STLCardinalsFan

Been said here already, but congrats to them. Took down a team that most talking heads (and to be fair, lots of informed people) had beating them. Got through a long season fighting off two other very good teams.
 
Obviously, most impressed with the way theyve not only been able to build from within, but how theyve managed to do so while always staying competitive. 4th WS appearance in a decade.....thats very impressive. And unlike most of the teams that are around this october, they arent built to 'win now'. Theyre built to win for a while, and they still have the top prospect in in the minors waiting for a shot.
 
Good to see Carlos Beltran finally get a shot at a ring. Pulling for him.
 
This isnt meant to call out our FO, just acknowledging a well run organization. Ive read a few on here say they dont want the Cards in the series, and I dont get it. Yeah, it would be cool for someone new. But theres really no one unlikeable on that team. (For now at least).
 
I have a feeling after going through the pirates and dogs pitching, their offense is gonna finally get it going against (likely) Boston. 
 
So congrats to hoops, vegas cards and any other st lou posters on here.

Screw the Dodgers....Cardinals over Dodgers in 6. After we win tonight against the Rats
 

I was just thinking, the thing that held this team back this year was Rob Picciolo.

Wacha >>>>>> Pujols.

I would be happy if he would just match his 2012 numbers (including .866 OPS) for the next 2-3 seasons.

I'm giving myself a 100% discount on my 2014 seats. A big thanks goes out to Pujols and Hamilton for helping me choose my new seats for next season which are located 25' away from my refrigerator. Free Parking included.

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I just want to say thanks for not blowing up this team. We are really good. Lol!!! Three straight walk off losses great game Angels

Which would have been fine but he started with "Hey, you're a fat guy, how good is that two lasagna special?"

Me get ready for a 2015 run. Whats another bad year with a sense of direction then a wasted year finishing third or fourth place again

We hit rock bottom a month ago. Now we are just finding out there's quicksand below the rock.

As long as he has a heart healthy diet and exercises, I think so.

What an absolute joke. I don't blame Trout for a second if he flees this trainwreck of an organization the first chance he gets.

Silver lining: We'll probably never have to see No-Balls Frieri pitch in the postseason.

I'd hate to be Blanton's dog

2013 - The Season of Buttercup "Building us all up, just to let us down"

I dunno, do we really want a .250 hitter telling a .280 hitter how to approach an at-bat?

They don't want to have to suspend half the all star team, and invite Trumbo then have him in the HR contest by himself.

You guys need to understand the psyche of a Cardinal fan in order to understand the impact the Pujols departure had on some fans.
 
Many Cardinal fans believe that they are the best fans in baseball.  Playing is St. Louis is an honor as they have the most storied history in the NL, the games are almost always sold-out and the fans/media in St. Louis tend to give the players a lot of leeway.
 
Pujols was supposed to be the second coming of Stan Musial (who was almost god-like in St. Louis).  He was supposed to be the heir apparent to the organization.  For 10 years the fans showered him with love, never questioned him and always were willing to support him.  So, when he decided to split town, the fans were stunned. 
 
How could he ever leave baseball Heaven?  Most fans didnt think it was probable, let alone possible.  Feelings got hurt (both the fans, Pujols and the organization), things were said and emotions got in the way.
 
I love Pujols, always have, always will.  What he meant to the town and the team can not be overstated, but you must move on.  Many Cardinal fans cant (or dont want to) move on as they still cant believe Pujols would leave Baseball Heaven and an organization like the Cardinals for a few more million.
 
Looking back on it, the team is vastly better off without Pujols.  I didnt think, at least for the first 3-4 years, I would be able to say that, but they are.  Contributions from Craig and Adams have been greater than Pujols' output. 
 
I wish Pujols nothing but the best..he deserves it.

STLCardinalsFan, on 24 Jun 2013 - 11:36 AM, said:
 
Aybar for Wacha and the rest of your glorious farm.

the dodgers say hi, and are sending a friend request on instagram.

This team's failure is systematic.  The suckage has seeped through to everyone.

About Da** time Pujols that's all I've got to say. 

Statement of the year.