Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 13

**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 · 02-10-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

From all I have heard true or untrue, the story is Stl has to offer what is considered the biggest $ to keep AP. If that's his groups stance they can die in a fire.

I understand them wanting to be paid appropriately but he also wants to be on a contender.

If he wants to be a Cardinal and be on a contender he has to leave room for other top players while being the highest paid guy on his club not necessarily in MLB.

Anything else puts his own wants before team needs. He is already wealthy beyond need x100 and will be rich forever with a reasonable top $ deal.

Your legacy is what you do, not what you get $. Being the #2 or 3 $ maker in baseball is no shame. Even if you are the #1 player.

This is as bad as the NFL CBA BS.

Well said.

Rams Fan · 02-10-2011, 09:45 PM

BTW, I think Albert could sign for $25 mil. and have up to $5 mil. in incentives.

jd1020 · 02-10-2011, 10:00 PM

The Cardinals ****ed up with the Holliday contract. Whether or not they decide to pay Pujols they are in a lose-lose situation. If they pay Pujols they'll have to say good bye to their rotation. If they don't pay him they have to say good bye to the best player in the league.

IMO, I'd say good bye to Pujols. You don't win in the playoffs with a mediocre rotation.

Take it from a Cubs fan.

Rams Fan · 02-10-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

The Cardinals ****ed up with the Halladay contract. Whether or not they decide to pay Pujols they are in a lose-lose situation. If they pay Pujols they'll have to say good bye to their rotation. If they don't pay him they have to say good bye to the best player in the league.

IMO, I'd say good bye to Pujols. You don't win in the playoffs with a mediocre rotation.

The Cards have $43 mil. coming off the books over the next two seasons if they don't pick up any options. That's a lot. And it's not the Holliday contract that's hurting the Cards, it's the Lohse contract.

WV · 02-10-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

And it's not the Holliday contract that's hurting the Cards, it's the Lohse contract.

And that one hurts a lot in many ways.

Marcellus · 02-10-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

The Cards have $43 mil. coming off the books over the next two seasons if they don't pick up any options. That's a lot. And it's not the Holliday contract that's hurting the Cards, it's the Lohse contract.

Don't worry he is healthy this year.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Don't worry he is healthy this year.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

The Cards have $43 mil. coming off the books over the next two seasons if they don't pick up any options. That's a lot. And it's not the Holliday contract that's hurting the Cards, it's the Lohse contract.

You can't replace pujols but we can still afford a top ten payroll. We won't ever suck like the late 70's again.

Marcellus · 02-10-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

You can't replace pujols but we can still afford a top ten payroll. We won't ever suck like the late 70's again.

I really really want Pujols resigned but, we can not resign him and win the WS, which is the ultimate goal.

We have won 1 in the last 10 years with him, many other teams have won without him.

I want him to be a Cardinal for his career but if it gets to be too much, so be it. More $ for other players as long as they pay it.

Oh yea, and as long as he doesn't become a Cub.

Rams Fan · 02-10-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Oh yea, and as long as he doesn't become a Cub.

If he goes to the AL(any team besides the Red Sox or Yankees), I wouldn't feel that bad.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Oh yea, and as long as he doesn't become a Cub.

A pox upon your heirs for such a thought.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

If they don't resign him they are the biggest idiots in the world.

I agree.

jd1020 · 02-10-2011, 10:53 PM

The Cubs have alot of money coming off the books next year. They could afford him and Hendry is dumb enough to offer such a contract but if he isn't a Cardinal next year he'll probably be an Angel or Met.

Rams Fan · 02-10-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

The Cubs have alot of money coming off the books next year. They could afford him and Hendry is dumb enough to offer such a contract but if he isn't a Cardinal next year he'll probably be an Angel or Met.

No way he'll be a Met. The owner is being sued and the Angels just traded for Wells. Not happening.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

The Cubs have alot of money coming off the books next year. They could afford him and Hendry is dumb enough to offer such a contract but if he isn't a Cardinal next year he'll probably be an Angel or Met.

I think you make your money back On the 300 million from marketing, jerseys, ticket sales and value of the franchise. He's going to start to break records in The next few years. It's a marketing blitz waiting to be leveraged. I could see he cubs doing it for that reason.

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BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2609627 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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jd1020 In Search of a Life Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $7692645	The Cardinals ****ed up with the Holliday contract. Whether or not they decide to pay Pujols they are in a lose-lose situation. If they pay Pujols they'll have to say good bye to their rotation. If they don't pay him they have to say good bye to the best player in the league. IMO, I'd say good bye to Pujols. You don't win in the playoffs with a mediocre rotation. Take it from a Cubs fan.
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jd1020 In Search of a Life Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $7692645	The Cubs have alot of money coming off the books next year. They could afford him and Hendry is dumb enough to offer such a contract but if he isn't a Cardinal next year he'll probably be an Angel or Met.
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