St Louis Cardinals Fans Sound Off!

[Stephen]

I'm talking lifetime not season.
I didn't see anything last year that would lead me to believe he's on the decline.
St Louis had his best years, sad to see him go but with the money and time being offered it's still a good decision for him and St Louis.
No doubt that contract will outpace him. Personally, I don't get the move by the Angels. Maybe they think Pujols is worth another half dozen games and that'll be enough to contend for the West and/or Wildcard. I wouldn't be surprised if he played a third of the season at DH this year.

[Starscream]

No way St Louis. will be a better team without him. :2

Depends on how you look at it.

[kelmac07]

After losing Reyes to the Marlins...I feel your pain St. Louis.

[qwerty1500]

Sorry to see Pujols go. He had an opportunity to create a legacy in St. Louis. But a quarter billion dollars is a quarter billion dollars. Plus, he might be able to play until he is 42 as a DH in the American League.

Don't blame management one bit for taking a pass on this deal. The real question is how do they plan to spend the $20+ million every year that they didn't plunk down on one player?

[deaster25]

If you guys haven't seen this yet it is pretty funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-zgYXjBb9Y

[qwerty1500]

Beltran ... two years ... $26 million. No replacement for Albert but he will fit nicely somewhere in the middle of the lineup. Looks like they will put him and his bad knees in right field. Good to see the organization part with a little of the Pujolis cash. Still a little left over to beef up the bullpen.

[688sonarmen]

Blowing the dust off this. Great game, Lohse pitched one of his best games! Frucal was all over the ball, Freese continues to be a threat along with the rest of the team. Best of all Cards Win 4-1!

[qwerty1500]

Blowing the dust off this. Great game, Lohse pitched one of his best games! Frucal was all over the ball, Freese continues to be a threat along with the rest of the team. Best of all Cards Win 4-1!

Could be the best game I've seen Lohse pitch. During the last week or so, Freese was in a bit of a slump and there was talk about benching Frucal because his hitting was almost non-existant. Go figure?

[688sonarmen]

Home run derby in Milwaukee! Got a little hairy there in the 9th from some odd plays but I am really liking how aggressive the Cards are playing this year.

[qwerty1500]

Was home yesterday and was able to watch the whole game.

McClellan looked sharp until that dropped third strike. Then ... snakebit ... the wheels came off and he was the McClellan I have seen too many times.

Garcia was good after he settled down. Nice to see him pitch like that on the road. With Gallardo's record against the Cards, I'm not sure why the Brewers started him for the home opener.

Furcal and Freese had another good day at the plate and I was impressed by how Jay can play center field. Glad that Beltran is contributing some offense, hope he stays healthy.

Always makes me nervous when the Cards score a bunch of runs. They seem to often come out flat the next day. Today ought to interesting anyway with Greinke and Wanno. With another right-hander on the mound, I Wonder if Matheny will give Greene any at-bats today?

Is it just me, or do the Cards seem to have way too many outfielders on the roster?

[688sonarmen]

Greene does need some time, but when Descalso is doing so well what is to be done?

IIRC we are about 2 deep in the infield and about 2 1/2 deep in the outfield with a couple of the backups being listed more than once. And yes it did seem like a repeat of Sep 1st 2011 all over again, works for me though.

The boys are doing well but Matheny has yet to be tested which is where I am most anxious about. Pujols was one think but losing a seasoned manager is entirely different. I'm not sure we would have won last year if Tony was not at the helm.

[qwerty1500]

Greene does need some time, but when Descalso is doing so well what is to be done?

And Furcal ... After all the talk of being the everyday second baseman, Greene is starting to look like the odd man out ... again.


The boys are doing well but Matheny has yet to be tested which is where I am most anxious about. Pujols was one think but losing a seasoned manager is entirely different. I'm not sure we would have won last year if Tony was not at the helm.

Was never a big LaRussa fan. But Tony had nerves of steel and a real talent for irritating / distracting the other team. He looked like a genius last fall. As for Matheny, I'm sure there will be a learning curve but, for now, I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt. I'm really more interested in how the rotation and bullpen will perform for Lilliquist ... if Loshe's and Garcia's outings are any indication, I'm encouraged.

[688sonarmen]

Anxious to see Wainwright pitch today. Not worried that he is going to be healthy but I do want to see him get a W on the first day back.


Edit: Just saw the lineup on FB- No Greene.

[688sonarmen]

Can't win them all. Damn MLB TV had a blackout for Saturday afternoon but I got to listen. The Brewers had awesome pitching and the Cards just could not get bats on the ball. I don't think Wainwright pitched to bad for being out for a year, looking forward to tomorrow!

[qwerty1500]

Wanno did okay, 6 SO but not as sharp as expect later in the season. Greinke was as tough as usual at home. Salas was ... well ... Salas.

Cards bats ... flat. Descalso now batting .200 ... left-hander tomorrow ... time for Greene? And, what the heck is going on with Holliday?

[688sonarmen]

Wanno did okay, 6 SO but not as sharp as expect later in the season. Greinke was as tough as usual at home. Salas was ... well ... Salas.

Cards bats ... flat. Descalso now batting .200 ... left-hander tomorrow ... time for Greene? And, what the heck is going on with Holliday?

I really think Holliday chokes under pressure, call it opening day jitters if you will. When I watch him bat he is very emotional even *****y at times when the ball does not go his way and is in for a strike. But he can slam the ball over the wall and does ok in the outfield.

Descalso did just as well as the rest of them today. Did you see the play he had today? I only heard it but sounded like he made an excellent save and got the out. Greene does need his day, I just hope there is not something more going on with him. We will see tomorrow.

[qwerty1500]

Descalso did just as well as the rest of them today. Did you see the play he had today? I only heard it but sounded like he made an excellent save and got the out. Greene does need his day, I just hope there is not something more going on with him. We will see tomorrow.

Yep, I saw it. Difficult stop and a nice throw in a key situation.

I've also wondered if there is something else going on with Greene. Who knows? Maybe Matheny is having his own Tony moment with him?

[688sonarmen]

Man! I missed most of the game, just getting home and it's the 8th. Flipping MLBTV is not working but I do have the audio. Looks like Greene got the start and the boys are hitting good even Holliday!

[Starscream]

I'm looking forward to tomorrow night. I wonder how many times FS Ohio will show the 2010 brawl between Cincy and STL...

[688sonarmen]

I'm looking forward to tomorrow night. I wonder how many times FS Ohio will show the 2010 brawl between Cincy and STL...

Who knows, more than once I'm sure:D Do me a favor, have your boys keep the Cuban Missile on the bench:r

[qwerty1500]

The story of this game was Lynn. The boy is tough as nails. Gives up a HR. How does he react? Strikes out the next 4 batters.

[688sonarmen]

The story of this game was Lynn. The boy is tough as nails. Gives up a HR. How does he react? Strikes out the next 4 batters.

Awesome! This is a game I'm going to watch the re run of! Looks like Lynn had 8 SO's? How did Greene do on the field?

Also, correct me if I'm wrong but the Cards have 13+ hits 3 out of the last 4 games? Pretty good if you ask me:tu

[qwerty1500]

Awesome! This is a game I'm going to watch the re run of! Looks like Lynn had 8 SO's? How did Greene do on the field?

Also, correct me if I'm wrong but the Cards have 13+ hits 3 out of the last 4 games? Pretty good if you ask me:tu

Lynn was impressive tough. Had to look to be sure, but Greene had NO chances today. He looked okay standing out there though. Btw Greene's only hit was off a right-hander.

Furcal and Beltran keep cranking them out. Hoped to see Matt Carpenter hit one of his Spring Training drives into the gap but he was 0-for whatever. Even little Shane Robinson hit a 3-run HR.

Nice start all the way around. The real pitching test will be Westbrook in Cinncy.

[Starscream]

Who knows, more than once I'm sure:D Do me a favor, have your boys keep the Cuban Missile on the bench:r

I wish he was in the rotation, but he's off to a good start in the pen.

I predict a Cardinal win tomorrow, since they're going up against Homer Bailey.

[688sonarmen]

I wish he was in the rotation, but he's off to a good start in the pen.

I predict a Cardinal win tomorrow, since they're going up against Homer Bailey.

You called it, after the 1st inning he should really consider changing his name to Bob or something.

It was a pretty sloppy game. Westbrook took a loooong time to settle down and the Ump did not help either sides pitching get in the zone. Frucal had a great play to erase the error he had. Sometimes I don't know how that guy does it. Tough luck on Phillips, hope for the Reds sake he is not out very long, say 2 more games:D

[Starscream]

I set up the computer to watch the game and fell asleep right before the first pitch. Looked like I picked a good one to miss.:D

[688sonarmen]

Well, it took till game 2 but they showed the brawl.

[chippewastud79]

Well, it took till game 2 but they showed the brawl.

Kung-fu Cueto :rolleyes:

[688sonarmen]

Kung-fu Cueto :rolleyes:

:r

[688sonarmen]

Great pitching tonight. Mott was a beast in the later innings! The bats are still hitting well but they seem to be toning down a bit, which is still more than enough. Probably going to miss the game tomorrow but hoping for a SWEEP!

[Starscream]

Good game tonight. Great pitching on both sides.

[688sonarmen]

Good game tonight. Great pitching on both sides.

It was Andy. The ump was much more consistent than last night. I just remembered that Cueto is on the mound tomorrow and I may have spoke to soon:D

[Starscream]

I would like to get one win in this series. Leake was decent, but Cueto should be lights out.

[qwerty1500]

Pitching ... Pitching ... Pitching. Can't win them all but not worried about the bats if the rotation and bullpen continue at this level. Boggs has been impressive and consistent ... not used to both at the same time from him ... what's up with that?

[688sonarmen]

Pitching ... Pitching ... Pitching. Can't win them all but not worried about the bats if the rotation and bullpen continue at this level. Boggs has been impressive and consistent ... not used to both at the same time from him ... what's up with that?

I'll take it. I use the pitch FX on MLB TV and according to that he was right on the corners or end of the strike zone the entire time. What is up with the offense just taking strikes and not swinging? I was thinking they were waiting for a good pitch but they were struck out quite a few times looking. I hope this does not swing over to swinging at bad pitches to compensate.

[qwerty1500]

What is up with the offense just taking strikes and not swinging? I was thinking they were waiting for a good pitch but they were struck out quite a few times looking. I hope this does not swing over to swinging at bad pitches to compensate.

I've noticed an effort up and down the lineup to get as deep as possible in the pitch count with the starters. I've also seen more than average disagreement with where a few umps are calling strikes.

Discipline at the plate has really paid off for the Cards. That's easy when you're hot. I just hope they can resist the urge to press when those little slumps come along.

[Starscream]

I've noticed an effort up and down the lineup to get as deep as possible in the pitch count with the starters. I've also seen more than average disagreement with where a few umps are calling strikes.

Discipline at the plate has really paid off for the Cards. That's easy when you're hot. I just hope they can resist the urge to press when those little slumps come along.

Working the count has worked for the Cards this year. You can see the advantage over the Reds' offense the last few days b/c they can't seem to work the count. Hacking at the first two to three pitches doesn't seem to be getting results.

[Starscream]

Komatsu looks very promising. He has a veteran approach at the plate. Do you guys think he'll still be on the roster when Carp and Wainright come back?

[688sonarmen]

Komatsu looks very promising. He has a veteran approach at the plate. Do you guys think he'll still be on the roster when Carp and Wainright come back?

Not sure, he had some great at bats. Missed the 14 pitch one but saw him hit Chapman which was nice. Wainright is back, Carp is the one out.

[Starscream]

thanks for the win, Matheny. He pretty much gave that one away by giving Berkman and Freese the day off. A win given to Cincinnati on a silver platter and the Reds still struggled to pull one out.

Good series guys.

[688sonarmen]

thanks for the win, Matheny. He pretty much gave that one away by giving Berkman and Freese the day off. A win given to Cincinnati on a silver platter and the Reds still struggled to pull one out.

Good series guys.

Yeah.. Good game though from what I saw. Hope Berkman heals up before the opener in St. Louis:tu

I did notice no one knows what to make of Chapman, the ump looked like he was having a hard time keeping up with the strike zone with him. And the Cards just looked silly trying to hit him as well.

[Starscream]

Yeah.. Good game though from what I saw. Hope Berkman heals up before the opener in St. Louis:tu

I did notice no one knows what to make of Chapman, the ump looked like he was having a hard time keeping up with the strike zone with him. And the Cards just looked silly trying to hit him as well.

No offense here, but I think you might have been listening to the Cards broadcast team a bit heavily here. Carpenter got a called strike three that was outside of the zone, but other than that, the zone wasn't that much wider than it has been all day. The plate umpire had a wide strikezone today all around, not just with Chapman. The pitch that the Cards dugout was up in arms about really was right down the middle.
The Cards announcers made me sick when they said that the umpires were caught up in Chapmania and were giving him calls b/c they were fans of his. The Reds announcers are all homers too, but that was a bit overboard.

[688sonarmen]

Berkman was up in arms not the entire dugout. Why would you listen to the Cards broadcast? I missed that part of the game so I can't say one way or the other. Be happy you all got a win:tu


No offense here, but I think you might have been listening to the Cards broadcast team a bit heavily here. Carpenter got a called strike three that was outside of the zone, but other than that, the zone wasn't that much wider than it has been all day. The plate umpire had a wide strikezone today all around, not just with Chapman. The pitch that the Cards dugout was up in arms about really was right down the middle.
The Cards announcers made me sick when they said that the umpires were caught up in Chapmania and were giving him calls b/c they were fans of his. The Reds announcers are all homers too, but that was a bit overboard.

[Starscream]

Berkman was up in arms not the entire dugout. Why would you listen to the Cards broadcast? I missed that part of the game so I can't say one way or the other. Be happy you all got a win:tu

No Reds tv today, so I switched between the Cards tv broadcast and the Cincy radio broadcast. Plus, it's always good to hear what the other team's people have to say every now and again. If I listened solely to the Reds commentary, I'd be drinking the Kool-aid and have already bought my non-existent Reds WS tickets.:D

[688sonarmen]

No Reds tv today, so I switched between the Cards tv broadcast and the Cincy radio broadcast. Plus, it's always good to hear what the other team's people have to say every now and again. If I listened solely to the Reds commentary, I'd be drinking the Kool-aid and have already bought my non-existent Reds WS tickets.:D

That is a good idea as it's hard to find an honest voice if you are getting owned by a pitcher like today:D I also see what you mean about all the Cards heavy hitters sitting the bench. Berkman was out but Mathney said he would have pulled him anyways. The Cards have to stay healthy just like any other team but they are not made of sugar and I'm not sure how it will sit with them if it continues.

Is there a time line on Phillips returning?

[qwerty1500]

Berkman has a sore calf and Freese was due a day off. Don't know the story on Beltran ... only heard of couple of outs on the radio. Nevertheless, Molina was the only starter without a hit ... says something about the bench.

From looking at the box score ... hate to sound like a broken record ... the game today looked like it was about pitching. Garcia was awful and Cueto's line didn't look like Cy Young either. Overall, with the good performance from the Reds bullpen, we're lucky the game wasn't a lot more lopsided. Even the ending might have been different if Matheny would have picked someone other than Salas ... that guy hasn't impressed me in a long time.

[Starscream]

That is a good idea as it's hard to find an honest voice if you are getting owned by a pitcher like today:D I also see what you mean about all the Cards heavy hitters sitting the bench. Berkman was out but Mathney said he would have pulled him anyways. The Cards have to stay healthy just like any other team but they are not made of sugar and I'm not sure how it will sit with them if it continues.

Is there a time line on Phillips returning?
I haven't heard. He's not on the DL, so I imagine Thursday off (maybe Friday) and we'll see him back.

[688sonarmen]

Well, this is awkward.

[688sonarmen]

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l617/jakestich1/100_0809.jpg

[qwerty1500]

As they used to say at NASA ... "Houston, we have a problem."

[688sonarmen]

Nah, it's going to take time for Wainwright to come back. Everything else was fine in the game, bats were there. Relieving pitching was there. But I think it's Oswalt that is a free agent right now, we might want to pick that guy up just in case Carp does not come back soon.

Wainwright is going to be mentally messed up from it though, dropping the home opener after the WS ceremony that he was out for.

[qwerty1500]

Nah, it's going to take time for Wainwright to come back. Everything else was fine in the game, bats were there. Relieving pitching was there. But I think it's Oswalt that is a free agent right now, we might want to pick that guy up just in case Carp does not come back soon.

Wainwright is going to be mentally messed up from it though, dropping the home opener after the WS ceremony that he was out for.

Okay ... we have a problem every fifth game.

Totally agree with Oswalt if he's still available ... not so much to fill in for Carp but maybe, more so, in case Wano keeps coming out and pitching like he did yesterday. From what I saw, really both of his starts, he has some major problems with location.

Not really sure what kind of run this team can make without our #1 and #2 guys in the rotation. Sorry, not very cheerful this morning.

[688sonarmen]

Cards Win! (Thank God) Another Saturday game blackout on MLBTV but the bats came alive on an error that gave Holiday a single in the 1st, it was history after that. I hope there is a highlight of Yaddi stealing 2nd cause it sounded awesome!

[qwerty1500]

A win helps. The bench looks like a bunch of interchangeable parts. The bullpen got the job done but Salas still makes me nervous.

[688sonarmen]

A win helps. The bench looks like a bunch of interchangeable parts. The bullpen got the job done but Salas still makes me nervous.

Same here, you never know what he is going to do. Interchangeable parts, good or bad?

[qwerty1500]

Interchangeable parts, good or bad?

It was meant in a good way. The farm system seems to paying some dividends . . . . can't say they are the second coming of AP but the kids have a lot of talent and are making a real contribution.

[688sonarmen]

Got it, this team is like piranhas. I just read the re-cap and Matheny might have something with giving equal playing time, it seems to be paying off.

[688sonarmen]

Matt Carpenter!

[qwerty1500]

Great game. Well pitched on both sides. Rookie comes through again. Seemed like the first real test for Matheny. I think he passed.

[688sonarmen]

Great game. Well pitched on both sides. Rookie comes through again. Seemed like the first real test for Matheny. I think he passed.

Matt Carpenter! I wonder if MM will take Berkman up on his offer now, lol. There were a few close calls that went in our direction. The out at 3rd, depending on which direction it was shown from, 2 out of 3 looked like he was safe. But it was a pretty good game, maybe one day Holliday will start hitting runs instead of line drive bombs to the outfield.

[688sonarmen]

Well, it didnt take long for Skip to get hurt.

[688sonarmen]

Cards win! Probably should not have. A few bad calls on our side and man, the Pirates are a really, really sloppy team. Descalso knocked a HR. And I think it's time to stop making excuses for Matt Holliday, he is not right and continues to argue balls that are clearly in the strike zone.

[qwerty1500]

Think Holliday's problem is physical or mental?

[688sonarmen]

Think Holliday's problem is physical or mental?

Mental 100%. He choked the last 2 years in the Playoffs and we have seen him hit the crap out of the ball when there is no pressure. I think he is going through a full fledged slump.

[kelmac07]

Beltran is raking!! Where the hell was that the six years he was in NY? :bh :bh

[688sonarmen]

Beltran is raking!! Where the hell was that the six years he was in NY? :bh :bh

Yeah, not to rub it in but every time he slams one I think "If only Mac could see this" :r

[688sonarmen]

Well crap.

[qwerty1500]

Well crap.

What he said ..........

[688sonarmen]

Ok, I'm done pouting. It was a great game, Garcia was in the form that we expect from him and it sucks that he got the loss. I don't want to jinx anything but Holliday seems to be out of his slump but I have to say I don't know if it's his attitude or bad luck but calls seem to go against him while he is batting. Mott just could not hang with the Cubs batters, I think the walk he gave up set the tone for the rest at bats, he could not find the strikezone after than. I had a post preloaded as I was watching the game thinking we would get the win, but "Well Crap" pretty much summed up the game :)

[qwerty1500]

Well crap.

.... again.

and I still wasn't over the Blown Save on Monday.

[688sonarmen]

.... again.

and I still wasn't over the Blown Save on Monday.

Wow, the Cards really should have won this game. 2 blown plays by the umpires, I mean 2 really obvious outs and the Cubs were called safe on them. Good for MM for standing up to the BS.

[688sonarmen]

Just to clarify. The "Run" at home http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=20882569&c_id=stl

And the "Safe" play at 2nd. This is not even arguable. http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=20882569&c_id=stl

Anyways. Waino is getting better. His curve ball had the classic movement we are used to seeing. Holliday is still struggling even with the 2 run homer he belted. And the Cards left way to many on base. The only positive thing I can say is it's good to be a Cubs fan right now.

[688sonarmen]

13-1 that should bring the AVG's up. Tyler Green needs to take a permanent trip back down to the minors, he has had his time and is not contributing offensively or defensively to the game. But after that crappy series with the Cubs it was a good night of baseball!

[qwerty1500]

13-1 that should bring the AVG's up. Tyler Green needs to take a permanent trip back down to the minors, he has had his time and is not contributing offensively or defensively to the game. But after that crappy series with the Cubs it was a good night of baseball!

Totally agree about Tyler ... guess Tony was right.

Glad that Jay is back in the line-up. He kicked off the big inning and the team just seems to play better with him in there.

And, what's the deal with Westbrook? He doesn't even seem like the same pitcher that made us cringe every start last year. The wife says he reminds her of Danny Cox ... quite a compliment in my book.

Got the biggest kick out of watching Yadi play 2nd.

[688sonarmen]

Totally agree about Tyler ... guess Tony was right.

Glad that Jay is back in the line-up. He kicked off the big inning and the team just seems to play better with him in there.

And, what's the deal with Westbrook? He doesn't even seem like the same pitcher that made us cringe every start last year. The wife says he reminds her of Danny Cox ... quite a compliment in my book.

Got the biggest kick out of watching Yadi play 2nd.

Damn, was Yaddi at 2nd? How did I miss that, I saw him at 1st. After the 8th I was barely watching the game, something about being up 11 runs:D

Guess that 20lbs for Jake is a much bigger deal than he would like to let on. Again tonight he was painting the corners:tu

[qwerty1500]

Damn, was Yaddi at 2nd? How did I miss that, I saw him at 1st. After the 8th I was barely watching the game, something about being up 11 runs:D

The box score says 1st. Saw him scoop up a grounder and throw the runner out at 1st ... must have been the pitcher covering? The camera showed him with this big grin on his face after the play ... looked like he was having a great time. Guess he must have been on 1st after they moved Carpenter to 3rd ... had the same attention problem you did at that point ... duh ... me bad.

[qwerty1500]

Guess that 20lbs for Jake is a much bigger deal than he would like to let on. Again tonight he was painting the corners:tu

Oh forgot ... Everybody is talking about the 20 lbs. The TV guys said that he has stopped tipping pitches like he did last year.

But, I wonder?

Saw the stats on the starting rotation when I was poking around for the box score: ERAs ... 0.99, 1.30, 1.33, 2.49 and 7.32 (guess who - but hopefully improving). The AP story on the game says that the startrers' 12 wins are the most in MLB.

Don't think McGwire gets enough credit for what we are seeing at the plate. I wonder if, maybe, Lilliquist deserves some of the credit for what we are seeing on the mound?

[688sonarmen]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577849_10150712408071840_38596231839_9765312_85506 8728_n.jpg

Congrats to Yaddi for his 4th gold glove and the 1st platinum glove. He had a hell of a game today going 4 for 4 with a 2 run home run!

[688sonarmen]

Oh forgot ... Everybody is talking about the 20 lbs. The TV guys said that he has stopped tipping pitches like he did last year.

But, I wonder?

Saw the stats on the starting rotation when I was poking around for the box score: ERAs ... 0.99, 1.30, 1.33, 2.49 and 7.32 (guess who - but hopefully improving). The AP story on the game says that the startrers' 12 wins are the most in MLB.

Don't think McGwire gets enough credit for what we are seeing at the plate. I wonder if, maybe, Lilliquist deserves some of the credit for what we are seeing on the mound?


:r Yes, I believe tipping pitches may have a little more to do with it. Loshe had a "rough" outing today, but the bats backed him up. If they could only do the same for Waino the ERA would not be so high, kind of reminds me of a starter last year.

[qwerty1500]

Base running ..... Ugly.

[688sonarmen]

It was a ballsy move at the end, could have paid off. Could have paid off if someone other than T.G was running.

[688sonarmen]

No way St Louis. will be a better team without him. :2

:r

[Powers]

Figured y'all would appreciate this one:

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt201/thegeneral320/IFUUjW.jpg

:r

[688sonarmen]

Nice one Kenny, I mean Michael:D

In all seriousness it is pretty alarming that he is hitting around .223. I really thought he would be taking off by now.

[688sonarmen]

Beltran 2 HR's 7 RBI's sick. Pirates pitching was pretty sick as well, depending how you look at it.

[qwerty1500]

Pirates pitching was pretty sick as well, depending how you look at it.

Funny how things change. 17 strike-outs. That was ridiculous.

[688sonarmen]

Funny how things change. 17 strike-outs. That was ridiculous.

Last year the trend was piling on runs with 2 outs. This year we seem to have a no sweep clause:D

[qwerty1500]

Think Wano has it back on track?

[688sonarmen]

It's looking like it. The velocity is still down but he has found his movement again.

[qwerty1500]

Looks like we finally swept somebody. Going to the game tomorrow night. Hope they can keep this streak going for at least one more game.

[688sonarmen]

Looks like we finally swept somebody. Going to the game tomorrow night. Hope they can keep this streak going for at least one more game.

Finally! Looks like Berkman will be back on Friday, wonder what thats going to do with the rotation, Craig is pretty hot right now!

I know I don't have to tell you to have fun there:tu

[qwerty1500]

Finally! Looks like Berkman will be back on Friday, wonder what thats going to do with the rotation, Craig is pretty hot right now!

I know I don't have to tell you to have fun there:tu

I guess that too many bats in the lineup is a nice problem to have. Suspect that Craig and Beltan will see a little more time on the bench. I'm also hearing that Beltran may see a few games in center field. It's a shame that neither of them can play second base.

Btw, we're going to the game Friday ... duh. Anyway, it will be the first game for us this year. We have some good seats and we're really looking forward to it. We also hear that they are retiring LaRussa's number that night.

[Starscream]

I guess that too many bats in the lineup is a nice problem to have. Suspect that Craig and Beltan will see a little more time on the bench. I'm also hearing that Beltran may see a few games in center field. It's a shame that neither of them can play second base.

Btw, we're going to the game Friday ... duh. Anyway, it will be the first game for us this year. We have some good seats and we're really looking forward to it. We also hear that they are retiring LaRussa's number that night.

Maybe I'm showing my baseball ignorance, but Beltran in Center field? Isn't he a bit too old to cover that much ground and have that much speed? He's a hitter, but is he that good of a defensive outfielder?

[qwerty1500]

Maybe I'm showing my baseball ignorance, but Beltran in Center field? Isn't he a bit too old to cover that much ground and have that much speed? He's a hitter, but is he that good of a defensive outfielder?

Not ignorant at all. Center field is Beltran's natural (old) position. He's a decent outfielder with good instincts. But, age isn't as big a problem for him as his knees ... that's why they have been playing him in right field. Defensively, he's no where near as good as Jay but the club wants to keep his bat in the lineup.

[688sonarmen]

I guess that too many bats in the lineup is a nice problem to have. Suspect that Craig and Beltan will see a little more time on the bench. I'm also hearing that Beltran may see a few games in center field. It's a shame that neither of them can play second base.

Btw, we're going to the game Friday ... duh. Anyway, it will be the first game for us this year. We have some good seats and we're really looking forward to it. We also hear that they are retiring LaRussa's number that night.

Jon Jay is right at home in center, unless he needs a day off they should keep him there IMHO. Hopefully Molina is better and can play tomorrow, that's one guy the Cards can't go without for long.

I still have hopes of catching a game in August when I head home to Ky. Are there any give aways tomorrow?

[kelmac07]

I see Beltran is still on fire...wish he would have done half of that in NY.

[qwerty1500]

Jon Jay is right at home in center, unless he needs a day off they should keep him there IMHO. Hopefully Molina is better and can play tomorrow, that's one guy the Cards can't go without for long.

I still have hopes of catching a game in August when I head home to Ky. Are there any give aways tomorrow?

Haven't heard when Yadi will be back. Whenever it is, it won't be soon enough.

The wife tells me that our game is Tony LaRussa bobble-head night.

[688sonarmen]

Haven't heard when Yadi will be back. Whenever it is, it won't be soon enough.

The wife tells me that our game is Tony LaRussa bobble-head night.

The scuttlebutt is Friday for Yaddi. A Tony bobble head:r

[688sonarmen]

Man what a game! How was it? Even though we did not get the W it was fun to watch past the 1st inning. For one I'm sure Mac is happy with Beltrans performance ;). The strike zone was more than a little off for the entire game but both sides suffered from that. I really had game 6 fever when the bases were loaded for the 1st time near the end. But the Braves are a very good team and will make for a great series this weekend!

[qwerty1500]

Man what a game! How was it? Even though we did not get the W it was fun to watch past the 1st inning. For one I'm sure Mac is happy with Beltrans performance ;). The strike zone was more than a little off for the entire game but both sides suffered from that. I really had game 6 fever when the bases were loaded for the 1st time near the end. But the Braves are a very good team and will make for a great series this weekend!

The good: Beautiful evening to be at the stadium. Great seats. Enjoyed the LaRussa ceremony. Exciting game. The Cards kept coming back ... the bats are a threat up and down the lineup. Watching Matheny make some good lineup moves with pinch hitters. And, of course, Beltran ... the wife pointed out that he hit more HRs last night than Albert has hit so far this season.

The bad: Hoped to see Berkman ... they say his calf is still sore. Yadi's two passed balls ... maybe he wasn't ready to come back. All those hits into the right-field corner early in the game ... Beltran wasn't even getting close to catching them ... knees? And, leaving the bases loaded over and over in the last couple of innings. Tempted to include the Card's pitching on this list but I won't; the Braves earned this one.

And the ugly: The Tony bobble-head. He wasn't wearing sunglasses. It looked like he was about 6'4" and weighed 140 ... they call it a "figurine." And the absolute worst part ... his head doesn't even "bobble."

[688sonarmen]

Thank God for Molina and Matt. C. I know the Cards had to slump at some point but vs the Cubs is just not the time to do it!

[qwerty1500]

Including today, it's been an incredible run of poor pitching ... bad enough to make me cringe. Hope they straighten it out on the west-coast.

[688sonarmen]

With Garcia on the mound and the run lately I expected to wake up to a bad loss this morning. I was happy with what I saw. Looks like he pitched pretty well. Funny that Freeze does not hit a HR for 17 at bats until today and he is being said to be in a slump, lol!

[qwerty1500]

With Garcia on the mound and the run lately I expected to wake up to a bad loss this morning.

I expected the same thing ... what a pleasant surprise.

It's amazing what good pitching can do for you ... can't expect to out-slug the other team every game.

I'm a little worried about the injury bug. First, Beltran. Then, Jay. Now, I hear that Craig has some sort of hamstring issue that may keep him out through the road-trip. All key players ... not good.

[qwerty1500]

Salas walked in the winning run? On four pitches?

[688sonarmen]

Salas walked in the winning run? On four pitches?

Yeah, WTF? It's bad enough that injuries are popping up left and right. I really thought that Matheny was being overly cautious early on my giving so many days off to the guys. But the Cards have to get the basics together like they were in the beginning of the season. Also I'm betting that Beltran ends up on the DL shortly with he knees.

[qwerty1500]

Also I'm betting that Beltran ends up on the DL shortly with he knees.

Maybe it would help if he just stood still out in right field. I doubt if we would notice the defensive difference. Sorry ... kinda grumpy.

[688sonarmen]

Maybe it would help if he just stood still out in right field. I doubt if we notice the defensive difference. Sorry ... kinda grumpy.

:r Mornings can be a b*tch at times.

I think Beltran is very good in the outfield. He is very smooth and natural out there and has a cannon for an arm. It may be that for the past few weeks he has kept the knees under wraps and that is hampering his efforts:sh

[qwerty1500]

:r Mornings can be a b*tch at times.

I think Beltran is very good in the outfield. He is very smooth and natural out there and has a cannon for an arm. It may be that for the past few weeks he has kept the knees under wraps and that is hampering his efforts:sh

It's not that he is missing balls that are hit right to him. He's just not able to get to a lot of balls that a lot of outfielders could reach. That leaves a sizable gap down the right-field line (saw this last week when we were at the game) and forces the centerfielder to cover more ground than is humanly possible (saw this last night with balls hit into a "gap" that shouldn't have been there).

[688sonarmen]

:bh :bh :bh

Looks like my prediction was a little off:td Realistically who would have expected the Cards to stay on top for the whole season? It's still very early and I think it is somewhat of a good thing for the wheels to come off at this point so they can figure it out. But this bullpen needs to remember last year and get it together. And Mathney should reconsider giving so many int walks, I have faith!

[Starscream]

Berkman out for the season. Sorry for your loss. As a Reds fan, it still kinda sucks b/c you always want to face the best competition. This one is gonna hurt the Cards.

Still, it's not over yet. Just look what you guys managed to do last year with a lot of holes in the roster.

[688sonarmen]

It does look like Lance Berkman is out, not only for the season. I really have to say he was one of the most important players last year that lead the Cards to #11, not only for his bat and glove but his presence on the team. The is no one that can fill those shoes.

Good news the losing streak was broken tonight. But I'm still asking myself why Garcia was left in after he was showing signs of struggling after the 7th. I will also say he is the only starter to routinely go 7 innings, who would have thought?

[688sonarmen]

Hell of a game last night, rally after rally but in the end a 6-0 deficit was a little much to come back on. I think Freeze tore the cover off the ball "The Natural" style on his home run. Something like 430+'? 2nd longest in new Busch history. But pitching has to get better and the umps strike zone can't be an excuse.

[qwerty1500]

Hell of a game last night, rally after rally but in the end a 6-0 deficit was a little much to come back on. I think Freeze tore the cover off the ball "The Natural" style on his home run. Something like 430+'? 2nd longest in new Busch history. But pitching has to get better and the umps strike zone can't be an excuse.

Missed the game. But I saw in the box score that Salas had his name in the ususal spot ... next to the L. Didn't look like Westbrook pitched much of a game either. Glad to see that the rest seemed to really help Freeze. Heard that Berkman had his knee surgery this morning.

[688sonarmen]

Missed the game. But I saw in the box score that Salas had his name in the ususal spot ... next to the L. Didn't look like Westbrook pitched much of a game either. Glad to see that the rest seemed to really help Freeze. Heard that Berkman had his knee surgery this morning.

Yeah, we need a miracle for Berkman!

[688sonarmen]

Yeah, we need a miracle for Berkman!

And we MAY have gotten one. 8-10 weeks for Lance to return.

[qwerty1500]

Matt Adams caught my attention during Spring Training. He was tearing it up at AAA. Only 23 years old, with 29 at-bats in StLu, he's hitting .345 with 5 extra base hits. Is he ready for prime-time?

[688sonarmen]

Congratulations to the Mets and Santana!

[qwerty1500]

First NoNo for the Cards since 1990. But, I was actually more disturbed by the 8 runs we gave up. I'm afraid the farm call-ups aren't going to fix the pitching problems.

[688sonarmen]

First NoNo for the Cards since 1990. But, I was actually more disturbed by the 8 runs we gave up. I'm afraid the farm call-ups aren't going to fix the pitching problems.

Seems like the MLB has figured out the Cards pitching. It started off so great and now it's looking like a train wreck. The guys have the stuff but the wheels keep falling off. Things are not looking good with all the injuries, I mean if and when the main squad comes back are they going to play right? The way things are going AAA Memphis is going to be the 40 man roster:td

[Starscream]

Seems like the MLB has figured out the Cards pitching. It started off so great and now it's looking like a train wreck. The guys have the stuff but the wheels keep falling off. Things are not looking good with all the injuries, I mean if and when the main squad comes back are they going to play right? The way things are going AAA Memphis is going to be the 40 man roster:td

How does the Cards farm system look at this point? Anybody they could offer as trade bait later in the season? I know Cincy pretty much gave up the whole farm to get Latos and Marshall in the offseason, so they're not going to make any big impact trade before the deadline.

[688sonarmen]

From what I understand Andy the system is very good and where several of the new roster players came from. Problem is that well is only so deep and I'm not sure how many more players there are.

[Starscream]

From what I understand Andy the system is very good and where several of the new roster players came from. Problem is that well is only so deep and I'm not sure how many more players there are.

You guys have had a lot of call-ups this season. No time like the present to prove themselves.

[688sonarmen]

You guys have had a lot of call-ups this season. No time like the present to prove themselves.

Yes they do. Matt Adams is playing 1st right now, at least he is there in physical form. With the errors he pulled last night I'm not sure where his mind is.

[Starscream]

Yes they do. Matt Adams is playing 1st right now, at least he is there in physical form. With the errors he pulled last night I'm not sure where his mind is.
:r

[688sonarmen]

Lets get this out of the way first.. Cards Lose, Cards Lose, Cards Lose, Cards Lose.
But last night felt like the good old days, albeit against the Astros. I stopped watching after Greene struck out in the 7th and I should not have cause they opened it up! Lynn was already 10 strikeouts into the game and got another in the 8th. Allen Craig is playing exceptional well (must mean he is on the way to the DL, Lol) Freese had a GS and another 2 run homer. But it was the pitching that was the best part. Thank God that the farm system is deep and has produced the jewels like Lynn.

[qwerty1500]

Just heard that Garcia is going on the DL. May be time to get serious about a trade for some pitching.

[qwerty1500]

Glad to see Jay back in the lineup. He plays a wicked centerfield. And, for some odd reason, the whole team seems to play better when he's in there.

[688sonarmen]

Very true, Jay was his normal self last night which was awesome! I watched the game and the Royals pitching really helped us. But having Jay and Matt Carpenter back really filled in those holes. The new guy Kelly was OK but he has consistency issues and I think once the batters figure him out there will be problems. A lot of the scoring hits were from bad fielding from the Royals outfield or very close balls that could have been fouls. Either way I hope the Cards get that feeling back and run with it!

[qwerty1500]

My little 5 year old nephew live near KC but is a big Cards fan. He was going to the game today but was getting grief about wanting to wear his Cardinals stuff. Talked to him on the phone last night and told him he had my vote to wear his Holliday jersey. Hope he did and yelled real loud for each of Matt's 4 hits.

[688sonarmen]

My little 5 year old nephew live near KC but is a big Cards fan. He was going to the game today but was getting grief about wanting to wear his Cardinals stuff. Talked to him on the phone last night and told him he had my vote to wear his Holliday jersey. Hope he did and yelled real loud for each of Matt's 4 hits.

Damn Saturday blackout, glad we won:tu Heck yeah he should wear his jersey, last night the crowd looked purple with all the blue AND RED:D

[qwerty1500]

Excitng end to the first half. 6 games over .500 ... Okay. Trade deadline looming ... Starting pitcher or middle relef?

[688sonarmen]

Heading to the game vs the Pirates on the 18th!

[bobarian]

A close one tonight! :sh ;s

[688sonarmen]

A close one tonight! :sh ;s

Lol, yeah. Sometimes you just say "Game? What game?":D But it is fitting that when the Reds lose, the Cards lose :td

[688sonarmen]

In St Louis t minus 4 hours to first pitch!

[qwerty1500]

In St Louis t minus 4 hours to first pitch!

Thought you had given up on them.

We were there for the rain delay game on Thursday. Hope they find the offense for you.

[688sonarmen]

No, still watch all the games just hard to keep it interesting with just 2 fans here. The game was awesome, full of dramatics and Yaddi was a beast. St Louis is a great city and I'm sad to go back to reality.

[qwerty1500]

No, still watch all the games just hard to keep it interesting with just 2 fans here. The game was awesome, full of dramatics and Yaddi was a beast. St Louis is a great city and I'm sad to go back to reality.

You saw a good one. It will be interesting to see how Garcia does today.

[688sonarmen]

Things not looking good for Yaddi. I can't believe he held onto the ball. I hope for his sake he is not messed up by the collision.

[qwerty1500]

Things not looking good for Yaddi. I can't believe he held onto the ball. I hope for his sake he is not messed up by the collision.

He wasn't in good shape anyway and this certainly isn't going to help. I hear the MRI didn't show anything serious but we will just have to see. It will be a big loss behind the plate and at the plate if he misses a lot of games. Don't know much about Brian Anderson who they called up from AAA.

[688sonarmen]

Well we can safely say he is no Molina. Looks like he was a 4th round pick and played 15 games for the Cards with decent averages. Cruz on the other hand is swinging the bat well but does he have what it takes to be a leader? Just saw that Molina "hopes" to return Friday or Sunday, like you said he already had injuries (ankles, back, and who knows what else) I also heard that he has been hurt several times this year but it was kept hush hush. All I know is the past few days it hurt watching him bat and run the bases with his ankle. If he is not ready to come back he should IMHO rest, but I know he won't.

This quote by Yaddi about the collision (He says it was a clean play) is pretty Rad.

"You can slide around me or you can go after me. He decided to go after me. And he was out."

[qwerty1500]

He's one tough guy. Sure missed him in the lineup against Pirates. Every year, one team seems to have our number. This year, it's the Pirates.

[688sonarmen]

He's one tough guy. Sure missed him in the lineup against Pirates. Every year, one team seems to have our number. This year, it's the Pirates.

Agree, last night was painful to watch. Kelly is good out of the pen but not a starter just yet. The loss of Carp is really starting to be felt. Not sure if this is good news or not yet but Yaddi is saying he is playing today.

[Prozac_Puros]

Boy its quiet in here,

Have tickets to Saturdays game vs Washington, taking my son

[qwerty1500]

Boy its quiet in here,

Have tickets to Saturdays game vs Washington, taking my son

We also have tickets to the Nats game on Saturday.

Quiet? I think every Cards fan is just holding their breath right now to see if we can make it to that one-game playoff with the Braves.

The club has a tough 6-game run to the end of the season. The Brewers and Dodgers aren't far behind. And, the players are pretty beat up.

If nothing else, the next few days ought to be exciting.

[Prozac_Puros]

We also have tickets to the Nats game on Saturday.

Quiet? I think every Cards fan is just holding their breath right now to see if we can make it to that one-game playoff with the Braves.

The club has a tough 6-game run to the end of the season. The Brewers and Dodgers aren't far behind. And, the players are pretty beat up.

If nothing else, the next few days ought to be exciting.

Yep, just get to that 1 game playoff

[Starscream]

What's the magic number now? 1 or 2? I don't want to see the Reds face the Cards, but out of good sportsmanship I say good luck to you.

[qwerty1500]

What's the magic number now? 1 or 2? I don't want to see the Reds face the Cards, but out of good sportsmanship I say good luck to you.

I guess it's 3. The Dodgers are 3 games back with 4 to play.

[688sonarmen]

3 it is with the Nats and Reds to get through. Not sure who the Dodgers have left.

[Starscream]

I guess it's 3. The Dodgers are 3 games back with 4 to play.

Wouldntthat make it 2?

I'm horrible at mth. That's why I'm an English teacher. :D

[688sonarmen]

If the Lohse does not get his act together it may be 4.

[Starscream]

Wouldntthat make it 2?

I'm horrible at mth. That's why I'm an English teacher. :D

Ipad makes me horrible at spelling too...:)

[qwerty1500]

3 it is with the Nats and Reds to get through. Not sure who the Dodgers have left.

Rockies (1) and Giants (3).

[688sonarmen]

Another questionable call by MM in late innings that came back to bite the Cards. Pretty sure he was playing the percentages but walking a guy only to pitch to a guy who is hitting clutch as of late was not such a good idea.

[qwerty1500]

Another questionable call by MM in late innings that came back to bite the Cards. Pretty sure he was playing the percentages but walking a guy only to pitch to a guy who is hitting clutch as of late was not such a good idea.

Yep. But, at least, I understand why he did it. I'm not sure I understand why he felt the need to put in Mott in top of the 9th when we were down by a run. I think he should have stayed with Boggs and saved Mott in case we tied it. Or, at the very least, stayed with Boggs until he got into trouble and then made a double switch so he could have Mott the next inning in case we tied it. He burned up his options for no good reason.

[qwerty1500]

I was just going to post a number but it won't let me .... so here ...

2

[688sonarmen]

I was just going to post a number but it won't let me .... so here ...

2

:D

[688sonarmen]

Holy Shni-keys Jaime Garcia just hit a HR!

[688sonarmen]

Wild Card!

[Starscream]

Congrats, guys.

[688sonarmen]

Congrats, guys.

Thanks Andy:tu


Miller looked really good last night. Understand the pressure was not really on him but he was painting the corners and has a great Carpish slider.

[688sonarmen]

Cards win! I don;t agree with the infield fly and if I was a Braves fan I would be pissed, but I'm not :tu

[GTsetGO]

yeah, that call was BS.

[icehog3]

No dog in the fight, but that call was awful. Almost thought the replacement NFL refs were on the field.

[qwerty1500]

Cards win! I don;t agree with the infield fly and if I was a Braves fan I would be pissed, but I'm not :tu

We were on an airplane headed home during the game. Haven't seen the replay yet. Maybe he shouldn't have called the infield fly rule but he did and he can't change the call just because Kozma missed the ball. Btw, I'm not pissed either .... :D

[icehog3]

MLB ballplayers were all over Twitter saying what a horrible call it was. Kudos to the Barves players for the way they handled it. Shame on the ump for one of the most brutal calls I have ever seen.

[688sonarmen]

Gametime in 1hour. GO CARDS!

[688sonarmen]

Jon Jay!

[mahtofire14]

One of the best catches I've seen all year!

[Malakai]

It was a pretty sweet catch...good thing he didn't get hurt!!

[688sonarmen]

Beltran!

[kelmac07]

Beltran!

:td :td :td

[688sonarmen]

:td :td :td

:tu Not biting.

Great game to erase the flop yesterday. If it was MY TEAM ( :D ) I would be taking Kozma out and putting Skip in at SS.

[kelmac07]

I despise Beltran...with a passion!!

[688sonarmen]

I despise Beltran...with a passion!!

I know, we have herfed at least 5 times and you have told me at least 10 times.

Edit: He hit 880' of home run today:D

[688sonarmen]

Cards win! Carp was great and Kozma produced!

[kelmac07]

Cards win! Carp was great and Kozma produced!

And it helps when the team you're playing looks like crap. The Nats played like they didn't even come out of the clubhouse.

[688sonarmen]

And it helps when the team you're playing looks like crap. The Nats played like they didn't even come out of the clubhouse.

Lol, sure. Well maybe they will show up tomorrow and decide to play. I know Beltran was ready to go once again.

[kelmac07]

Screw Beltran...he's a BUM!!! :td :td

[688sonarmen]

Screw Beltran...he's a BUM!!! :td :td

Mac, I love you man but you have to get over that ONE strike. When it comes to the post season he has one of the best averages in history.

[kelmac07]

Mac, I love you man but you have to get over that ONE strike. When it comes to the post season he has one of the best averages in history.

It goes A LOT deeper than that Jake. His last two years in New York he "dipped out" on Wounded Warriors. Every August for the last five years when the Mets visit DC, the team goes to Walter Reed/Bethesda to visit the Wounded Warriors. Beltran skipped out the last two years claiming he had prior engagements...COMPLETE BUM in my book. :td :td :td :td He could be on fire and I wouldn't piss on him.

[688sonarmen]

It goes A LOT deeper than that Jake. His last two years in New York he "dipped out" on Wounded Warriors. Every August for the last five years when the Mets visit DC, the team goes to Walter Reed/Bethesda to visit the Wounded Warriors. Beltran skipped out the last two years claiming he had prior engagements...COMPLETE BUM in my book. :td :td :td :td He could be on fire and I wouldn't piss on him.

Lol, ok. I don't take it personally, the guy plays baseball and does a good job at it from what I have seen. There are so many things that get reported these days that are only half true, who knows why he did not go. All I know is, its baseball.

[kelmac07]

Lol, ok. I don't take it personally, the guy plays baseball and does a good job at it from what I have seen. There are so many things that get reported these days that are only half true, who knows why he did not go. All I know is, its baseball.

I hear ya...but he didn't play for crap in NY. Not $119 million worth...not even close.

[Bigwaved]

Lol, sure. Well maybe they will show up tomorrow and decide to play.

They did.

[688sonarmen]

They did.

Yup, one more game to go. It was a good game and glad to see the fans had something to cheer about after yesterdays loss:tu

[GTsetGO]

http://www.forums.mlb.com/dir-bbcard/242/1888283568.icon



:D;)

[alloy]

http://www.forums.mlb.com/dir-bbcard/242/1888283568.icon



:D;)


:noon :banger

[Bigwaved]

Yup, one more game to go. It was a good game and glad to see the fans had something to cheer about after yesterdays loss:tu

yup. A lot of them are pressing. We will see if they finally relax enough to just play.

[688sonarmen]

Less than an hour to go, may the best team win! Who ever it is I'll be pulling for later on, but I would MUCH rather it be the Cards. 12 in 2012!

[GTsetGO]

wainwright didn't look good to start this game. oooof

[688sonarmen]

wainwright didn't look good to start this game. oooof

Not one bit, it's all a bit of a blur right now but I can't remember a game this year where he has been hit like that. It is not over but it's sure as hell not looking good for the Cards.

[688sonarmen]

back in business

[Mattso3000]

Good inning from Rosenthal.

[Mattso3000]

Wow. What a ninth for the Cards.

[688sonarmen]

Un fu cking real!!!

[688sonarmen]

So.... What's to say now? CARDS WIN!

[pnoon]

So.... What's to say now? CARDS WIN!

Do us all a favor and beat the snot out of the Giants.

[Mattso3000]

Do us all a favor and beat the snot out of the Giants.

+1001. Please.

[688sonarmen]

Do us all a favor and beat the snot out of the Giants.

If I were a fan of another team in Red I would, but I'll let the Cards work that magic:D

I now cannot sleep:r

[icehog3]

WOW.

That is all.

[qwerty1500]

Beat me to it. Wow ... just wow.

[qwerty1500]

Do us all a favor and beat the snot out of the Giants.

Can still remember Forsch dusting-off "flaps-down" Jeffery Leonard 20+ years ago in the NLCS. Would rather take on the Reds but bring on those Giants.

Btw, celebrated tonite's game with a nice Cohiba II and an ice cold Bombay martini.

[688sonarmen]

Lol, ok. I don't take it personally, the guy plays baseball and does a good job at it from what I have seen. There are so many things that get reported these days that are only half true, who knows why he did not go. All I know is, its baseball.

I'm going to bring a little emotion into this.
How can you not love this team? Really, it's never fun getting beat but when you look at what the Cards have done it's simply amazing. Last year my Wife and Daughter were nice enough to put up with the game being on for a few weeks. Slowly but surely they got into it and it was a lesson for my little one "Never give up, Never" Finally she could see something real on TV that had a life lesson, never give up and do your best. When she would hit a rough spot in school, around the house, or after school activities I would ask her "What would the Cards do?" and she would say never give up, do your best. This year we traveled to St Louis just to see the Cards not because they are World Champions but because what they did touched all of us. Now flash forward to last night, everyone is decked out in St Louis gear and quickly they are down 6-0, not good and it would not take a miracle or a bunch of hope, but hard work and the unwillingness to give up. I guess that is all a bit personal. Rant over.

[qwerty1500]

Rant over.

Excellent rant.

[kelmac07]

Congrats to the Cards and their fans on a great comeback...Beltran is still a BUM!!!

[icehog3]

I'm going to bring a little emotion into this.
How can you not love this team? I am impressed by them, almost in awe of their last two postseasons so far.

But I don't love 'em. :r

Congrats to the Cards and their fans on a great comeback...Beltran is still a BUM!!!
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[x man]

The Nats closer had nothing in the tank.
That said, i watched the whole game, being
a basball fan, it was awesome. Gotta love the playoffs.
And yes, baseball and other sports, just from indivdual
and team efforts, can inspire us to do more.
The determination on these guys faces, in all the games
in all the series translates to everyday life.

I love baseball, i dont follow other sports.
Maybe i will watch a Stanley Cup final or the Super Bowl,
or a great college match up in hoops and football,
but i follow baseball all yr round.

[688sonarmen]

Ok, how about like them a lot. Friends with benefits :D

[icehog3]

Ok, how about like them a lot. Friends with benefits :D

I like them whenever they don't play the Tigers. ;)

[688sonarmen]

Congrats to the Cards and their fans on a great comeback...Beltran is still a BUM!!!

I've never seen a bum hit so good, 2 run homerun BELTRAN 6-0 Cards.

[kelmac07]

I've never seen a bum hit so good, 2 run homerun BELTRAN 6-0 Cards.

He could hit 15 HR in the series...he will always be a BUM in my book.

[688sonarmen]

In Motte we trust!

[688sonarmen]

Cards WIN!

[qwerty1500]

With all the focus on Beltran's mammoth post-season play, I just ran into this little tidbit:

"Interesting stat: With his home run on Sunday, David Freese has now driven in 25 runs through his first 25 postseason games. According to ESPN Stats and Info, the only player with more RBIs through his first 25 postseason games is Lou Gehrig with 32."

Win or lose the rest of the way, the Cards have done better than I ever thought they would. The fans always thought they had the offense, as inconsistant as it was at times. The surprise for me has been the bullpen. It seems to have gone from a weakness to a strength. That's been the missing piece all season. We'll see .......

[5newmans]

Go CARDS!!!!!:noon

[688sonarmen]

With all the focus on Beltran's mammoth post-season play, I just ran into this little tidbit:

"Interesting stat: With his home run on Sunday, David Freese has now driven in 25 runs through his first 25 postseason games. According to ESPN Stats and Info, the only player with more RBIs through his first 25 postseason games is Lou Gehrig with 32."

Win or lose the rest of the way, the Cards have done better than I ever thought they would. The fans always thought they had the offense, as inconsistent as it was at times. The surprise for me has been the bullpen. It seems to have gone from a weakness to a strength. That's been the missing piece all season. We'll see .......

Hopefully Carp can stick it out for 6 innings or more and give the pen a bit of rest heading into the rest of the series. Rzepchinsky as good as he was last year seems a bit shakey and I cringe when he steps in, good thing for Marte to even things out a bit. One arm I never get tired of seeing is Joe Kelly, he stays calm and has a Wainwright like slider that eats batters. As far as hitting goes home runs are great but it's the small ball the Cards have used that really impresses me (Even Holiday) taking pitches and fouling ones off to produce a base hit. They have a solid 6 man rotation that a pitcher has to get through and even then Descalso has been on lately and Kozma has made a name for himself. Speaking of Kozma he is either the Iceman or has something else going on, a bit dazed in the infield with errors and intercommunicated cutoffs like last night. Either way this series is great and the Giants have the same never say die attitude that almost won them the game last night:tu

[icehog3]

Go CARDS!!!!!:noon

And take the Blues with you! :r

[688sonarmen]

Well, the Cards pulled a "Holiday" last night. Really can't agree with his reasons to go after the 2nd baseman like that, a dirty play no mater how you look at it. Miller looked really good on the mound but to bad he had to pitch around 2 errors to finish his frame. I do have to say the Giants are a classy team and have great fans, not sure how the "play" at 2nd would have gone down at Busch.

[qwerty1500]

One more ........

Gonna be a cold nite at Busch tonite.

[icehog3]

Get 'er done. Y'all need some time off before hosting the Tigers.

[qwerty1500]

Get 'er done. Y'all need some time off before hosting the Tigers.

Want both teams equally cold?

The drama drives me crazy. But the motivation doesn't seem to kick in for the Cards until they are one-strike away from elimination.

[icehog3]

Want both teams equally cold?



That is absolutely the reason! :r

[qwerty1500]

Hated to see the season end with a blow-out like that. Nevertheless, the Cards exceeded my expectations.

Gotta root for Leyland in the WS. Always liked that guy.

I'm already looking forward to 2013. Want to see Miller in the rotation and a full season with Rosenthal's fast-ball. Also, expect to see Oscar Taveras with the club before the season is over. Great bunch of young players ... how could a Cards fan not be excited?

[688sonarmen]

RIP Stan the Man

[icehog3]

RIP Stan the Man

One of the all-time greats. R.I.P., Mr. Musial.

[qwerty1500]

RIP Stan the Man

I don't have a lot of memories of his playing days. I do remember a record album of his that we got from somewhere ..."How to Hit." Well, he ought to know.

Everybody understands when you tell them to meet you at the Musial statue. No. 6 has been a fixture and an icon for as long as I've been a fan.

Stan the Man will be a Cardinal forever.

[Gophernut]

RIP Stan the Man

Saw this tweeted a few times today. The best stat of Stan Musial's life? 71 years married to his wife before she passed in 2012. R.I.P. Mr. Musial.

[Prozac_Puros]

The greatest cardinal will be missed, Thanks for everything Stan

[688sonarmen]

Cards and Miami preseason. Looks like Rosenthal and Wacha will be on the mound. Speed and grace wish I could see some of Wacha's pitches.

[qwerty1500]

Speed and grace wish I could see some of Wacha's pitches.

Sounds like he did pretty well. Rosenthal ... not so much.

[qwerty1500]

Another good outing for Wacha.

[qwerty1500]

Opening day!!! I'm excitied about all of the young talent. It will be interesting to see if they can perform up to expectations.

[688sonarmen]

Start time is 930pm CT I may catch the 1st few innings. Miller has the ball Saturday, that will be one to watch!

[qwerty1500]

Wow ... what a season so far. Who would have imagined that the three teams with the best records in MLB would be in the NL Central?

The young players have been every bit as exciting as I hoped they would be. Now .... Wacha!!! He was amazing during spring training and has been lights-out in AAA. A lot of pressure on this young man ... less than 12 months since his last pitch in college ball. It will be interesting to see how he handles it. Wish I had tickets for Thursday night.

[688sonarmen]

I'm with you! Wacha makes the 3rd call up so far and I'm really not getting my hopes up for tonight. It would be a 4 game sweep and just unbelievable to have another rookie ace. I hope I'm wrong. The Cards are playing outstandingly across the board as well, how about all the RBI's spread over the line up? Lastly did you see the catch Mohica made last night in the bullpen? :D

[qwerty1500]

Missed the bullpen catch. Also went to bed after Wacha sat down ... glad I did.

Other than Wacha, we could have used some of those RBI's last night. They left way too many runners in scoring position. Holliday seemed to have missed a lot of chances to put this game away.

Boggs ... what can I say? Don't know why they put him in to get the save. The boy seems to be disaster waiting to happen.

Wacha didn't disappoint. Don't know about rookie ace but time will tell. Was impressed that he settled down after they got a couple of hits and scored a run. Says something about his temperament. Also noticed that he only threw a very few curve balls and that is suppose to be his best pitch.

I am curious about something I saw. He seemed to tip his cap, just slightly, after every inning as his stepped over the first base line. Acknowledging the fans or superstitious?

Anyway, if he continues to pitch like he did last night, he will be a terrific addition to the rotation.

[688sonarmen]

Yup, Boggs. Ryan Franklin comes to mind, but he was a great closer at one time (Franklin). I think Manass, could have been left in. Or even have Kozma close it out, LOL! But, Kozma has really impressed me this year with his fielding. I did not see the cap tip but I thought I noticed his knee go up slower with every change up. Giants are up next and no disrespect to the Royals but it will be good to see the Cards play a team that is doing something.

The bullpen catch was the night before last, check out the highlight reels I'm sure its on there!

[qwerty1500]

Rain ... rain ... rain. At least it's a good day for Boggs to pack his bags for a little trip to Memphis.

[688sonarmen]

Rain ... rain ... rain. At least it's a good day for Boggs to pack his bags for a little trip to Memphis.

Amen! Double header today, I hope mlbtv wont black both games out.

[688sonarmen]

Cards sensed blood in the water from Cain and went into the 2 out piranha mode.

[qwerty1500]

Let's play two. Oh no ... another left-hander.

Oh well ... guess I will just have to relax, watch Wanno and enjoy my martini and this 98 Boli PC.

[qwerty1500]

6-1 DP ... Wow ... Cool

[qwerty1500]

Btw ... Thr Boli was OUTSTANDING!

[688sonarmen]

Btw ... Thr Boli was OUTSTANDING!


Say what?

I'm stuck watching twitter updates cause the game is blacked out and Atlanta and the Nats are on here!

[qwerty1500]

Say what?

I'm stuck watching twitter updates cause the game is blacked out and Atlanta and the Nats are on here!

The cigar I was smoking. Don't know which was better, the cigar or Wanno's CG. Sorry you missed it ... a Wainwright classic.

[688sonarmen]

The cigar I was smoking. Don't know which was better, the cigar or Wanno's CG. Sorry you missed it ... a Wainwright classic.

Ok:D

I don't understand why they carry national broadcasts the way they do. Usually masn has the Nationals games, but yesterday they showed the Oriels to make room for the Nationals Braves on Fox. I would expect Fox to carry the Cards since it is out of market and Masn to carry the Nationals as usual. Oh well, Ill check out the recapture on mlbtv.

[688sonarmen]

I can't believe that Yaddi was tossed today. From what I am reading he knew he was out and that's why he threw the helmet, because it was a rally killer. I'm hoping he does not get a suspension from how he handled it afterward, but to be honest he probably will.
Freese played a hell of a game on D and Kozma was fine as usual.

[qwerty1500]

I'm hoping he does not get a suspension from how he handled it afterward, but to be honest he probably will.

Yeah, he probably will, but haven't heard anything yet. Yadi could use a short break ... he has been wanting to play every day ... kind of surprised he didn't play both games of the DH.

Hope the Cards play the Diamondbacks better than they did to start the season.

[688sonarmen]

1 game suspension that is being appealed. I personally think he should have gotten more, no excuse for his blow out after the call.

Great game last night, the signature 2 out rally aka blood in the water piranha mode was in full effect!