Cardinals ***Official 2015 STL Cardinals Thread II*** - Page 3

**BigRedChief** · 10:46 PM

2011 World Series Championship
2012 NLCS. One win from another WS appearance.
2013 World Series. Two wins from another World Series Championship
2014 NLCS. Three wins from another WS appearance
2015 Clinched Central Division title and Home Field advantage in the playoffs. First team in MLB to win 100 games since 2011.

Made the postseason 11 times in the last 15 seasons.
Only 1 losing season since 2000.
Reached the World Series 4 times since 2004 and won as many championships (two) the past eight seasons as it did from 1965 to 2005.
Made the NLCS 9 times including the last 4 years 2011-2014
Three million attendance? Take it to the bank.
65 post season wins since 2004. 22+ wins more than any other team.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-15-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Went to some Paddy bar or something, it was pretty cool. Have no clue what the names were of the other places I went that night, friend of mine lives up there and was just taking me around.

Was it just south of the stadium? I think I went there back in '09.

George Liquor · 07-15-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

And a ride home

I'm within stumbling distance from Shannon's. I've been there and to Patty O's a few times. Did Hrabosky's close down?

George Liquor · 07-15-2015, 03:31 PM

And I found out my hotel has free Mich Ultra and wine from 5-6

C3HIEF3S · 07-15-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Ballpark Village is pretty much P&L. Less bars, less food options than P&L but still a pretty good time.

I loved Ballpark Village. I went with a couple of my friends who I visited in St. Louis (coincidentally when the Cardinals were playing the Royals in KC). Watched the first half or so of the game there, great place. Great fans, great people, great place to hang out.

**BigRedChief** · 07-15-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

alnorth, me, hamas, and DJ... great baseball minds all.

I'd put Hamas and DJ's baseball knowledge up against anyone in the Royals thread. But, your baseball depth of knowledge is pretty damn good too.

so I will qualify..........besides you...

Rams Fan · 07-15-2015, 03:34 PM

Also, what kind of experience do you want with bars? Nicer bars, for the most part, are in Clayton and the Central West End; your typical sports bars are in downtown, though 2 of my favorite one's (Sportsman's Park and Lester's) happen to be in Ladue.

Hootie · 07-15-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23

And I found out my hotel has free Mich Ultra and wine from 5-6

Omg no way !

Fairplay · 07-15-2015, 03:38 PM

Can someone tell me what is the best strengths of the Cards team?

And then what is the teams greatest weakness?

I don't know much about the team this year.

O.city · 07-15-2015, 03:38 PM

Pitching great

Offense sucks

The end

George Liquor · 07-15-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Also, what kind of experience do you want with bars? Nicer bars, for the most part, are in Clayton and the Central West End; your typical sports bars are in downtown, though 2 of my favorite one's (Sportsman's Park and Lester's) happen to be in Ladue.

Doesn't really matter. We're all 29-32, so just about anything would work. I've been to Sulard and a few bars in Lacledes landing.

Any recommendations are helpful!

Rams Fan · 07-15-2015, 03:40 PM

Strengths: Bullpen and Starters.

Weaknesses: Kozma's useless ass, the blackhole at 1B.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-15-2015, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fairplay

Can someone tell me what is the best strengths of the Cards team?

And then what is the teams greatest weakness?

I don't know much about the team this year.

Strengths to weaknesses (in order)

1) Starting pitching
2) Defense
3) Tail end of the bullpen
4) Hitting for average
5) Taking walks
6) Hitting for power
7) Middle and long relief
8) Baserunning

Greatest positional needs?

1) 1B
2) Middle relief *2
3) LH bench bat
4) Backup infielder (oh wait, he's in Purgatory)

Rams Fan · 07-15-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23

Doesn't really matter. We're all 29-32, so just about anything would work. I've been to Sulard and a few bars in Lacledes landing.

Any recommendations are helpful!

Shopping: Union Station, The Loop

Fun/Cool/Free Shit: History Museum. Art Museum.

**BigRedChief** · 07-15-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

Can someone tell me what is the best strengths of the Cards team?

And then what is the teams greatest weakness?

I don't know much about the team this year.

Pitching is fantastic, especially starting pitching. Defense is above average, usually. The bench sucks. The offense is below average.

**BigRedChief** · 07-15-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Strengths to weaknesses (in order)

1) Starting pitching
2) Defense
3) Tail end of the bullpen
4) Hitting for average
5) Taking walks
6) Hitting for power
7) Middle and long relief
8) Baserunning

Greatest positional needs?

1) 1B
2) Middle relief *2
3) LH bench bat
4) Backup infielder (oh wait, he's in Purgatory)

Agreed.

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