2011 MLB Thread

[Lambert Simnel]

The Rangers were clearly better, they had game 6 almost won 3 times! They just melted under pressure.

And the Cards had game 2 won. And perhaps should have game 5 won. But it's baseball, after all - no other sport gives you so many opportunities for regrets, second-guessing, what-ifs and maybes. It's funny how often you see the qualities of your own team shining through, whilst dismissing those of the other team as chance and circumstance. As Arsene Wenger once said with respect to sports and perception, (though possibly without having seen a game of baseball in his life) "Everyone thinks they have the prettiest wife".

Really? What series did you see? I thought the teams were pretty evenly matched, but the Cards just got the key hits/walks (especially walks) at the important moments. And maybe LaRussa (with the exception of game 5) played it all a bit better/smarter than Washington...

Evenly matched?! What ?! The Cardinals were clearly better, player to player, end to end.

It was a close one. If the Phillies fans are still out there, then I'd concede that they were probably the best team in baseball this year. And maybe the Yankees were the closest contenders. But they have the play-offs and the World Series for a reason - regardless of how many games you have won against the Orioles, Astros or Nationals, you need to show up and beat the other teams who have earned a shot at the title. This year, it happens to be St Louis that managed to do that. In my view, the Cardinals are worthy champions, and the Rangers are one of several good teams who could have, but didn't.

I do love this game

 

[NBAfan]

Really? What series did you see? I thought the teams were pretty evenly matched, but the Cards just got the key hits/walks (especially walks) at the important moments. And maybe LaRussa (with the exception of game 5) played it all a bit better/smarter than Washington...

Well yes, they were evenly matched most of the time, but we know if Texas just made some of those routine plays they missed in game 6, they win.
The Cardinals are worthy I say, that middle lineup put so much pressure on the Texas pitching.

 

[GamezRule]

The Rangers were clearly better, they had game 6 almost won 3 times! They just melted under pressure.

 

[Strider]

Some good news. Game 7 was the most watched MLB game since Boston's run against in Yankee's in 2004. It's also the third most watched WS game in MLB history.

 

[Godwynn]

Hey guys, remember when people said the Cardinals wouldn't even make the playoffs?

 

[El Justo]

congrats to cards fans here. relish it

 

[classical_hero]

Hey guys, remember when people said the Cardinals wouldn't even make the playoffs?

Really they shouldn't have, had Atlanta played well enough in the regular season and after having such a lead.

 

[Lambert Simnel]

Hey guys, remember when people said the Cardinals wouldn't even make the playoffs?

Actually, I was pretty convinced we wouldn't make the play-offs, and I'm probably not best described as a Cards hater. The Friday evening game where we leaked 6 runs and the game in the 9th inning to the Mets was a particular low point - I really thought we were done then. (Mind you, I started believing again the next night after a 9th inning rally against the Cubbies... )

 

[Lambert Simnel]

congrats to cards fans here. relish it

Thanks El J. It feels really good. Really special.

 

[JollyRoger]

Hey guys, remember when people said the Cardinals wouldn't even make the playoffs?

I'm saying it now (for 2012).

 

[KMRblue1027]

Well this is an unexpected outcome for the season to say the least congrats Cards I really thought that after the Phils were gone it would be a piece of cake WS between Rangers and Brewers where Texas would have swept. I can't see the cards making a repeat without Albert but hay one WS is good enough so enjoy it.

PS: Phils pleaseeee resign Rollens and Madson....

 

[Strider]

If the cardinals do not sign Pujols they'd have an extra 44 million in payroll for just this year to spend. They'd probably move Berkman to first base and make Craig the starting right fielder. The starting rotation is mostly set. So without Pujols that puts them in a prime position to go for Jimmy Rollins. Possibly even try for C.J. Wilson (or the like) and make the bottom of the order duke it out during spring training for a rotation spot.

 

[downtown]

If Pujols walks, could they go after Prince?

 

[Godwynn]

If Pujols walks, could they go after Prince?

We couldn't afford the grocery bill.

 

[El Justo]

he's a vegetarian you know. perhaps you could grow the squash and zucchini in the bullpen?

 

[Verarde]

Tony La Russa is retiring. A good note to end on.

 

[dgfred]

he's a vegetarian you know. perhaps you could grow the squash and zucchini in the bullpen?

I have my doubts. How many huge guys have you seen that are vegetarians? How much cabbage do you have to eat to stay that big? Just wondering .

 

[Zack]

he's a vegetarian you know.

Is that code for "he gets all the condiments on his burgers"?

 

[El Justo]

no, really folks it's true. i would want to punch someone in the face after a few days if i went veggie...the quest for protein

 

[Zack]

Well, he's still a [obese buttocks].