It was a 94 MPH fastball...ouch. X-Rays were negative.
Chipper Jones is uncertain as well after reaggravating a wrist injury.
AndyCapps
10-07-04, 10:48 AM
This is a bit shocking. If the Dodgers win tonight, I bet Fox will flip-flop and put Yankees-Twins in primetime instead.
Fox picks Cardinals for prime time again
By Dan Caesar
Of the Post-Dispatch
10/07/2004
The Fox network has decided to televise Game 3 of the Cardinals-Los Angeles Dodgers series in prime time Saturday, meaning that two of the first three games in the playoff will be the network's feature game.
Fox (KTVI, Channel 2 locally), previously had decided to carry tonight's Game 2, at 7:09 p.m. from Busch Stadium. Saturday's game, in Los Angeles, is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. (St. Louis time).
A factor was that when the decision was made Wednesday afternoon, the Cards-Dodgers series didn't have the possibility of ending before Saturday, unlike two others. Thus, Fox will be able to promote the telecast this week. There was another factor.
"Having the team with the best record in baseball this season (the Cards) against a terrific team from the second-largest television market is a very attractive match-up to have in prime time," Fox Sports vice president of communications Dan Bell said.
The game will be preceded on Fox by Game 4 of the New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins series, at 3:25 p.m.
Deftones
10-07-04, 10:51 AM
Good for Fox. Quit pandering to all these damn Yankee fans, and start showing some baseball! :up:
Red Dog
10-07-04, 10:53 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if more people watch baseball on a late Sat afternoon than a Sat night.
Y2K Falcon
10-07-04, 10:55 AM
I've heard that advertising rates are higher for innings 3 through 7 for that night game. :hscratch:
Mad Dawg
10-07-04, 10:58 AM
rotfl
das Monkey
10-07-04, 11:17 AM
Anywhere offering an over/under on how many runners the Braves will strand on base? I want to take the over on 26 if I can get it.
das
B.A.
10-07-04, 11:44 AM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
Good for Fox. Quit pandering to all these damn Yankee fans, and start showing some baseball! :up: And that's the bottom line.
:lol: @ das.
Mad Dawg
10-07-04, 11:54 AM
Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
and start showing some baseball! :up:
-ohbfrank- Make up your mind, Def. Do you want them to show the Dodgers or don't you?
fumanstan
10-07-04, 12:00 PM
Originally posted by Y2K Falcon
I've heard that advertising rates are higher for innings 3 through 7 for that night game. :hscratch:
At least our stadium will be full for those innings :( Luckily we don't have to give away playoff tickets for free to get people to come :)
El Scorcho
10-07-04, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by Red Dog
I wouldn't be surprised if more people watch baseball on a late Sat afternoon than a Sat night.
Agreed. Typically the only Saturday night baseball I watch involves me in a crowded bar watching the 17" TV in the corner.
Y2K Falcon
10-07-04, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
...me in a crowded bar watching the 17" in the corner.
You go to those kinds of bars? -eek-
Not that there's anything wrong with it. ;)
Flashback
10-07-04, 01:32 PM
Sosa was fined $87,400 ... 1 day of pay. He complains about what now?!?. How much did he make for hurting himself sneezing????
:jawdrop:
B.A.
10-07-04, 01:36 PM
The Cubs should donate that to my charity.
Mad Dawg
10-07-04, 01:40 PM
Actually, they should donate it to Sammy's charity in Sammy's name. It might be the first such check it's ever received.
BDD is killing me. :mad: Why doesn't he just guarantee the fucking championship.
chrisih8u
10-07-04, 01:51 PM
Originally posted by Mad Dawg
BDD is killing me. :mad: Why doesn't he just guarantee the fucking championship.
And did you notice his total 180 regarding Pedro? Pathetic.
Mad Dawg
10-07-04, 01:54 PM
Originally posted by chrisih8u
And did you notice his total 180 regarding Pedro? Pathetic.
Absolutely. I'll bet the guy gave himself blisters last night.
El Scorcho
10-07-04, 02:09 PM
Ron Gardenhire:
"He was still throwing 94, 95, 96 mph," Gardenhire said. "It's a little disappointing. I probably left him out there too long. I didn't like our options."
Bet that had to make the other relievers in the pen feel great. :lol:
El Scorcho
10-07-04, 02:15 PM
From Page 2 debate on Gardenhire:
"David: It will be interesting to see if Jones escapes the criticism. It was a great play by Jeter, but he's out by six feet if Jones is ready to throw home instead of lobbing the ball to the cutoff man. "
That's *exactly* what I felt last night. Jones was somewhere else on that play. Even vintage Vince Coleman on 3rd base is out by a couple feet if Jones is ready to throw home.
B.A.
10-07-04, 03:06 PM
Originally posted by Mad Dawg
Actually, they should donate it to Sammy's charity in Sammy's name. It might be the first such check it's ever received. I remember reading an article about that crock of shit.
Y2K Falcon
10-07-04, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by El Scorcho
That's *exactly* what I felt last night. Jones was somewhere else on that play. Even vintage Vince Coleman on 3rd base is out by a couple feet if Jones is ready to throw home.
[kiss ass announcers]No. Clearly it was the alert baserunning by Jeter who knew exactly when to tag up. EXACTLY WHEN THE OUTFIELDER CATCHES THE BALL![/kiss ass announcers]
Any other player would have tagged before or after the ball was caught. -rolleyes-
Mad Dawg
10-07-04, 03:30 PM
Originally posted by Y2K Falcon
[kiss ass announcers]No. Clearly it was the alert baserunning by Jeter who knew exactly when to tag up. EXACTLY WHEN THE OUTFIELDER CATCHES THE BALL![/kiss ass announcers]
Any other player would have tagged before or after the ball was caught. -rolleyes-
It's just those intangibles that he brings to the game.
El Scorcho
10-07-04, 04:06 PM
Gay men have always been notorious for paying attention to details like that.
Mad Dawg
10-07-04, 04:17 PM
Bagwell hits a first inning solo shot.
Terrell
10-07-04, 04:41 PM
Well, the Braves are back to their old post season ways. Braves fans don't even care enough anymore to even invest any effort, because they know it will result in the same thing. Disappointment! Just watch the game, the fans, the players. There is not a lick of enthusiasm or excitement to be seen. None! If you watched the games, they feel like a run of the mill regular season game.
raven56706
10-07-04, 04:47 PM
Braves are the Bills
hotaru_san
10-07-04, 04:49 PM
:(
das Monkey
10-07-04, 04:58 PM
They need to walk Drew. Stranding 2 runners isn't enough.
das
das Monkey
10-07-04, 05:03 PM
What a complete waste. We could have easily stranded 3 runners in the inning, and we settled for 2. :grunt:
das
hotaru_san
10-07-04, 05:06 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
What a complete waste. We could have easily stranded 3 runners in the inning, and we settled for 2. :grunt:
das
the braves are such slackers
B.A.
10-07-04, 05:28 PM
Keep up the good work, Roy!
das Monkey
10-07-04, 06:04 PM
Fucking pathetic. I love this team, but they don't play with any fucking heart during the playoffs. I used to spend a bunch of money and take off from work and go to all the home games, but I haven't in a few years and won't until they earn me back. I don't demand a World Series win, but I do expect some effort and some basic run production with men in scoring position. There's no excuse for us to see the same shit every season.
das
fumanstan
10-07-04, 06:12 PM
Bullpen phones aren't working :lol:
Jeremy517
10-07-04, 06:25 PM
At least that runner wasn't left on base.
B.A.
10-07-04, 06:26 PM
J.D. didn't get a chance to strike-out again. :mad:
das Monkey
10-07-04, 06:29 PM
He must be pissed that he won't get that stranded RISP on his stats! Chipper's going to win the battle. :grunt:
das
das Monkey
10-07-04, 06:39 PM
Another man on 3rd with under 2 outs. You have to fucking get this run in. This is embarrassing.
das
das Monkey
10-07-04, 06:42 PM
Andruw will pop out or hit a weak ground ball. It's his style.
das
das Monkey
10-07-04, 06:55 PM
Time to earn your paycheck, Bobby. What do you do now?
das
Y2K Falcon
10-07-04, 06:58 PM
What does it mean to "put someone away like ice water"??? :hscratch:
And the damn wheelhouse guy is back. It was better just listening to the radio. -ohbfrank-
das Monkey
10-07-04, 06:58 PM
Consistently the most passionate Brave and our best post-season performer ever. If only we had more guys like him. Add in all the community service, and the guy deserves God status.
das
das Monkey
10-07-04, 07:00 PM
• B.A. •
J.D. didn't get a chance to strike-out again. :mad:
Don't ever say the post-season doesn't give you a chance for redemption.
das
Terrell
10-07-04, 07:34 PM
Braves are the Bills
There's a huge difference. The Braves did win a World Championship. The Bills didn't win jack!
All the excitement in Atlanta right now is reserved for Vick and the Falcons.
fumanstan
10-07-04, 07:37 PM
Cool. HR.
shizawn
10-07-04, 07:38 PM
well, hot damn.
twikoff
10-07-04, 07:38 PM
been so damn busy lately.. still didnt get a chance to watch any until extra innings
but that was a nice ending :up:
chrisih8u
10-07-04, 07:39 PM
Exciting finish :up:
das Monkey
10-07-04, 07:39 PM
I'm taking credit for that. I noticed we got a hit when I sat very still, so I just spent the last 30 minutes in the fetal position motionless in the corner.
das
Luddy
10-07-04, 07:39 PM
Cool :thumbsup:
TruGator
10-07-04, 07:45 PM
What a game. Furcal of all people. :up:
FantasticVSDoom
10-07-04, 07:52 PM
This is what makes this time of the year so great...Ill be in the fetal postion tomorrow or on my knees praying for the sweep.
Y2K Falcon
10-07-04, 08:05 PM
Originally posted by twikoff
but that was a nice ending :up:
No it wasn't. :grunt:
I actually was in the kitchen making supper, I had to rewind the tivo to see the end of the game. The first thing I heard was "tied up the series".
Oh well. Can't complain about a split. :up:
Go Stros at home!
hotaru_san
10-07-04, 08:14 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
I'm taking credit for that. I noticed we got a hit when I sat very still, so I just spent the last 30 minutes in the fetal position motionless in the corner.
das
:lol:
thank you so very very much :up:
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 08:23 PM
Good hit by Werth.
fumanstan
10-07-04, 08:23 PM
Sweet, we got a lead. Home run Werth :up:
Jackskeleton
10-07-04, 08:24 PM
I would have been half way through my first dog about now.
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by fumanstan
Sweet, we got a lead. Home run Werth :up:
It's all in Weaver's hands now to throw a no-hitter. Don't let us down!
das Monkey
10-07-04, 08:39 PM
John Smoltz: 3 scoreless, hitless innings. He had more hits than all 11 batters he faced combined. :up:
das
fumanstan
10-07-04, 08:40 PM
Shit, we're in trouble. Bring in Gagne.
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 08:41 PM
Originally posted by fumanstan
Shit, we're in trouble. Bring in Gagne.
Nah, Weave's still got the no-hitter goin.
hotaru_san
10-07-04, 08:42 PM
Originally posted by das Monkey
John Smoltz: 3 scoreless, hitless innings. He had more hits than all 11 batters he faced combined. :up:
das
:up: :up: The fan reaction to him as he came up to bat was great and it was amazing to see him get that hit. It's a shame it wasn't the one that won the game, but at least they won eventually.
yay dodgers -smile-
fumanstan
10-07-04, 08:57 PM
Crap, bring in Gagne :(
hotaru_san
10-07-04, 09:03 PM
argh :mad:
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 09:06 PM
I guess I jinxed Weaver's no-hitter.
That pick-off play was a horrible play by Weaver....go after the pitcher and go for the double play....don't try to be cute.
fumanstan
10-07-04, 09:09 PM
Good Grief :(
fumanstan
10-07-04, 09:38 PM
Back to back homers by Green and Bradley :up:
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 09:38 PM
Dodgers teeing off Marquis now.
hotaru_san
10-07-04, 09:39 PM
Tied after back to back homers by Green and Bradley :banana:
Kicker_of_Elves
10-07-04, 09:41 PM
Go Dodgers!
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 09:43 PM
All I ask is for the Dodgers to score one more run, Weaver to hold that 1-run lead until the 8th, and have Gagne get 6 outs. But, with the Cards offense, this is probably too much to ask.
Patman
10-07-04, 09:44 PM
Just got back from the Braves game. It was brutal for those first 6 innings. The Braves could do nothing with Oswalt's curve ball (there's over 20 mph difference between his curve ball and fast ball), and it had the Braves batters off-balance. Plus the lack of hitting discipline by the Braves gave Oswalt some low pitch count innings.
Hampton didn't pitch badly, as the Astros only managed 4 hits, with the bullpen giving up no hits. The Braves squandered plenty of late inning chances to overcome the 2-run lead, but strange calls from the bench blew some scoring opportunities.
JD Drew was missing badly on his swings. What is up with him?
Couldn't believe Smoltz got a hit, that was great.
My save of the game goes to Furcal's lawyer for keeping out of jail long enough to play in the playoffs.
Dorsalphin
10-07-04, 09:46 PM
Well, that was a wasted at bat
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 09:52 PM
Bases are loaded...put in Ventura!!!
Well...Finley would be my next choice, so leave him in.
Dorsalphin
10-07-04, 09:52 PM
Bases are juiced for Finley.....
Com'on Dodgers!!
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 09:53 PM
Finley should just take the next 2 pitches.
Aphex Twin
10-07-04, 09:55 PM
Originally posted by Aphex Twin
Finley should just take the next 2 pitches.
Wow...Eldred did a good job getting his command back after going 3-0.
fumanstan
10-07-04, 10:27 PM
Crud, 4-3 Cards.
DarkElf
10-07-04, 10:30 PM
Wow, where are all the Cardinal fans?
Jackskeleton
10-07-04, 10:31 PM
no es bueno.
zuffy
10-07-04, 10:47 PM
Originally posted by DarkElf
Wow, where are all the Cardinal fans?
They became Red Sox bandwagon fans.
fumanstan
10-07-04, 11:22 PM
8-3 again :( The Cards offense is too damn good :(
nickdawgy
10-07-04, 11:47 PM
Cards-Sox series? Both teams look damn good.
B.A.
10-07-04, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by zuffy
They became Red Sox bandwagon fans. Eat shit and die.
;)
The Red Sox are my third favorite team after the Cardinals and Twins, so this post-season is like heaven, especially since the Yanks are involved.
I love this game.
nickdawgy
10-07-04, 11:56 PM
Wow both Socal teams only a defeat away from golfing.
B.A.
10-07-04, 11:59 PM
Did they ever give a guesstimate on Bradley's blast to right?
fumanstan
10-08-04, 12:25 AM
My friend said 461 feet.
B.A.
10-08-04, 12:27 AM
You don't see them hit like that too often.
fumanstan
10-08-04, 12:54 AM
Especially from Bradley whose not the biggest guy. Edmonds looks like he could crush it 500 feet, i love his swing and those cuts he takes at the ball :)
AndyCapps
10-08-04, 01:32 AM
Originally posted by DarkElf
Wow, where are all the Cardinal fans?
I was busy watching the game.
2 wins down, 9 to go.
B.A.
10-08-04, 08:35 AM
Originally posted by AndyCapps
I was busy watching the game.
2 wins down, 9 to go. This is so much fun.
B.A.
10-08-04, 08:36 AM
Originally posted by fumanstan
Edmonds looks like he could crush it 500 feet, i love his swing and those cuts he takes at the ball :) Nothing better than watching him tomahawk the ball over the wall to any part of the field. My favorite swing.
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