Cardinals ***OFFICIAL*** 2013 STL Cardinals Thread - Page 242

**BigRedChief** · 08:16 PM

From Bernie's column:

People have asked me why we’re not more emotional,” Matheny said in his office after Sunday’s game. “They say that we look subdued, always intense. That our actions are methodical, robotic at times. That’s what got us here. This isn’t the time to change it.”

It’s hard to argue with the manager’s assessment. The Cardinals finished with 97 victories, most by a Cards team since 2005, and tied with Boston for No. 1 in the majors this year.

Their 54-27 showing at Busch Stadium matches the 1985 team for the best single-season home winning percentage (.667) by the Cardinals since 1944.

A postseason theme has emerged, and it echoes the mantra that surfaced before the start of 2013: remember the fall of 2012. Remember falling to San Francisco in the NLCS.

The Cardinals’ veterans still haven’t forgotten. They still aren’t over it. It’s why Matheny resists GM John Mozeliak’s urgings to smile and put on a happier face.

Here's the most impressive aspect of the Cardinals' division championship: they prevailed over two other outstanding teams, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.

The 97-win Cardinals were better this year (regular season) than they were in 2011, when they won 90 games, and 2012, when they won 88.
Here are a few numbers that help put the Cardinals' Central title and No. 1 NL seed in perspective:

* Since MLB switched to a three-division format in each league in 1994, this was only the sixth time that a division had three 90-plus win teams. St. Louis won 97, Pittsburgh 94, and Cincinnati 90.
* Since the format change, this was only the second time that an NL division had three 90-win teams. In 2002 the NL West had Arizona (98 wins), San Francisco (95) and Los Angeles (92).
* The 2013 Cardinals faced more esteemed and difficult competition at the top of the division than any of the division-winning teams managed by Tony La Russa.

The Pirates were hardly pushovers; the Cardinals had to work like mad and kick in with a strong finish to put the division away, and didn't clinch until Game No. 160.

The Cardinals went 9-10 against Pittsburgh this season and were 11-8 vs. Cincinnati.

The Cardinals won only three of 10 games at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and split the 10 games at Cincinnati. The Cardinals were 6-3 against both teams at Busch Stadium.

The Cardinals (1st), Pirates (3rd) and Reds (5th) ranked among the top five in wins in the NL. The three teams were among the top 11 in wins in MLB. All three teams finished in the top five in the majors for best overall ERA, and each were in the top five MLB for best starting-pitching ERA.

The original purpose to this piece was to point out that the Cardinals managed to finish with the league's best record while competing in a division that had three 90-win teams for only the second time in the last 19 years of National League baseball.

The Cardinals really earned this.
Thanks for reading ...
— Bernie

Mi_chief_fan · 08-02-2013, 06:02 PM

So far, at least, my fears of a tight zone are not effecting Mr. Miller. He's found himself nicely.

**BigRedChief** · 08-02-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mi_chief_fan

Yeah but....Arroyo's getting big-time squeezed-hopefully Shelby is able to adjust.

1 broken bat single so far. 7 out of 11 batters KO'd I think he's got this.

**BigRedChief** · 08-02-2013, 06:55 PM

13 runs last night. 9 runs through 4 innings tonight.

Jewish Rabbi · 08-02-2013, 06:57 PM

****ing Descalso.

Mi_chief_fan · 08-02-2013, 07:08 PM

Sometimes I'm glad to be wrong. 12-0 is nice, but Shelby looks unhittable.

Pepe Silvia · 08-02-2013, 07:09 PM

I guess the bats have woken up.

kcpasco · 08-02-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerinMo

I guess the bats have woken up.

Yep just gotta get Carp2 back on track

Frazod · 08-02-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerinMo

I guess the bats have woken up.

Pepe Silvia · 08-02-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Now I need to watch Major League.

**BigRedChief** · 08-02-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerinMo

I guess the bats have woken up.

It's Beltran, Holliday and Freese who are stepping it up. The exact guys that needed to pick it up.

Did I read this right? Holliday batted like .450 in the Pitt series?

Chief Roundup · 08-03-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PGM

You guys are hilarious. Such a spoiled fan base.

The last time the ‪#‎STLCards‬ lost 7 straight? It was during their World Championship run in 2011 (June 10-17 2011)

I just think that is a pretty cool piece of info.

**BigRedChief** · 08-03-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

The last time the ‪#‎STLCards‬ lost 7 straight? It was during their World Championship run in 2011 (June 10-17 2011)

I just think that is a pretty cool piece of info.

I don't know if that is a jinx

or an omen

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-03-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PGM

You guys are hilarious. Such a spoiled fan base.

PGM no panic

Pepe Silvia · 08-03-2013, 05:59 PM

Cingrani has thrown over 50 pitches through 2 already, trailing but should get in the pen early.

Pepe Silvia · 08-03-2013, 06:16 PM

Way to blow the lead off double assholes.

01-25-2013, 05:27 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3139627 VARSITY	*OFFICIAL* 2013 STL Cardinals Thread From Bernie's column: People have asked me why we’re not more emotional,” Matheny said in his office after Sunday’s game. “They say that we look subdued, always intense. That our actions are methodical, robotic at times. That’s what got us here. This isn’t the time to change it.” It’s hard to argue with the manager’s assessment. The Cardinals finished with 97 victories, most by a Cards team since 2005, and tied with Boston for No. 1 in the majors this year. Their 54-27 showing at Busch Stadium matches the 1985 team for the best single-season home winning percentage (.667) by the Cardinals since 1944. A postseason theme has emerged, and it echoes the mantra that surfaced before the start of 2013: remember the fall of 2012. Remember falling to San Francisco in the NLCS. The Cardinals’ veterans still haven’t forgotten. They still aren’t over it. It’s why Matheny resists GM John Mozeliak’s urgings to smile and put on a happier face. Here's the most impressive aspect of the Cardinals' division championship: they prevailed over two other outstanding teams, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. The 97-win Cardinals were better this year (regular season) than they were in 2011, when they won 90 games, and 2012, when they won 88. Here are a few numbers that help put the Cardinals' Central title and No. 1 NL seed in perspective: * Since MLB switched to a three-division format in each league in 1994, this was only the sixth time that a division had three 90-plus win teams. St. Louis won 97, Pittsburgh 94, and Cincinnati 90. * Since the format change, this was only the second time that an NL division had three 90-win teams. In 2002 the NL West had Arizona (98 wins), San Francisco (95) and Los Angeles (92). * The 2013 Cardinals faced more esteemed and difficult competition at the top of the division than any of the division-winning teams managed by Tony La Russa. The Pirates were hardly pushovers; the Cardinals had to work like mad and kick in with a strong finish to put the division away, and didn't clinch until Game No. 160. The Cardinals went 9-10 against Pittsburgh this season and were 11-8 vs. Cincinnati. The Cardinals won only three of 10 games at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and split the 10 games at Cincinnati. The Cardinals were 6-3 against both teams at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals (1st), Pirates (3rd) and Reds (5th) ranked among the top five in wins in the NL. The three teams were among the top 11 in wins in MLB. All three teams finished in the top five in the majors for best overall ERA, and each were in the top five MLB for best starting-pitching ERA. The original purpose to this piece was to point out that the Cardinals managed to finish with the league's best record while competing in a division that had three 90-win teams for only the second time in the last 19 years of National League baseball. The Cardinals really earned this. Thanks for reading ... — Bernie Last edited by BigRedChief; 10-02-2013 at 08:16 PM..
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08-02-2013, 07:09 PM	#3621
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Pepe Silvia MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $1904664	Cingrani has thrown over 50 pitches through 2 already, trailing but should get in the pen early.
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