Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 458

**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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KC_Connection · 10-23-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

As a Canadian and a Blue Jay, it's obvious that Lawrie is a Cardinal homer.

Maybe he just hates the Brewers organization and cheers for their enemies.

KC_Connection · 10-23-2011, 09:38 PM

PitchFX indicates that he had 8 pitches that were called strikes that should have been balls. That can change a game, all right.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-23-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

PitchFX indicates that he had 8 pitches that were called strikes that should have been balls. That can change a game, all right.

Link?

Hootie · 10-23-2011, 09:40 PM

did they fire LaRussa after the game or...?

KC_Connection · 10-23-2011, 09:40 PM

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-23-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Meat Dragon

did they fire LaRussa after the game or...?

He wasn't behind the plate.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-23-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Jesus Christ.

KC_Connection · 10-23-2011, 09:46 PM

What would you think of automated strike zones? The technology is there to do something like that, but it would completely change the way the game is played.

Hootie · 10-23-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

He wasn't behind the plate.

didn't watch a lick of the game, I'll be honest

I went and had 12 beers watching the Chiefs and passed out for a few hours...so I have no rebuttal

**BigRedChief** · 10-23-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Thats a fireable job performance.

Hootie · 10-23-2011, 09:52 PM

lol

the fix is in!

Hootie · 10-23-2011, 09:52 PM

lol

the fix is in!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-23-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

What would you think of automated strike zones? The technology is there to do something like that, but it would completely change the way the game is played.

It needs to happen. The "human element" argument is bullshit. Guys like Glavine were, IMO, incredibly overrated because they were able to live six inches off the plate but get the call due to their reputation.

O.city · 10-23-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It needs to happen. The "human element" argument is bullshit. Guys like Glavine were, IMO, incredibly overrated because they were able to live six inches off the plate but get the call due to their reputation.

I am starting to lean this way. If you really look at it makes the most sense.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 10-23-2011, 09:58 PM

And three strikes called balls apparently

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BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-831038 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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