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tziller LaRussa's having a fantastic year, no?
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RedBaron I wonder how often he wishes that he had pulled a Costanza and retired after the 2006 World Series.
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Exick I'm still unsure as to why Pujols wasn't a pinch-hitter in Rowand's spot. Not to knock the guy, but the AL had just given up a 2-run homer and walked three straight batters with 2 out. Rodriguez was desperate to throw a strike. Why wouldn't you put someone up there who would either a) intimidate Rodriguez into walking the tying run in or b) punish him severely for grooving a pitch? -
twazny Come on... Pujols is mad because he is having a horrid year...
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Tony...What Were You Thinking?
Published 7/11/2007 by Hank Worrell at Winning The Turnover Battle
... Tony La Russa evidently didn't think so, as he elected to let Aaron Rowand take his second at bat with the game on the line. While home field advantage in the World Series doesn't matter much to La Russa and the Cardinals, I am sure fans of the Mets, Brewers, and Padres were sitting at home pulling their hair out over Tony's choice not to have Pujols hit. So was there a method to his madness? According to La Russa, he was trying to protect his team in case the game went into extra innings: ...
Great Moments in Foresight
Published 7/11/2007 by Shyster at ShysterBall
... On Sunday, if the Cardinals had two outs in the bottom of the ninth, the bases were loaded, and they were down by one run, Tony La Russa certainly would have wanted Albert Pujols up. On Tuesday, he'd prefer to go with Aaron Rowand. Rowand lined out, Pujols rode pine, and now everyone's unhappy. ...
Leroux's Links
Published 7/11/2007 by Doubt About It at Doubt About It
... ::Apparently Albert Pujols is pissed at his own manager, Tony LaRussa, for not playing him in the All-Star Game. Looks like the conspiracy theories regarding Jason Bay not getting any playing time 2 years ago are shot. Since I do not have much affection for the Cardinals, I find it pleasing that LaRussa has been on bad terms with 2 of his players, ...
Jim Leyland is a son of a bitch
Published 7/11/2007 by Chip's Moody Blues at Uwe Blog
... 7. Pujols, I think, has a legit gripe about not being played and LaRussa, as usual, is acting like a total jackass ... towards one of his own players. I mean, he has to go in two days and work with this guy who happens to be his superstar. How is that going to work? How do you snub your own player ... for Aaron freakin' Rowand! ...
The Morning Tailgate
Published 7/11/2007 at STLSportsMag
... ] Did we mention that Albert isn't happy about not playing in the All Star game either? [ ESPN.com ] Win or lose, there are a few men on the home team that enjoy looking dapper when they step on the ball diamond (editor's note: +3 metrosexual points for Sebek). With that being said, do you ever wonder what a collection of personalized lipstick for the Cardinals would look like? [ ...
Not Too Shabby
Published 7/11/2007 by The Sarge at wrigleyville23
... While the National League still hasn't won an All-Star Game in ten years, I'd judge the evening to be a success as it introduced a new feud between Tony LaRussa and Albert Pujols. I wonder if our friends at ...
Cardinals first team to completely fall apart AT All-Star game
Published 7/11/2007 by The Sports Hernia at The Sports Hernia Blog
Pujols benched by own manager at All-Star game. " If he wants to get upset, he can get upset. Whatever he wants to do, he can do. It's America. That wasn't the
most important thing tonight. " - Tony LaRussa fondly reflecting on a banner night for the St. Louis Cardinals. __
Pouty Pujols
Published 7/11/2007 by Sooze at Babes Love Baseball
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Morning Munchies: Etan Thomas Interview, Pujols A Pissed All Star and Steve Francis Gets Paid… To Leave
Published 7/11/2007 by Mr. Rite at Mind Rite Sports -- Quality, diverse sports coverage
Rumor has it there was an All Star game last night played by a bunch of oversized athletes. One of them is pissed for getting no burn especially considering the coach is his real team s coach. Is Pujols mad at LaRussa or his recent slump? Hmm Your favorite local overpaid underachiever is ...
Can a Manager be Fired for an Exhibition-Game Decision?
Published 7/11/2007 at STLSportsMag
... ies last year. But now the rest of you understand the pain of being managed by a guy who just has to Make A Decision, even if it's in the face of logic and, more important (we are talking about the All-Star Game, after all), fun..." One of the best hitters in baseball -- his own player! -- ready and waiting to pinch hit. And La Russa has to pull one of his "I'm the manager and you cannot comprehend my wisdom" moves. He's been doing this crap for a decade in St. Louis, often in the postseason when the Birds could afford it the least. (One of the reasons St. Louis had its historic October run was because a depleted roster had tied La Russa's hands; he had no choice but not to tinker.) That sums it up nicely. I will add, however, that LaRussa could have "gotten off the hook" if he had simply come out and said, "You know, I just wanted to give Aaron Rowand a shot." Instead, he plays the game of incredulity: "how could you question me? If you don't like the decision, tough." ...
I left my heart in San Francisco
Published 7/11/2007 by Chris Dall at The Bleacher Bums
... , but it's a highlight that we'll be seeing for a while. I generally think all the hoopla surrounding the event is a bit much, but baseball's "midsummer classic" remains the best of any the major sports league's self-promoting events. There's something about seeing all the different uniforms on the field that's still pretty cool. It's not the same as when I was a kid, but it's the only all-star event I even think about watching. One person who apparently didn't have a very good time is Albert Pujols, who was left on the bench by Tony LaRussa (for reasons only Tony LaRussa knows) and was not happy about it . Check out ...
I love watching the Cardinals bicker
Published 7/11/2007 by chad@redlegnation.com at Redleg Nation
... This is great: ...
Blurbs and Links: Part Vende'
Published 7/12/2007 by dswinder at Untitled[.]
... Pujols IS PIIIIIIIIISSED...(ESPN) ...
News around the league
Published 7/12/2007 by Vince Mercandetti at Sox and Pinstripes | Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees – The Greatest Rivalry in Baseball
... The All-Star game was solid for the second consecutive year. The National League just can't catch a break, can they? This time they actually come back on the AL for once and then LaRussa decides not to play his own guy, Albert Pujols, who just happens to probably be the most clutch hitter in the National League, with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth in a one run game. How do you let Rowand bat in that situation? To make it worse, Pujols was actually angry after the game and LaRussa came off like an idiot and was completely content his franchise player was upset. ...
MLB News Roundup
Published 7/12/2007 by Luke Halpert at Nyjer Please
... Pujols Angered At La Rusa For All-star Benching - ESPN.com ...
Easing Back Into Things After a Brief Absence
Published 9/20/2007 by Shyster at ShysterBall
... as if their life depended on it. Today, it's supposed to theoretically count for a lot, yet the people who should care about the outcome the most can't be bothered to try; ...
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 1
Published 12/25/2007 by Pip at Fungoes
As is our custom at Fungoes during Epiphany, we bring you the Twelve Days of Christmas, Cardinals-style. It was a difficult year, but Cardinal fans still have plenty to celebrate. Sing with us!
On the first day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
An all-star (benched by Tony).
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 2
Published 12/26/2007 by Pip at Fungoes
On the second day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 3
Published 12/27/2007 by Pip at Fungoes
On the third day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 4
Published 12/28/2007 by Pip at Fungoes
On the fourth day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL (reliever Win Expectation above Replacement)
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 5
Published 12/30/2007 by Pip at Fungoes
On the fifth day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Five boldened swings#.
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL (reliever Win Expectation above Replacement)
#Top swings by Cardinal batters by win-probability added: ...
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 6
Published 12/30/2007 by Pip at Fungoes
On the sixth day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Six years of Gooch a-laying@,
Five boldened swings#.
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL (reliever Win Expectation above Replacement), fifth-best in the NL
#Top swings by Cardinal batters by win-probability added: ...
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 7
Published 12/31/2007 by Pip at Fungoes
On the seventh day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Seven bases skimming^,
Six years of Gooch a-laying@,
Five boldened swings#.
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL (reliever Win Expectation above Replacement), fifth-best in the NL.
#Top swings by Cardinal batters by win-probability added: ...
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 8
Published 1/2/2008 by Pip at Fungoes
On the eighth day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Eight years of JEd a-bilking%,
Seven bases skimming^
Six years of Gooch a-laying@,
Five boldened swings#.
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL (reliever Win Expectation above Replacement), fifth-best in the NL.
#Top swings by Cardinal batters by win-probability ...
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 9
Published 1/3/2008 by Pip at Fungoes
On the ninth day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Nine k’s per nine innings&,
Eight years of JEd a-bilking%,
Seven bases skimming^
Six years of Gooch a-laying@,
Five boldened swings#.
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL (reliever Win Expectation above Replacement), fifth-best in the NL.
#Top ...
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 10
Published 1/4/2008 by Pip at Fungoes
On the tenth day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Ten wins a-sharing+,
Nine k’s per nine innings&
Eight years of JEd a-bilking%,
Seven bases skimming^
Six years of Gooch a-laying@,
Five boldened swings#.
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL (reliever Win Expectation above Replacement), fifth-best ...
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 11
Published 1/5/2008 by Pip at Fungoes
On the eleventh day of Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Eleven wins expecting$,
Ten wins a-sharing+,
Nine k’s per nine innings&
Eight years of JEd a-bilking%,
Seven bases skimming^
Six years of Gooch a-laying@,
Five boldened swings#.
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL (reliever Win ...
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 12
Published 1/5/2008 by Pip at Fungoes
... Christmas, the Cardinals gave to me
Twelve wins attaining~,
Eleven wins expecting$,
Ten wins a-sharing+,
Nine k’s per nine innings&
Eight years of JEd a-bilking%,
Seven bases skimming^
Six years of Gooch a-laying@,
Five boldened swings#.
Four expected wins*,
Three years of Eck,
Two Dewan gloves,
and an all-star (benched by Tony).
*Jason Isringhausen actually had 4.202 WXRL ...
How can LaRussa justify Aaron Rowand was the right guy to send to the plate with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th? As a life-long Cardinals fan, this was a very disappointing.
Has LaRussa given up on the Cardinals to get into the playoffs this year and have a shot at the WS with Home Field Advantage?