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2005
Cardinal Shortstop Opens Display Case
By Amanda
ST. LOUIS, MO -- St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop David Eckstein cut the ribbon today on the public display case he built to house his awards.
“I just wanted to share the joy of my accomplishments with the community,” said Eckstein, whose display case is already well stocked.
“I got these last summer,” Eckstein explained, pointing to a row of little-league trophies. “I kept telling the coaches that I was too big for little league, but they just laughed.”
Lining the wall are several framed shirts sporting such phrases as “I'm a Good Sport!” and “#1 Grandkid” and a display case in the corner holds a selection of ribbons.
“This one says 'Participant'” said Eckstein, holding up one of the ribbons. “And I really was.”
Next month, Eckstein is hoping to bring home something that's really worthy of his display case.
“I'm going to win the big Halloween costume contest,” said Eckstein.
FYI, I’m still at work, so I’ll be relying on Gameday for a while.
September 20th, 2005 at 2:55 pm
Smack talk cross posted at [url=http://bellyitcher.blogspot.com/2005/09/redbirds-at-redsomethings.html]Bellyitcher[/url]
You have a job? Congrats.
September 20th, 2005 at 2:57 pm
Yeah, and it actually sometimes requires work. Annoying, but what can you do?
September 20th, 2005 at 2:59 pm
TLR was just on the Reds pre-game saying how they’re going to have to play hard because the Reds have been on a tear and Milwaukee is going to be trying extra hard for .500.
I really wanted the interviewer to smack him. That crap is just demeaning.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:15 pm
He’s just trying to be nice! Tony’s not going to talk about how much the Cards have smacked the Reds around this season on their own show.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:19 pm
I’m so sorry you missed Taguchi’s swing to strike out just now. It was beautiful.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:22 pm
And the superior team is off to an early lead…
September 20th, 2005 at 3:34 pm
Well, dangit, Jeff. That’s not the way to secure that 3rd spot.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:35 pm
Tonight you face the might of BOTH our catchers, the tinier of which playing first base.
OK, this is a seriously weird Reds line-up. And we’ve see a LOT of different line-ups on this team.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:38 pm
I’ll see your weird line up and raise you a Hector Luna and John Gall starting. Keisler must be a lefty.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:40 pm
Lopez and the most impressive throw; you’ll get to see that among the many Reds highlights when you get home.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:44 pm
Ah ha! I know you’re lying because it doesn’t take a very impressive throw to get Yadi. In fact, poor kid’s so slow, you could roll the ball to first and still get him.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:46 pm
It does when it gets past the third baseman before the shortstop picks it up at the grass.
Hey, you know how I know the Cards suck?
September 20th, 2005 at 3:48 pm
Oh, phhht. I bet he was out by 10 feet.
How?
September 20th, 2005 at 3:50 pm
‘Cause they’ve already had two at-bats against Keisler and they still haven’t scored.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:50 pm
You’re giving them too much credit, they don’t even have a hit.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:53 pm
Who’s hurt? It says "Injury delay"
September 20th, 2005 at 4:00 pm
Keisler took Pujols’ bases-loaded fielder’s-choice ball in the gut and had to demonstrate a few pitches for the trainers.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:02 pm
Ah, well he appears to be OK.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:03 pm
But don’t worry, he’s fine. He’s going about his business of striking out Sanders.
Someone should tell him to lay off the high stuff.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:04 pm
Ok, I get to leave work. I’ll be back in 30-40 minutes! Score some runs, Cardinals!
September 20th, 2005 at 4:05 pm
Drive carefully.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:05 pm
Uh-oh. You’re second baseman doesn’t look so hot. I mean, even less hot than usual.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:06 pm
B.S., you’re missing all the good stuff. Freel just totally stole one from Pujols.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:44 pm
OK, I’m back.
What exactly do the Reds have against our infielders, huh?
September 20th, 2005 at 4:49 pm
He ran into Javy; if he can’t hold his own against a weeble, that’s his own fault.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:50 pm
Holbert drawing the walk. I bet your guys are sorry they gave *him* up.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:51 pm
Um, sure.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:53 pm
The Reds announcers sure do love Yadi.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:56 pm
*Everyone* loves Yadi. He’s just lovable.
September 20th, 2005 at 4:59 pm
Manny Ramirez doesn’t love Yadi.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:01 pm
Your guys should watch out for Aurilia. He exceeds expectations.
And now to see what little Javy can do after being run over by your brutish infielder.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:04 pm
What’s up with La Russa’s sunglasses at 9 p.m. in September. Does he have cataracts?
September 20th, 2005 at 5:06 pm
Ah, a K. It’s the least he could do. Perhaps a reminder of the reparations asked for earlier this year are in order.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:07 pm
La Russa doesn’t want anyone seeing where he’s looking.
Seriously.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:09 pm
And now you’re being treated to the stylings of Jason Standridge. Not only is he oh-so-fine, but he’s also soon to be a star of Fear Factor.
This is really a treat for you.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:13 pm
And you can see our pitching coach’s kid get to 0-fer-6 on the year.
You’re really very lucky.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:15 pm
Lopez is having a baaaaad game.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:15 pm
As high as Eckstein is choking up on that bat, maybe he ought to consider a shorter one. Like one of those mini souvenir ones that Javy uses.
How did you like his house of trophies, btw?
September 20th, 2005 at 5:16 pm
Well, you forgot the World Series ring, but other than that, I think you hit the nail on the head.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:19 pm
I didn’t forget.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:20 pm
You should have included some science fair ribbons. Or "I Gave Blood" stickers.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:22 pm
I’m pretty sure he doesn’t weigh enough to give blood.
Hey, you know how else I know the Cards suck?
September 20th, 2005 at 5:24 pm
Sigh. They’re tied with the Reds?
September 20th, 2005 at 5:26 pm
So it’s common knowledge, then.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:27 pm
You know how I know the Cards don’t suck?
September 20th, 2005 at 5:28 pm
Pujols pops up to new daddy Austin Kearns in deep right field.
Pujols is scary. And yet hasn’t got a hit tonight. Go figure.
How’s that?
September 20th, 2005 at 5:30 pm
In many ways, but first and foremost: they are already in the playoffs.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:31 pm
Yeah, real tough. They had to beat the Reds and the Cubs to get there.
Oh wait, they didn’t beat the Cubs…
Your pitcher looks like the girl from a sandlot baseball movie. I expect him to take off his hat and unfurl shoulder-length hair any moment now.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:33 pm
Cut Brad some slack, he’s only 14.
BTW, are you following the epic choke job happening on the South Side of Chicago?
Ray King…I just don’t know.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:37 pm
It really is impressive. We haven’t seen a choke like that since last year’s worl…never mind.
I’m no fan of Cleveland as a city, but it’s hard not to get on board with the Indians right about now.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:40 pm
Booo…Lopez was totally safe.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:41 pm
It’s a lot harder to blow a 15 game lead than suck for just four games. I’d like the Sox to hold on, just to annoy Cub fans.
Hee hee, out at the plate.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:42 pm
JAVY!
The superior team again leads the game.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:43 pm
Oh, that’s cute. The Reds are leading. Maybe we can lull them into thinking they don’t need to make any changes next year.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:47 pm
The Reds aren’t the ones with an average age of 38.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:49 pm
No, that’s San Francisco.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:50 pm
In ten years all the San Francisco alums will be playing all the Cardinals alums in the Retirement Home World Series.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:51 pm
I bet the Giants won’t make it. It’ll be the Cards versus the Yankees.
September 20th, 2005 at 5:54 pm
I think the Cards might still be hungover. Not their best game.
September 20th, 2005 at 6:02 pm
Still? Lightweights.
Or are they celebrating all their little acheivements? ("Yay! We only lost by three to the Cubs!")
September 20th, 2005 at 6:05 pm
Little Ray Ray’s in, Pena’s out. Freel’s still in, Valentin’s still in.
This may be the smallest line-up in the history of the game.
September 20th, 2005 at 6:07 pm
Yeah, they’re really happy with their warning track power tonight.
September 20th, 2005 at 6:08 pm
BOO-YEAH!
September 20th, 2005 at 6:10 pm
Hey, you know how I know the Cards suck?
September 20th, 2005 at 6:11 pm
Oh well. The mighty mighty Reds beat the lowly Cardinals for, the 4th? time this year. When, oh when will St. Louis have something to cheer about?
How? Cause it’s not because they’re in first place in ALL OF BASEBALL.
September 20th, 2005 at 6:13 pm
You’re awfully bitter for a Cardinals fan.
Same bat time, same bat place tomorrow?
September 20th, 2005 at 6:16 pm
Nah, not bitter, just hungry. I’m also unhappy with our LOOGY.
I’ll be at work for the first hour again and Extra Innings isn’t telling me what channel tomorrow’s game is on (I think it’s the one that says "Baseball"), but I’ll be here.
September 20th, 2005 at 6:22 pm
Maybe not bitter now, but the series isn’t over yet.
Have a good meal. It’s been fun. I look forward to tomorrow.
September 20th, 2005 at 6:25 pm