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  • in reply to: Carlson to IL, Scott promoted #245145
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    Edman, Carlson and even Noot are potential CF’ers and all three of them are now victims of infirmities. Who steps in when Scott goes down? Let’s face it…Manning up in the OF for the St. Louis, Cardinals is getting to be a little like being ordered into the skirmish line of an infantry squad.

    Or like being Spinal Tap’s drummer

    in reply to: Scott and Saggese provide solid insurance this season #244437
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    Tommy Herrs Perm Mullet –
    Your post borders on taunting. You use quotation marks when none are needed and implies you think other posters are being less than truthful.

    That is against board policy.

    I’m sure you can figure out how to post civilly.

    in reply to: Is what Rom showed today for real? #244274
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    OMG, bling! Your first sentence made me laugh harder than I have in quite a while. Sincerely grateful

    in reply to: Is what Rom showed today for real? #244267
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    “UConn, why the SuperHero landing on your entrance? You’re a MOD, you don’t need to tell people how precious your time is. You’re trolling by doing that. You don’t need show your importance with a Supreme Court Justice quote, you’re a Mod, that 3 letter word is all that matters or is of importance. Finally, Addressing an interaction on Taunting/confrontation, you led with your own taunting of a group of people. “Newbies”… is taunting and extremely confrontational.

    I know I’m out of line here. I apologize for that.”

    Well, you did get one thing correct in this post…you’re out of line.

    Shady – No poster’s childish games will be allowed here.

    in reply to: Is what Rom showed today for real? #244254
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    Mercy!

    Looks like some the the newbies need a little guidance on taunting/trolling (And I’m being pulled away from my Illini/Nebby semi-final to diaper check. Not good.)

    First, what exactly connotes taunting/trolling? As the late Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said when asked to define obscenity/pornography: “I know it when I see it.”

    RBK –
    What did you think of his “Tudoresque” “savvy” last night? Where’s all the analysis attributing cosmic significance to *this* spring training game?

    This is taunting. Don’t bother arguing with me (see Potter Stewart quote above). Not allowed. I’m sure you can figure out how to post with civility.
    A good rule of thumb for board posts: Post as if you are addressing someone you love and respect. If you wouldn’t snark to your beloved Granny, don’t do it here (and if you would snark to Granny, what’s the matter with you?)

    The next post, by Shady, is fine although you could say Rom possibly resembled 2024 Tudor but no one wants that version pitching in the Majors today.

    BOCfan’s “OK” post is OK.

    RBK’s next post –
    So it’s cosmically significant and thread-worthy when Rom does well in one spring outing, but irrelevant and barely worth mentioning when he does poorly? Seems rather inconsistent and one-sided.

    Borderline taunting/trolling, mainly because it’s quite clear several of our new posters have a history predating their posting here. Please read/re-read my Really Long Work-Of-Art Post on this thread yesterday. Take.Your.Dirty.Laundry.Elsewhere. Not happening here. First Warning.

    Shady’s next post –
    Please try a little harder to not be confrontational and personal here. Other posters are entitled to their opinions regarding the Cardinals here without being harassed.

    Nope. It goes after the poster i/o addressing a post’s contents civilly. Acceptable alternative:
    ‘I find your post to be confrontational and personal. I’d appreciate it if you wouldn’t do that.’

    Then if the poster keeps it up, bring it to a Moderatpr’s attention privately, if we haven’t already addressed the issue publicly.

    I’ll stop there in the optimistic hope ya’ll get the idea.

    in reply to: Cease to the Padres #244154
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    I keep getting visions of the late ’70s and Vern Rapp.

    I’m getting queasy…

    in reply to: Oli Extension #244137
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    Famine indeed, 1td.

    in reply to: Oli Extension #244135
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    Somehow I doubt Cardinals management got their calendar mixed up and think today’s April 1st.

    Lord

    in reply to: Is what Rom showed today for real? #244133
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    Well, you remember. I’m reminding you I have a short fuse about trolling.

    And I have an even shorter Fuse about being lectured on Moderating.

    Cranny,
    You need to re-read my earlier response to you and then drop this subject.

    Trolls are only effective when they get a rise out of their target(s). Don’t take the bait.

    in reply to: Is what Rom showed today for real? #244131
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    No one who knows me has EVER accused me of being “too nice”. No one. My now-adult kids would tell you that if Momma starts speaking very distinctly and softly, it’s time to either clean up your act or RUN!

    I do believe in giving one opportunity for everyone to read what I post, have the intelligence to grasp my meaning and modify their behavior.

    THE FOLLOWING IS ADDRESSED TO EVERY POSTER ON THIS BOARD (read it as if I’m speaking very distinctly and softly) –

    I Don’t Give Two Figs Re What Has Occurred On Other Boards. Leave it there. Period. Don’t bring your dirty laundry here to air out.

    I have neither the time nor inclination to babysit you and clean your diapers. I’m not doing it. One thing I have gained since my husband died and exploded my world is clarity. Priorities. Having to deal with matters generated on other sites ISN’T IT.

    To the new posters –
    Welcome to the board. Read the board rules regarding posting. (That isn’t just a suggestion.)
    I take a

      Very Dim View

    of trolling. Very. It’s not allowed.

    You follow the posting rules, we’ll get along just peachy. You don’t follow the rules and you won’t last long.

    Let the Moderators do the moderating.

    in reply to: Is what Rom showed today for real? #244091
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    Sorry, UConn. Just don’t care for the obvious reference to one of the 3 stooges when Mo’s name is purposely spelled “Moe”. It’s a needless putdown. He’s had a long and distinguished career with the Cardinals organization and been deeply involved in many of the successes.

    I understand your point but will point out a couple of things:
    1) John Mozeliak is going to do what he deems best for the organization. The only opinions of him likely to concern him are by those personnel with authority to fire him. That’s not likely to be anyone posting on this board. Hence, I doubt Mo loses any sleep re our sport board posts. If he doesn’t mind I think everyone on this board can refrain from reacting negatively on his behalf. Which leads to my next point –

    2) As I told my kids when they were growing up (ad nauseum, if you ask them) “You can never control how others act, you can only control how you react“. Let the Moderators provide the guidance on acceptable posting.

    Thanks

    in reply to: Is what Rom showed today for real? #244059
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    Sorry, Wally, his nickname is “Mo”.
    Thanks very much for your future spelling correction.

    Hi cranny,

    Hope you’re enjoying spring training.

    As one of our long-time posters, you are aware this isn’t a Spelling Bee. It was clear to whom the OP was referring, no correction needed.

    Tks.

    in reply to: Matt Carpenter resigned #241849
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    Yep, them too, bling.

    Lord

    in reply to: Matt Carpenter resigned #241812
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    Matt Carpenter’s a Cardinal again.

    Good God! I’d rather they re-signed Matt Morris.

    in reply to: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays #240327
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    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

    in reply to: The clubhouse vibe #239391
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    I want to thank Card4Ever for the “…dreadful 70’s” aside. Made me laugh in the sense that no one not a Cardinals fan during that decade can truly grasp how Godawful it was.

    And a shout out and Hello to Nate. At a time where my entire world has been rocked, your consistency is oddly comforting.

    in reply to: Lance Lynn to the Cardinals… #238002
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    Tks so much for your condolences, everyone

    in reply to: Lance Lynn to the Cardinals… #237944
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    Oh for pity’s sake!

    I return to the board after months (my husband died tragically Aug 5th & my focus has been on family) only to find the word “…leftists…” in a post and the discussion isn’t about Steve Carlton!!

    I swear I must have that Mom Radar thing going off.

    No.Politics.Period.

    Ya’ll know better (and thanks for not weighing in, Pads)

    And, I was aware enough re the Cardinals’ performance down the stretch this season to be having flashbacks to the 1970’s! Yikes.

    in reply to: Rick Hummel passes away #221522
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    No. Just…no.

    in reply to: 2023 StL Game #48: Sunday, May 21 vs. Dodgers #221441
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    Congrats on that granddaughter, 1TD. Grandkids are the best!

    And the Redbirds delivered a baptismal victory

    in reply to: 2023 Game #1: Thursday 3/30 vs. Toronto #214934
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    1td,
    Pugs usually takes the winters/off-season off. Hopefully, his absence is just business as usual for him and he’ll reappear like a spring robin.

    in reply to: 2023 Spring training game thread #214706
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    Goold reporting Walker is headed to St Louis.

    Congratulations

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    There’s something to be said for fewer TV choices.

    There were only three TV channels when I was young. On Sunday afternoons you had a choice of: 1) bowling, 2) golf or 3) Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom with Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler.

    Because I chose #3 I grew up with an immense curiosity and interest in animals. I still adore Marlin and Jim.

    in reply to: Former Cardinals in the News #212691
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    Like a knife through my heart.

    He was Gibby’s Catcher. Nuff said

    in reply to: 2023 Hall of Fame Class #211543
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    Rolen received 76.3% of the vote while Helton fell short at 72.2%

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