HR Derby/All Star Game 2012

[Brian]

gotta save guys for extras

[tgkimmel]

Of course Furcal is still in. [expletive] you tony

 

Think he is receiving a bonus from St. Louis, formula is something like $5,000 for every Cardinal plate appearance - $10,000 for every Cub PA.

 

The guy's gotta eat.

[UMFan83]

Cubs, Phillies, Padres, Diamondbacks and Marlins are the only teams not represented in the game yet. Cubs have 2 players, while the Padres, Phillies and DBacks have 1 player and Marlins 0

 

Mariners, A's, Twins and Royals are the AL teams to be represented. I believe they all have 1 player too. So Cubs are only team with multiple All Stars to not make an appearance in the game through 6 innings.

 

Yes I am taking this way too far, but its TLR involved.

[UMFan83]

LMAO Furcal stays in the game, still no Cubs.

 

Furcal is the only position player starter still in the game. Rafael Furcal... surprisingly its the Cardinal staying in the game too long with the Cub player as his only backup.

[Garwilly]

Hamels and Papelbon for the Phils

[THISisTHEyear09]

I bet Starlin doesn't play. LaHair MIGHT get 1 ab

[Irrelevant Dude]

LMAO Furcal stays in the game, still no Cubs.

That's because Furcal knows how to field a knuckleball.

[UMFan83]

Castro, LaHair and Bourn are the only 3 position players to not appear for the NL.

 

Strange because 1B, SS and 2B are the 3 positions with only 1 backup on the team.

 

Mauer and Andrus are the only AL position players to not appear. They are both at positions that have multiple backups.

 

LaHair should have a chance to bat here as the 1B batting spot is due up, but he'd have to somehow replace Freese, a Cardinal who hasnt had an AB yet, so I wouldnt hold your breath.

[Tryptamine]

TLR is a dick, always has been and always will be.

[THISisTHEyear09]

Castro, LaHair and Bourn are the only 3 position players to not appear for the NL.

 

Strange because 1B, SS and 2B are the 3 positions with only 1 backup on the team.

 

Dont worry, Bourn will play SS next inning

[Smack]

Castro, LaHair and Bourn are the only 3 position players to not appear for the NL.

 

Strange because 1B, SS and 2B are the 3 positions with only 1 backup on the team.

 

Mauer and Andrus are the only AL position players to not appear. They are both at positions that have multiple backups.

 

LaHair should have a chance to bat here as the 1B batting spot is due up, but he'd have to somehow replace Freese, a Cardinal who hasnt had an AB yet, so I wouldnt hold your breath.

 

Didn't Freese end the inning?

[UMFan83]

My guess is LaHair comes in during the bottom of the 7th but I could also see him being one of the players LaRussa keeps in case of extra innings (in an 8-0 game)

 

If Castro doesn't bat for Furcal in the 7th or 8th our chances of seeing a Cub take an AB are low.

Edited July 11, 2012 by UMFan83

[UMFan83]

Castro, LaHair and Bourn are the only 3 position players to not appear for the NL.

 

Strange because 1B, SS and 2B are the 3 positions with only 1 backup on the team.

 

Mauer and Andrus are the only AL position players to not appear. They are both at positions that have multiple backups.

 

LaHair should have a chance to bat here as the 1B batting spot is due up, but he'd have to somehow replace Freese, a Cardinal who hasnt had an AB yet, so I wouldnt hold your breath.

 

Didn't Freese end the inning?

 

Whoops you're right

[Smack]

Castro, LaHair and Bourn are the only 3 position players to not appear for the NL.

 

Strange because 1B, SS and 2B are the 3 positions with only 1 backup on the team.

 

Mauer and Andrus are the only AL position players to not appear. They are both at positions that have multiple backups.

 

LaHair should have a chance to bat here as the 1B batting spot is due up, but he'd have to somehow replace Freese, a Cardinal who hasnt had an AB yet, so I wouldnt hold your breath.

 

Didn't Freese end the inning?

 

Whoops you're right

 

He and Furcal accounted for 2 of the 3 outs. Heh.

[haubrich91]

LaHair playing 1st.

[Tryptamine]

Twangy voice, sounds like she has chew in her cheek at times.

[Tryptamine]

Proving how oblivious I was to allstar voting this year, I just noticed Uggla made the team...how the hell did Uggla make it over Aaron Hill?

[Smack]

Proving how oblivious I was to allstar voting this year, I just noticed Uggla made the team...how the hell did Uggla make it over Aaron Hill?

 

How did any 2B in the NL make the team over Hill?

[UMFan83]

LaHair in at 1st....FURCAL STILL IN THE GAME. How often does an All-Star starter complete 7 innings?

 

With Butler in the game, Furcal is the only person who started the game to still be in, and has been the only position player starter in the game for the last inning and a half.

Edited July 11, 2012 by UMFan83

[Tryptamine]

and still no Castro, go [expletive] yourself TLR.

[Brian]

What are the odds that Furcal bats in the 8th inning (due up 2nd).... 80%?

[UMFan83]

The good news is that LaHair just barely is guaranteed an AB as he's 6 spots away in the batting order with 6 outs to go. If Casto doesn't bat 2nd next inning, he's not gonna hit in the game. Will be interesting to see if TRL keeps Furcal all game just to piss everyone off.

[Andy]

Joe Buck threw it to Rosenthal trying to pretend it was a live interview and you see LaHair in the background. Oops.

[Brian]

OMG STARLIN LIVES

[haubrich91]

STARLIN CASTRO!!!!!!!!!!!!