Official Thread of the St. Louis Cardinals

[lylsmorr]

I can't watch the Cardinals anymore. They pissed away the division lead and look like they don't want to make the playoffs anymore.

 

[tigervol9802]

25 games left. If they have any run left in them they have to take 3 of 4 from the Braves this weekend.

 

[lylsmorr]

Welp, let's hope Pujols resigns and the team finds some semblance of a will to win next year.

 

[tidwell]

With today's win, the Cards improved to 4-20 against teams with a losing record since they were last in first place. Not an exaggeration.

 

[lylsmorr]

:epicfacepalm:

 

[vader]

 

[tidwell]

5-20!

 

[tigervol9802]

At least Waino won #20.

 

[tigervol9802]

Does TLR come back? How many of you want him back? I'm torn.

Also - seems as if the Birds are going to look at making a big trade this offseason.....

 

[tidwell]

Like to see Tony back in the dugout, but honestly more concerned with upgrading the lineup to more than just Pujols, Holliday, and a streaky Rasmus.

 

[vols kick balls]

Like to see Tony back in the dugout, but honestly more concerned with upgrading the lineup to more than just Pujols, Holliday, and a streaky Rasmus.

Is Rasmus going to be a Cardinal next year?

 

[lylsmorr]

Is Rasmus going to be a Cardinal next year?

I doubt it

 

[tigervol9802]

Is Rasmus going to be a Cardinal next year?

I don't know. I would say part of that depends on what LaRussa does. I can't see it if TLR is back.

That said, I'm thinking the Cards may be looking to deal Carp. Don't ask me why, just a gut feeling I have.

 

[vols kick balls]

I don't know. I would say part of that depends on what LaRussa does. I can't see it if TLR is back.

Didn't Pujols have some strong words about the Rasmus situation? I don't remember the entire deal, but it seems I remember him commenting on it as well.

 

[tigervol9802]

Didn't Pujols have some strong words about the Rasmus situation? I don't remember the entire deal, but it seems I remember him commenting on it as well.

Yeah. Basically he said that the team was in a race and that Rasmus should be focusing on that. He said it about the time I quit caring this year, so I don't remember exactly what was said and don't care enough to google it.

 

[emainvol]

Didn't Pujols have some strong words about the Rasmus situation? I don't remember the entire deal, but it seems I remember him commenting on it as well.

Something along the lines of "he doesn't want to play here, fine, let's get somebody who does."

 

[lylsmorr]

Something along the lines of "he doesn't want to play here, fine, let's get somebody who does."

Yep, that's pretty much it.

 

[tigervol9802]

Colby Rasmus Girl will be heartbroken if he's traded.

 

[tidwell]

Maybe they'll do what they did with Ludwick and trade Rasmus for an average at best pitcher and stick some hack from the minors who had maybe one good month in the majors in the outfield everyday.

 

[tidwell]

...and I get why Rasmus was upset with his lack of playing time. He was easily their third best hitter all year but he was basically platooned/benched against leftys.

 

[tigervol9802]

Apparently Rasmus is the trade-bait.

 

[tigervol9802]

It's official, TLR is back for year 16.

So is the entire staff excpet for bullpen coach Marty Mason.

 

[tigervol9802]

Your newest Cardinal? Lance Berkman. 1 year, 8 million. I was shocked he was just 34. I thought he was in the 36-38 range.

Holliday has said he'll move the right so Berkman can play left. I hope Rasmus is ready to play the middle 2/3 of the field even though Berkman's bat* will be a nice addition to the lineup.

Not going to lie, it will be as weird cheering for him as it was Will Clark though.

*-if he gets back to pre-2010 form.

 

[tidwell]

Ryan Theriot? Check. Lance Berkman? Check. What does it all mean? Number 11, boys. That's what.

 

[vols kick balls]

Ryan Theriot? Check. Lance Berkman? Check. What does it all mean? Number 11, boys. That's what.

11 games behind the Reds in the central?