Cardinal Shortstop Opens Display Case
By
Amanda
Posted at 2:26 pm
ST. LOUIS, MO -- St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop David Eckstein cut the ribbon today on the public display case he built to house his awards.
“I just wanted to share the joy of my accomplishments with the community,” said Eckstein, whose display case is already well stocked.
“I got these last summer,” Eckstein explained, pointing to a row of little-league trophies. “I kept telling the coaches that I was too big for little league, but they just laughed.”
Lining the wall are several framed shirts sporting such phrases as “I'm a Good Sport!” and “#1 Grandkid” and a display case in the corner holds a selection of ribbons.
“This one says 'Participant'” said Eckstein, holding up one of the ribbons. “And I really was.”
Next month, Eckstein is hoping to bring home something that's really worthy of his display case.
“I'm going to win the big Halloween costume contest,” said Eckstein.
FYI, I’m still at work, so I’ll be relying on Gameday for a while.
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You have a job? Congrats.
Yeah, and it actually sometimes requires work. Annoying, but what can you do?
TLR was just on the Reds pre-game saying how they’re going to have to play hard because the Reds have been on a tear and Milwaukee is going to be trying extra hard for .500.
I really wanted the interviewer to smack him. That crap is just demeaning.
He’s just trying to be nice! Tony’s not going to talk about how much the Cards have smacked the Reds around this season on their own show.
I’m so sorry you missed Taguchi’s swing to strike out just now. It was beautiful.
And the superior team is off to an early lead…
Well, dangit, Jeff. That’s not the way to secure that 3rd spot.
Tonight you face the might of BOTH our catchers, the tinier of which playing first base.
OK, this is a seriously weird Reds line-up. And we’ve see a LOT of different line-ups on this team.
I’ll see your weird line up and raise you a Hector Luna and John Gall starting. Keisler must be a lefty.
Lopez and the most impressive throw; you’ll get to see that among the many Reds highlights when you get home.
Ah ha! I know you’re lying because it doesn’t take a very impressive throw to get Yadi. In fact, poor kid’s so slow, you could roll the ball to first and still get him.
It does when it gets past the third baseman before the shortstop picks it up at the grass.
Hey, you know how I know the Cards suck?
Oh, phhht. I bet he was out by 10 feet.
How?
‘Cause they’ve already had two at-bats against Keisler and they still haven’t scored.
You’re giving them too much credit, they don’t even have a hit.
Who’s hurt? It says "Injury delay"
Keisler took Pujols’ bases-loaded fielder’s-choice ball in the gut and had to demonstrate a few pitches for the trainers.
Ah, well he appears to be OK.
But don’t worry, he’s fine. He’s going about his business of striking out Sanders.
Someone should tell him to lay off the high stuff.
Ok, I get to leave work. I’ll be back in 30-40 minutes! Score some runs, Cardinals!
Drive carefully.
Uh-oh. You’re second baseman doesn’t look so hot. I mean, even less hot than usual.
B.S., you’re missing all the good stuff. Freel just totally stole one from Pujols.
OK, I’m back.
What exactly do the Reds have against our infielders, huh?
He ran into Javy; if he can’t hold his own against a weeble, that’s his own fault.
Holbert drawing the walk. I bet your guys are sorry they gave *him* up.
Um, sure.
The Reds announcers sure do love Yadi.
*Everyone* loves Yadi. He’s just lovable.
Manny Ramirez doesn’t love Yadi.
Your guys should watch out for Aurilia. He exceeds expectations.
And now to see what little Javy can do after being run over by your brutish infielder.
What’s up with La Russa’s sunglasses at 9 p.m. in September. Does he have cataracts?
Ah, a K. It’s the least he could do. Perhaps a reminder of the reparations asked for earlier this year are in order.
La Russa doesn’t want anyone seeing where he’s looking.
Seriously.
And now you’re being treated to the stylings of Jason Standridge. Not only is he oh-so-fine, but he’s also soon to be a star of Fear Factor.
This is really a treat for you.
And you can see our pitching coach’s kid get to 0-fer-6 on the year.
You’re really very lucky.
Lopez is having a baaaaad game.
As high as Eckstein is choking up on that bat, maybe he ought to consider a shorter one. Like one of those mini souvenir ones that Javy uses.
How did you like his house of trophies, btw?
Well, you forgot the World Series ring, but other than that, I think you hit the nail on the head.
I didn’t forget.
You should have included some science fair ribbons. Or "I Gave Blood" stickers.
I’m pretty sure he doesn’t weigh enough to give blood.
Hey, you know how else I know the Cards suck?
Sigh. They’re tied with the Reds?
So it’s common knowledge, then.
You know how I know the Cards don’t suck?
Pujols pops up to new daddy Austin Kearns in deep right field.
Pujols is scary. And yet hasn’t got a hit tonight. Go figure.
How’s that?
In many ways, but first and foremost: they are already in the playoffs.
Yeah, real tough. They had to beat the Reds and the Cubs to get there.
Oh wait, they didn’t beat the Cubs…
Your pitcher looks like the girl from a sandlot baseball movie. I expect him to take off his hat and unfurl shoulder-length hair any moment now.
Cut Brad some slack, he’s only 14.
BTW, are you following the epic choke job happening on the South Side of Chicago?
Ray King…I just don’t know.