St Louis Cardinals Fans Sound Off!

[688sonarmen]

Lets hear it for our boys in red! Hell of a game Vs the A's last night!

[DougBushBC]

I have been a die hard red birds fan since birth, season tickets to spring training and all that!

[icehog3]

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[Starscream]

Back in first place...:td

[St. Lou Stu]

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Oh.... so that's why the call you Admiral Douche Bag?:r

I always wondered.:D

My company has 48 season tix, so needless to say, I go to a few games each year.
My next game that I have time to go to will be 4 July. I'll be right above the First base entrance to the dugout in the 2nd row.:tu

[qwerty1500]

Born a Cards fan. Grew up listening to Harry Carry with my Dad on the back porch on warm summer nights. Was a season ticket holder for 10 years. Through it all, I've always been a neurotic fan who worries every year about our starting pitching.

[688sonarmen]

Way to go guys, clutched another vs the A's! I really need to get MLB.TV not very many games on here in Va just the oriels and Washington.

[qwerty1500]

Way to go guys, clutched another vs the A's! I really need to get MLB.TV not very many games on here in Va just the oriels and Washington.


Good to see Holliday coming around. But, Franklin did the big choke in the 9th ... hope he's not repeating his late season problem from last year. Tony put in Motte. Blew them away with his fastballs but the guy needs a second pitch.

Gonna be a hot one today at Busch.

[DougBushBC]

I haven't been to new Busch yet, I really want to. Maybe I'll make a trip up there next season or the playoffs or something.

[688sonarmen]

All right! Another win in the bucket, way to go Yaddi to lead off the game!:banger

[St. Lou Stu]

Geesh... I cannot believe that Holliday struck out and grounded out... :D

[688sonarmen]

Did anyone catch the game last night? I saw some of it, one run in the 9th seemed like a pitching duel.

[qwerty1500]

Did anyone catch the game last night? I saw some of it, one run in the 9th seemed like a pitching duel.

Didn't see it. But, the bottom line ... Carp was tough and Holliday is still on a roll.

[St. Lou Stu]

Did anyone catch the game last night? I saw some of it, one run in the 9th seemed like a pitching duel.

Pitching was there for the good guys, but Toronto was helped out by us stranding 9 runners in scoring position.
I saw a headline that Said "Carp and Romero put on a pitching clinic", but I didn't think Romero was all of that. He allowed 8 hits and a walk, not bad, but watching the game he could have fared a lot worse if we didn't hit so many ground balls. I personally don't think he caused the grounders. It looked to me like we were a tick off at the plate. Maybe it was him throwing us off? who knows.;)

I can't wait for next week.... I'm gonna go watch the entire home stand wrapped up with watching the fireworks on the fourth at the riverfront from the stadium.:tu

[688sonarmen]

Wow! Who caught the game last night? Tony was right about the calls, get rid of that ump. And who would of thought we would have come away with a win? I'll take it:banger

[qwerty1500]

After losing 2 of 3 to KC, the Cards caught a break last night.

Going to the game tonight. Hope Wainwright is back to his old self.

[St. Lou Stu]

What the hell was that?

A trainwreck.... that's what that was!

[The Poet]

What the hell was that?

A trainwreck.... that's what that was!

Rockies rocked you, that's fer damn sure. But on the bright side, you had a part of history: According to STATS, no team in modern baseball has ever scored 9 in the 9th to steal a win . . . and your boys played their role in it. :r

[688sonarmen]

We will get it back tonight!

[St. Lou Stu]

We will get it back tonight!

Yeah, I thought the same...


JESUS H...

[688sonarmen]

Yeah, I thought the same...


JESUS H...

Must be something in the water:td

[688sonarmen]

Did you guys see that?!?!? A 4 home run rally! Puljos, Craig, Schumaker, and Winn! Coupled with the Dodger sweep not to fing bad:tu:tu:tu

[Starscream]

Big series starts tomorrow!:tu

[Prozac_Puros]

Big series starts tomorrow!:tu

Yep, It was a good series... :D

[Starscream]

Congratulations fellas.

[Prozac_Puros]

Well, with TLR getting a two-game suspension will Jose Oquendo get to manage agianst the Cubs?

[elderboy02]

Wow, the MLB brass screwed this up completely. What choice did Cueto have? He was pinned up against the net. I can't believe Molina isn't suspended for starting the fight.

[Sean9689]

Well, with TLR getting a two-game suspension will Jose Oquendo get to manage agianst the Cubs?

Jose Oquendo is the Chuck Norris of baseball.

[Sean9689]

Wow, the MLB brass screwed this up completely. What choice did Cueto have? He was pinned up against the net. I can't believe Molina isn't suspended for starting the fight.

I'm kinda surprised that Cueto was the only player suspended. :confused:

[Prozac_Puros]

Wow, the MLB brass screwed this up completely. What choice did Cueto have? He was pinned up against the net. I can't believe Molina isn't suspended for starting the fight.

How did Cueto get agianst the backstop... At the 1:00min mark Cueto is on the outside of the group watching Dusty and Larussas "conversation", at 1:07Carpenter retorts, at 1:11 Rolen quickly tries to get Carpenter away from the situation. At 1:13 Cueto makes an end run around the group and gets close to Carpenter, I can't tell what Cueto is trying to do..... Tell me what you see.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf52e2X0Rgk

[elderboy02]

How did Cueto get agianst the backstop... At the 1:00min mark Cueto is on the outside of the group watching Dusty and Larussas "conversation", at 1:07Carpenter retorts, at 1:11 Rolen quickly tries to get Carpenter away from the situation. At 1:13 Cueto makes an end run around the group and gets close to Carpenter, I can't tell what Cueto is trying to do..... Tell me what you see.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf52e2X0Rgk

He was trying to restore order ;) :D

[Prozac_Puros]

Well, it may be early.... but I think we may need this if the Cardinals keep playing sub .500 teams like they are

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[Prozac_Puros]

Unreal, St Louis just got beat be 2 batting practice pitchers from the Milwaukee Brewers

[elderboy02]

So, how are you all doing?

[688sonarmen]

:=:

[icehog3]

So, how are you all doing?

Careful, Dan, lot of season left. ;)

[Starscream]

Although I'm pretty confident at this point, Dan is trolling a bit early.:)

[GreekGodX]

Careful, Dan, lot of season left. ;)

Pops knows stuff :=:

[688sonarmen]

Its all in our game plan of shock and awe.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_and_awe

[ratpack]

What the h*&* We just lost 3 outta 4 with the Nationals! Come on fells!

[elderboy02]

Can't wait for this weekend series :tu

[688sonarmen]

What the h*&* We just lost 3 outta 4 with the Nationals! Come on fells!

Shock and awe, shock and awe. ;)

I'm surprised as well. We do fine against the higher caliber teams and get smacked against others. Who knows, the Cubbies are next though.

[Starscream]

Shock and awe, shock and awe. ;)

I'm surprised as well. We do fine against the higher caliber teams and get smacked against others. Who knows, the Cubbies are next though.

Cincinnati is the other way around. We can't beat the above .500 teams, but we put a killin' on the rest of the NL Central.

I'm not looking forward to the Reds/Cards series this weekend. that's at least two games that you guys will make up on us.

[elderboy02]

Cincinnati is the other way around. We can't beat the above .500 teams, but we put a killin' on the rest of the NL Central.

I'm not looking forward to the Reds/Cards series this weekend. that's at least two games that you guys will make up on us.

Nah. We will win at least 2 of them. Our team if finally coming around.

[688sonarmen]

Allright Cards this is it let's give them reds hell!

[hotreds]

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[688sonarmen]

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Looks like Stan the man, who is the other guy?

[hotreds]

Pepper Martin and Dizzy Dean. Those were the days.....!

[688sonarmen]

Pepper Martin and Dizzy Dean. Those were the days.....!

I was just a bit outside:D

[688sonarmen]

Allright! 3-2 Cards win:tu Some good defense by both sides not to mention our boys in the bottom of the 9th!

[elderboy02]

Congrats on finally winning :tu

[Wolfgang]

:pn

[688sonarmen]

Congrats on finally winning :tu

awww you are getting all soft:r It was a good game, to bad some of our fans can't let the past go.

[Starscream]

Brandon is my favorite player, but I had to lol each time the fans threw back those foul balls.:r

[688sonarmen]

Brandon is my favorite player, but I had to lol each time the fans threw back those foul balls.:r



I know right? One of them got ejected :r

[688sonarmen]

Here we go, lets keep the ball rolling:tu

[Starscream]

On Fox today! :wo:wo

[688sonarmen]

Well, that sucked. The best team won.

[Starscream]

You guys still have the better record when it comes to facing off against each other.

[688sonarmen]

Way to go boys, good job today:tu

[688sonarmen]

GOOOO Cards, it aint over till its over lets make up some lost ground and at least get the wildcard! Where are all you other St Louis fans at?

[688sonarmen]

BTW way to go Yaddi with the Grand Slam:tu

[688sonarmen]

Wow that was way close, Cardinals win thank you Popeye Spinach!

[688sonarmen]

Allright and we have a tied ballgame 2-2 GO CARDS!

[icehog3]

And the Brewers take the lead.

[688sonarmen]

And the Brewers take the lead.



Yup, and kept it. At least Hoffman got his 600th save:td

[elderboy02]

Yup, and kept it. At least Hoffman got his 600th save:td

I am surprised Hoffman's arm hasn't fallen off yet.

[688sonarmen]

OOOOOOK.... I dont hear the fat lady yet, but come on 7-1 in the bottom of the 4th?

[688sonarmen]

Andy you were totally right, 7-3 in the 4th cards have 10 hits and winning up against the braves

[Doctorossi]

<---- :bs



I'm the lousiest, laziest, lamest excuse for a Cardinals "fan" that ever walked the Earth. I'm too busy with the sports I'm obsessed with to really follow baseball, but when I do, it's always the Cards for me, MLB-wise.

Just don't ask me to name many.

[hotreds]

Still hope for the red birds.

[688sonarmen]

And we are up again against the braves (.567), with a HR from Carpenter. Glad we aren't playing the Nationals again, we would get destroyed:r

[688sonarmen]

Implosion: the action of imploding

[688sonarmen]

Well not to bad vs the Braves last night. Now on to the only thing that Cubs fans can look forward to, getting beat by the Cardinals:D

[688sonarmen]

Just a few more days and 2011 is underway. Losing Wainwright is going to be a huge loss but if we can get it together and play like a team there might be hope for this season. I think it will start off rough but we can pull through to get the pennant this year, GO CARDS!

[688sonarmen]

Lets get 2011 off to a good start and a win under our belts!

[St. Lou Stu]

What a start!
It was a bit chilly for a game today, I'm glad I didn't go to see the 11th inning defeat.
Rasmus and Berkman looked good. Albert looked like typical first month Albert.

Saturday in the sun on the home dugout sounds like a plan!

[Starscream]

Albert is still shaky after Nyjer Morgan took him out.:D

[688sonarmen]

After 2 games that were a repeat of last year it was good to see we finally pulled a win!

[St. Lou Stu]

After 2 games that were a repeat of last year it was good to see we finally pulled a win!

Also nice to see Garcia pitch a gem!

[qwerty1500]

Also nice to see Garcia pitch a gem!

He had me worried in Spring training.

[688sonarmen]

Ok, I think we might be getting on track. Berkman has been killing it lately, totally unexpected IMHO. Also what the hell is with Pujols? Finding his swing, distracted by the contract or has his magic worn off?

[688sonarmen]

Pretty even matchup against L.A tonight, Garcia will show us what he is worth if we pull the win:tu

[688sonarmen]

I think we are getting our S together, great game last night and Pujols seems to have found his swing. Garcia is also taking up the slack from Wainwright, lets go for the SWEEP:noon

[qwerty1500]

Don't know about a sweep. Just glad that they have finally found their bats. Berkman is playing above my expectations. And, I was impressed by how Sanchez pitched the other night. I'm afraid there is a problem with Franklin ... guess it would be unfair and way too premature to even think about Sanchez as a closer?

[688sonarmen]

Don't know about a sweep. Just glad that they have finally found their bats. Berkman is playing above my expectations. And, I was impressed by how Sanchez pitched the other night. I'm afraid there is a problem with Franklin ... guess it would be unfair and way too premature to even think about Sanchez as a closer?

One can dream my friend. Franklin? Yeah, he needs to find a pitch and stay with it other than a cocky fastball.

[688sonarmen]

What a great game last night!:noon

[qwerty1500]

The first week of the season they couldn't hit my grandma. Now, everybody is hot at the same time.

Saw this this morning - "They’ve had 14 or more hits in five consecutive games for the first time since Aug. 31-Sept. 7, 1930." Scored over 1,000 runs that season and won the pennant. That was a heck of a team ... Bottomley, Frisch and 10 others with a BA over .300. Btw, Dizzy Dean made his rookie debut in one game at the end of that season.

Not getting excited yet. It's a long season. But, it's nice to be back to .500.

[688sonarmen]

The first week of the season they couldn't hit my grandma. Now, everybody is hot at the same time.

Saw this this morning - "They’ve had 14 or more hits in five consecutive games for the first time since Aug. 31-Sept. 7, 1930." Scored over 1,000 runs that season and won the pennant. That was a heck of a team ... Bottomley, Frisch and 10 others with a BA over .300. Btw, Dizzy Dean made his rookie debut in one game at the end of that season.

Not getting excited yet. It's a long season. But, it's nice to be back to .500.

Wow, thats a hell of a stat! I'm pretty excited too after all the frustrations just a week ago. The Cards have been a frustrating team to watch the last couple of years, winning against teams above .500 losing against the weak clubs. Not to mention leaving countless runners on base when their bullpen was pitching great and bringing out the big bats when the bullpen could not produce.

[688sonarmen]

Great game last night for the Cards. We wore Kershaw down to just 5 innings with over 100 pitches. Played well, not sure why Berkman sat out but hope to see him today and get the sweep!

[qwerty1500]

Berkman was 0 for 7 so far this season against lefthanders. Craig did a nice job filling his spot in the line-up ... plus he probably needed a little playing time.

Still amazed at that rookie reiever Sanchez ... he gave up a hit but struck out the side. Has now struck out 8 of the 10 batters he's faced.

These west-cost games are wearing me out ... losing too much beauty sleep. Glad today is a day game.

[688sonarmen]

Tough game today, bats were not there. And I'm about 90% sure Franklin needs to be let out to the pasture.

[qwerty1500]

And I'm about 90% sure Franklin needs to be let out to the pasture.

Moooooo

[688sonarmen]

Some good and bad yesterday against the Nats, Franklin is still not improving but the 2nd game was a relief!

[qwerty1500]

Don't think Franklin appreciated the boos when he gave up a home run (again).

Another good relief outing by Sanchez ... is this guy for real?

[688sonarmen]

It's on like Donkey Kong tonight!

[688sonarmen]

Rain delay, good call by Tony not to put McClellan in there and thank God for the rain cause Batista was not ready. Hopefully we will see some ball tonight, GO CARDS!

[688sonarmen]

And we got it! Great game on both sides:tu

[688sonarmen]

And we are on top! Good game last night, Reds pitched very well and just let one hang around Molina at the wrong time. Let's keep the ball rolling:noon

[qwerty1500]

If you had told me at the beginning of the season that the Cards would be in first place with Carpenter at 0-2 and Puljois hitting .250, I wouldn't have believed you.

[Starscream]

And we are on top! Good game last night, Reds pitched very well and just let one hang around Molina at the wrong time. Let's keep the ball rolling:noon

Volquez pitched a great game, but he had no backup with the Reds offense last night. Good game last night.

[688sonarmen]

Looking forward to this series with the Astros. GO CARDS!

[688sonarmen]

St Louis has for some reason struggled with the Astros, last night was no different. Garcia had several pitches that were in the zone but called balls, maybe something to do with the amount of movement he has on them.

[688sonarmen]

Cards are making a great comeback, Astros have to be kicking themselves for not keeping Berkman. A 3 run blast from the right side after the Astros put a lefty in there to go against him was just awesome!

[688sonarmen]

Cards win in the 11th (5-3) vs Atlanta. The umpire made a horrible call that probably allowed us the win (very late strike call that was a ball), but both clubs played very well!

[qwerty1500]

Cards win in the 11th (5-3) vs Atlanta. The umpire made a horrible call that probably allowed us the win (very late strike call that was a ball), but both clubs played very well!

It was nice to win one late rather than blow a late lead. With all the bullpen troubles, it's amazing we are 4 games over .500.

The offense has been better than expected. I'm not just talking about Berkman. Rasmus seems to be finally living up to expectations ... hope it lasts. The guy that has surprised me the most at the plate is Theriot at .319. Even light hitting Punto gets a game winning triple. Go figure?

Carp pitched a good game after he settled down. Too bad he can't seem to get a win. "Gutsy" move to bring in Miller to get the last out ... the poor guy hadn't retired a batter in five games.

Gotta mention my guy Sanchez ... 17 strikeouts and only 2 walks in 10 innings ... held them scorless and got his first major league win.

[688sonarmen]

Cards are playing great ball tonight, Garcia is 2 innings away from history!

[688sonarmen]

Garcia didn't get the "no hitter" but pitched 9 innings and shut out the Brewers. His 2nd shutout of the season, Cards win 6-0!

[hotreds]

Tough luck, but good game!

[688sonarmen]

Tough luck, but good game!

Thanks, Reds aint doing to bad either. Should be a good show off this summer:tu

[qwerty1500]

It's also nice to see how well the Cards batters have done against really good pitchers the last couple of days.

[688sonarmen]

Cards and Cubbies!

[smokepuff]

Cards and Cubbies!

I hate riding the transit train to work when this rivalry is in town:sl

[Starscream]

Thanks, Reds aint doing to bad either. Should be a good show off this summer:tu

This weekend too!:tu

[Starscream]

Are you REEEEEEAAAAADDDDDDYYYYYY?:D

You think anyone's gonna try to get back at Cueto for what happened last year?

[688sonarmen]

Are you REEEEEEAAAAADDDDDDYYYYYY?:D

You think anyone's gonna try to get back at Cueto for what happened last year?

Lol, just saw this. And trying to forget the game today! Cueto pitched one hell of a game, good stuff. Cards, not so much.

[Starscream]

First series we've won against the Cards in a lonnnnggggg time.

Yesterday was a good game, today's not so much. But it was payback for what you guys have done to us over the years.:D

Best of luck to the Cards and despite my hatred for him, I wish Larussa the best and hope he's back soon. I truly believe that his absence had a bit to do with us taking this series.

[Starscream]

Well that was fun.:D









































































;s Couldn't resist. You guys have beaten us up forever, so it's only fair that we get one sweep in four years.:D

[688sonarmen]

:r, it's all good. Time to bury the hatchet with the cubbies, never been much of a game with them. Looks like you guys are it now:tu

[Starscream]

Cubbies aren't any competition this year, at least not so far.

[688sonarmen]

Cards win! A good solid game and great defense for once:noon Good to have Tony back and hope to see the Reds win and have some competition later in the season:tf

[Starscream]

I kept my eye on it tonight. Good game.:tu

[688sonarmen]

Thanks, Cubs are always fun to play against. I'm beginning to wonder who posts more here, Cards fan(s) or Reds fans:r

[Starscream]

;)



I post everywhere!:r

[688sonarmen]

Cards win! Missed the game last night due to an 0 dark 30 muster but boy is it good to wake up to:banger

[688sonarmen]

Cards win! Split 1-1 vs the Royals in the I-70 series. Now the family and me are off to see the Norfolk Tides play the Louisville River Bats at Tides stadium. I'm rooting for the Bats being from my hometown of Louisville, even if the are the farm team for the Reds. GO BATS!

[688sonarmen]

What a wild game vs the Royals. Tony seemed to think we had the win and took Garcia out early with only 83 pitches and went to our bullpen who almost cost us the game. Thank goodness that we walked our way to a win by the Royals pitchers. Not looking good though with all the broken hands and injuries we have right now, lets hope the boys can heal up and stay solid!

[688sonarmen]

Been out of the loop for a couple of weeks and glad to see the boys are doing well, and Pujols is out of his "slump". Great game last night and one hell of a hit by Jake Westbrook who would have thought? Things are shaping up well for a run at the post season IF we can keep our injuries down, it's not helping losing Holliday and last night Craig. Reds need to pump it up and get back on their game, not real fun being in competition with the Brewers!

[qwerty1500]

Reds need to pump it up and get back on their game, not real fun being in competition with the Brewers!

The Cards need to improve against the Reds and the Brewers have beat us like a drum the past couple of years.

Otherwise, it's been an amazing year so far. Take a look at the standings ... best record in MLB. Enjoy it while we can.

[Killian]

Before the season I would have never thought that we would have the best record in baseball. Then with all off the injuries, particularly Waino, I thought we were doomed.
I've gotta give credit to the young guys. They have been making the best of their opportunities and playing well.
Should be a fun run down the stretch if we can get healthy.

[688sonarmen]

The Cards need to improve against the Reds and the Brewers have beat us like a drum the past couple of years.

Otherwise, it's been an amazing year so far. Take a look at the standings ... best record in MLB. Enjoy it while we can.

We dropped one series against them recently. There is always room for improvement:tu

[Starscream]

Reds need to pump it up and get back on their game, not real fun being in competition with the Brewers!

That's probably not gonna happen.:sad

[688sonarmen]

Can't win them all, we were running on fumes last night. Garcia was just not able to locate his pitches anywhere except center plate.

[688sonarmen]

Good game last night. We won but it was more of the Astros losing. Happ just fell apart in the 6th and we made him pay. It was good to see some of the new talent out there for us but we really need our guys off the DL for the Brewers, should be a great series this weekend!

[688sonarmen]

Alright, it's Tony's 5,000 game. Love him or hate him that's a lot of experience there, lets hope it pays off against the Brew Crew.. GO CARDS!

[688sonarmen]

Hard loss last night

[688sonarmen]

Cards lose, Cards lose:td

[chippewastud79]

Nothing like the Brewers getting themselves and the Reds back in the picture over one weekend. :hm

[Starscream]

Cards lose, Cards lose:td

Did Dan hijack Jake's account?:r

[chippewastud79]

Did Dan hijack Jake's account?:r
Only one smilie ;)

[688sonarmen]

Only one smilie ;)

Damn I was close,:r:r:r

[Starscream]

Only one smilie ;)
True.:r

[qwerty1500]

Ouch. The Cards need to figure out how to get past the 6th inning with the lead.

[688sonarmen]

Wow, sooo are we trying to see just how fast we can rocket to the bottom?! The Nationals, REALLY?:td

[qwerty1500]

Wow, sooo are we trying to see just how fast we can rocket to the bottom?! The Nationals, REALLY?:td

Yep ... really. Pretty hard to win when you get no pitching, no hitting and no defense.

[Starscream]

Wow, sooo are we trying to see just how fast we can rocket to the bottom?! The Nationals, REALLY?:td

Look on the bright side, you could have lost to the Cubs.:D


;s

[Killian]

That was brutal last night. It was a good thing hockey came on because I dont think the TV would have survived. It looked like Franklin was throwing BP. They need to get it figured out quick and end this tailspin.

[688sonarmen]

Let's let the past few games stay in the past. And get a win against the Royals!

[688sonarmen]

And the skid continues. The good note, a lot of money was raised to rebuild schools in Joplin.

[qwerty1500]

Reminds me of how they were playing at the beginning of the season.

[688sonarmen]

Reminds me of how they were playing at the beginning of the season.

:tpd: Hopefully we will finish out where we were a few weeks ago.

[688sonarmen]

The skid is finally over, CARDS WIN! Holliday crushed a 422' home run in the 8th to score 2 and put us up by 1.:banger

[688sonarmen]

We won but lost Pujols due to a sprained left wrist and it does not look good for the amount of pain he was in. He does hit well, but his position at 1st is going to be a bigger loss IMO. Lance should take 1st which is probably better than having him in the outfield and I imagine Jay will take his place. Time will tell.

[Prozac_Puros]

We won but lost Pujols due to a sprained left wrist and it does not look good for the amount of pain he was in. He does hit well, but his position at 1st is going to be a bigger loss IMO. Lance should take 1st which is probably better than having him in the outfield and I imagine Jay will take his place. Time will tell.

They should be fine with Berkman at 1st, Holiday, Jay and Rasmus in the outfield. I would like to see TLR sit down Rasmus and give Brown a chance. Nobody is playing well in the division.

[688sonarmen]

Worst game I have seen all year. Pujols has nothing to do with it, our bullpen is crap and cant pitch a strike. I'm done watching us give the game away.

[qwerty1500]

... our bullpen is crap and cant pitch a strike. I'm done watching us give the game away.

Let's see ... Cards had a one run lead after 7. Five relivers later ... 5 hits, 4 walks and a hit batter ... 9 Philly runs. Who the heck is Cleto anyway?

[688sonarmen]

Cards are looking good tonight, came in late at the 3rd, why did Oswalt leave the game?

[Starscream]

Let's see ... Cards had a one run lead after 7. Five relivers later ... 5 hits, 4 walks and a hit batter ... 9 Philly runs. Who the heck is Cleto anyway?

Sounds like the Reds.:r

[688sonarmen]

Awesome game last night, it was great to see Carp back in true form and our bats come alive. Hopefully this is the jump start we needed:tu

[qwerty1500]

We went to the game last night with my brother in law. He had company tickets in the first row right behind home plate. In case anyone watched the game on television last night, I was the goofy looking one.

Amazing seats. Actually a good game even though we lost. Bautista was hitting the ball HARD all night.

[688sonarmen]

Way cool man, missed the game, we were at natural bridge va for the weekend. Thinking about picking up a game when I visit my parents next week in Ky. Thats if I can find good seats-(P

[hank_612]

Out to an early lead. Nice. Thank god for the orioles.

[688sonarmen]

Out to an early lead. Nice. Thank god for the orioles.

Yup, not too shabby. I would not expect anything less against the Orioles though. Missed tonight's game against T.B but caught the highlights, pretty interesting 3 run jack for Colby, T.B lost a lot of players due to tempers flaring. I did catch a River Bats game tonight against the Braves farm team while I' home in Louisville on leave, hey reds boys why is Adam Wood pitching for them? He had a decent game we won 2-4.

[688sonarmen]

It's on:banger

[688sonarmen]

Good, no, GREAT game tonight. Unfortunately I had to watch on the Cincinnati feed while I'm on leave in Ky. I don't know where they get their announcers from but they are pretty comical. The game scoring run was described as "Wow, I mean that was hit by a grown man!":r Anyways GO CARDS!

[qwerty1500]

Glad Carp got another win. He really had to earn this one.

[688sonarmen]

Of all the games to miss I was on the road for last nights! A record breaking blast by Berkman and a double shot of home runs by Holliday! Good thing MLB TV has it still for viewing. And Pujols comes back tonight, I hope it's not going to be an issue. GO CARDS!

[688sonarmen]

Wild game last night, I went to bed after it was 8-0 in the 8th, looks like we had a good rally but it was not enough. I'm telling you it looked hopeless just after the 1st pitch!

[qwerty1500]

Wow ... Wildcard winners.

The Cards were so bad from late July through August that I couldn't hardly watch them. Terrible bullpen.

What a great September run! What a historic Atlanta collapse.

I never thought a month ago that we would make the play-offs. Hope they can play the Phils as tight as they did in our last series with them.

[688sonarmen]

Wow ... Wildcard winners.

The Cards were so bad from late July through August that I couldn't hardly watch them. Terrible bullpen.

What a great September run! What a historic Atlanta collapse.

I never thought a month ago that we would make the play-offs. Hope they can play the Phils as tight as they did in our last series with them.

Yes, it can always happen. I heard a report from the Phillys that one series does not matter in the grand scheme of things. We will see:tu Night before last at the 5th inning I thought we were done, then comes the bats! All season long the Cards have come alive while being behind and with 2 outs left in the inning, hopefully this will help in the post season. Thoughts on Pujols? I saw let him go and invest in pitching for next year.

[qwerty1500]

Thoughts on Pujols? I saw let him go and invest in pitching for next year.

When the Cards played their last series in Chicago, I heard from some friends that there were Cub fans running around with Pujols printed on the back of Cubs jerseys. If they want to pay $300 million for 10 years, I'd say let them have him. Albert had an off year, BA under .300 and less than 100 RBIs. That should hurt his value unless he really goes on a tear during the playoffs ... let's hope.

Unless we can get Albert for a reasonable price, I would also like to see them spend some real cash on pitching. A real closer would be nice. Just think where we'd be if we had not had 25+ blown saves this year?

Wano will be back but with questions. Carp turned it on the end of the year. Lohse looks solid. Garcia is still too inconsistant but I haven't thrown in the towel on him yet. I'd be willing to see Jackson and Westbrook go and spend some of that $30 million on another top of the rotation guy.

Lots of good young talent in the outfield. Without Pujolis, Berkman goes to first and Craig would look good in right field. If we could fill the SS spot with a good glove and an above average bat, the infield would be solid too.

It's too early for that winter stove stuff. I'm more interested in seeing if Halladay no-hits us in the first game.

[Doctorossi]

:banger

[qwerty1500]

The bullpen ... goats one night, heroes the next. It's been like that all season. Some great at-bats, made Lee work for it. Nice to finally get a win in the post-season.

[688sonarmen]

The bullpen ... goats one night, heroes the next. It's been like that all season. Some great at-bats, made Lee work for it. Nice to finally get a win in the post-season.

It's a flip of the coin. I can see why Tony changed the line up and put Carp in there, not that it helped much but we did break a potential win streak. I thik Oswalt is next, then we are out of the way of the Super Human Philly pitchers:r

[qwerty1500]

I thik Oswalt is next, then we are out of the way of the Super Human Philly pitchers:r

Looks like Hamels (2.79 ERA but we did beat him 5-0 last time) is next, then I guess Oswalt (only 3.69 ERA but shut us out for 7 innings last time) ... they just keep coming don't they?

[688sonarmen]

Good game, I thought we might pull it off. Garcia had great stuff but just ran out of steam and let one hang. But as long as there is a game left we have a chance!

[Killian]

Should be a good one tonight. Got plenty of help in the bullpen so we can't have that collapse tonight.

I thought we were going to pull out the win last night. Tony should have pinch hit for Garcia when he got out with men on base and then comes back to give up the long ball. Typical Tony. Gotta do it tonight. I'm not ready to listen to all of the Pujols contract talks yet.

[688sonarmen]

Garcia can still swing a bat and was pitching well, I think it really came loose when we walked in front of a pinch hitter. I can't stand it when our players get int walks and I don't like it when we do the same.

[qwerty1500]

Should be a good one tonight. Got plenty of help in the bullpen so we can't have that collapse tonight.

I thought we were going to pull out the win last night. Tony should have pinch hit for Garcia when he got out with men on base and then comes back to give up the long ball. Typical Tony. Gotta do it tonight. I'm not ready to listen to all of the Pujols contract talks yet.

Gosh ... rest doesn't seem to make much difference with this bullpen. Hope Jackson pitches the best game of his career.

My wife thought the same thing about letting Garcia hit with two men on. Hey, he had only given up three hits at that point and, maybe, Tony worries about the bullpen as much as I do. I think I was more upset about the batter he walked before giving up the HR.

The only silver lining is that the Phillies bullpen may be just as bad as ours. Lets hope Oswalt doesn't have it and we can get into their pen early.

Not ready to give up on the Cards yet.

[688sonarmen]

Comeback!!! Cards win!!!!

[qwerty1500]

Wow ... you gotta love it!

Thought the Cards were toast in the first inning. After Jackson finally got an out, he pitched a heck of a game. After all my "bad-mouthing" the bullpen, they get a lot of the credit for both of our wins.

The highlight of the game for me was Pujols nailing Utley at third in the sixth. That's one of those golden defensive plays that will stick in my memory. Wow ... just wow.

[688sonarmen]

Go cards go cards go cards!

[688sonarmen]

3 up 3 down 3 up 3 down 3 up 3 down

[688sonarmen]

Why do teams even try to steal on Molina?

[688sonarmen]

Best game of the season... So Far!!!


Cards Win:noon:noon:noon

[SvilleKid]

Best game of the season... So Far!!!


Cards Win:noon:noon:noon

:tpd::tpd:

WTG, Cards!

[kelmac07]

Where's my brother Keith (BigAsh)...come on over here, there's room on this couch for you too. :D

Congrats to the Cardinals and their fans...great game. :tu

[yourchoice]

It pains me to say it, but congrats to the Cards and their fans. Not the way I expected the season to end for my Phils.

[Mattso3000]

Great game by Carpenter.

[icehog3]

Congrats to Carpenter and the Cards. Should be a great series with the Brew Crew.

[GreekGodX]

Carpenter had a sick game last night. For some reason before the game I had a feeling the Cards were going to pull it out.

[688sonarmen]

It was an awesome game, 1 run in the 1st that's it. If Halliday was settled coming in or if they were at St Louis and he pitched in the bottom who knows. After that it was 3 up and down the rest of the game. I think it took at least a week off of my heart watching it:D Now on to the Brew Crew, Happy Flight:tu

[688sonarmen]

http://rm.awarenessnetworks.com/6623187248112134026.jpg

[qwerty1500]

Looks like two teams from that "weak" Central Division will be the ones who will battle it out for the pennant. Go Cards!

[688sonarmen]

Looks like two teams from that "weak" Central Division will be the ones who will battle it out for the pennant. Go Cards!

:D:tf

I missed everything past the 5th inning, but looks like the Machine and the boys had a great game. Ever heard of a hot collared mule? That's St Louis. Happy flight!

[Tallman]

Last night was a great game and exactly what we needed heading back to St. Louis! Watched it on the back porch with a Perdomo Patriarch. Now, with baseball superstition being what it is with me, I'll have to repeat that for every game. Wonder it it matters if I switch cigars? I will appeal to the baseball and cigar gods for their answer.
Happy Flight! GO CARDS!!!!

[qwerty1500]

Ever heard of a hot collared mule? That's St Louis.

I'm a mule fan but still had to look it up ... love it!

"Sez the old farmer, 'when you want him to get to goin' we jes' get him mad. When he's good n' hot under the collar - get otta' the way!"

I guess "Alberta" was our hot collared mule last night ...

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Am6iBaDBw8QZsihBOEzglnYRvLYF?slug=jp-passan_pujols_morgan_cardinals_brewers_nlcs_game_2 _101111

[qwerty1500]

Wonder it it matters if I switch cigars?

If it was me, I wouldn't change a thing.

[688sonarmen]

http://hphotos-iad1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/300155_2131191565481_1416777754_31840991_102161357 8_n.jpg

[SvilleKid]

Did anyone else pick this CC blooper on tonight's game? Deep fly out to outfield by Cardinal. The Closed Caption guy put in that in regards to the catch: "****ography Morgan is there". I missed it. My wife picked it up at her apartment in Mississippi, and called me. I backed up the dvr to the play, and sure enough, the CC blooper is also on the DirecTV CC. took a screen pix with phone. Not as clear as i'd like, but it does show up!

[688sonarmen]

Did anyone else pick this CC blooper on tonight's game? Deep fly out to outfield by Cardinal. The Closed Caption guy put in that in regards to the catch: "****ography Morgan is there". I missed it. My wife picked it up at her apartment in Mississippi, and called me. I backed up the dvr to the play, and sure enough, the CC blooper is also on the DirecTV CC. took a screen pix with phone. Not as clear as i'd like, but it does show up!

:r Thanks!

[CoreyD]

Man what a great game tonight and wolfs pitching rocked, oh wait this is the Cardinals fans post. sorry hehe

[688sonarmen]

Man what a great game tonight and wolfs pitching rocked, oh wait this is the Cardinals fans post. sorry hehe

At least you watched the whole game, most Brewers fans walk away when they are losing:tu

[qwerty1500]

Wolf did pitch a great game. Sorry, I can't say the same for Lohse.

[688sonarmen]

Wolf did pitch a great game. Sorry, I can't say the same for Lohse.

Very true. The Brew Crew is playing like they want to give it up tonight 3 major errors so far, and would be several more if it was not for Fielder.

[688sonarmen]

Well, it was a win! We didn't have to do much but CARDS WIN!

[qwerty1500]

Very true. The Brew Crew is playing like they want to give it up tonight 3 major errors so far, and would be several more if it was not for Fielder.

The Crew sort of reminded me of the 06 Series Tigers tonight. It would have been a very different game without those 4 errors. But, hey, a win is a win.

What I can't figure out is the bullpen. Tony has been quick with the hook throughout the NLCS. Is the bullpen just better than I thought? Or, has Tony just figured out how to use them against the Brewers? Or, maybe having Duncan back makes the difference?

I watch a lot of MLB Network and Harold Reynolds always impresses me with his pitcher v. batter matchup analysis. Tonight, he looked at Dotel v. Braun. When Dotel last faced him, in Game 3 I think, he got him on a diet of curve balls. Tonight, Braun didn't see a curve ball until the last one for strike 3 ... he hung that one but Braun couldn't connect. Love that cat and mouse strategy stuff. But, it tells me something about game preparation with the bullpen.

[688sonarmen]

I don't know either. Last night I would say we were up so preserve Garcia for another game and the bullpen is getting the job done. But he has taken pitchers out in the 4th or 5th for being behind as well. Maybe at the final stretch you try and spread the workload around.

The curveballs make perfect sense, what would Braun expect? A curveball so save it for the out! But what if he is thinking what Dotel is thinking he might least expect a curveball since that's what he received last time:r

[CoreyD]

wow what a game last night the cars really used our errors to their advantage, and tony sure does use some strat guess we'll see how many games are played in Milwaukee.

[SvilleKid]

The Crew sort of reminded me of the 06 Series Tigers tonight. It would have been a very different game without those 4 errors. But, hey, a win is a win.

What I can't figure out is the bullpen. Tony has been quick with the hook throughout the NLCS. Is the bullpen just better than I thought? Or, has Tony just figured out how to use them against the Brewers? Or, maybe having Duncan back makes the difference?

I watch a lot of MLB Network and Harold Reynolds always impresses me with his pitcher v. batter matchup analysis. Tonight, he looked at Dotel v. Braun. When Dotel last faced him, in Game 3 I think, he got him on a diet of curve balls. Tonight, Braun didn't see a curve ball until the last one for strike 3 ... he hung that one but Braun couldn't connect. Love that cat and mouse strategy stuff. But, it tells me something about game preparation with the bullpen.

I think the bullpen is working because Tony has an extra pitcher in there, giving him that extra option when needed! Tony brought an extra pitcher to replace an injured player that he left off the roster. I think that is a big help. Plus, the bullpen is really playing at the top of their game! Can't remember the pitcher that pitched to one batter only, but he had one *****in' slider!

[CoreyD]

Can't remember the pitcher that pitched to one batter only, but he had one *****in' slider!
yeah he pitched to fielder can't remember his name

[qwerty1500]

yeah he pitched to fielder can't remember his name

Would that be Rzepczynski?

[SvilleKid]

Would that be Rzepczynski?

Yep. Think so! Can't say it, thought!!

[CoreyD]

Oh my , 4 in the first against Markum man oh man, the crew needs to step up. What a pace you cards are setting early in the first.

[CoreyD]

oo oo not even minutes after my post Hart starts the bat order and home run.... this game may have many mound visits and hits.

Anyone catch fielders fly ball when the guy waved his arms like he was flying for out #3

[688sonarmen]

HR Derby tonight brother!

[688sonarmen]

The St Louis Cardinals are the 2011 National League Champions!


Happy Flight!!!:banger

[CoreyD]

Grats to you Cardies, seemed the cards were on all game. although a few times I thought the brew crew were putting out good def and offense

[qwerty1500]

Yesssssssssss!!!!!!

[688sonarmen]

CARDS WIN!! This is going to be a great series. I'm thinking Freese should be the DH when we go to Texas, he did not look so hot at 3rd. Great game!

[qwerty1500]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XryyKO9l-1I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A lot of memories .........

[688sonarmen]

The St Louis Cardinals are the 2011 World Series Champions!

[qwerty1500]

The St Louis Cardinals are the 2011 World Series Champions!

:tu

[kelmac07]

Congrats to the Cardinals and their fans. :D

[SvilleKid]

The St Louis Cardinals are the 2011 World Series Champions!

Against all odds, and with the full commentator forces aligned against such a win!!! Listening to the announcers at the front of the game, you'd think there was no use watching the game, because there was NO WAY St. Louis could win!!

GO CARDS!!!!! Way to hang in there and prevail!!

[688sonarmen]

Against all odds, and with the full commentator forces aligned against such a win!!! Listening to the announcers at the front of the game, you'd think there was no use watching the game, because there was NO WAY St. Louis could win!!

GO CARDS!!!!! Way to hang in there and prevail!!

Your statement is so true. I think the announcers really believed it until after game 6 when one of them said "How did this happen?" That statement and the tone gave me goosebumbs.

[kelmac07]

So Tony LaRussa is going out on top. Retiring after 33 years.

[688sonarmen]

So Tony LaRussa is going out on top. Retiring after 33 years.

Yup, just heard that as well. Rumors are all ready flying as to the replacement. Red Sox's ex manager on the top of the list.

[Doctorossi]

Not sure who I want to see inherit LaRussa's post. :wnr

[qwerty1500]

Not sure who I want to see inherit LaRussa's post. :wnr

The wife is rooting for Oquendo.

Even though he still has a year left on his contract, I would be trying to figure out a way to snag Maddon from the Rays.

[kelmac07]

This smells of Pujols leaving.

[688sonarmen]

This smells of Pujols leaving.

No really?

[Starscream]

Yup, just heard that as well. Rumors are all ready flying as to the replacement. Red Sox's ex manager on the top of the list.

I figured Francona would land in STL, but after hearing that Quade got canned today, he'll probably re-unite with Epstein in Chicago.

[The Poet]

Belated congratulations to the Cards for their 2011 Championship.


This smells of Pujols leaving.


Brian Cashman has announced that the Yankees' off-season concerns are pitching, pitching, pitching, and that he has no interest in trying to improve their offense as he sees it as being sufficient already.

To me, this means Pujols in Pinstripes as DH next year. :r

[Starscream]

Pujols in the DH role spells his death nail to me. As much as I hate the Cards right now (b/c of the Reds rivalry from 2010) I cannot wish Albert to end that way (in the dh spot). I don't want to see him end up like Dunn. He needs to be a position player, and hopefully he'll stay in STL.

[688sonarmen]

Pujols in the DH role spells his death nail to me. As much as I hate the Cards right now (b/c of the Reds rivalry from 2010) I cannot wish Albert to end that way (in the dh spot). I don't want to see him end up like Dunn. He needs to be a position player, and hopefully he'll stay in STL.

It's more than a little confusing where he might go. Not so much on how tight it has been kept but what kind of person Pujols is. If it's for the money (which I doubt it is) I see the reason being to donate most of it to the charities he supports. The only other side I can see is if he really and truly loves baseball the best bet would be to go to the stud farm in the role of a DH in his later years. If he has to leave St Louis I would like to see him go to the Cubs.

As far as the Reds go....:D I might be going to the Reds St Louis game in April while I'm at my parents house near Louisville.

[qwerty1500]

If he has to leave St Louis I would like to see him go to the Cubs.

I wonder how the St. Louis fans would react to that?

[Starscream]

It's more than a little confusing where he might go. Not so much on how tight it has been kept but what kind of person Pujols is. If it's for the money (which I doubt it is) I see the reason being to donate most of it to the charities he supports. The only other side I can see is if he really and truly loves baseball the best bet would be to go to the stud farm in the role of a DH in his later years. If he has to leave St Louis I would like to see him go to the Cubs.

As far as the Reds go....:D I might be going to the Reds St Louis game in April while I'm at my parents house near Louisville.

I'm jealous. I've yet to go to a Reds game at GABP. I need to make the trip sometime in the near future.

[elderboy02]

I'm jealous. I've yet to go to a Reds game at GABP. I need to make the trip sometime in the near future.

Definitely plan on coming up this year. We can meet up and have a great time! :tu

[qwerty1500]

RIP Bob Forsch. Only 61 years old ... some of you may have seen him throw out the first pitch for game 7 last week.

Pitched for the Cards from 1974-88. Right hander with a record of 163-127 and a 3.67 career ERA with the Cards.

He is remembered most as the only St Louis pitcher to ever throw 2 no-hitters. I remember him best as a competitor ... sort of a Chris Carpenter of his day. In addition to being a gritty pitcher, he could also handle the bat ... won 2 Silver Slugger awards.

As Ozzie says ... heaven just got a new starter.

[proguy747]

Not a big baseball fan but bet on the cardinals the whole way. Game 6 was the greatest game I have ever seen.

[688sonarmen]

The best 200,000,000.00$ ever saved. I would have liked to see Pujols in a Cub's uniform, either way it's a good move for St. Louis. But the Angels? Really? So much for being a Cardinal for life and letting God choose his path, well maybe he is an Angel for a reason :rolleyes:

[Doctorossi]

The best 200,000,000.00$ ever saved.

Riiiiiiiiight... 'cause Pujols was terrible and a waste of space and that's why the Cardinals ended the season in last place. :rolleyes:

[688sonarmen]

Riiiiiiiiight... 'cause Pujols was terrible and a waste of space and that's why the Cardinals ended the season in last place. :rolleyes:

Who said he was a waste of space?

He is 32 (maybe) 10 years from now unless he is really a machine 1st base will not be an option. St Louis can better invest the money in more players and have a more well rounded team.

[Starscream]

Who said he was a waste of space?

He is 32 (maybe) 10 years from now unless he is really a machine 1st base will not be an option. St Louis can better invest the money in more players and have a more well rounded team.

I bet the Angels will call him a waste of space in 2022.

My condolences to all the STL fans. Big time money contracts in the MLB suck.

[688sonarmen]

I bet the Angels will call him a waste of space in 2022.

My condolences to all the STL fans. Big time money contracts in the MLB suck.

I really think it is for the best. Some say he had an off year I say he is on the decline. Even if his decline is better than most in baseball agreeing to a 9-10 year contract for that $ would have been insane. Losing TLR was a much bigger loss IMHO.

[Stephen]

I really think it is for the best. Some say he had an off year I say he is on the decline. Even if his decline is better than most in baseball agreeing to a 9-10 year contract for that $ would have been insane. Losing TLR was a much bigger loss IMHO.
Your argument might hold water if he started off like a gangbuster and slumped as the season wore on, but the exact opposite happened. Then he continued to feast on opposing pitchers in the playoffs (1.155OPS). If that's slowing down, everyone else in baseball must be in reverse.

[Starscream]

I really think it is for the best. Some say he had an off year I say he is on the decline. Even if his decline is better than most in baseball agreeing to a 9-10 year contract for that $ would have been insane. Losing TLR was a much bigger loss IMHO.

As much as I hate the guy, I do respect him. Losing TLR will prove to be a very big blow to the Cardinals.

[688sonarmen]

Your argument might hold water if he started off like a gangbuster and slumped as the season wore on, but the exact opposite happened. Then he continued to feast on opposing pitchers in the playoffs (1.155OPS). If that's slowing down, everyone else in baseball must be in reverse.

I'm talking lifetime not season. 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.

[icehog3]

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