dbdynsty25 wrote:That dude who ran into the grass to catch the HR ball...traded it for a signed bat. Now, the question is...why the F did he allow his Cubs fan buddy to be part of the picture and to wear Cubs gear to a Cards playoff game?
dbdynsty25 wrote:That dude who ran into the grass to catch the HR ball...traded it for a signed bat. Now, the question is...why the F did he allow his Cubs fan buddy to be part of the picture and to wear Cubs gear to a Cards playoff game?
An unbelievable game. Two times the Rangers were a strike away from the WS. A pitch away. Must be hard to be a Texas fan this morning. Feliz doesn't blow saves very often and it happened. While I don't count them out for tonight, mentally they must be drowned. Whether you're a baseball fan or not, last night was one of those games where competition was at its best. All the drama, momentum changes. It all comes down to game 7. Great series.
I just saw the highlights, but I can't believe the RF slowed up at the wall and let that ball fall. How do you not go all out to make the last out of the WS?!
You'd think that will be devastating to the Ranger tonight, but who knows at this point.
dbdynsty25 wrote:That dude who ran into the grass to catch the HR ball...traded it for a signed bat. Now, the question is...why the F did he allow his Cubs fan buddy to be part of the picture and to wear Cubs gear to a Cards playoff game?
1. Ryan Theriot, 2B
2. Allen Craig, LF
3. Albert Pujols, 1B
4. Lance Berkman, RF
5. David Freese, 3B
6. Yadier Molina, C
7. Rafael Furcal, SS
8. Skip Schumaker, CF
9. Chris Carpenter, P
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Elvis Andrus, SS
3. Josh Hamilton, CF
4. Michael Young, 1B
5. Adrian Beltre, 3B
6. Nelson Cruz, RF
7. Mike Napoli, C
8. David Murphy, LF
9. Matt Harrison, P
I like Theriot in the lead-off as Furcal has been struggling a bit. Defensively, Theriot is pretty weak compared to Punto, but Punto has looked terrible at the plate. No Holliday as he is hurt. Adron Chambers is replacing him on the roster.
Feel sorry for Texas but the Cards earned it all year. Each games since Sept has been a game 7. I have to f'n work tonight and can't catch the game unless it goes into extras, but i'm already calling a Cards WS win before the game even starts. They'll have to resign Puljos now.
Lancer wrote:Feel sorry for Texas but the Cards earned it all year. Each games since Sept has been a game 7.
All year? The Cards were mediocre all year. They just turned it on and won games in September when it counted. So they are the hottest team going into the playoffs...which coincidentally helps them win the series (see Giants, San Francisco for the latest example of momentum). So they clearly didn't earn it all year...they just are earning it when it counts.
Lancer wrote:Feel sorry for Texas but the Cards earned it all year. Each games since Sept has been a game 7.
All year? The Cards were mediocre all year. They just turned it on and won games in September when it counted. So they are the hottest team going into the playoffs...which coincidentally helps them win the series (see Giants, San Francisco for the latest example of momentum). So they clearly didn't earn it all year...they just are earning it when it counts.
Well put. They are definitely earning it now but not all year. Their last World Series Championship was in an 83 win season (2006) as the wildcard.
Didn't see the game but thought Texas should have started Holland. What a gut wrenching way to lose the ws being one strike and catch away last night. Texas might not get back for a while.
You're right about SF last year too. They got hot around the same time the cards did this year. Guess it's only worth watching baseball sept on.
Didn't see the game but thought Texas should have started Holland. What a gut wrenching way to lose the ws being one strike and catch away last night. Texas might not get back for a while.
You're right about SF last year too. They got hot around the same time the cards did this year. Guess it's only worth watching baseball sept on.
To be fair, The Cards went through a TON of injuries this year. Craig, Freese, Holiday, and Punto were all on the DL for extended periods. They had to rebuild their bullpen and find a SS that could field. They were are FAR better team than their record indicated by the time they made it to September.
it was a run for the ages, but it was a seriously good team after they added pieces and got healthy. I thought Philly was the best team they faced, and much better than the Cards. But I think they were a lot better than Milwaukee, and pretty even with Texas.
A few years ago when Jim Tracy was still managing the Dodgers, La Russa told him 'don't worry about the regular season. just find a way to get in no matter how. then it's a whole new season.' The dodgers flopped in, and made it to the NLCS. Tracy often referenced that conversation that year. I think Tony is absolutely right. It could be ugly, lucky, or even disappointing, but once you're in to the post season, you forget how you got there & just play like it was day 1. I'll miss La Russa if he bails.
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Lancer wrote:Texas might not get back for a while.
Not sure how you come to that conclusion....they lost Cliff Lee right after the WS and everyone thought they would not even make the playoffs this year....they aren't looking to lose anyone off the current team, but it does seem they need some relief pitching.....
Congrats to the Cards and their fans. Winning a team championship, especially in baseball, is so much harder than most think. Those guys have been in a war since April. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment they are feeling.
Freese is one hell of a player. The playoffs were the first time I got a chance to see him play on a regular basis. The clutch double he hit with two strikes and the series on the line told me a HELL of a lot about him as a hitter. Impressive. Cards fans should be jacked about having that dude in the organization. Now they just have to hold onto Albert. Just think if they had a healthy Wainwright
On a sad, personal note...my Phils have lost to the eventual World Champions in each of the last three years...two of those three years being the favorite. Oh well. At least they were there for the opportunity.