***Official 2013 NLCS Thread: St. Louis vs. Los Angeles (1 Viewer)

[Bob Sacamano]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

 

[Raider Nation]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

If they play Boston, get to Fenway anytime before the first pitch. Look for thousands of pink hats trying to unload their tix.

 

[gianmarco]

Wainwright Game 1.

Wacha Game 2.

Kelly Game 3.

Game 4? Wainwright short rest?

 

[ffldrew]

Gonna miss Ernie in the World Series....so much better than Joe Buck

 

[fred_1_15301]

Unfortunately I don't think this team can be beaten. The Buccos had the best shot with a 2-1 series lead. Nobody will solve Wacha......

 

[ffldrew]

Unfortunately I don't think this team can be beaten. The Buccos had the best shot with a 2-1 series lead. Nobody will solve Wacha......

In my opinion the fight that the Pirates and Reds put up this season paid some dividends with the young Cardinal players down the stretch and playoffs. The whole season forced the youngsters to play 100% strong all year and gave them a focus that we are seeing now.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Unfortunately I don't think this team can be beaten. The Buccos had the best shot with a 2-1 series lead. Nobody will solve Wacha......

In my opinion the fight that the Pirates and Reds put up this season paid some dividends with the young Cardinal players down the stretch and playoffs. The whole season forced the youngsters to play 100% strong all year and gave them a focus that we are seeing now.

This is an excellent point

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

The games at Busch are officially sold out. StubHub has nosebleeds for $350-400 apiece.

The best deals for the earlier rounds were on Craigslist STL, but a lot of those deals involved paying cash for tickets right before the game.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

Wainwright Game 1.

Wacha Game 2.

Kelly Game 3.

Game 4? Wainwright short rest?

My guess is Game 4 will be Lance Lynn on a short leash, managing that game like LaRussa ran the 2011 postseason, and then hoping Wainwright can go deep into Game 5 on full rest.

 

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Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

If they play Boston, get to Fenway anytime before the first pitch. Look for thousands of pink hats trying to unload their tix.

If it's in Yankee stadium jr, look behind home plate at all the good seats, notice they're empty. Pretend it's not because the Yankees are out playing golf... Now envision its August..... wait... All those seats are STILL empty... Just sit there.

 

[Raider Nation]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

If they play Boston, get to Fenway anytime before the first pitch. Look for thousands of pink hats trying to unload their tix.

If it's in Yankee stadium jr, look behind home plate at all the good seats, notice they're empty. Pretend it's not because the Yankees are out playing golf... Now envision its August..... wait... All those seats are STILL empty... Just sit there.

Like sending out the Bat signal. Now I just have to find a way to fool you into bringing me a sandwich.

 

[gianmarco]

Wainwright Game 1.

Wacha Game 2.

Kelly Game 3.

Game 4? Wainwright short rest?

My guess is Game 4 will be Lance Lynn on a short leash, managing that game like LaRussa ran the 2011 postseason, and then hoping Wainwright can go deep into Game 5 on full rest.

See, no thanks. If we happen to steal one in Boston/Detroit and can be up 2-1, give me Wainwright on short rest to maybe put us up 3-1. Similarly, if down 1-2, I'm doing what I can to avoid 1-3.

Nothing to rest for at this point. Unless you think Wainwright on short rest is less effective than Lynn, ride your horse.

Look at the Dodgers with Nolasco instead of trotting out Greinke and Kershaw. At this point, give me the ace on short rest.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Waca scares the hell out of me tonight.

Hey baseball gods, please let the Cards be in an insurmountable lead after the first inning.

You pal,

SLB

Tank you

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

Wainwright Game 1.

Wacha Game 2.

Kelly Game 3.

Game 4? Wainwright short rest?

My guess is Game 4 will be Lance Lynn on a short leash, managing that game like LaRussa ran the 2011 postseason, and then hoping Wainwright can go deep into Game 5 on full rest.

See, no thanks. If we happen to steal one in Boston/Detroit and can be up 2-1, give me Wainwright on short rest to maybe put us up 3-1. Similarly, if down 1-2, I'm doing what I can to avoid 1-3. Nothing to rest for at this point. Unless you think Wainwright on short rest is less effective than Lynn, ride your horse.

Look at the Dodgers with Nolasco instead of trotting out Greinke and Kershaw. At this point, give me the ace on short rest.

I see what you're saying. Also, if you're going to ride the short rest train, it opens a slight possibility of bringing back Waino to either pitch the first five innings of Game 7, or at least have him as a bullpen option.

So now my question is, if Wainwright pitches Game 4, who pitches Game 5? Because to me it looks like Game 5 are the same options as Game 4, only now Lynn is going against a better pitcher, when the Cards could have had a better matchup for Lynn in Game 4 and Wainwright on full rest in Game 5.

I don't know what the right answer is here, and I agree the decision would be dependent on the texture of the series, but I'm leaning full rest.

If we're talking about a five-game 2-2-1 format like the NLDS, I'd probably plan for short-rest Wainwright in Game 4 because full rest Wacha would be a Game 5 option.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

BTW, if Craig can't play in the World Series, what will the Cardinals do about the DH? Because right now the best options seem to be Shane Robinson DHing and hitting seventh, or moving Freese to DH and having Descalso play third and hit eighth.

 

[gianmarco]

Wainwright Game 1.

Wacha Game 2.

Kelly Game 3.

Game 4? Wainwright short rest?

My guess is Game 4 will be Lance Lynn on a short leash, managing that game like LaRussa ran the 2011 postseason, and then hoping Wainwright can go deep into Game 5 on full rest.

See, no thanks. If we happen to steal one in Boston/Detroit and can be up 2-1, give me Wainwright on short rest to maybe put us up 3-1. Similarly, if down 1-2, I'm doing what I can to avoid 1-3.Nothing to rest for at this point. Unless you think Wainwright on short rest is less effective than Lynn, ride your horse.

Look at the Dodgers with Nolasco instead of trotting out Greinke and Kershaw. At this point, give me the ace on short rest.

I see what you're saying. Also, if you're going to ride the short rest train, it opens a slight possibility of bringing back Waino to either pitch the first five innings of Game 7, or at least have him as a bullpen option.

So now my question is, if Wainwright pitches Game 4, who pitches Game 5? Because to me it looks like Game 5 are the same options as Game 4, only now Lynn is going against a better pitcher, when the Cards could have had a better matchup for Lynn in Game 4 and Wainwright on full rest in Game 5.

I don't know what the right answer is here, and I agree the decision would be dependent on the texture of the series, but I'm leaning full rest.

If we're talking about a five-game 2-2-1 format like the NLDS, I'd probably plan for short-rest Wainwright in Game 4 because full rest Wacha would be a Game 5 option.

Wacha would go Game 5 as well if it were up to me. With the way those 2 are pitching, I'll take Wainwright/Wacha to pitch 5 of 7 games, even on short rest. As you pointed out, it opens up Wainwright for a Game 7 if needed.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I'd prefer to see Shelby out there for a game than anyone on short rest.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

Why would you continue to contribute to a "dying sport?"

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

Why would you continue to contribute to a "dying sport?"

Same reason I still post here.

 

[Brady Marino]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

Why would you continue to contribute to a "dying sport?"

Same reason I still post here.

Force of habit?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

Why would you continue to contribute to a "dying sport?"

Same reason I still post here.

Force of habit?

I think apathy is probably closer to correct.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I was going with stupidity, but whatever.

 

[Brady Marino]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

Why would you continue to contribute to a "dying sport?"

Same reason I still post here.

Force of habit?

I think apathy is probably closer to correct.

I was going with stupidity, but whatever.

I think DrD is right here.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

G-marco, I was considering just passing out in your front yard last night instead of paying Scooterguy. I didn't have the cat shirt on though.

 

[gianmarco]

G-marco, I was considering just passing out in your front yard last night instead of paying Scooterguy. I didn't have the cat shirt on though.

I would be honored either way. You should have called.

Btw, I'm going to Game 4 next Sunday!!!!

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Gotta figure out how to get tickets now.

Why would you continue to contribute to a "dying sport?"

Same reason I still post here.

Force of habit?

I think apathy is probably closer to correct.

I was going with stupidity, but whatever.

I think DrD is right here.

Meh