Cardinals "Official" 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Thread - Page 44

**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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**Buck** · 04-03-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shatty Lite

That just shows how bad the last 2 games have been for the Cards. Good luck to the Pads after this series.

Not sure if you are talking shit about your team, my team, or both. LOL

Rams Fan · 04-03-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vagisil

Not sure if you are talking shit about your team, my team, or both. LOL

The answer to your question is yes.

**Buck** · 04-03-2011, 01:37 PM

Well there it was. Luck let you off the hook.

Rams Fan · 04-03-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vagisil

Well there it was. Luck let you off the hook.

Yep. Got out of a jam. Also, **** Theriot.

Rams Fan · 04-03-2011, 01:40 PM

Bartlett dropped it.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-03-2011, 02:16 PM

Shocking.

Albert ends yet another rally.

Dude is ICE cold.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-03-2011, 02:17 PM

~~And here comes Franklinhausen for some drama.~~

Never mind, here comes Garcia for the CGSO.

Rams Fan · 04-03-2011, 02:22 PM

Good series, Buck.

**BigRedChief** · 04-03-2011, 04:31 PM

I guees this was a deviation from the mean for Garcia.
/Hamas

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-03-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I guees this was a deviation from the mean for Garcia.
/Hamas

It was a hell of a start against an inept offense. Bud Smith threw a no-hitter once.

If I were you, I'd take off the rose colored glasses and look at his breakdown over the second half of last year, his insane luck, and his horrible spring as indicators rather than one start.

**BigRedChief** · 04-03-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It was a hell of a start against an inept offense. Bud Smith threw a no-hitter once.

If I were you, I'd take off the rose colored glasses and look at his breakdown over the second half of last year, his insane luck, and his horrible spring as indicators rather than one start.

I enjoy my rose colored glasses. I realize we are not going to be hoisting the WS trophy at the end of this year. But, I'm still going to stick with the glass half full approach.

KChiefs1 · 04-03-2011, 08:06 PM

Went to the game today with my brother & damn that was one fast game.

Garcia was pitching great but that San Diego lineup sucks the big one.

**BigRedChief** · 04-03-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Shocking.

Albert ends yet another rally.

Dude is ICE cold.

I'm not worried about Albert. He's been the most consistent player in baseball....ever. I don't think we will see a drop off this year. I just don't see Albert getting knocked off his game over the contract issues. But, who could have forseen the way Tiger was knocked off his game?

DJ's left nut · 04-04-2011, 11:12 PM

Against 2 of the worst offenses in baseball and 4 pitchers who are no better than average, the Cardinals are now 1-3. Oh yeah, all 4 games where at home, no less.

After another night of slow rollers getting through the infield and Kyle Lohse being Kyle Lohse (okay until the going gets rough), are you all still refusing to consider the possibility of a 90 loss season?

Folks - this is a very very bad baseball team. They don't pitch well, they don't hit well, they don't run well, they don't field well. Their 'strengths' are evidently power hitting and...well shit I don't know what a 2nd strength would be but I know they aren't exactly full of legitimate power hitters either.

This team his horrid. And worse - it's boring. The Royals may not be good, but they've never been dull. The Pirates are going to lose more games than the Cardinals this year, but they'll be enthusiastic, energetic and by God they'll try.

This team is going to jog to 1b when they could try to leg out doubles. They're going to throw to the cutoff man when there's a play to be made at the bag. They're going to hope to 'bloop and blast' their way to 6-4 victories every night backed by a starting pitching staff that's averse to striking people out but supported by a defense that's averse to routine plays.

It would take a concerted effort to construct a team more poorly than this abomination whereby we have a 1b in RF, a CF at 2b, a backup 2b at SS and a catcher in the bullpen.

It's not being hysterical - it's being honest. This is an awful baseball team.

Rams Fan · 04-05-2011, 09:09 PM

Nice game tonight. I was impressed by KMac. Albert seems to be finding his groove. And the bullpen didn't blow it. No complaining from me tonight.

01-06-2011, 09:41 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3129627 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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04-03-2011, 01:37 PM	#648
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	Well there it was. Luck let you off the hook.
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04-03-2011, 01:40 PM	#650
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OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4901115	Shocking. Albert ends yet another rally. Dude is ICE cold.
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04-03-2011, 02:22 PM	#653
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04-03-2011, 04:31 PM	#654
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3129627 VARSITY	I guees this was a deviation from the mean for Garcia. /Hamas __________________ Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. -YODA
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04-03-2011, 08:06 PM	#657
KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	Went to the game today with my brother & damn that was one fast game. Garcia was pitching great but that San Diego lineup sucks the big one. __________________
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04-04-2011, 11:12 PM	#659
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $2989099	Against 2 of the worst offenses in baseball and 4 pitchers who are no better than average, the Cardinals are now 1-3. Oh yeah, all 4 games where at home, no less. After another night of slow rollers getting through the infield and Kyle Lohse being Kyle Lohse (okay until the going gets rough), are you all still refusing to consider the possibility of a 90 loss season? Folks - this is a very very bad baseball team. They don't pitch well, they don't hit well, they don't run well, they don't field well. Their 'strengths' are evidently power hitting and...well shit I don't know what a 2nd strength would be but I know they aren't exactly full of legitimate power hitters either. This team his horrid. And worse - it's boring. The Royals may not be good, but they've never been dull. The Pirates are going to lose more games than the Cardinals this year, but they'll be enthusiastic, energetic and by God they'll try. This team is going to jog to 1b when they could try to leg out doubles. They're going to throw to the cutoff man when there's a play to be made at the bag. They're going to hope to 'bloop and blast' their way to 6-4 victories every night backed by a starting pitching staff that's averse to striking people out but supported by a defense that's averse to routine plays. It would take a concerted effort to construct a team more poorly than this abomination whereby we have a 1b in RF, a CF at 2b, a backup 2b at SS and a catcher in the bullpen. It's not being hysterical - it's being honest. This is an awful baseball team. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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04-05-2011, 09:09 PM	#660
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