Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 102

**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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Rams Fan · 05-23-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by noonan

Anyone know how much Pujols is making now... what his contract was/is through this year? Just curious.

I believe $15 mil., don't quote me on that, though.

**BigRedChief** · 05-23-2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noonan

Anyone know how much Pujols is making now... what his contract was/is through this year? Just curious.

$16 million

Marcellus · 05-23-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

No, blame pujols grounding into double plays.

Yea he is looking to add another record to his collection. Completely ridiculous.

**BigRedChief** · 05-23-2011, 08:30 PM

Holy crap you see jay tAke out pujols?

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-23-2011, 08:30 PM

$15-$17 mill... k thanks. Anyone know what the offer was that he turned down from the Cards before the season? How much he will be looking to make? No I don't ask because I think the Royals are in play

I'm just curious. Is he going to become the highest paid player ever?

Rams Fan · 05-23-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noonan

$15-$17 mill... k thanks. Anyone know what the offer was that he turned down from the Cards before the season? How much he will be looking to make? No I don't ask because I think the Royals are in play

I'm just curious. Is he going to become the highest paid player ever?

I think $21-22 mil. per season. No clue if it included a small ownership stake, though.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-23-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

I think $21-22 mil. per season. No clue if it included a small ownership stake, though.

Thanks

Marcellus · 05-23-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noonan

$15-$17 mill... k thanks. Anyone know what the offer was that he turned down from the Cards before the season? How much he will be looking to make? No I don't ask because I think the Royals are in play

I'm just curious. Is he going to become the highest paid player ever?

Problem won't be the annual $ it will be the length of the contract.

The way many players like A-Rod are starting to skid and have many years left, it will make it tough for anybody to give AP an 8+ year deal like he wants.

Especially if his numbers are already trailing off like this year.

Cards probably would have given him $30MM for 6 before the season.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-23-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Problem won't be the annual $ it will be the length of the contract.

The way many players like A-Rod are starting to skid and have many years left, it will make it tough for anybody to give AP an 8+ year deal like he wants.

Especially if his numbers are already trailing off like this year.

Cards probably wouldl have given him $30MM for 6 before the season.

Yeah it sucks for him that he's not having a monster year so far. I have a feeling he'll finish strong though and head to the bank.

**BigRedChief** · 05-23-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rams Fan

I believe $15 mil., don't quote me on that, though.

Geeez guys the link to all of our salaries is in the opening posts.

**BigRedChief** · 05-23-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Problem won't be the annual $ it will be the length of the contract

Especially if his numbers are already trailing off like this year.

Cards probably would have given him $30MM for 6 before the season.

yeah it's the length not the avv.

Rams Fan · 05-23-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Geeez guys the link to all of our salaries is in the opening posts.

I believe that includes bonuses.

He's making $14,595,000 this year, excluding bonuses.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...ujolal01.shtml

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-23-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Geeez guys the link to all of our salaries is in the opening posts.

Oops I didn't even think to look. Stupid Royals fans.

**BigRedChief** · 05-23-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noonan

Oops I didn't even think to look. Stupid Royals fans.

Being a Royal fan doesn't call into question the quality of your brain matter. But your still welcome here anytime.

**BigRedChief** · 05-23-2011, 09:26 PM

The mOre I watch pujols the more im convinced there is something wrong with him physically thAt we will find out about later.

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BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2659627 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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Dr. Johnny Fever stax of wax Join Date: Feb 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	$15-$17 mill... k thanks. Anyone know what the offer was that he turned down from the Cards before the season? How much he will be looking to make? No I don't ask because I think the Royals are in play I'm just curious. Is he going to become the highest paid player ever?
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