Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 28

**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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Rams Fan · 02-23-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I'd be stunned if we finished higher than third in the division. Stunned.

It's way too early to tell. None of us know how the season will play out. For all we know, Cincy could lose Cueto and Milwaukee could lose Greinke. Strauss reported that if the Cards are near the top of the division or WC, they'd likely make a trade for a SP.

jd1020 · 02-23-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I'd be stunned if we finished higher than third in the division. Stunned.

Who is going to be 1 2? Reds and Brewers?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-23-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

It's way too early to tell. None of us know how the season will play out. For all we know, Cincy could lose Cueto and Milwaukee could lose Greinke. Strauss reported that if the Cards are near the top of the division or WC, they'd likely make a trade for a SP.

With what?

The farm system is barren, and I don't want to give up Miller for a rental.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-23-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Who is going to be 1 2? Reds and Brewers?

1. Brewers
2. Reds
3. Cardinals
4. Cubs
5. Astros
6. Pirates.

**BigRedChief** · 02-23-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I'd be stunned if we finished higher than third in the division. Stunned.

Maybe when you look at it on paper right now. But, the other division teams could fall apart too.

The reds.....chocked big time in the playoffs and at the end of the year.

The brewers.....they have no heart. Greinke could easily meltdown

The cubs....they always underperform

Rams Fan · 02-23-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

With what?

The farm system is barren, and I don't want to give up Miller for a rental.

You don't they'd give up a guy like Greene to get a guy like Hernandez?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-23-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

You don't they'd give up a guy like Greene to get a guy like Hernandez?

Felix?

jd1020 · 02-23-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Maybe when you look at it on paper right now. But, the other division teams could fall apart too.

The reds.....chocked big time in the playoffs and at the end of the year.

The brewers.....they have no heart. Greinke could easily meltdown

The cubs....they always underperform

There's nothing underperforming about the Cubs. The team makeup just isn't that good. HR or nothing hitters, no speed, bad defense, and mediocre pitching.

Rams Fan · 02-23-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Felix?

No, not that Hernandez. Livan. I'm thinking an innings eater. That could also be Milwood.

**BigRedChief** · 02-23-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

With what?

The farm system is barren, and I don't want to give up Miller for a rental.

With carp aging and now waino.... No way they trade Shelby for anyone.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-23-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

No, not that Hernandez. Livan. I'm thinking an innings eater. That could also be Milwood.

Livan's peripherals just scare the shit out of me. His WHIP is always astronomical, and he's usually good for an ERA of 4.5 or higher, even if he had a good year last year.

I'd rather hope that Ian Snell gets his shit together. That was one move I actually liked.

Rams Fan · 02-23-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Livan's peripherals just scare the shit out of me. His WHIP is always astronomical, and he's usually good for an ERA of 4.5 or higher, even if he had a good year last year.

I'd rather hope that Ian Snell gets his shit together. That was one move I actually liked.

Another route the Cards could go is trading for Gorzelanny.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-23-2011, 11:29 PM

It's also no guarantee that Garcia is going to be able to handle another 180+ inning load. I'm seriously, seriously concerned about his ability to make it through a whole season.

jd1020 · 02-23-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Another route the Cards could go is trading for Gorzelanny.

Why the hell would you want him?

Frazod · 02-23-2011, 11:30 PM

Bernie speculated about us bringing in Millwood. Better than nothing, I guess. Probably better than half of what we have.

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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Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-726615	Bernie speculated about us bringing in Millwood. Better than nothing, I guess. Probably better than half of what we have.
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