Cardinals Glad They’re Out of First
By
Amanda
Posted at 11:49 am
CINCINNATI, OH -- After years of dominating the National League Central, the St. Louis Cardinals find that they're relieved to be looking up to someone else for a change.
The Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals entered yesterday's game tied for first place in the division, but after a 1-6 victory, the Reds found themselves in sole possession of the number one spot. Much to their surprise, the Cardinals were happy for them.
“It was nice to be shut down at the plate,” explained Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols. “There's so much pressure to hit a home run. Being totally dominated is a nice change of pace.”
“When you're sharing the field with [Ryan] Freel, you're simply not going to be the best short, scrappy white guy in the game,” said Cardinals short stop David Eckstein. “It makes it so you're not always on the spot.”
Even Manager Tony LaRussa was happy to get out of the spotlight.
“I even got to take off these stupid sunglasses for a minute,” said LaRussa. “I might like to leave them off all season.”
You out there, RBB?
I’m kinda sorta in and out of being able to pay attention.
I’ll be checking in! I was just about to take my lunch hour, but the top of the first looks promising (knock wood)…
So Taguchi’s GameDay photo looks like E.T.
But he does look great in comparison to Dave Williams…
Doesn’t everyone. I’m relieved that he got out of the top of the first with just one run scored.
Dammit, what was that? Ponson is supposed to suck!
Is there something wrong with your hitters, ladies? Surely Pujols, Edmonds, or Rolen aren’t afraid of little ol’ Williams?
Maybe we don’t need to use Pujols, Rolen, or Edmonds when Ponson is pitching and we’re playing the Reds!
I mean, Won’t you feel embarrassed if you lost against today’s lineup?
Yadi walked??!
Rolen’s still fluish, Edmonds is sitting against the lefthander.
Pujols is hurt.
What’s hurt? His feelings after yesterday’s performance?
He’s not about to join the likes of Derek Lee, is he?
His back. I’m in a mild state of panic.
It’s just tired from carrying the team. I bet he’ll be OK in a few days.
Fear the wrath of Juan Encarnacion.
NO! Bad, bad Williams!
Thank goodness Luna was caught stealing.
Yadi’s GameDay photo cracks me up. He thinks he’s such a badass. A slow, slow badass with a .146 batting average.
He’ll cut you, mang.
He’ll have to catch me first.
Have you seen his caught stealing numbers? You could be standing 120 feet away and he’ll throw a dagger into your heart.
Example: With Felipe LopezJr. batting, Yadier Molina picks off Ryan Freel at 1st on throw to Scott Spiezio.
Do you suppose people called him “Scott Spazzio” as a kid?
Come on, Reds. Where’s the freakin’ offense??
Thank you, Mr. Dunn. May I have another?
Hell Yeah, EdE!
Wow. You’re good.
Why thank you. I hope to get the chance to call a walk-off home run like you did in the game in the podcast. Dammit.
Well, if Dunn gets another before the 9th and the Cards tie it up, you called it.
I love it when Eckstein is HBP. Not that I approve of letting him on base; just that I’d love to smack him too.
Why do I feel like the Cardinals are losing?
Precognition?
Jimmy playing first. I don’t like where this is headed.
Look: it’s a real red beard versus a freakish fake red beard.
Real wins. (Go Coffey!)
Ok, I gotta get something to eat. Enjoy the Reds’ loss!
You’re going to be eating a long time before that happens, honey.
Hell yeah! Go Javy!!
Oh the humanity… Swept by the Reds…