Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 616

**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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DJ's left nut · 12-22-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I think I'd move Holliday down and Freese up.

Holliday's a born 3 hitter.

Putting him at the 4 behind Pujols was a stupid concession to Albert's ego from the word go.

Swanman · 12-22-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I think I'd move Holliday down and Freese up.

It depends if we get regular season Holliday or postseason Holliday. He actually puts up good numbers consistently in the regular season if healthy. If Freese continues to hit the ball like he did in the postseason, you could easily see him in the 3 or 4 spot.

whoman69 · 12-22-2011, 09:13 PM

I think the plan is probably to start Beltran in right and slowly move Craig into an outfield rotation. Jay is a very good fielder in center, but his bat can disappear. It gives us good depth in the outfield in case of injuries given Beltran's ability to play both center and right. It also gives us extra pop at DH in the series.

DJ's left nut · 12-22-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanman

It depends if we get regular season Holliday or postseason Holliday. He actually puts up good numbers consistently in the regular season if healthy. If Freese continues to hit the ball like he did in the postseason, you could easily see him in the 3 or 4 spot.

I love Freese as a 6 hitter in the Renteria mold.

rico · 12-22-2011, 09:16 PM

My first thought when I heard this was the Waino pitch.

The bees are becoming birds.

DJ's left nut · 12-22-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ricoswaff

My first thought when I heard this was the Waino pitch.

The bees are becoming birds.

Likewise.

My 2nd thought was the 2004 NLCS when he absolutely destroyed the world.

I still don't know that he's a great fit and I still don't know that he's going to be worth $13 million/season, but there's some ability there.

Here's hoping that lightening strikes twice and we can get another 'Berkman' season from him.

rico · 12-22-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Likewise.

My 2nd thought was the 2004 NLCS when he absolutely destroyed the world.

I still don't know that he's a great fit and I still don't know that he's going to be worth $13 million/season, but there's some ability there.

Here's hoping that lightening strikes twice and we can get another 'Berkman' season from him.

For sure.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 12-22-2011, 10:03 PM

Beltran. Lol

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-22-2011, 10:20 PM

I don't know if Beltran is a $13MM player, but I think he can be a $10MM player. Hopefully moving to a more pitcher friendly park away from the caverns of Citi Field and Pac Bell help his power #s, and his knees hold up to manning center and right.

Miles · 12-22-2011, 11:07 PM

Really like the signing. I really don't have much of a problem with the 13M per year figure and particularly in light of a 2 year deal. Not expecting his base stealing or defense of old but seems like he could be the perfect duct tape to the lineup and OF rotation this year after the loss of Albert.

**BigRedChief** · 12-22-2011, 11:36 PM

**BigRedChief** · 12-22-2011, 11:36 PM

I've read/heard its Beltran in right. Berkman at first. Jay in center. Craig the 1B of the future. This year fill in for Berkman and beltran. Also for Jay but Beltran moves to CF and Craig plays right.

If true.....I can get On board with this plan.

rico · 12-22-2011, 11:56 PM

In 2004, 2005 and 2006 I never would have guessed that I would end up liking Beltran (considering he produces) and Berkman. Big Puma is hands down, one of my faves on the team now.

DJ's left nut · 12-23-2011, 11:49 AM

Just for fun...

**BigRedChief** · 12-23-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Just for fun...

That was a wicked curve in a pressure situation. MadE even more impressive because Beltran had been killing us.

01-06-2011, 09:41 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3099627 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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rico ON CP YOU’RE SOMEBODY’S BITCH! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Da SEI Casino cash: $4634809	My first thought when I heard this was the Waino pitch. The bees are becoming birds.
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Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1622400	Really like the signing. I really don't have much of a problem with the 13M per year figure and particularly in light of a 2 year deal. Not expecting his base stealing or defense of old but seems like he could be the perfect duct tape to the lineup and OF rotation this year after the loss of Albert.
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12-22-2011, 11:36 PM	#9237
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3099627 VARSITY	I've read/heard its Beltran in right. Berkman at first. Jay in center. Craig the 1B of the future. This year fill in for Berkman and beltran. Also for Jay but Beltran moves to CF and Craig plays right. If true.....I can get On board with this plan. __________________ Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. -YODA
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rico ON CP YOU’RE SOMEBODY’S BITCH! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Da SEI Casino cash: $4634809	In 2004, 2005 and 2006 I never would have guessed that I would end up liking Beltran (considering he produces) and Berkman. Big Puma is hands down, one of my faves on the team now.
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