Yardwork: Mountains are Stronger than Bears
Baseball April 25th. 2008, 9:19am
Rockies 4, Cubs 2: Aaron Cook went eight innings and Scott Podsednik had three hits while DeRosa and Ramirez combined for four strike outs. It’s like Jane Goodall always said: ‘the mountains will always defeat the bears.’
Cardinals 6, Pirates 2: Joel Pineiro went seven innings, Tom Gorzelanny looked like Sloth Fratelli, and five Cardinals hitters had at least two hits. Gorzelanny was seen bathing in the Pittsburgh shower with Baby Ruth Shampoo after the game. Sicko.
Braves 7, Marlins 4: Josh Willingham had four RBI and Jeff Francoeur had three RBI but unfortunately, they don’t play on the same team. Josh plays for Florida, and Jeff plays for Atlanta and he had teammates named Chipper and Mark who also contributed. Don’t count out the Bravos this year.
A’s 11, Twins 2: [A fan letter from Minneapolis:]
‘Dear Francisco Liriano, it’s John Paul here. Look, I was just wondering if you could pull your arm from your ass so we could win a game when you’re on the mound. I know it’s asking a lot, but your arm is wasting away while stuck up your ass, and above all else, it smells really bad. Sorry to be a downer, but I was just wondering if you could remove your arm from your rectum. Thanks. — J.P. – a Twins fan.’
Nationals 10, Mets 5: Six Nationals had two hits and 2B Felipe Lopez finished with six RBI, thanks in part to a grand slam. I love Grand Slams. Whether it’s sausage or bacon as my meaty side, I’m always satisfied… and can’t go wrong with the French Toast.
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April 25th, 2008 at 9:22 am
And Detroit rests only half a game behind those awesome totally frighteningly good Cleveland Indians monster hitters from home-runville. Oh that’s weird. I thought Detroit was awful bad terrible this year. Weird.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:25 am
As a Twins fan, I’d like to say that yesterday was absolutely brutal. The game looked like it might be a good one for approximately 1/2 inning. Then Liriano came in and proceeded to forget that throwing strikes is the general idea behind pitching… I’m not hitting the panic button, but, man, Liriano is really pushing fans to the brink with this “return” of his.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Mags, you’re right. They’re both awful bad terrible this year.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:26 am
jane goodall clearly didn’t watch the colbert report, which stated that bears are america’s biggest enemy right now.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Mags…did you really think the Tigers were gonna suck all year long? both teams are coming back up and it’ll be the tight race everyone expected.
When did Cliff Lee switch arms with Johan Santana? He’s been unreal this year.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I started Lincecum and Young last night. Good night.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Happy b-day spence. I was just about to ask you about my boy Cliff Lee (Arkansas). Dude is absolutly unhittable this year. Not real sure where it came from, but one hell of a start from a #5 starter who spent half the year last year in the minors and had to pitch his way onto the team this spring.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Your Cubs-Cardinals thing is getting pretty comical now
April 25th, 2008 at 9:32 am
That’s funny Diesel, I was just about to compliment him on it.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:34 am
ark…thanks. Lee was hurt all last year and the year before that was when his problems started up, but he did have a great year in 2005, so it’s not unprecedented. but what he’s doing now is ridiculous, 0.28 ERA??? that’s pimp.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:34 am
The Pirates could have traded Jason Bay and something (Ronny Paulino) to the Indians for Kelly Shoppach, Franklin Gutierrez or Ben Francisco and Cliff Lee. The Pirates held out, preferring a prospect pitcher (completely ignoring that their prospect pitchers tend to get hurt and then not be good. Or sometimes just one or the other). The deal was never made (obviously) and Lee’s early season start is a nice reminder why the Pirates, regardless of who is actually making decisions, is just a doomed team.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Love it, Mets fans will be calling in to Mike & the Mad Dog to say Willie should be fired.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Jesus…yea, it’s sad. i never understood why the Tribe would even consider such a ridiculous trade to begin with tho. Bay is pretty done and Gutierrez or Francisco are legit prospects…i woulda been pissed if that happened.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:37 am
My two starters combined for 11 walks last night. At least Carmona got a win.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:37 am
“Baby Ruth Shampoo”
April 25th, 2008 at 9:40 am
I fear that RomanWarHelmet is off somewhere preparing to attack the Mets bullpen much like the freighter force attacked on LOST last night. If I’m Aaron Heilman and Jorge Sosa, I’m getting my affairs in order.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:41 am
that Heilman HR he gave up was pretty brutal…i felt awful for the dude, but he left such a juicy pitch.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:42 am
does Heilman pitch every night? Seems that way.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Nothing about my White Sox giving Chamberlain his first major league defeat? Hell, I’d take a mention that they’re still over .500 after a month.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:47 am
This was the first Braves game I haven’t watched at least some part of all year long. Maybe I’m the jinx.
Oh, and Mike B, +1 on the RWH comment…
April 25th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Damn Braves.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Bos 15-9
Bal 13-9
Can we end the season today please?
April 25th, 2008 at 9:49 am
I don’t think Franklin’s bat will ever be too valuable, Spence. But he can pick it in right field. The Fielding Bible people had him either #1 or #2 (along with Alex Rios) for right fielders last year.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:49 am
damn yardwork
April 25th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Can someone please send Andruw Jones some allergy medication he said thats why he has been struggling this year. At least he figured out it wasn’t because of him being overweight or anything serious like that.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:51 am
What the hell is Andruw Jones allergic too? It’s obviously not sucking because he has done that for a couple years now.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:54 am
OMG OMG The Cardinals had the #1 play on Sportscenter!!! Imig will be sponsoring a party in the ladies room for this accomplishment.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:55 am
(On the set of the new T-Mobile commercial)
D-Wade: Man I cant get this song outta my head. And I’m embarrassed to say what it is.
Barkley: Cmon man, you’re in my Fav 5. We can spend all day talking about anything. What is it?
D-Wade: No, I can’t. It’s ridiculous, but intoxicating.
Barkley: You’re turrible. Just friggin tell me.
D-Wade: OK, come over here and let me Smell Yo Dick.
(Barkley throws his phone at D-Wade. Wade is out for the entire 2009 season)
April 25th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Nick…Franklin has some serious power, if he could show a hint of plate discipline, he’d be money (funny enough, weve said that about jhonny peralta for 3 years now). fransisco should be in the majors right now but fuckin marte is out of options.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:00 am
@Diesel – I think we’re owed $100.
@Ben – Don’t expect to see too many white sox posts this year, Imig’s sole intention in yardwork is to post Cardinals wins and Cubs losses.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:02 am
@ark, heres the sight where I saw it at.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Imig, you bastard. You have put the Dbacks in yardwork 6 times. Guess how many losses they have.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:03 am
@sportsgal: I’m shocked…SHOCKED…that that is the situation.
God bless the current situation in the AL Central. The White Sox are 12-9 and 2.5 games up because the next best record is 10-12. Awesome!
April 25th, 2008 at 10:03 am
http://www.dailynews.com/ci_9021011?source=rss
April 25th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Yeah, Spence, that’s his problem. He gets himself out way too much.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Nick…give us brandon phillips back.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Jones, WTF? I am allergic to about everything under the sun, and I know for damn sure that whatever it is he is allergic too is 100 worse in Atlanta than it is in LA. That is about the sorriest excuse for being shitty I have heard in a while. They make this stuff called Benadryl, it’s available over the counter and is rather cheap, look into in buddy. Damn, I’m not even a Dodgers fan either.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:16 am
maggs i dont know why you are always baiting cleveland fans with your posts …no one thought detroits early season offensive struggles would continue
the pitching however will be a season long thing, but i still think the division will end with either cleveland or detroit on top and the other the WC champ
April 25th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I’m not either, but he might not have enough money to go out and buy the medication he needs. I’m not sure how much he is making now, but they surely can be paying a guy hitting .162 very much.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:52 am
whoever agreed to pick up matt moHRris’ contract either needs a drug test or a straightjacket or both.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Jesus; you whiny babies. I posted a Cubs win Tuesday.
http://thebiglead.com/?p=5522
And in the comments on Tuesday or Wednesday, I said the Cubs and D-Backs are the teams to beat in the NL.
And the only reason I posted a Cards win today is so I could make a Sloth Fratelli joke.
pull the sand out of your hineys.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Good job Imig. You got my vote of confidence.
April 25th, 2008 at 11:21 am
That still doesn’t explain the lack of a mention of the first career loss for Chamberlain (handed out by my White Sox, of course) especially given all the media attention recently paid to Chamberlain (i.e. a post on this site).
April 25th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Ben…didn’t the Indians beat him last year in the playoffs? im pretty sure of it.
April 25th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Who is a whiny baby?
April 25th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
***FANTASY BASEBALL TRADE QUESTION***
Would you guys trade Carlos Gomez for Cliff Lee right now?
I proposed this trade to my buddy and would appreciate any opinions. (I am getting Cliff Lee)
April 25th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Not you, Jesus – you’re not the whiny baby. I love you and praise you. That was just for the few Cubby fans who think I hatchet out a devious plan to only post Cubs losses. Silly pantses, they are.
Thank you for the support, Gonzo. Expect a holiday card a little earlier this year.