Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 538

**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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Dr. Johnny Fever · 10-27-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I don't like you making predictions.

Frazod · 10-27-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by beer me

Berkman for MVP

Right up until the end, he was the OVP.

SPchief · 10-27-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

imagine the letdown if Texas comes out with an epic 13-zip beatdown tomorrow night. (please let that happen)

We were dead in the water, just happy to be this far. Winning the pennant was the icing./Cards fans

jd1020 · 10-27-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I agree with you for the most part... momentum in baseball is often as good as your starting pitcher that day.

But tonight was a stomach punch loss x 10 for the Rangers. I think the Rangers can come back from it, but you can't be surprised if they get run over tomorrow.

With the Rangers losing last year and twice 3 outs away this year I wouldn't be surprised at all if they come out and just start blastin.

VonneMarie · 10-27-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

At the stadium they have the squirrel, but on the planet, we have you!

That didnt happen in 06 by the way...

TEX · 10-27-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I agree with you for the most part... momentum in baseball is often as good as your starting pitcher that day.

But tonight was a stomach punch loss x 10 for the Rangers. I think the Rangers can come back from it, but you can't be surprised if they get run over tomorrow.

This. Tonight was their chance. They're likely done. But who cares? It's FOOTBALL SEASON!

Frazod · 10-27-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VonneMarie

That didnt happen in 06 by the way...

Do I really need to bump that thread?

Frazod · 10-27-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

This. Tonight was their chance. They're likely done. But who cares? It's FOOTBALL SEASON!

Helluva game, dude. I respect the hell out of your team.

Marcellus · 10-27-2011, 10:59 PM

Man I am still astounded.

VonneMarie · 10-27-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Do I really need to bump that thread?

The Tards didn't win because I posted in that crappy ass thread.

**alnorth** · 10-27-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

This game should be a good example for everyone that momentum doesn't really matter in baseball. It switched repeatedly over the course of several half innings tonight. The Cards looked dead in the water many times.

I agree and disagree. I agree that "momentum" doesn't mean as much in baseball as it does in football and basketball where play usually flows semi-continuously and adrenaline and discouragement can be key, but in baseball with the constant pauses and slow clashes in key matchups everyone can regroup in every at-bat. So, what you did the last half-inning wont psych out the other team.

However, I also want to caution that you should not sell the Cardinals' monumental achievement short tonight, because this game was nowhere near 50/50 several times like you might be implying here, St. Louis was almost completely dead in the water again and again. What they pulled off was legitimately remarkable, and that should not be minimized or dismissed.

Just look at this crazy, crazy game, and how often the Cards were basically dead:

KC_Connection · 10-27-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

I agree and disagree. I agree that "momentum" doesn't mean as much in baseball as it does in football and basketball where play usually flows semi-continuously and adrenaline and discouragement can be key, but in baseball with the constant pauses and slow clashes in key matchups everyone can regroup in every at-bat. So, what you did the last half-inning wont psych out the other team.

However, I also want to caution that you should not sell the Cardinals' monumental achievement short tonight, because this game was nowhere near 50/50 several times like you might be implying here, St. Louis was almost completely dead in the water again and again. What they pulled off was legitimately remarkable, and that should not be minimized or dismissed.

Just look at this crazy, crazy game, and how often the Cards were basically dead:

I know...that's why I said they looked dead in the water many times. If momentum was that great of a factor, they would have lost after the Beltre/Cruz shots and the Hamilton HR, but they managed to fight back and win. The Rangers can still do the same thing tomorrow.

Frazod · 10-27-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by VonneMarie

The Tards didn't win because I posted in that crappy ass thread.

Oh yes they did

KC_Connection · 10-27-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by beer me

Yeah I know it can... but I hate the Cardinals so they will win 12-2... and besides I'm going on a second date with hottie chick so I won't be watching anyway.

As long as you bring pics back to show the thread...

keg in kc · 10-27-2011, 11:06 PM

I'm torn between the evils of St. Loser having a team win anything and a team that goat cheese roots for winning.

I think I'm leaning (heavily) cardnulls at this point.

01-06-2011, 09:41 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2799627 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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