You don't want to let them off the operating table. They actually have a chance if they can get it back home. I'd also rather not have to burn Lohse in the LCS.

I think Matheny will be very careful with this game. Lynn was throwing better towards the tail end of the season and should be pretty well rested. That said we have Kelly and Miller in the pen for middle relief, so no reason not to use their services if necessary.

Zito hasn't pitched since Oct. 10, which was only middle relief. He hasn't started a game since Oct. 2 so he will probably take a while to work into a groove and may tire quickly.

I have to like our chances. If we win tonight we can set up our rotation pretty well.

Depends on who the real Carlos Ruiz is.

If Chooch is legit and can repeat his offensive successes of last season (or even 90% of them), he has to be in the conversation with the top 3 guys. He's a premier defensive catcher, great leader and ultimately a sound fundamental hitter.

And by next season, I anticipate that Jonathan Lucroy will pass Mauer as well. He's not at an elite level defensively, but still plenty good. He's also going to develop into a very nice hitter and probably #5 style hitter.

It's a pretty decent time for quality catchers, despite the fact that so many of the best hitters among them (Ruiz, Posey, Montero, V-Mart, etc...) are spending time at 1b and/or DH to save the wear and tear.

At the VIP entrance to pick up my tickets... Wonder where these things are?

Gimme a section number and row and I'll tell you.

Don't know that yet. Haven't seen the tickets. They were given to my dad when the CEO of InBevAB came into his store.

Whoops. Thought you meant you were literally at the stadium picking up the tickets.

I am. But they can't find the tickets right now.

:eek:

Good luck brother.

Lighten up Jew, I ain't stealing any money from you or anything!

Please let me jump on this bandwagon before I slit my wrists thinking about my sports teams. :(

The bandwaggoner comment was about Cardinal nation picking up bandwaggoners because they like the way the Cardinals play. It was in no way directed at anyone who posts here regularly or rarely.

Yep, 2 starts each from Carp, Waino and Loshe.

Thats cool.:thumb:

People have real lifes that need to be led. Myself, I get the MLB extra innings package. I'll have the ball game on while I'm surfing the internet, researching tech stuff and playing with new tech stuff. Just something on in the background that I can pay attention to when something is happening worth noticing. But, most people are not going to pay $100 for something that they play in the background.:rolleyes:

Anyone ever get the SRO tickets at Busch or know anyone who has? I am thinking about getting some for Game 1 of the WS if it happens

Yeah. Not great.

There's a reason it's the cheapest way into the building. Unless you go ridiculously early, and with a decent size group, (4 or more) it's a PITA.

Wanna get a beer? Good luck getting your spot back.

Need to take a piss? Good luck getting your spot back.

Your best bet to avoid these issues is to stand on the railing in one of the stairwells on each side of the bleachers, if you know what I'm talking about.

Thanks for the info, probably better to spend a bit more for actual seats.

I wouldn't have an issue with SRO but my wife would probably hate it.