Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 160

**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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**BigRedChief** · 07-27-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Cardinals seem to be mocking the Vermeil era Chiefs.

In 2013 we could have the best pitching staff in baseball. 4 pitchers capable of throwing a no-hitter in any start. 3 of them under our control through 2017.

Rams Fan · 07-27-2011, 07:09 PM

Depending on how well Jackson pitches, I wouldn't be against them resigning him. I doubt they would, but I'd rather have him for another 3 seasons than Carp.

**BigRedChief** · 07-27-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Depending on how well Jackson pitches, I wouldn't be against them resigning him. I doubt they would, but I'd rather have him for another 3 seasons than Carp.

We are not resigning Carp and Jackson, we have Pujols and Waino to sign next year. You want to lock up waino for the long term and not just do the two year option. Almost all pitchers come back stronger after the tommy john surgery. He will be an anchor for another 5 years.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-27-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Depending on how well Jackson pitches, I wouldn't be against them resigning him. I doubt they would, but I'd rather have him for another 3 seasons than Carp.

How many times do you have to stick a fork in a light socket before you understand it's a bad idea?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-27-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I'm clearly on the record as not wanting to trade rasmus especially for a rental player. And what happens we get a rental player as the cornerstone of the trade.

But, this is a freebie for me on how Mo does his job. Everybody and their brother knew Rasmus's time was done here in St. louis. He had to be moved. That lessened his trade value tremendously. No way were we going to get a possible #1 or #2 future young stud SP for Rasmus after all the Larussa comments.

Which is why Tony LaRussa should be fired. Your manager can't undermine the ability of the organization to compete long term. Could you possibly think of a more fireable offense that doesn't involve pederasty?

Rams Fan · 07-27-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

How many times do you have to stick a fork in a light socket before you understand it's a bad idea?

Would you want a guy who is in his late 20s for 10 mil. for 3 seasons over a guy who is in his late 30s for 15 mil.?

Rams Fan · 07-27-2011, 07:19 PM

Weeks goes down with an ankle injury for the Brewers.

**BigRedChief** · 07-27-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Would you want a guy who is in his late 20s for 10 mil. for 3 seasons over a guy who is in his late 30s for 15 mil.?

I think Carp will give a hometown discount say $20 million for 2 years to stay with his buddies on the team. This is the sunset of his career. He has a good chance to pitch in a World Series if he stays. But even at that Jackson is going to want at least what Loshe got 4/40. We still have another year of Lohshe to go. Its just not doable to resign both. If you intend to sign Pujols and Waino.

Miles · 07-27-2011, 07:24 PM

I really don't mind what they acquired in the short term but the price was far to ****ing high.

Sounds like the Cards are still trying for Bell which makes me pretty terrified of what they will give up. Miller or Martinez wouldn't surprise me at this point.

Rams Fan · 07-27-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

I really don't mind what they acquired in the short term but the price was far to ****ing high.

Sounds like the Cards are still trying for Bell which makes me pretty terrified of what they will give up. Miller or Martinez wouldn't surprise me at this point.

If the give up Miller or Martinez, Mo needs to go away. Forever.

**BigRedChief** · 07-27-2011, 07:26 PM

4th inning on my DVR and Norris is still pulling his Hall of famer hat trick against the Cardinals.

**BigRedChief** · 07-27-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

If the give up Miller or Martinez, Mo needs to go away. Forever.

You never, ever give up young possible #1 starters in any trade. It always bites you in the ass in the end. No matter how good the trade looks at the time.

2013 we have the best pitching staff in baseball.
Waino
Miller
Martinez
Garcia

**BigRedChief** · 07-27-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

I really don't mind what they acquired in the short term but the price was far to ****ing high.

Sounds like the Cards are still trying for Bell which makes me pretty terrified of what they will give up. Miller or Martinez wouldn't surprise me at this point.

Miller or Martinez for a rental? That would warrant an immediate mob of torches and pitchforks to run the GM out of town on a rail offense.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-27-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Miller or Martinez for a rental? That would warrant an immediate mob of torches and pitchforks to run the GM out of town on a rail offense.

It should, but it would never, ever happen. Most Cardinal fans believe absolutely everything that comes from the mouthpieces at Busch, which is why so many were happy to get behind getting rid of a rare talent in Rasmus for a bunch of sacks of shit.

Rams Fan · 07-27-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It should, but it would never, ever happen. Most Cardinal fans believe absolutely everything that comes from the mouthpieces at Busch, which is why so many were happy to get behind getting rid of a rare talent in Rasmus for a bunch of sacks of shit.

Well this is just me, but am I happy Rasmus is gone? Yes. Am I happy with what the Cardinals got in return? **** no.

The Cardinals could have gotten a better package.

And LaRussa should be out of town because of this.

01-06-2011, 09:41 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2629627 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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BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2629627 VARSITY	4th inning on my DVR and Norris is still pulling his Hall of famer hat trick against the Cardinals. __________________ Time is worth more than money.
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