Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 195

**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 · 09-21-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Can they end in a tie?

Too lazy to do the math, but I think it is a possibility.

Marcellus · 09-21-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Too lazy to do the math, but I think it is a possibility.

Dude I was too lazy too, you were supposed to pick up the slack.

Winner winner chicken dinner.

I have to say at this point to lose out on the wild card would be a choke.

Rams Fan · 09-21-2011, 08:41 PM

We will see, we will see.

All I can say this has been a fun month and I hope the Cardinals season does not end in September.

**BigRedChief** · 09-21-2011, 08:44 PM

17 games over .500. 12 wins in the last 14 games. 1.5 games out with 7 to play. Braves imploding. This is very unexpected coolness.

Rams Fan · 09-21-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

17 games over .500. 12 wins in the last 14 games. 1.5 games out with 7 to play. Braves imploding. This is very unexpected coolness.

I don't think the Braves imploding is too unexpected. Kembrel has been over worked and the Braves lost two of their starters to injury this month.

Jewish Rabbi · 09-21-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Can they end in a tie?

Yes. They both play 162 games. Technically the Giants can still win/tie too.

Rams Fan · 09-21-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

Yes. They both play 162 games. Technically the Giants can still win/tie too.

That would require both the Cardinals and Braves to implode, though.

Hopefully the former does not happen...

Jewish Rabbi · 09-21-2011, 09:04 PM

There's no way the Giants make up 3 1/2 games over two teams in a week. I was just saying that it's mathematically possible.

Rams Fan · 09-21-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

There's no way the Giants make up 3 1/2 games over two teams in a week. I was just saying that it's mathematically possible.

Yeah, I also find it highly unlikely that it happens.

This thing could come down to the wire. That's why I think tomorrow's game is important. 1 game back vs 2 back.

Jewish Rabbi · 09-21-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Yeah, I also find it highly unlikely that it happens.

This thing could come down to the wire. That's why I think tomorrow's game is important. 1 game back vs 2 back.

You're absolutely right. Atlanta has some tough games left, and we're playing good ball, but these next two series kind of worry me. Two clubs we've beat up on pretty hard over the last decade that would love nothing more than to keep the Cards out of the playoffs.

Rams Fan · 09-21-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

You're absolutely right. Atlanta has some tough games left, and we're playing good ball, but these next two series kind of worry me. Two clubs we've beat up on pretty hard over the last decade that would love nothing more than to keep the Cards out of the playoffs.

The thing that the Cardinals have an advantage over Atlanta is they play this game and the Cubs series at home, unlike Atlanta who had to face the Marlins on the road and are about to face the Nats in DC.

The Nats are playing good ball now and the Phillies would love to go into the postseason playing good baseball. That's why I feel more confident now than I did a day or two ago. 1 game back is doable.

Frazod · 09-21-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

You're absolutely right. Atlanta has some tough games left, and we're playing good ball, but these next two series kind of worry me. Two clubs we've beat up on pretty hard over the last decade that would love nothing more than to keep the Cards out of the playoffs.

This is great to watch, but they can't let up even a little. I'm also concerned about the Phillies resting everybody during their season ending series. That could bode well for Atlanta. And I can't help but think that the Phillies would rather see the Braves get in than us.

Rams Fan · 09-21-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

This is great to watch, but they can't let up even a little. I'm also concerned about the Phillies resting everybody during their season ending series. That could bode well for Atlanta. And I can't help but think that the Phillies would rather see the Braves get in than us.

The Phillies are playing like absolute crap right now.

They have not only lost 3 out of 4 games to the Cardinals in Philly, but they also lost 2 out of 3 in Houston.

The Phillies won't take their foot off the pedal, I think.

Start Croyle · 09-21-2011, 09:19 PM

Cardinals will win the WC for sure! They play a series against the Cubs, who are a bad team, then the Astros who are an even worse team!

Meanwhile the Braves have to match up with the mediocre-strength Nationals, and then the very strong Phillies!

Cardinals are a lock for the postseason based on the remaining schedule strength!

Rams Fan · 09-21-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Start Croyle

Cardinals will win the WC for sure! They play a series against the Cubs, who are a bad team, then the Astros who are an even worse team!

Meanwhile the Braves have to match up with the mediocre-strength Nationals, and then the very strong Phillies!

Cardinals are a lock for the postseason based on the remaining schedule strength!

As much as I wish that were the case, it's too early to tell.

The Phillies have to put the pedal to the metal just in case the Cardinals lose..

01-06-2011, 09:41 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-881038 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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BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-881038 VARSITY	17 games over .500. 12 wins in the last 14 games. 1.5 games out with 7 to play. Braves imploding. This is very unexpected coolness. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. Release the Kraken.
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Jewish Rabbi What's up braj? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Placencia, Belize Casino cash: $-1886750	There's no way the Giants make up 3 1/2 games over two teams in a week. I was just saying that it's mathematically possible.
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09-21-2011, 09:19 PM	#2924
Start Croyle Starter Join Date: Dec 2010 Casino cash: $10016078	Cardinals will win the WC for sure! They play a series against the Cubs, who are a bad team, then the Astros who are an even worse team! Meanwhile the Braves have to match up with the mediocre-strength Nationals, and then the very strong Phillies! Cardinals are a lock for the postseason based on the remaining schedule strength!
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