It's weird. I'm a little nervous.
as am I
Your boy's got some tats, RHM.
Yeah, I know what you mean. This game wouldn't have been remotely as interesting if I hadn't agreed to put my utter lack of AL knowledge on the line and embarrass myself in public.
That's why we're making fun of them.
Wow. Francona's not wearing his cruddy sweatshirt. Way to step it up, Terry.
OK, I know this isn't our traditional smack, but it's crap that Willis isn't starting. Of all the Cards on the team, the only one who's actally the team's best option at his position is Edmonds. Scary.
OK, I'll stop now. Well, I'll try.
The thing is Chris hasn't pitched since Wednesday-Willis pitched on Friday (same with Clemens, I believe) and got rocked. All things being equal, I would have gone with Willis.
And there is something to say for starting the ace of the staff of the best team in the league.
I pulled this up earler: Clemens, Willis, and Carpenter have the lowest road ERAs in all of baseball (of pitchers with more than 46 road innings). Carp 1.69, Willis 1.58, Clemens 0.20!
Or for exercising the perks of being the one in charge and playing all your own guys.
I mean, yeah, you've got a point.
La Russa was far far from pulling a Joe Torre. He could have named Morris to the team, but thought there were already too many Cardinals.
Course, now that Rolen's pulled out, we're down to just five and only four starters. 
La Russa has started his own guy the last two times he managed this thing, so Carp is no shock, really.
Scooter: baseball's Clippy.
I am going to kill McCarver.
C'mon, that pianist metaphor was poetry!
The defensive line-up just showed Carpenter pitching for the AL. Time to fire the intern.
Did anyone see the weekend game on FOX when Suppan did Scooter's bit about what a changeup is? Man, that was funny.
No. They didn't show that game out here. I wish it was on the internet somewhere.
Nice, Derrek. You finally have a guy on ahead of you and you strike out. Thanks.
Time for Carp to shut the "pundits" up.
Ooh, the first out is a pretty one from the little guy. Too bad he wasn't tall enough for the next ball.
Gee, all those Cardinals sure don't belong in the starting lineup.
Jimmy's gonna look bad.
Dude, I was being serious. It *was* pretty and I give him full props. And calling someone a little guy is a big compliment from me.
No, that wasn't directed at you. It was directed to ESPN, FOX, et al that said Carpenter was a dumb choice and Eckstein was the worst free-agent signing.
I just clapped for a Cub.
I feel so very very dirty.
There, there, little one. It'll be ok. You're forgiven.
Thanks, John. You rock.
Maybe Rogers could attack McCarver and win back some of his popularity. (Makes more sense in the context at RHM, huh?)
I'll fix this:
Joel over at RHM asked, "What's the over-under on how long it will take Kenny Rogers or Gary Sheffield to attack FOX Reporter Kevin Kennedy?"
I say, everyone is glad Milton Bradley is not at the game.
Throwing error on Colon to first. *That's* why they're All-Stars.
Colon you are chubby and can't throw a pickoff!
Damon may have stolen 9 with 1 CS, but Albert's stolen 9 and hasn't been caught all year. I hate the Red Sox.
They really do have some great music to lead into the commercials. Nicely done, MLB.
These comments are dying--everyone head over to Red Hot Mama (if anyone's reading). We'll pile on over there.
Way to go Edmonds! (Now *I* feel dirty.)
Oh. Yes. Everyone come on over. Bring beer.
I can't register at Red Hot Mama, I get "Invalid page request", so I'll post here.
Simple answer to the blah performance tonight: I blame Piazza.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that Vincent. I'll pass it along to RHM.
I, too, blame Piazza. He's always to blame.
Man, I'm sorry about that, Vincent. I've got my crack technical staff on it now, but no luck so far.
You might give it another try. I don't usually have this much activity so things could be kinda backlogged.
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