BASEBALL!

Kobi · 10-28-2011, 09:57 PM

Amazing. Carpenter struggled early, but settled down and did a tremendous job on short rest. Freese and Craig were awesome. Freese as the MVP was well deserved.

This was an awesome series. The Cardinals were an unexpected participant and they took full advantage of every opportunity to get themselves to this point. What an amazing group of men.

Texas did well but came up short. It was a heartbreaker cuz they did so well for so long. It is a great team. Just came up against a very determined, never say die team.

Wonderful series. Congrats to St. Louis and their fans.

AtLast · 10-29-2011, 06:33 AM

WOW!!

I kept thinking Texas was going to come back with mega bats- they so have that ability. I'm happy for the Cards, but admit, it would have been great for Texas to get their first WS. And Washington was so fun to watch- obvious his guys love to play for him.

This was a great WS- that is for sure! I love it when it goes 7 games. tension thick, fans going nuts on every pitch. And Freese was so much fun to watch out there.

It will be interesting to see what happens with Pujols. I can't imagine him in another uniforn, but that would be baseball. Cardinal fans will be sick over it if he plays somewhere else, though.

This was fun here in the thread! Can't wait for March and next season. Ya'all come back now!!

Kobi · 10-29-2011, 07:32 AM

Hopefully baseball fans will stick around the thread. There is more ball to go.

Free agents can declare on Sunday. Then the bidding wars or lack thereof begin.

I am expecting a lot of player movement this off season as teams look to dump unproductive contracts, structure new ones with incentives rather than guarantees, and new general managers look to stretch their budgets.

Give the lack of production from last years big contract players i.e. Crawford, Werth, Dunn etc, I am expecting a different approach this year. Pitching is at a premium, so are catchers.

And the baseball meetings are in December as well.

So, dont go too far!

AtLast · 10-29-2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kobi

Hopefully baseball fans will stick around the thread. There is more ball to go.

Free agents can declare on Sunday. Then the bidding wars or lack thereof begin.

I am expecting a lot of player movement this off season as teams look to dump unproductive contracts, structure new ones with incentives rather than guarantees, and new general managers look to stretch their budgets.

Give the lack of production from last years big contract players i.e. Crawford, Werth, Dunn etc, I am expecting a different approach this year. Pitching is at a premium, so are catchers.

And the baseball meetings are in December as well.

So, dont go too far!

YUP! I am always listening for news about my Giants! I get all crazy about what happens during the off-season. plus, all the players coming up in winter leagues in team systems.

BASEBALL!!!

Dominique · 10-29-2011, 07:45 AM

Some statements were made with lower pay roll teams and I think baseball may finally come into alignment with these out of proportion salaries.

The Tigers and the Indians were very successful to name two. The Pirates
had a far better year than a year ago. (with lower payrolls)

I'm excited to see what the offseason will bring.

Congratulations to both the Rangers and the Cardnials. Too bad one had to
called a looser. They were not loosers.

AtLast · 10-29-2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow band

Some statements were made with lower pay roll teams and I think baseball may finally come into alignment with these out of proportion salaries.

The Tigers and the Indians were very successful to name two. The Pirates
had a far better year than a year ago. (with lower payrolls)

I'm excited to see what the offseason will bring.

Congratulations to both the Rangers and the Cardnials. Too bad one had to
called a looser. They were not loosers.

I know, I felt for the Rangers! I like Washington a lot and Nolan Ryan (although he could stop asking "W" to games). It had to hurt to lose the WS two times in two seasons!

I think both the Pirates and the Togers will be back with a roar- the D-Backs, too. I am keeping close tabs on my Giants and some of the guys ZI hope become starters like Crawford at Short. But, Fontenot is quite good and still under contract. I am hoping Freddie Sanchez is back at the start of training camp along with Buster Posey.

Geez, Posey has been making big strides in recovering, but he had a hell of an injury and I don't know about him catching again. He is such a good athlete, I bet he finds his way back, though.

We have got to get some strong and consistent bats going. The bullpen cannot have the kind of pressure on it that it did this past season. Those guys were terrified to throw one off pitch.

OK, now, I am going to go to the opener here in SF- and it is vs. the Pirates!!! You know, you and your partner need a vacation and what better place than the SF Bay Area in Spring!!! You two can stay in my RV and we can take BART over to SF to the games. See, way inexpensive!! Just planting an idea.... you can always rent a kayak for McCovy Cove. 'Course, I'm sitting in the stands, but I'll throw you both some lunch out there!!!

WOW, it would be way kewl if some of us from the thread could somehow meet at a game or two next season!! If my finances get better, who knows! And yes, if any of you are going to be in CA and in the Bay Area, I can set up your own little "cottage" in my drive-way and would love to go take in a game with ya'all!! Plus, hey, a night in the Castro!!

macele · 10-29-2011, 07:51 AM

one of the tv announcers said last night that he believes in destiny now, ...
for the cardinals. sure felt that way huh.

rafael furcal, he hit the ball!! lol moving him down in the lineup worked. what a arm! what a shortstop! i think he channeled ozzie smith. i bet he thought of ozzie alot. furcal and nick punto worked magic together.

lance berkman was a game changer for the cards. i'm glad they picked him up. i followed him as an astro. i like to listen to him talk lol.

i'm glad pujols was part of this, ... a world series ring. he reminds me of cal ripken. he is good for the game. maybe he'll stay in a cardinal uniform always.

david freese and chris carpenter showed what it means to step up, big time!

one player doesn't win a game or lose a game. to all the cardinals and the rangers, i truly felt the spirit of the game. thank you.

thank you all for the enjoyment. thank you, atlast ,for your love of the game, ... starting the thread.

(it's womens college basketball time for me. tennessee lady vols fan. season starts nov. 1. go lady vols! lol)

Tommi · 10-29-2011, 08:56 AM

The Cardinals and Rangers brought back the excitement that a World Series is all about. The nailbiter's in the last innings. The surprises from those you hoped could do it. The hard work and organization of team spirit.

The roar of the crowd, coming together fans in Red and Blue to cheer on their champions. They Cards running out at the end to maul each other.. The fireworks, confettie~~Yeah, it was all good.

That Freeeseeese MVP Corvette was nice too. Hope Pujols stays right there too.

macele · 10-29-2011, 09:42 AM

yahoo sports always has great photos, ...
espn's are a better grade, but yahoo gives you way more.

http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/world...045258169.html

macele · 10-30-2011, 01:52 PM

if you have directv, ...
on the mlb channel, showing the world series again lol.

AtLast · 10-30-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommi

The Cardinals and Rangers brought back the excitement that a World Series is all about. The nailbiter's in the last innings. The surprises from those you hoped could do it. The hard work and organization of team spirit.

The roar of the crowd, coming together fans in Red and Blue to cheer on their champions. They Cards running out at the end to maul each other.. The fireworks, confettie~~Yeah, it was all good.

That Freeeseeese MVP Corvette was nice too. Hope Pujols stays right there too.

They sure did!!

macele · 10-31-2011, 09:48 PM

how about that, ... tony la russa retires.

i don't know. seems strange thinking about baseball without him.
there has to be alot of emotions going on for him.

when a player, always a player. and when a coach, always a coach.
a difficult transition.

i wish him well! more life to come.

Starbuck · 10-31-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macele

how about that, ... tony la russa retires.

i don't know. seems strange thinking about baseball without him.
there has to be alot of emotions going on for him.

when a player, always a player. and when a coach, always a coach.
a difficult transition.

i wish him well! more life to come.

I wonder if he'll do what other retired managers and players do, and that's become a baseball consultant for ESPN....

Dominique · 11-01-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macele

i wish him well! more life to come.

Seriously, can it get any better? I applaud him, while his family is still a little bit young. Enjoy them, and enjoy your your life. I thought Jim Leyland
would be the first one.

Kobi · 11-06-2011, 06:34 AM

It's been a weird off season thus far. 3 teams looking for managers. No blockbuster deals yet. A handful of resignings. A bunch of team options declined.

The only free agent signing thus far that I can see is Jim Thome to the Phillies which surprised me. He is a DH not a position player.

Wonder if baseball management is taking a different, less costly approach this year. Seems there should be more rumors and rumblings by now.

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Tommi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Usually "Hello" Relationship Status: Married and Bound to Tommi's kaijira (Ts_kaijira ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Suthun.... California that is. Across the ridge from Laguna Beach. Posts: 8,151 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,621 Thanked 21,338 Times in 5,970 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Boys of October gave us a good one The Cardinals and Rangers brought back the excitement that a World Series is all about. The nailbiter's in the last innings. The surprises from those you hoped could do it. The hard work and organization of team spirit. The roar of the crowd, coming together fans in Red and Blue to cheer on their champions. They Cards running out at the end to maul each other.. The fireworks, confettie~~Yeah, it was all good. That Freeeseeese MVP Corvette was nice too. Hope Pujols stays right there too. Last edited by Tommi; 10-29-2011 at 09:00 AM.

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macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	one of the tv announcers said last night that he believes in destiny now, ... for the cardinals. sure felt that way huh. rafael furcal, he hit the ball!! lol moving him down in the lineup worked. what a arm! what a shortstop! i think he channeled ozzie smith. i bet he thought of ozzie alot. furcal and nick punto worked magic together. lance berkman was a game changer for the cards. i'm glad they picked him up. i followed him as an astro. i like to listen to him talk lol. i'm glad pujols was part of this, ... a world series ring. he reminds me of cal ripken. he is good for the game. maybe he'll stay in a cardinal uniform always. david freese and chris carpenter showed what it means to step up, big time! one player doesn't win a game or lose a game. to all the cardinals and the rangers, i truly felt the spirit of the game. thank you. thank you all for the enjoyment. thank you, atlast ,for your love of the game, ... starting the thread. (it's womens college basketball time for me. tennessee lady vols fan. season starts nov. 1. go lady vols! lol)

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macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	how about that, ... tony la russa retires. i don't know. seems strange thinking about baseball without him. there has to be alot of emotions going on for him. when a player, always a player. and when a coach, always a coach. a difficult transition. i wish him well! more life to come.

11-06-2011, 06:34 AM	#15
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	It's been a weird off season thus far. 3 teams looking for managers. No blockbuster deals yet. A handful of resignings. A bunch of team options declined. The only free agent signing thus far that I can see is Jim Thome to the Phillies which surprised me. He is a DH not a position player. Wonder if baseball management is taking a different, less costly approach this year. Seems there should be more rumors and rumblings by now.