Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 17

**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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Jerm · 02-13-2011, 07:42 PM

Gonna be a very interesting season in STL now.

Curious as to how big of a distraction this will be throughout the season.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2011, 08:33 PM

Pujols, trying to avoid distractions, has no intention of addressing the contract talks when he reports Wednesday to the Cardinals' spring-training camp in Jupiter, Fla. Manager Tony La Russa told reporters Sunday he will also encourage his players to avoid the issue.

"This is a spectacular distraction potentially," La Russa said. "We won't allow it to be."

No chit tony. You think because McGuire didn't turn into a distraction this won't. Give me a break.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Twitter is lighting up right now announcing that Pujols rejected the Cards offer & will announce on Tuesday that talks will cease.

Damn how bad does the offer have to been to insult the guy so bad that he says fuk these guys and refuse to talk anymore.

tk13 · 02-13-2011, 08:42 PM

http://www.stltoday.com/news/article...7a4a78c22.html

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Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has rejected a contract proposal from the team's management, and, barring an unexpected turnaround, will announce Tuesday he will cease contract talks for the season, a person close to Pujols has told USA Today.

The Post-Dispatch is putting together a detailed story and will post it online as soon as possible.

Pujols, 31, is seeking a 10-year contract, according to the person who requested anonymity because of the sensitive state of the negotiations. He is eligible for free agency after this season.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

http://www.stltoday.com/news/article...7a4a78c22.html

Twitter is all over this. Supposely The Cardinals offered $30 million a year for 7 years. Albert wants 10 years,

Rams Fan · 02-13-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Twitter is all over this. Supposely The Cardinals offered $30 million a year for 7 years. Albert wants 10 years,

I don't see a problem with that offer, though, IMO, it should be 8 years minimum with the final 2 both options.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

I don't see a problem with that offer, though, IMO, it should be 8 years minimum with the final 2 both options.

who knows if its the truth or not?

Rams Fan · 02-13-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

who knows if its the truth or not?

Good point, but everything's speculation right now. We won't know until Wednesday.

Rams Fan · 02-13-2011, 09:02 PM

Olney's reporting that Albert rejected the Cards offer two weeks ago.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Good point, but everything's speculation right now. We won't know until Wednesday.

This will be a huge distraction. Tony and the players won't be able to ignore it.

Fans may turn on him. You don't want to be here...fine. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Frazod · 02-13-2011, 09:03 PM

Jesus Christ, give the man his 10 year contract and ****ing be done with it.

Pujols is competitive enough that he'll retire on his own if his skills start to erode. Once he quits, the contract is over.

**** me, how dumb are these people?

tk13 · 02-13-2011, 09:05 PM

I'm already shocked by the number of Cards fans leaving comments on articles and message boards saying don't let the door hit you on the way out. The guy has played at a near unmatched level for a decade for under market value.

But you're right the distraction will be off the charts. Everywhere you go there will be signs saying "Come to (here) Albert!"

Rams Fan · 02-13-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I'm already shocked by the number of Cards fans leaving comments on articles and message boards saying don't let the door hit you on the way out. The guy has played at a near unmatched level for a decade for under market value.

But you're right the distraction will be off the charts. Everywhere you go there will be signs saying "Come to (here) Albert!"

Have you read any threads on this site before?

http://gatewayredbirds.com/forum/vie...3647&start=650

And I think this post sums it up perfectly(at least for me anyways):

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Maybe I'm too naive or just don't care as much as some of you but I can say, in complete honesty, that this is going to affect me in absolutely no way whatsoever.

Marcellus · 02-13-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

From all I have heard true or untrue, the story is Stl has to offer what is considered the biggest $ to keep AP. If that's his groups stance they can die in a fire.

I understand them wanting to be paid appropriately but he also wants to be on a contender.

If he wants to be a Cardinal and be on a contender he has to leave room for other top players while being the highest paid guy on his club not necessarily in MLB.

Anything else puts his own wants before team needs. He is already wealthy beyond need x100 and will be rich forever with a reasonable top $ deal.

Your legacy is what you do, not what you get $. Being the #2 or 3 $ maker in baseball is no shame. Even if you are the #1 player.

This is as bad as the NFL CBA BS.

Not changing my story.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Not changing my story.

If true, cards were going to give him $30 million a year for 8 years and he bolts because he wanted 10 years. I will definitely think less of all his prior words of wanting to be a cardinal for life.

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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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Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $4378996	Gonna be a very interesting season in STL now. Curious as to how big of a distraction this will be throughout the season.
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02-13-2011, 08:33 PM	#242
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-831038 VARSITY	Pujols, trying to avoid distractions, has no intention of addressing the contract talks when he reports Wednesday to the Cardinals' spring-training camp in Jupiter, Fla. Manager Tony La Russa told reporters Sunday he will also encourage his players to avoid the issue. "This is a spectacular distraction potentially," La Russa said. "We won't allow it to be." No chit tony. You think because McGuire didn't turn into a distraction this won't. Give me a break. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. Release the Kraken.
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Rams Fan Greatest QB Duo of 2015 Join Date: Mar 2010 Casino cash: $981023	Olney's reporting that Albert rejected the Cards offer two weeks ago.
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02-13-2011, 09:03 PM	#251
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-826615	Jesus Christ, give the man his 10 year contract and **ing be done with it. Pujols is competitive enough that he'll retire on his own if his skills start to erode. Once he quits, the contract is over. ** me, how dumb are these people?
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02-13-2011, 09:05 PM	#252
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1937500	I'm already shocked by the number of Cards fans leaving comments on articles and message boards saying don't let the door hit you on the way out. The guy has played at a near unmatched level for a decade for under market value. But you're right the distraction will be off the charts. Everywhere you go there will be signs saying "Come to (here) Albert!"
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