Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 35

**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** · 03-28-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

There was one year where we went like 5-1 or 6-1 against you guys in the regular season and you guys beat us in the playoffs. I was so pissed.

We have smoked you guys in the playoffs the last 10 years or so.

No reason, defintely not a rival. Go figure.

**Buck** · 03-28-2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

We have smoked you guys in the playoffs the last 10 years or so.

No reason, defintely not a rival. Go figure.

Yup I think you are a combined 9-1 against us since 96 in the playoffs.

The 1 game we won I was stuck at work too....Go figure.

Rams Fan · 03-28-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

There was one year where we went like 5-1 or 6-1 against you guys in the regular season and you guys beat us in the playoffs. I was so pissed.

'06? Cards weren't that good at different points of the season. They stopped a losing streak late in September against the Pads when Albert hit a HR off of Meredith.

Rams Fan · 03-28-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

Yup I think you are a combined 9-1 against us since 96 in the playoffs.

The 1 game we won I was stuck at work too....Go figure.

Ha. I remember that '06 matchup. Piazza dropped a ball in the sun and on the next pitch Albert hit a HR.

**Buck** · 03-28-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shatty Lite

'06? Cards weren't that good at different points of the season. They stopped a losing streak late in September against the Pads when Albert hit a HR off of Meredith.

The year you guys won the World Series. Whenever that was.

I think that Pujols homered off of Peavy. I was at that game.

Rams Fan · 03-28-2011, 05:28 PM

Just wondering, why did Bochy leave the Padres? He's a pretty good manager(and so is Black).

**Buck** · 03-28-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Shatty Lite

Just wondering, why did Bochy leave the Padres? He's a pretty good manager(and so is Black).

He got fired....well the Padres didn't re-sign him.

After 2006, they decided that 8 years without a playoff series win was enough.

Basically they needed a scapegoat.

**BigRedChief** · 03-30-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

Not sure exactly when but you guys weren't playing for shit and won the series and we missed the playoffs.

Buck, its time for your team to get reaquainted with Mr. Pujols. Get use to this....

Rams Fan · 03-30-2011, 08:38 PM

****, there's a ****ing Ford truck grill that's installed at Busch that's supposed to have lights flash and a horn sound off when the Cards hit a HR:

http://twitpic.com/4f39he

Marco Polo · 03-30-2011, 08:43 PM

Anyone else have Opening Day tickets? Cheers!

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-30-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Marco Polo

Anyone else have Opening Day tickets? Cheers!

Nope. First time in a while I haven't had tickets.

I'll probably go down for the festivities, though.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-31-2011, 02:40 PM

1-0 early, Holliday with the ribbie.

Carp looking sharp.

EDIT: Then promptly hits Ludwick, and induces a double play.

Frazod · 03-31-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

1-0 early, Holliday with the ribbie.

Carp looking sharp.

Cool. He normally doesn't get his first hit until the middle of May.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-31-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Cool. He normally doesn't get his first hit until the middle of May.

I think he's going to have a HUGE year.

I wouldn't be shocked to see him get off to a hot start and Albert getting off to a slower start.

siberian khatru · 03-31-2011, 02:47 PM

How did the crowd react when Matt Painter was introduced?

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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03-31-2011, 02:47 PM	#525
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