Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 166

**BigRedChief** · 02:10 PM

This is so unreal. We were dead. No hope. A season over. Somehow, someway we find some team chemistry and squeak into the playoffs on the last day of the season.

Only to find us facing one of the best pitching staffs assembled in years with home field advantage. We somehow, someway find a way to beat the best pitcher in baseball on the road in an elimination game.

We have to go on the road and beat the team with the best home record in baseball. A team who mortgaged their future to make this run .We somehow, someway find a way to beat them on the road and make our 18th World series trip.

We take game 1, we give away game 2 and home field advantage. Albert goes off for probably the best performance in World Series history and we take game 3 easily. Games 4 & 5 our bats fall asleep, Phone gate happens and its not looking too good.

Game 6, one of the best baseball games of all time and it takes place in a season ending go home game. Cardinals are down 2 runs in their final chance on the season, twice. They are down to their final strike of the season, twice. They give up a 2 run homer in extra innings. In the bottom of the inning their final 3 batters are a combined 3-26 in the Playoffs and a pitcher because the bench is empty. Somehow, someway they get some runners on and the comeback player of the year drives in the tying run. Mr. Freese hits the walk off home run. We will see you tommorrow night.

Game 7, With our bulldog on the mound pitching on 3 days rest he is able to give us 6 good innings and get us to within 9 outs of our 11 World series title. Texas meltsdown, probably left over from last nights game and its over.

The underdog, come back team who had no business even being in the playoffs wins a World championship. They make movies about events like this in life. Events that you remember even if your not a fan of the sport or team for the rest of your life.

When it is your team.......Priceless

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**BigRedChief** · 07-30-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Or not.

Saw a stat on Baseball tonight that Albert was the 5th fastest player to reach 2000 hits in baseball history.

**pr_capone** · 07-30-2011, 01:00 PM

Cards close to deal for Dodgers' Furcal

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/68...al-source-says

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The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers were in serious negotiations Saturday on a trade that would send shortstop Rafael Furcal and cash to St. Louis, according to a source close to the situation.

The Cardinals have been looking to upgrade at shortstop for some time, and the Dodgers have been listening to offers to move either Furcal or Jamey Carroll to give shortstop prospect Dee Gordon an opportunity to play in the final two months of the season.

Because Furcal is a 10-year veteran who has spent more than five years with the Dodgers, he has to approve the trade before the deal becomes final. The Dodgers are expected to eat a significant portion of money still owed to Furcal, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Furcal's departure would mean the Dodgers will keep Carroll for his leadership and versatility, and make Gordon the every-day shortstop. The 33-year-old Furcal, who has battled injuries much of the last two years, would get an opportunity to take over at short for the Cardinals, who would likely use their current shortstop, Ryan Theriot, as a utility man if Furcal can stay healthy.

Rams Fan · 07-30-2011, 01:13 PM

Depending on who the Cards give up, it's a low risk-high reward trade. I like it.

Marco Polo · 07-30-2011, 01:19 PM

I also like this, depending on whom we gave up.

Miles · 07-30-2011, 01:39 PM

Really like this trade but have reservations until I see what they gave up.

DJ's left nut · 07-30-2011, 01:41 PM

Moe's involved, so it's probably Swagerty or Tavares.

He's really really dumb.

Rams Fan · 07-30-2011, 01:48 PM

Trade Colby's younger brother as a PTBNL.

Rams Fan · 07-30-2011, 01:54 PM

**BigRedChief** · 07-30-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Moe's involved, so it's probably Swagerty or Tavares.

He's really really dumb.

Better not for this calibur of player. They need to dump him to save cash. We should get a good deal.

VAChief · 07-30-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Rams Fan · 07-30-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Gonna add some music:

DJ's left nut · 07-30-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Better not for this calibur of player. They need to dump him to save cash. We should get a good deal.

All the Indians wanted to do last season was get rid of Westbrook's contract yet we still peddled a GG caliber RFer and former silver slugger for him.

Since when has Moe cared if he could get a better deal - he'll take the first thing he's offered (but he'll make sure to drag his feet for a few days to give the situation a chance to get even more dire).

Say what you will about the man, support him if you want - but even his strongest supporters have to acknowledge that he's probably the worst horse trader in baseball.

Rams Fan · 07-30-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Say what you will about the man, support him if you want - but even his strongest supporters have to acknowledge that he's probably the worst horse trader in baseball.

What do you think Amaro is?

Also, the Tribe are about to get Ludwick.

Rams Fan · 07-30-2011, 07:48 PM

Cards got Furcal.

Wooohoo. Need to see who they gave up.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-30-2011, 07:53 PM

Why are people excited to (potentially) get Furcal?

How many MIF's that can't hit does one team need?

01-06-2011, 09:41 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-731038 VARSITY	"Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread This is so unreal. We were dead. No hope. A season over. Somehow, someway we find some team chemistry and squeak into the playoffs on the last day of the season. Only to find us facing one of the best pitching staffs assembled in years with home field advantage. We somehow, someway find a way to beat the best pitcher in baseball on the road in an elimination game. We have to go on the road and beat the team with the best home record in baseball. A team who mortgaged their future to make this run .We somehow, someway find a way to beat them on the road and make our 18th World series trip. We take game 1, we give away game 2 and home field advantage. Albert goes off for probably the best performance in World Series history and we take game 3 easily. Games 4 & 5 our bats fall asleep, Phone gate happens and its not looking too good. Game 6, one of the best baseball games of all time and it takes place in a season ending go home game. Cardinals are down 2 runs in their final chance on the season, twice. They are down to their final strike of the season, twice. They give up a 2 run homer in extra innings. In the bottom of the inning their final 3 batters are a combined 3-26 in the Playoffs and a pitcher because the bench is empty. Somehow, someway they get some runners on and the comeback player of the year drives in the tying run. Mr. Freese hits the walk off home run. We will see you tommorrow night. Game 7, With our bulldog on the mound pitching on 3 days rest he is able to give us 6 good innings and get us to within 9 outs of our 11 World series title. Texas meltsdown, probably left over from last nights game and its over. The underdog, come back team who had no business even being in the playoffs wins a World championship. They make movies about events like this in life. Events that you remember even if your not a fan of the sport or team for the rest of your life. When it is your team.......Priceless . Attached Thumbnails Last edited by BigRedChief; 10-29-2011 at 02:10 PM..
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07-30-2011, 01:13 PM	#2478
Rams Fan Greatest QB Duo of 2015 Join Date: Mar 2010 Casino cash: $1031023	Depending on who the Cards give up, it's a low risk-high reward trade. I like it.
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07-30-2011, 01:19 PM	#2479
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $3938908	I also like this, depending on whom we gave up.
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07-30-2011, 01:39 PM	#2480
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $-1647600	Really like this trade but have reservations until I see what they gave up.
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07-30-2011, 01:41 PM	#2481
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $-790901	Moe's involved, so it's probably Swagerty or Tavares. He's really really dumb. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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07-30-2011, 01:48 PM	#2482
Rams Fan Greatest QB Duo of 2015 Join Date: Mar 2010 Casino cash: $1031023	Trade Colby's younger brother as a PTBNL.
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07-30-2011, 01:54 PM	#2483
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07-30-2011, 07:48 PM	#2489
Rams Fan Greatest QB Duo of 2015 Join Date: Mar 2010 Casino cash: $1031023	Cards got Furcal. Wooohoo. Need to see who they gave up.
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07-30-2011, 07:53 PM	#2490
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2071115	Why are people excited to (potentially) get Furcal? How many MIF's that can't hit does one team need?
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