Cardinals ***OFFICIAL*** 2013 STL Cardinals Thread - Page 99

**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

Pepe Silvia · 06-07-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mi_chief_fan

Filthy inning by Waino, looks like a man against boys now. Oh, and please Dusty, send Leake back out; he's done. 30+ pitches last inning.

Word!

**BigRedChief** · 06-07-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mi_chief_fan

Will it be on MLB.TV?

nope. Fox gets exculsive rights. You watch what they broadcast and like it.

Pepe Silvia · 06-07-2013, 06:55 PM

Hopefully we can get 7 out of Waino, pitch counts getting up there.

Mi_chief_fan · 06-07-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerinMo

Hopefully we can get 7 out of Waino, pitch counts getting up there.

I think he gets 7. Hoping Marp extends his hit streak.

Pepe Silvia · 06-07-2013, 07:10 PM

That a baby, 7-0.

Mi_chief_fan · 06-07-2013, 07:11 PM

Called it on Marp!

Pepe Silvia · 06-07-2013, 07:11 PM

Kozma even knocked in a couple. **** yeah.

Mi_chief_fan · 06-07-2013, 07:18 PM

Anyone else worried about Lyons tomorrow?

Mi_chief_fan · 06-07-2013, 07:20 PM

Nice play by Jay, always fun to hear Votto drop a few f-bombs.

**BigRedChief** · 06-07-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mi_chief_fan

Anyone else worried about Lyons tomorrow?

If not, they should be.

We have Lynn on Sunday and a chance to take the series in Cincy.

It looks like we come into town at the right time. They had a tough week. But, losing in 14 innings and burning our pen wasn't much fun for us.

O.city · 06-07-2013, 07:44 PM

Meh, yeah Lyons might struggle, but our offense is going pretty well right now too.

Mi_chief_fan · 06-07-2013, 07:47 PM

Zac Cozart: rally killer.

O.city · 06-07-2013, 07:52 PM

Holliday starting to heat up. Good to see.

Marcellus · 06-07-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Holliday starting to heat up. Good to see.

Don't forget Freese has an 18 game hitting streak. You get him going with Holliday and the rest of the offense and holy shit.

O.city · 06-07-2013, 07:56 PM

Freese has actually been hitting it pretty well. Holliday wasn't hitting it well early, but was also having some bad luck on hard hit balls.

Good to see them get going though.

01-25-2013, 05:27 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3219627 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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06-07-2013, 06:55 PM	#1473
Pepe Silvia MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $1984664	Hopefully we can get 7 out of Waino, pitch counts getting up there.
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06-07-2013, 07:10 PM	#1475
Pepe Silvia MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $1984664	That a baby, 7-0.
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06-07-2013, 07:11 PM	#1476
Mi_chief_fan There was an idea..... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Casino cash: $9942966	Called it on Marp! __________________ Bandwagon Predators Fan!
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06-07-2013, 07:11 PM	#1477
Pepe Silvia MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $1984664	Kozma even knocked in a couple. **** yeah.
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06-07-2013, 07:18 PM	#1478
Mi_chief_fan There was an idea..... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Casino cash: $9942966	Anyone else worried about Lyons tomorrow? __________________ Bandwagon Predators Fan!
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06-07-2013, 07:20 PM	#1479
Mi_chief_fan There was an idea..... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Casino cash: $9942966	Nice play by Jay, always fun to hear Votto drop a few f-bombs. __________________ Bandwagon Predators Fan!
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06-07-2013, 07:44 PM	#1481
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2824064	Meh, yeah Lyons might struggle, but our offense is going pretty well right now too.
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06-07-2013, 07:47 PM	#1482
Mi_chief_fan There was an idea..... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Casino cash: $9942966	Zac Cozart: rally killer. __________________ Bandwagon Predators Fan!
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06-07-2013, 07:52 PM	#1483
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2824064	Holliday starting to heat up. Good to see.
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06-07-2013, 07:56 PM	#1485
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2824064	Freese has actually been hitting it pretty well. Holliday wasn't hitting it well early, but was also having some bad luck on hard hit balls. Good to see them get going though.
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