Cardinals ***OFFICIAL*** 2013 STL Cardinals Thread - Page 137

**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 · 06-15-2013, 12:44 PM

DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies placed Troy Tulowitzki on the disabled list on Friday, and the star shortstop could miss up to six weeks because of a broken rib.

Team spokesman Nick Piburn said an MRI taken Thursday night revealed a right rib fracture. Tulowitzki was injured earlier in the day while diving for a ball in the eighth inning of a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 06-15-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Salas isn't gone. He will be back to screw us once again.

I doubt that. Matheny seems pretty happy with his current setup. Maness has replaced Salas as the de facto spot guy.

Pepe Silvia · 06-15-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mi_chief_fan

DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies placed Troy Tulowitzki on the disabled list on Friday, and the star shortstop could miss up to six weeks because of a broken rib.

Team spokesman Nick Piburn said an MRI taken Thursday night revealed a right rib fracture. Tulowitzki was injured earlier in the day while diving for a ball in the eighth inning of a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Man that dude is always hurt.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 06-15-2013, 02:50 PM

Lynn gets gifted a five run lead before his ass waddles out to the mound only to give 80% of it away to the ****ing Marlins.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 06-15-2013, 04:08 PM

****in' Lynn. We spot his worthless ass nine ****ing runs and he gets absolutely slaughtered by the worst offense in baseball.

Nothing is more infuriating than a pitcher who gets spotted a monster lead and gets annihilated. Nothing.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 06-15-2013, 04:09 PM

Get off the TV you fat pig bitch, I'm trying to watch the US Open. I don't care about weather updates.

Pepe Silvia · 06-15-2013, 05:18 PM

Lynn getting rocked by the shitty ass Marlins is unacceptable but it appears the offense will save his awful outing. That was ugly.

Mi_chief_fan · 06-15-2013, 06:09 PM

Hey, an ugly win but I'll take it. Over 162 games, there'll be some ugly ones; Reds were shut out at home by the Brewers, for crying out loud.

**BigRedChief** · 06-15-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mi_chief_fan

Hey, an ugly win but I'll take it. Over 162 games, there'll be some ugly ones; Reds were shut out at home by the Brewers, for crying out loud.

yeah, ugly but at least we got the win.

Frazod · 06-15-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

****in' Lynn. We spot his worthless ass nine ****ing runs and he gets absolutely slaughtered by the worst offense in baseball.

Nothing is more infuriating than a pitcher who gets spotted a monster lead and gets annihilated. Nothing.

I see Lynnderella is back.

DJ's left nut · 06-16-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

****in' Lynn. We spot his worthless ass nine ****ing runs and he gets absolutely slaughtered by the worst offense in baseball.

Nothing is more infuriating than a pitcher who gets spotted a monster lead and gets annihilated. Nothing.

2 straight outings without his breaking ball.

He was able to get by spotting his fastball against Cincy (had absolutely outstanding command of his fastball in that start) but today he hadn't rediscovered his offspeed pitches and didn't have the fastball command he had last time out.

Lead or no lead, he was going to get his head handed to him today. If he doesn't find at least a show-me breaking ball in his next start, he'll get hit around again.

This isn't one of those Kip Wells/Brett Tomko things where he lets down after he gets a lead, he's just way out of sorts right now.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 06-16-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

2 straight outings without his breaking ball.

He was able to get by spotting his fastball against Cincy (had absolutely outstanding command of his fastball in that start) but today he hadn't rediscovered his offspeed pitches and didn't have the fastball command he had last time out.

Lead or no lead, he was going to get his head handed to him today. If he doesn't find at least a show-me breaking ball in his next start, he'll get hit around again.

This isn't one of those Kip Wells/Brett Tomko things where he lets down after he gets a lead, he's just way out of sorts right now.

I know it's nigh impossible to get by on a single pitch when it's not outstanding. What's frustrating to me is the aspect of letting down your teammates like that.

Pepe Silvia · 06-16-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I see Lynnderella is back.

You have a name for everyone. Thats a pretty good one.

Pepe Silvia · 06-16-2013, 11:34 AM

****ing Lyons.

Frazod · 06-16-2013, 02:21 PM

So the first series we lose since April is to the worst team in the league.

01-25-2013, 05:27 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3229627 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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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8019572	Lynn gets gifted a five run lead before his ass waddles out to the mound only to give 80% of it away to the ****ing Marlins. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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06-15-2013, 04:08 PM	#2045
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8019572	**in' Lynn. We spot his worthless ass nine **ing runs and he gets absolutely slaughtered by the worst offense in baseball. Nothing is more infuriating than a pitcher who gets spotted a monster lead and gets annihilated. Nothing. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8019572	Get off the TV you fat pig bitch, I'm trying to watch the US Open. I don't care about weather updates. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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06-15-2013, 05:18 PM	#2047
Pepe Silvia MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $1994664	Lynn getting rocked by the shitty ass Marlins is unacceptable but it appears the offense will save his awful outing. That was ugly.
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06-15-2013, 06:09 PM	#2048
Mi_chief_fan There was an idea..... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Casino cash: $9942966	Hey, an ugly win but I'll take it. Over 162 games, there'll be some ugly ones; Reds were shut out at home by the Brewers, for crying out loud. __________________ Bandwagon Predators Fan!
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06-16-2013, 11:34 AM	#2054
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06-16-2013, 02:21 PM	#2055
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $3215085	So the first series we lose since April is to the worst team in the league.
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