Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 136

**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** · 07-12-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by VAChief

I would trade Rasmus and Lynn for Matt Moore (Lefty at Double A). Strikeout lefty who was named to the Futures Game. He has a no hitter already and AA and has struck out something like 120 in 77 innings. Waino, Garcia, Miller and Moore would be a nice mix. That would be a much younger version of the Phils nearly untouchable rotation.

Rasmus and Lynn for a AA prospect? You have totally given up on this year? Why not move Carp then?

**BigRedChief** · 07-12-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I thought the Rays had Upton controlled THROUGH 2012?

Maybe it's only UNTIL 2012?

****, if they think Upton's lazy, wait until they see Rasmus.

I sat in 3 different parts of the park on three seperate days and heard the fans get on to Upton all the time. Come on Upton hustle, try a little harder Upton etc. He was booed at least twice that I can remember. Maybe the FO is tired of the PR hit he brings......but, like you said.....wait till they see Rasmus's effort and mannerisms.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-12-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Rasmus and Lynn for a AA prospect? You have totally given up on this year? Why not move Carp then?

If we're moving Rasmus, it better be for someone that's going to help immediately, and past this season.

And that's coming from someone who's had it with Colby's shit, and his dad's shit.

**BigRedChief** · 07-12-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

If we're moving Rasmus, it better be for someone that's going to help immediately, and past this season.

And that's coming from someone who's had it with Colby's shit, and his dad's shit.

No starting pitching prospects for me. You never have enough of those types but its not a pressing need. I think our future starting rotation is going to be fine.

Rasmus for a current MLB starting #3 or high #4 pitcher should be the fair trade? or am I off base in his percieved value by other baseball teams?

Jay goes to center. McCellahan goes to the bullpen and joins Sanchez, Boggs, Lynn and Salas.

VAChief · 07-12-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Rasmus and Lynn for a AA prospect? You have totally given up on this year? Why not move Carp then?

They aren't going to give us the Double A, lefthanded version of Carlos Martinez for Rasmus. I picked Lynn because he represents some clear hot value right now. This time last year or even this spring he wouldn't have brought much attention. Yes it would hurt a little this year, but I don't think it is giving up on the year. Offer Boggs first, maybe that would be enough. I doubt it, I doubt Lynn would be enough. If you can get this guy for just Rasmus great. Trading Lynn won't be the difference between the playoffs or no playoffs and certainly not a championship. A possible rotation in two years like I mentioned and you could have multiple championship shots for several years at moderate payrolls.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-12-2011, 06:36 PM

A comment on Kyle Davies in another thread got me thinking.

Would Matt Holliday have won the HR Derby last night had Franklin been pitching to him instead of Yadi?

Marcellus · 07-12-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

A comment on Kyle Davies in another thread got me thinking.

Would Matt Holliday have won the HR Derby last night had Franklin been pitching to him instead of Yadi?

Holy shit that funny!

VAChief · 07-12-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

A comment on Kyle Davies in another thread got me thinking.

Would Matt Holliday have won the HR Derby last night had Franklin been pitching to him instead of Yadi?

The sad thing is if he hadn't totally gotten raped on the mound this year and was having a slightly less than his normal lucky self...we would probably never have seen Lynn, Sanchez or Salas emerge.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 07-12-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

A comment on Kyle Davies in another thread got me thinking.

Would Matt Holliday have won the HR Derby last night had Franklin been pitching to him instead of Yadi?

We'll trade you Davies for a warm 6 pack of Hamms and a bag of stale Gardetto mix.

Yes? The deal is done.

Suckers.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-12-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by noonan

We'll trade you Davies for a warm 6 pack of Hamms and a bag of stale Gardetto mix.

Yes? The deal is done.

Suckers.

Knowing Dayton, We'd probably be able to deal him back for a top-tier prospect.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 07-12-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Knowing Dayton, We'd probably be able to deal him back for a top-tier prospect.

He shoots, he scooores....

Rams Fan · 07-12-2011, 07:09 PM

The Cardinals hit into another DP.

Oh wait.

**BigRedChief** · 07-12-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Knowing Dayton, We'd probably be able to deal him back for a top-tier prospect.

Well played sir, Well played.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-13-2011, 11:18 AM

So, Milwaukee deals for K-Rod.

Not sure how this really helps them. Dude's not going to be happy as a setup guy, and Axford's going to be looking over his shoulder at the first sign of struggling.

Not to mention, K-Rod only needs to appear in 21 more games to have his $17M option vested.

Makes no sense to me.

VAChief · 07-13-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

So, Milwaukee deals for K-Rod.

Not sure how this really helps them. Dude's not going to be happy as a setup guy, and Axford's going to be looking over his shoulder at the first sign of struggling.

Not to mention, K-Rod only needs to appear in 21 more games to have his $17M option vested.

Makes no sense to me.

I agree, I would rather rent Reyes for the rest of the year than pay those kind of prices for him. Since he left the Angels he has been okay, but nothing that justifies half that money imo.

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OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021115	So, Milwaukee deals for K-Rod. Not sure how this really helps them. Dude's not going to be happy as a setup guy, and Axford's going to be looking over his shoulder at the first sign of struggling. Not to mention, K-Rod only needs to appear in 21 more games to have his $17M option vested. Makes no sense to me.
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