Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 546

**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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Frazod · 10-28-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kcpasco

Looks like Furcal got dropped down to 7 and Theriot willbe hitting lead off

I like it. Love Furcal's D, but he's just not getting it done.

I was just checking the Fox Sports Southwest site, according to them both Napoli and Cruz are scheduled to start. I'm still amazed that Napoli can even walk, let alone play.

KC_Connection · 10-28-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I like it. Love Furcal's D, but he's just not getting it done.

I was just checking the Fox Sports Southwest site, according to them both Napoli and Cruz are scheduled to start. I'm still amazed that Napoli can even walk, let alone play.

Yep...and Matt Holliday's sitting out with a bruised finger (which is good because Craig is better, anyway).

Frazod · 10-28-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Yep...and Matt Holliday's sitting out with a bruised finger (which is good because Craig is better, anyway).

He can take his bruised finger and swollen labia straight the **** back to Colorado. Him not playing is the best thing that could happen for St. Louis.

O.city · 10-28-2011, 03:59 PM

Just got home from school. Last night was awesome, the day after not so much. Having to inject people in the mouth after sleeping about 5 hours not so fun.

Anyway, ready for tonights game. Got a case of Boulevard wheat and Oklahoma Joes ribs and pulled pork on the way. God I love Kansas CIty.

O.city · 10-28-2011, 03:59 PM

Just got home from school. Last night was awesome, the day after not so much. Having to inject people in the mouth and drill on their teeth after sleeping about 5 hours not so fun.

Anyway, ready for tonights game. Got a case of Boulevard wheat and Oklahoma Joes ribs and pulled pork on the way. God I love Kansas CIty.

veist · 10-28-2011, 04:07 PM

Not to be a Holliday apologist but, we probably aren't where we are right now without him in the regular season. We'd just have some brokedick playing LF instead (you know it would be too and not Craig because Tony just loves his vets), and at least he's not Ryan Howard.

SuckForLuck · 10-28-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

He's our Vernon Wells. Maybe we can turn him in to Mike Napoli without then turning him in to Frank Francisco

Fangraphs shows that for the 2.5 years Holliday has been a Cardinal he has turned in seasons of 5.6 WAR in 2009 (25.3 million worth of production), 6.7 WAR in 2010 (26.7 million worth of production), and 5.0 WAR (22.7 million worth of production) in 2011. This irrational hatred has to stop. As we saw with the "Matt Holliday is a choker" claim, your assertions are emotional claims. Not data-driven ones. He's not even close to Vernon Wells.

**Rain Man** · 10-28-2011, 04:25 PM

Did anyone else catch that Cardinals game last night? It was pretty good.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 10-28-2011, 04:26 PM

Already at the bar, waiting for first pitch.

Hopefully I'll have some reaction vids to post tomorrow.

**BigRedChief** · 10-28-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Did anyone else catch that Cardinals game last night? It was pretty good.

Yes, it was.

Rams Fan · 10-28-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

He's our Vernon Wells. Maybe we can turn him in to Mike Napoli without then turning him in to Frank Francisco

Holliday hasn't been that great this postseason, we get it.

But saying Holliday is Vernon Wells because of the last few weeks is a bit of a stretch.

VonneMarie · 10-28-2011, 04:35 PM

All right Rangers, lets try this again.

allen_kcCard · 10-28-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VonneMarie

All right Rangers, lets try this again.

WE ARE SAVED!

Frazod · 10-28-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VonneMarie

All right Rangers, lets try this again.

Yes! She's back!

VonneMarie · 10-28-2011, 04:44 PM

I think its awesome you guys think that I am some kind of good luck charm for the Tards. We will see if you still will think that tonight.

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BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-721038 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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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $-665936	Just got home from school. Last night was awesome, the day after not so much. Having to inject people in the mouth and drill on their teeth after sleeping about 5 hours not so fun. Anyway, ready for tonights game. Got a case of Boulevard wheat and Oklahoma Joes ribs and pulled pork on the way. God I love Kansas CIty.
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10-28-2011, 04:07 PM	#8181
veist Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	Not to be a Holliday apologist but, we probably aren't where we are right now without him in the regular season. We'd just have some brokedick playing LF instead (you know it would be too and not Craig because Tony just loves his vets), and at least he's not Ryan Howard.
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10-28-2011, 04:25 PM	#8183
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VonneMarie Don't look over here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $10008987	All right Rangers, lets try this again.
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10-28-2011, 04:44 PM	#8190
VonneMarie Don't look over here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $10008987	I think its awesome you guys think that I am some kind of good luck charm for the Tards. We will see if you still will think that tonight.
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