2007 MLB All-Star Game Thread - Page 3

Chief Rum · 07-11-2007, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Damn you Scott Spiezio.

It's nice to know some fans out there still remember one of the best World Series ever--highlighted by one of the most amazing comebacks in an elimination game in postseason history (including at one point a certain 13-foul at bat by Mr. Spiezio

).

Karlifornia · 07-11-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

It's nice to know some fans out there still remember one of the best World Series ever--highlighted by one of the most amazing comebacks in an elimination game in postseason history (including at one point a certain 13-foul at bat by Mr. Spiezio

).

Yes, of course "some" fans remember it. We're called the fans that were left crying in our beer.

sterlingice · 07-11-2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

It's nice to know some fans out there still remember one of the best World Series ever--highlighted by one of the most amazing comebacks in an elimination game in postseason history (including at one point a certain 13-foul at bat by Mr. Spiezio

).

And he didn't have that stupid tuft of bright red hair then

SI

miami_fan · 07-11-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Anyone wanna ask..."Where was Pujols?"

Albert does!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allsta...ory?id=2932400

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Albert Pujols was angry about being left on the All-Star bench and the St. Louis slugger took aim at the National League manager -- who just happened to be Tony La Russa of his own Cardinals.

"It's the All-Star Game. He can do what he wants," Pujols said Tuesday night. "He does whatever he wants. If I wasn't expecting to play, I wouldn't have come up here."

Pujols, the NL MVP in 2005 and key to the Cardinals' win in the World Series last year, said La Russa didn't talk to him the entire game.

Pujols could only watch when Aaron Rowand flied out with the bases loaded to end the American League's 5-4 win.

"If he wants to get upset, he can get upset," La Russa said. "Whatever he wants to do, he can do. It's America. That wasn't the most important thing tonight."

With the 32-man rosters, it's not uncommon for few players to be left out. The AL used 27 players, while the NL used 28.

Pujols and Texas shortstop Michael Young -- last year's All-Star Game MVP -- were the only position players who didn't get into the game. Ever since the 2002 event ended in an extra-innings tie, managers have tended to hold a hitter back just in case.

La Russa said he indeed was saving his star player in case the game went long.

"Once we lost [Miguel] Cabrera and [Freddy] Sanchez, he was the guy we were going to use to protect ourselves in case we kept playing because of Albert's versatility," La Russa said. "I think we had the right guy at bat."

La Russa told reporters that he explained how he was going to use Pujols to his star slugger before the game.

"Albert was the guy who was going to do whatever we needed," La Russa said, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "If Albert doesn't understand that, I'm surprised and disappointed. It isn't that tough a thing. I explained his role to him before the game.

"Let me ask you this. If we go to extra innings, who's going to be our player to move around and play? Can Dmitri [Young] move around and play? Or is Albert going to do that? Who's the most versatile guy not playing? It's Albert. It isn't even that tough. He'll figure it out sooner or later."

Dmitri Young pinch-hit in the ninth inning, leaving Pujols as La Russa's lone bat left on the bench.

A six-time All-Star, Pujols finished about 770,000 votes behind starting first baseman Prince Fielder. He played left field regularly in 2002 and '03 and also saw time at third base in 2001 and '02.

Pujols said he was getting his body loose the whole night.

"I was ready to go since the game started," Pujols said.

Pujols is mired in a career-worst home run slump -- 22 games and a career-worst 74 at-bats. He is tied with Chris Duncan for the team lead with 16 homers and his last homer was off Kansas City's Jimmy Gobble on June 14.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-11-2007, 01:25 PM

Albert Pujols, utility man.

(Although if he'd actually hit a homer in the past month I bet LaRussa would have played the situation differently)

MizzouRah · 07-11-2007, 08:08 PM

LaRussa is a dumb fuck. I'm so tired of his "act". Yes he did win a WS for us last year, but I'm tired of him.

I would love to see him manage a team like Washington or Tampa Bay with their payrolls and see what happens.

How can you NOT play your all star player in that spot? Are you fucking kidding me?? That is the PERFECT spot for Pujols to come up and bat in. What a joke.

I wouldn't care as much if the game didn't mean anything, but it does.

My dad always tells me the Cardinals win despite LaRussa and I'm starting to believe him. Go ahead LaRussa, keep Duncan on the bench against lefties, play Miles at shortstop and play Taguchi in centerfield. Continue to let Wells start games and ruin Anthony Reyes. Grrrrrr!

Ksyrup · 07-11-2007, 08:11 PM

There have already been grumblings that he's likely leaving at the end of the year. If Pujols is tired of him, there's no doubt who the team will side with.

Scoobz0202 · 07-11-2007, 08:17 PM

I really thought LaRussa's response to Pujol's was pretty pathetic.

"If he wants to get upset, he can get upset," La Russa said. "Whatever he wants to do, he can do. It's America. That wasn't the most important thing tonight."

sterlingice · 07-11-2007, 08:18 PM

The rumors they keep talking about in KC are that Jockety is also possibly on the way out. And one of the destinations they were talking about was Cincinnati with LaRussa, Duncan, and Jockety all going there. But I think that's all idle speculation at this point.

SI

MizzouRah · 07-11-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

The rumors they keep talking about in KC are that Jockety is also possibly on the way out. And one of the destinations they were talking about was Cincinnati with LaRussa, Duncan, and Jockety all going there. But I think that's all idle speculation at this point.

SI

Yeah, and LaRussa would only go there if he's allowed to spend money. I think that's part of the reason he might be wanting to leave, the owners will not let the payroll increase.. I mean, with the new stadium all sold out and everything.

I say, peace out TL!

MizzouRah · 07-11-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

I really thought LaRussa's response to Pujol's was pretty pathetic.

"If he wants to get upset, he can get upset," La Russa said. "Whatever he wants to do, he can do. It's America. That wasn't the most important thing tonight."

I'm telling you, the guy has gone mad.

Ksyrup · 07-11-2007, 09:29 PM

LOL! I don't know who the announcers are for the AAA All-Star Game, but one of the guys just said someone "was crying his balls...er...eyes off."

Oh, I think it's Eduardo Perez, since he made a big deal about John-Ford Griffin being from FSU. Damn that was funny.

07-11-2007, 01:25 PM	#105
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Albert Pujols, utility man. (Although if he'd actually hit a homer in the past month I bet LaRussa would have played the situation differently) __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

07-11-2007, 08:08 PM	#106
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	LaRussa is a dumb fuck. I'm so tired of his "act". Yes he did win a WS for us last year, but I'm tired of him. I would love to see him manage a team like Washington or Tampa Bay with their payrolls and see what happens. How can you NOT play your all star player in that spot? Are you fucking kidding me?? That is the PERFECT spot for Pujols to come up and bat in. What a joke. I wouldn't care as much if the game didn't mean anything, but it does. My dad always tells me the Cardinals win despite LaRussa and I'm starting to believe him. Go ahead LaRussa, keep Duncan on the bench against lefties, play Miles at shortstop and play Taguchi in centerfield. Continue to let Wells start games and ruin Anthony Reyes. Grrrrrr! Last edited by MizzouRah : 07-11-2007 at 08:10 PM.

07-11-2007, 08:11 PM	#107
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	There have already been grumblings that he's likely leaving at the end of the year. If Pujols is tired of him, there's no doubt who the team will side with. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-11-2007, 08:18 PM	#109
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	The rumors they keep talking about in KC are that Jockety is also possibly on the way out. And one of the destinations they were talking about was Cincinnati with LaRussa, Duncan, and Jockety all going there. But I think that's all idle speculation at this point. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

07-11-2007, 09:29 PM	#112
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	LOL! I don't know who the announcers are for the AAA All-Star Game, but one of the guys just said someone "was crying his balls...er...eyes off." Oh, I think it's Eduardo Perez, since he made a big deal about John-Ford Griffin being from FSU. Damn that was funny. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-11-2007, 08:17 PM	#108
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	I really thought LaRussa's response to Pujol's was pretty pathetic. "If he wants to get upset, he can get upset," La Russa said. "Whatever he wants to do, he can do. It's America. That wasn't the most important thing tonight."

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