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noxiousdog · Post by **noxiousdog** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 11:40 pm

Cards.

I'm a firm believer in the crapshoot theory of the playoffs, so it's good to see the better team win. The Cards could have easily won 110 games had they cared in September.

Now go roll the Sox in 4.

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 11:41 pm

triggercut · Post by **triggercut** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:10 am

I'm home.

I'm hoarse. My eyes sting from a combination of friends spraying me with The King Of Beers and from, frankly, bawling like a chick.

We finally got back to the Series. I don't care that we're going to lose to Boston. We got there. We shouldn't have.

I'm the only person on the Eastern Seaboard rooting for the Cardinals in the WS. That's cool. I can deal. I get it about the Red Sox. They're my second-favorite team, and I hate the fact that the team I'll live and die with my whole life will play them. (I own two replica jerseys. One is a Stan Musial 1944. The other is a Freddy Lynn 1975.)

Once the Cards took the lead, I was invoking every Cardinal ghost I could think of. When Kiko Calero was out there, I was praying that Jeff Lahti and Doug Bair were there with him.

When crazy, nutso Julian Tavarez was pitching the 8th, I was invoking the spirit of One Tough Dominican. Joaquin Andujar pitching on a broken leg in 1982, we need you to carry our boy.

When Izzy came out to close out the ninth, I pleaded with the Baseball Gods to send Buddy Schulz, The Engine 42, and even Pete Alexander to coax those final outs.

God I love my team right now. Damn it's fun to wear the Birds On The Bat.

rrmorton · Post by **rrmorton** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:15 am

Congrats, Trig!

Should be a fun World Series.

triggercut · Post by **triggercut** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:20 am

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Schroeder · Post by **Schroeder** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:36 am

triggercut wrote:I'm home.

I'm hoarse. My eyes sting from a combination of friends spraying me with The King Of Beers and from, frankly, bawling like a chick.

We finally got back to the Series. I don't care that we're going to lose to Boston. We got there. We shouldn't have.

I'm the only person on the Eastern Seaboard rooting for the Cardinals in the WS. That's cool. I can deal. I get it about the Red Sox. They're my second-favorite team, and I hate the fact that the team I'll live and die with my whole life will play them. (I own two replica jerseys. One is a Stan Musial 1944. The other is a Freddy Lynn 1975.)

Once the Cards took the lead, I was invoking every Cardinal ghost I could think of. When Kiko Calero was out there, I was praying that Jeff Lahti and Doug Bair were there with him.

When crazy, nutso Julian Tavarez was pitching the 8th, I was invoking the spirit of One Tough Dominican. Joaquin Andujar pitching on a broken leg in 1982, we need you to carry our boy.

When Izzy came out to close out the ninth, I pleaded with the Baseball Gods to send Buddy Schulz, The Engine 42, and even Pete Alexander to coax those final outs.

God I love my team right now. Damn it's fun to wear the Birds On The Bat.

Well said, Trig!

As a born and bred St. Louis boy myself, I'll tip a beer (S. Louis made, of course) in your honor during game #1 of the WS this weekend. The only thing I take small exception too in your comments is that the Redbirds will lose to the Sox. They very well may...but I don't think that's a given just yet.

Besides, the 'Red Sox Curse' could still raise it's ugly head during the WS...

8)

noxiousdog · Post by **noxiousdog** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:36 am

Oh, and screw Fox for not letting Joe Buck do this series. He's the only good announcer they have.

Schroeder · Post by **Schroeder** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:38 am

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Go Crazy Folks! Go Crazy!

I can still remember that game like it was last week! Good stuff!

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:39 am

Are they going to let Buck do the Series? He's always been pretty neutral when I've seen him do Cards games on national TV. I won't be able to stand Brennaman and Lyons much longer. At least Buck helps to make up for McCarver.

Schroeder · Post by **Schroeder** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:40 am

ImLawBoy wrote:Are they going to let Buck do the Series? He's always been pretty neutral when I've seen him do Cards games on national TV. I won't be able to stand Brennaman and Lyons much longer. At least Buck helps to make up for McCarver.

I'm pretty sure they said tonight that Buck WOULD be doing the WS...

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:25 am

Put me in the NL camp this year (write that down, it doesn't often happen). I, too, *get* the Sox, and this is the dream WS final that could have happened of the eight teams that made the post-season. Should make for some entertaining baseball, but can it beat the Divisional Finals? That's the beauty of sports -- nobody knows until it happens...

~Neal

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:39 am

I actually watched the game last night. Do I get a cookie?

Dramatist · Post by **Dramatist** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:46 am

Congratulations to the Cardinals. I wasn't too sad when my team lost, because I know the Cardinals are a great team.

I don't think the Sox will have near enough pitching to beat the Cardinals in a series.

I pick the Cardinals in 6.

Post by **godhugh** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:44 am

Though this pains me, congrats to the Cards. They were the best team in the NL this year so they deserve to be there. Also congrats to the Astros, they put up a hell of fight when no one really expected them to be there in the first place.

Plus, it was nice to see the future CF of the Cubs smack 8 post-season HR's

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PS...Go Red Sox!

Grievous Angel · Post by **Grievous Angel** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:48 am

godhugh wrote: Plus, it was nice to see the future CF of the Cubs smack 8 post-season HR's .

If the Cubs manage to fight off the Yankees, I'll be amazed. On the other hand, Jim Hendry has done some great things.

Congrats to the Cardinals. I'm glad there's an NL Central team representing the National League. Now go show the Red Sox their curse isn't over yet!

Post by **godhugh** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:56 am

Well, I have hope because the Yankees already have $180 million in contracts they're obligated too next season. It's going to take a huge amount of money to sign Beltran and I'm not sure that the Yankees could even afford him (first time that's ever been said I think). Plus, if they sign him they won't have any money left over for a 2B, new SP's, a new bullpen, and a living 1B.

Freezer-TPF- · Post by **Freezer-TPF-** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 10:05 am

I'm excited for this matchup of two classic franchises, even though it hurts a little since for some strange reason Phil Garner was my favorite player growing up.

I like both teams, but I guess I will have to root for the Red Sox since my favorite all-time player (Foxx) had a nice stint with them.

Grievous Angel · Post by **Grievous Angel** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 10:10 am

godhugh wrote:Well, I have hope because the Yankees already have $180 million in contracts they're obligated too next season. It's going to take a huge amount of money to sign Beltran and I'm not sure that the Yankees could even afford him (first time that's ever been said I think). Plus, if they sign him they won't have any money left over for a 2B, new SP's, a new bullpen, and a living 1B.

One of my co-workers just came back from a trip to New York. Brian Cashman is already talking about a $215 million payroll.

Schroeder · Post by **Schroeder** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 10:20 am

Grievous Angel wrote: One of my co-workers just came back from a trip to New York. Brian Cashman is already talking about a $215 million payroll.

Post by **godhugh** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 10:34 am

Holy crap, that's insane!

Rubyeye · Post by **Rubyeye** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 10:53 am

That was a great series and a killer 7th game. I hope the World Series will be just as exciting. It was nice to see the mutual respect between the Cards and Astros last night, both outstanding teams. I tell you, I can't wait for Saturday night to roll around.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:01 am

godhugh wrote: Plus, it was nice to see the future CF of the Cubs smack 8 post-season HR's .

I think he'll be a little old when the Yankees are done with him. Expect the Cubs to have another runner-up off-season, a la Piazza, Thome, etc. It sickens me, but he'll be a Yankee.

Exodor · Post by **Exodor** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:14 am

Congrats to the Cardinals.

Even though they screwed up my dream "Battle of the Former KC Royal Centerfielders" world series between Damon and Beltran.

When you're a Royals fan these days, you have to cling to every scrap of glory you can find

Jancelot · Post by **Jancelot** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:52 am

Woo-hoo! The Redbirds are in the WS!

Tazman · Post by **Tazman** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:32 pm

Jancelot wrote:Woo-hoo! The Redbirds are in the WS!

That was a great catch. If he doesn't make it, the Astros probably win. Oh well, maybe next year for the Astos (we will get to see if Drayton -the owner of the Astros-is really committed to winning - that is one of his pet phrases - by figuring out some way to resign Beltran, while making Berkman and Oswalt happy).