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3rd & 7 37yd

Right now, it's a tornado watch. If it gets to warning, it's time to get the dog, laptop, wallet and safe box to the lower level. If there's time, I'll look for the cats as well -- but they tend to be two steps ahead on everything.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:03:51 PM
This is to patrick, not sure if the metal detectors will catch a person bringing in beer. Break out the cargo shorts. 2 Beers on each side. Dang you just saved $40. That at least paid for parking.

by Thowardmax 3/31/2023 8:04:18 PM
Cargo shorts, the fan's preferred action wear for the big game.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:04:42 PM
When players underachieve it' could be a variety of reasons. Psychological perhaps. When Kapenan first came up with Toronto he had to subordinate to Marner, Matthews etc He got traded to Pittsburgh then he was behind Crosby Malkin etc. when you're top 6 talent wise but never get the opportunity It can stunt your growth! This Guy has tons of talent, speed, great shot, and he fights--Kills penalties. Even his dad was a great player! He Only needs confidence in my opinion. I am hoping that chief brings him to his potential.

by Roy Hobbs 3/31/2023 8:05:02 PM
Well, you're back on the Kapanen bandwagon. It's been awhile. to me, Kasperi is a tweener -- second or third line guy -- but a useful plug-and-play guy for a team in transition. Also, a friendly guy. The media has come to appreciate him.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:06:22 PM
Fanatics take over for Adidas in 2 seasons. Maybe the Blues will change their jersey colors. Some people are not in favor of Fanatics. I have never had issues with their product. The yellow have grown on me a lot. Way better than the RED ones. IMO

by Thowardmax 3/31/2023 8:06:39 PM
Year, the red was bad enough on those Jack in the Box crew uniform sweaters from back in the day. The red reverse retro -- yikes!

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:07:24 PM
Good point. I remember going to Busch 1 as a kid in the late 50’s and the red box seats were 5 bucks.

by PhoenixAx 3/31/2023 8:07:39 PM
Back in the 70s I believe the outfield corner GA seats for $5 in Kansas City. Real fans lined up for those.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:08:48 PM
Who has a bigger chance of getting traded this summer, Parayko? Binnington? Krug? Can you do a poll? I think someone will bite on Binnington only because he has done pretty well considering the D in front of him did a piss poor job.

by Thowardmax 3/31/2023 8:09:04 PM
I don't know that any of these guys are likely to go at this time. Krug's is a really good power-play quarterback and he might appeal to a team that somehow has ended up without one.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:10:37 PM
Wainos got more guts than Dick Tracy.

by PhoenixAx 3/31/2023 8:10:45 PM
Self-belief and willingness to tackle challenges have never been an issue for him.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:11:14 PM
I think the Blues have to move on from thinking Perunovich is going to be an NHL player. Maybe he finally does it, but it won't be with the Blues. Always injured and if you can't stay on the ice you can't be counted on. One more year on his deal I believe.

by Thowardmax 3/31/2023 8:12:17 PM
Yes, he has to prove his durability. But he is early in his earning years and he lacks leverage, so the Blues will likely ride him for at least one more contract.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:13:18 PM
Blues need a center right? I think they are planning to bring back ROR. If not Kuznetzov for Krug and a Clydesdale sounds ggood to me!!!

by Roy Hobbs 3/31/2023 8:13:50 PM
Kuznetsov's play this season has been, um, uninspired. No thanks.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:15:10 PM
Why didn’t Mo invest in a better back up catcher? Our backup will probably catch 50 games, which is a lot. It will show when Knizner is unable to produce, nor the other scrubs in the pipeline.

by Stan the Fan 3/31/2023 8:15:23 PM
This was a familiar topic even before the Contreras injury. There were not and there are not many compelling back-up catcher options. The guys who can hit a little bit tend not to be great at catching and the guys who can catch and frame pitches tend not to hit. Tres Barrera was making a pitch for Knizner's job when he got hurt. Ideally, Ivan Herrera would have arrived this season as the Next Man Up.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:19:31 PM
How many transfers will Mizzou get this year in basketball? O/U 5 Illini? O/U 4 and SLU O/U 5?

by Thowardmax 3/31/2023 8:19:47 PM
I'll say under for SLU, even for Illini and over for SLU.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:20:24 PM
Gordo, thanks for the chat. I have some suggestions to save the season:

1) Fire Marmol and bring back Whitey.
2) Make Brad Thompson pitching coach.
3) Replace Mo with Roy Hobbs. I'm confident that he can NHL and MLB teams.
4) Trade Kiz, DeJong, Cabrera, and Naughton for Ohtani

by Jay Lewis 3/31/2023 8:20:37 PM
Good ideas all. That is how to contribute to the chat.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:21:01 PM
I thought Waino did a great job with the anthem, but I don’t think I would buy a ticket to his concert.

by Stan the Fan 3/31/2023 8:22:36 PM
OK, what if it was Adam Wainwright/Peyton Manning and they sat for autographs? Not saying they would ever do that, but it's a thought.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:23:42 PM
Do you think Carlson is scratching his head over why he's not playing over Walker? His spring was good vs RHP which was everyone's questions coming in and he was much better than Walker the last two weeks leading up to the opener? He's definitely a better defensive OF and has batted at the top and middle of the order while they're protecting Walker at 8. Then there's all the hoopla about a 1-5 day w a single and an RBI on a bases loaded ground out which except for a double clutch by the SS would've been a DP? Add that to some OF misplays?

by Paul J 3/31/2023 8:24:59 PM
Jordan Walker is the best hitting prospect the Cardinals have had since Albert Pujols, so he is going to get some run. Right now Carlson's job is to take at-bats away from Nootbaar and O'Neill.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:26:28 PM
Is there a way you and Roy Hobbs can have a separate chat and spare the rest of us the lovefest?

by Stan the Fan 3/31/2023 8:27:10 PM
I'm trying not to show him much love this week, but the man is persistent.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:27:31 PM
There’s not even knot holes in these new stadiums.

by PhoenixAx 3/31/2023 8:27:49 PM
Although, at some point some team will put some in and then charge fans a premium for peering in.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:28:14 PM
While enjoying watching the Blues lately does it seems more like exhibition hockey with limited hitting on both sides no matter if they're playing good or bad teams?

by Paul J 3/31/2023 8:28:21 PM
Also-rans playing out the string . . . yep, it's exhibition hockey.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:28:46 PM
I was a bit surprised that Burleson made the team and Yepez did not. They are both lacking defensively, but Yepez can do more damage with the bat. Was it because Burleson is a LH hitter and is better for certain match ups? Or was it because Walker basically jumped over Yepez?

by Stan the Fan 3/31/2023 8:29:07 PM
Walker didn't jump over Yepez, he flew over him. Both Yepez and Burleson have limited outfield skills but the ability to play first base. For now, Burleson's lefty bat won out.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:29:59 PM
Knizer takes the Matt Carpenter/Paul DeJung lead as most ridiculed Cardinal.

by Joe 3/31/2023 8:30:03 PM
Yes, well, dropping third-strike fastball yesterday didn't help things.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:30:35 PM
This chat will really blow up if the season does go south according to todays crying over yesterdays back n forth loss.

by Lookout 3/31/2023 8:30:48 PM
It's quite possible the Cardinals will struggle this month due to the schedule. But we've been down this road before with this team. This team has a lot of potential to make upgrades on the fly this year.

by Jeff Gordon 3/31/2023 8:31:52 PM
Gary Sanchez is available, not a great option.

by PhoenixAx 3/31/2023 8:32:00 PM