As I said before, I don't think the Cardinals deserved to be in the postseason...but they sure do make the most of the opportunity!!!
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quote:Originally posted by biggerpapi:
As I said before, I don't think the Cardinals deserved to be in the postseason...but they sure do make the most of the opportunity!!!
The three division winners and the two best teams that did not win their division make the playoffs. With that criteria, how do they not deserve to be in the playoffs?
They deserved to be where they are.
Sure, with the new rules. I'm just saying I don't like the new rules. Atlanta was 8 games better than StL in the regular season and got knocked out after one wild card game.
Heck, the Astros or the Cubs could have won one stinking game.
Heck, the Astros or the Cubs could have won one stinking game.
So we agree that the Cardinals did in fact DESERVE to be in the playoffs.
I love when people hate the teams I pull for. I really do. Nobody hates losers. But the constant complaining and whining about what the Cardinals have done and being the second wild card is beyond ridiculous. (and this really isnt aimed at just you biggerpapi)
5 teams in each league make the playoffs. The Cardinals were the 5th, not the Cubs, not the Astros. The Braves could have won that game too. They "were 8 games better". Kris "never loses" Medlin starting for them. They even got the game at their home ball park in front of 26,437 of their fans. But the Braves, playing under the same rules as the Cardinals, lost.
The team with the best record doesnt always win it all, or even win anything in the playoffs.
I love when people hate the teams I pull for. I really do. Nobody hates losers. But the constant complaining and whining about what the Cardinals have done and being the second wild card is beyond ridiculous. (and this really isnt aimed at just you biggerpapi)
5 teams in each league make the playoffs. The Cardinals were the 5th, not the Cubs, not the Astros. The Braves could have won that game too. They "were 8 games better". Kris "never loses" Medlin starting for them. They even got the game at their home ball park in front of 26,437 of their fans. But the Braves, playing under the same rules as the Cardinals, lost.
The team with the best record doesnt always win it all, or even win anything in the playoffs.
Alright, chill out there, Fredbird.
In previous posts, I have indicated that I like the Cardinals. This has nothing to do with the actual Cardinals, it has to do with my dislike for the rule.
I'm sorry that you took this so personally. Please give my best to the rest of the Busch family.
In previous posts, I have indicated that I like the Cardinals. This has nothing to do with the actual Cardinals, it has to do with my dislike for the rule.
I'm sorry that you took this so personally. Please give my best to the rest of the Busch family.
What the Cardinals are doing with an almost different lineup and different manager is amazing.
It's like a completely different team in some ways.
It's like a completely different team in some ways.
Hey biggerpappi --if the Cards do go on and win it all, will you say they "deserved" to be in the postseason? I would.
quote:Originally posted by biggerpapi:
Alright, chill out there, Fredbird.
In previous posts, I have indicated that I like the Cardinals. This has nothing to do with the actual Cardinals, it has to do with my dislike for the rule.
I'm sorry that you took this so personally. Please give my best to the rest of the Busch family.
biggerpappi has stated many times that he likes the Cardinals. His complaint is with a rule and not a franchise. I agee that I don't like the rule. We then have to ask what the purpose is of this rule? That's simple, the powers that be didn't want a wild card team to advance in the playoffs and reference the Cardinals multiple times. So, the easiest thing to do is to develop this rule so that the #1 of both wildcard teams is expended. Thus that team is at a distinct disadvantage.
Having said all of that, every MLB team knew the rules as they applied to the Wild Card Teams. Therefore, all teams had the opportunity to advance should they garner either wildcard slot. Within that context, any team that advances does deserve to be where they are. The Cardinals didn't have the pitching rotation as they would like it but competed. The Nationals were one of the top teams in baseball per their regular season record. They had homefield advantage. They didn't produce this time. Who knows, maybe if they played this series 10 times, the Nationals might win 9 of them. However, when it counted, the Cardinals won. The Giants are the favorite in the NLCS. Giant fans should be excited that they get to play the wild card Cardinals instead of the Nationals. IMO, this is exciting baseball and I look forward to this series. As a die hard Cardinal fan, my team has already achieved more than many expected. Everything from here on in is icing on the cake. Now, we have to keep the rain away this week. GO CARDINALS!
This will surely get the Cardinal Nation stirred up....Holliday should get hit on his next at bat.
kinda looked like his foot hung up on the wet dirt made a bouncing slide... or missile tumbling incoming.
Holiday is a big, solid, little bit awkward, Hulk Hogan relative...or there will be no ballet in his future.
Holiday is a big, solid, little bit awkward, Hulk Hogan relative...or there will be no ballet in his future.
Have to agree. Drill him
Using the word "deserved" was wrong. They deserved their spot just as much as the Nationals did. If I took your post he way it was written instead of what you meant then I apologize.
Holliday deserves to get hit, but he won't as long as it is close. I hope they would hit him and give him a free base. They should take out our middle infielder if given a chance.
Holliday deserves to get hit, but he won't as long as it is close. I hope they would hit him and give him a free base. They should take out our middle infielder if given a chance.
Never mind, just leaving Holliday in to play the field is payback enough!
quote:Holliday deserves to get hit, but he won't as long as it is close.
Justice....Holiday misplays Scutaro's and the Giants score an extra run...
quote:Originally posted by biggerpapi:
This will surely get the Cardinal Nation stirred up....Holliday should get hit on his next at bat.
karma got him instead... Scutaro gets a double and 2 rbis with an assist from Holliday for another run.... heh
Don't understand the complaints about Holliday's slide. He went over the bag and played hard. Didn't see anything cheap in that at all.
Carlos Beltran is awesome.
Maybe in StL they'll get someone who knows the words to God Bless America.
...and this is the best umpires we have? In the replay of the tag after Jay's catch the ump is clearly staring at the play and does not see the tag. This is not a tough play. It won't cost the Cardinals anything because they are not competiting tonight. Still, this was obvious.
Wow, Freese or Kozma blow a popup. The wheels are falling off.
Wow, Freese or Kozma blow a popup. The wheels are falling off.
Right about the ump. Looked like an easy call, even in full speed. Great catch by Jay. Nice job of not rolling over on his wrist and breaking it.
On the pop up, where's Holiday? He never even tried for it. Just like the infield fly call from last week.
On the pop up, where's Holiday? He never even tried for it. Just like the infield fly call from last week.
I think I just saw Don Denkinger umping first base!
quote:Originally posted by dad43:
I think I just saw Don Denkinger umping first base!
Now that's funny and I don't care who you are.
In game 3, Lohse's line after 5 innings:
5 hits, 5 walks, 2 strikeouts, and one run allowed, with a 2-1 lead.
Dont see that everyday.
5 hits, 5 walks, 2 strikeouts, and one run allowed, with a 2-1 lead.
Dont see that everyday.
I love Game Sevens!