What about the Cards-Astros anyone interested.

[flave1969]

Team of the NL versus the comeback kings, what do you think will happen?

[RedskinsDave]

I'd like the see the Cards take it. I respect their fans.

[CarMike]

IF, the Yankees beat the Redsox in the ACLS, I'd love to see Houston win the NLCS. Boy, would Clemmens hear it from the Yankee fans! :D That would be a nice site.

[IowaSkinsFan]

I'd like the see the Cards take it. I respect their fans. :)

IF, the Yankees beat the Redsox in the ACLS, I'd love to see Houston win the NLCS. Boy, would Clemmens hear it from the Yankee fans! That would be a nice site. :rpunch:

[flave1969]

I have followed Houston for 13 years now, so having gotten over that hurdle of first playoff series win, it would be nice to beat the Cards, but one step at a time. It was a big monkey of our back.

[IowaSkinsFan]

I have followed Houston for 13 years now, so having gotten over that hurdle of first playoff series win, it would be nice to beat the Cards, but one step at a time. It was a big monkey of our back.


:rpunch:

[akhhorus]

Cards in four.

[Spence]

Cards still look like the best team in baseball to me. St. Louis is a fantastic baseball town. It's one of the few big cities in America where people still love baseball more than football. [I guess Boston would be the other. A Boston-St. Louis series would put the two most pro-baseball cities in America up against each other. There's a certain romantic appeal to that.]

[smoak]

i'd love to see the sox go up 3 games to none in the WS and lose it 4-3.

hey, i'm miserable. i want other people to be miserable as well.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Cards still look like the best team in baseball to me. St. Louis is a fantastic baseball town. It's one of the few big cities in America where people still love baseball more than football. [I guess Boston would be the other. A Boston-St. Louis series would put the two most pro-baseball cities in America up against each other. There's a certain romantic appeal to that.]

Despite the success of the Rams, St. Louis a baseball town through and through. I was there several times this summer. They bleed Cardinal baseball. The team is engrained in the culture down there, and in a couple of years, the new stadium will reflect that too.

[Texas Skin]

If y'all want to back a team with heart look at the Astros. Yeah the struggled at the beginning but they knew they had potiental and played hard everygame even though they were below .500 after the all-star break. Their fans believed in them the whole way and look were they are today. Kinda of remains me of another team I love or what could be. Anyway the Astros are the underdogs and they're playing RED HOT right now, so I think they have a good chance against the Cards.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Before the division was decided, the Cards handled the Astros pretty well. The 4 games we lost to them at the end of the season was not indicative of the matchup, as witnessed from last night's game one.

I think the Cards are sitting pretty good for their first fall classic in 22 years.

[IowaSkinsFan]

I am sensing a definite lack of interest in the Cards - Astros series. Cards went up 2 games last night with a 6-4 win. Anyone have any thoughts?

[GolfFreak]

I don't really care, but I suppose I too would like to see Clemens vs. Yankees and the fan reaction. With that said for the AL I'd prefer the BoSox to win, but that's not looking too good right now.

[IowaSkinsFan]

I don't really care, but I suppose I too would like to see Clemens vs. Yankees and the fan reaction. With that said for the AL I'd prefer the BoSox to win, but that's not looking too good right now.

It appears as if you won't see anything you are hoping for in the WS, which from your post, appears to be BoSox and Astros.

[flave1969]

Cards in four.

Cards in how many?

Many teams have been dismissive of Houston, long may it continue.

[RedskinsDave]

Houston does lay claim to the worst field in professional sports. This is saying a lot considering the carnival dimensions they have in Fenway.

[JoeDaSchmoe]

'Stros got one last night, here's hoping for an upset.

[flave1969]

'Stros got one last night, here's hoping for an upset.


Got two now Joe, we are going back to St Louis no matter what.

[flave1969]

Houston does lay claim to the worst field in professional sports. This is saying a lot considering the carnival dimensions they have in Fenway.


I guess it is Carnival for everyone Dave.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Got two now Joe, we are going back to St Louis no matter what.

That's okay, we wanted to win it in front of the home fans anyway.

[flave1969]

That's okay, we wanted to win it in front of the home fans anyway.


I think you probably will. I was really happy to beat the Braves because of the many playoff dissapointments, and we have avoided getting swept by the best team in the NL. If you win this series I will be rooting for you, and no it is not because I dislike the Yankees, thay are cool as far as I am concerned.

[ihatedallas]

I really like the Astros...i usually vote for the underdog. Beltran and Berkman could be biiig trouble if the cards cant control them soon.

[JoeDaSchmoe]

Got two now Joe, we are going back to St Louis no matter what.

That's what I'm talkin' about. Is the third game tonight?

[ihatedallas]

That's what I'm talkin' about. Is the third game tonight?

Wed. i think

[badpigs442]

Game 5 is tonight. Go Astros!!!!! Killer B's!!!!

[Texas Skin]

It's ON TONIGHT IOWASKIN!!!! The Cards are going lose this time to our secret third ace BACKE!! Beltran is frickin' unreal!

[badpigs442]

That was an awesome game!!! Brad Lidge is the most dominating pitcher in the league right now, and has been for the entire second half of the season. National League record for stikeouts in a season with 157 at an astounding rate of 14.94 per 9. The Houston Astros are my heroes.

[Texas Skin]

I'm calling you out IowaSkins!! Your Cardboards are going down!
Did I call the Backe ace-job or what? :Partyred:

[JoeDaSchmoe]

Wow, what a way to end the game.

[flave1969]

Astro's have had too many dissapointments for us all too be counting chickens just yet. A fabulous way to win, it hurt when Pujols hit his homer in game two.
One more great game from Clemens or Oswalt and we could be there. But I warn you, the Cards are a great team. Just keep everything crossed for the victory.

[Texas Skin]

Okay......Game 6 was amazing and Edmonds came up big. I expect to hear from IowaSkin talking about his cards now. I still think the Astros will win game 7 with Clemens pitching against Suppan. The Rocket has the big game experiance and he is on full rest this time. If the Astros make it to the WS I'll probably be able to get tickets for Tuesday's game in Houston. Crossing my fingers for the good guys!!

[IowaSkinsFan]

I'm calling you out IowaSkins!! Your Cardboards are going down!
Did I call the Backe ace-job or what? :Partyred:

You don't have to look to far to find me.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Okay......Game 6 was amazing and Edmonds came up big. I expect to hear from IowaSkin talking about his cards now. I still think the Astros will win game 7 with Clemens pitching against Suppan. The Rocket has the big game experiance and he is on full rest this time. If the Astros make it to the WS I'll probably be able to get tickets for Tuesday's game in Houston. Crossing my fingers for the good guys!!


If it wasn't for Clemens, you might have been able to get tickets for game 1 in Houston (assuming they win tonight), via the choke job in the All-Star game.

[flave1969]

Good Luck for your boys tonight ISF.

[Spence]

I HAVE to root for the Cardinals. I would anyway, but it is even more important this year. Now that the Red Sox have defeated the Yankees, does anyone really want to listen to a bunch of blow-dried halfwits on TV wondering what it means for the election of Boston squares off against Houston? I know I'd prefer to avoid that nightmare of hideously unfunny jokes at all costs.

Go Cardinals! For the sake of all of us, go Cardinals!

[RedskinsDave]

Go Cards. I know I should pull for next year's Yankees centerfielder but I think the Cards are the better team and I prefer to see the best teams win.

[RedskinRyan]

Go Cards. I know I should pull for next year's Yankees centerfielder but I think the Cards are the better team and I prefer to see the best teams win.

ROFL

i want the 'stros to win. how fitting would it be, red sox face the pitcher that left em years ago cause they couldnt win a world series. that would be the best way for the sox to win, since they cant beat the yankees in the world series. either team that represens the NL though is good enough. im thinking its gonna be a good world series.

[IowaSkinsFan]

I HAVE to root for the Cardinals. I would anyway, but it is even more important this year. Now that the Red Sox have defeated the Yankees, does anyone really want to listen to a bunch of blow-dried halfwits on TV wondering what it means for the election of Boston squares off against Houston? I know I'd prefer to avoid that nightmare of hideously unfunny jokes at all costs.

Go Cardinals! For the sake of all of us, go Cardinals!


Hey, whatever it takes, I am glad to have you on board!

[IowaSkinsFan]

ROFL

i want the 'stros to win. how fitting would it be, red sox face the pitcher that left em years ago cause they couldnt win a world series. that would be the best way for the sox to win, since they cant beat the yankees in the world series. either team that represens the NL though is good enough. im thinking its gonna be a good world series.

{Adds RedskinRyan to the list of haters}

[IowaSkinsFan]

Good Luck for your boys tonight ISF.

Thanks flave. Good luck to you and your guys too.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Go Cards. I know I should pull for next year's Yankees centerfielder but I think the Cards are the better team and I prefer to see the best teams win.

What about weekend at Bernie's? You moving him to left field?

[Texas Skin]

Four Major League Baseball fans went rock
climbing:

a Yankee fan, a Red Sox fan, an Astros fan, and a Cardinals fan.

They had been arguing all the way up the mountain about who amongst them loved their team more and was the most "diehard" fan. The argument grew hotter and hotter and the four fans grew more and more agitated.

Such was the emotion that upon reaching the top of the mountain, the Yankee fan proclaimed loudly and earnestly to the other three, "This is for the New York Yankees!" and without a moments hesitation threw himself off the mountain. The supreme sacrifice!

Not to be outdone by a Yankee fan, the Red Sox fan jumped up and cried out, "This is for the Boston Red Sox!" and quickly threw himself off the mountain, also willing to sacrifice himself to prove his devotion to his team. Refusing to be outdone by the Yankee and Red Sox fans, the Astros fan rose to his feet, summoned up every ounce of his courage, and yelled at the top of his lungs!
"This is for the Houston Astros!" and without a moment's hesitation, shoved the Cardinals fan off the mountain.

GO ASTROS!

[Spence]

The only Texas team I've ever been able to root for is the Spurs. I like Duncan and I liked Robinson a lot. [Good Navy guy.]

[IowaSkinsFan]

Four Major League Baseball fans went rock
climbing:

a Yankee fan, a Red Sox fan, an Astros fan, and a Cardinals fan.

They had been arguing all the way up the mountain about who amongst them loved their team more and was the most "diehard" fan. The argument grew hotter and hotter and the four fans grew more and more agitated.

Such was the emotion that upon reaching the top of the mountain, the Yankee fan proclaimed loudly and earnestly to the other three, "This is for the New York Yankees!" and without a moments hesitation threw himself off the mountain. The supreme sacrifice!

Not to be outdone by a Yankee fan, the Red Sox fan jumped up and cried out, "This is for the Boston Red Sox!" and quickly threw himself off the mountain, also willing to sacrifice himself to prove his devotion to his team. Refusing to be outdone by the Yankee and Red Sox fans, the Astros fan rose to his feet, summoned up every ounce of his courage, and yelled at the top of his lungs!
"This is for the Houston Astros!" and without a moment's hesitation, shoved the Cardinals fan off the mountain.

GO ASTROS!

That was uncalled for.

You know the difference between a Cardinal hotdog and an Astros hotdog?





You can purchase a Cardinals hotdog after October 21st.

[Spence]

Ah, this might be good. Tex. Robert. Go at it! The rest of us will watch and enjoy.

And just for the record: Uncalled-for jokes are the best kind. :Pickle:

[akhhorus]

if Houston wins, it will be Texas versus Massachusets in the World Series...hmmm

[Spence]

if Houston wins, it will be Texas versus Massachusets in the World Series...hmmmThat's what I was talking about earlier, dude. We don't want that. It's an invitation for one stupid joke after another from those blow-dried lackwits in the media."Hey, Bob, do you think this is an omen for the election?" [Smug laughter.]

"Good question, Steve. I guess we'll find out. [More smug laughter.] Back to you in the studio, Steve."Do you really want that?

[akhhorus]

That's what I was talking about earlier, dude. We don't want that. It's an invitation for one stupid joke after another from those blow-dried lackwits in the media.Do you really want that?

either that or talk about how Bush will do a back door draft of Flu-stricken senior citizens or Kerry's bomb in a major city that will make everyone gay(thank you Daily Show)? hmmm...Dunno

[JoeDaSchmoe]

That was uncalled for.

You know the difference between a Cardinal hotdog and an Astos hotdog?





You can purchase a Cardinals hotdog after October 21st.

What's an Astos hotdog? :D

[IowaSkinsFan]

What's an Astos hotdog? :D

Doah. Blew that one.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Ah, this might be good. Tex. Robert. Go at it! The rest of us will watch and enjoy.

And just for the record: Uncalled-for jokes are the best kind. :Pickle:

You know, of all baseball fans to trade jokes with, Cardinal fans really aren't the ones you want to get into it with. We have a hole bevy of Cub related jokes where we could feasibly insert any other team name inplace of Cubs.

[Spence]

I'm a Reds fan. We make jokes about our own team. Hopefully, DC baseball will give me reason to be proud.

[IowaSkinsFan]

I'm a Reds fan.

Isn't that because of your dad?

[Spence]

Isn't that because of your dad?And that's the ONLY reason, believe me. I certainly didn't develop a fondness for the Reds because I thought Marge Schott was clever or pretty.

[IowaSkinsFan]

BTW everyone, if you are online tonight at hR, and happen to be looking for me and commentary on the game, I will not be able to oblige. My skinny white arse is going to be firmly planted on the lazy boy, Ice cold Leinenkugel's Light (bootlegged directly from Wisconsin) just to my right. So expect me to be out of action from the hours of 7-10.

If the Cards win, I'll see everyone tomorrow.

If they cough cough lose cough cough, I'll be gone just long enough for everyone to have forgotten about it!

:)

[IowaSkinsFan]

And that's the ONLY reason, believe me. I certainly didn't develop a fondness for the Reds because I thought Marge Schott was clever or pretty.

You are from the DC area, not born in Ohio or Kentucky? (I used to work with a guy from the Cleveland area who maintains to this day that Cincinnati is a apart of Kentucky and not actually Ohio.)

[smoak]

I am sensing a definite lack of interest in the Cards - Astros series. Cards went up 2 games last night with a 6-4 win. Anyone have any thoughts?

you'll see the interest increase now that the yankee/sox series is over... for many people THAT was better than the WS (i disagree).

[smoak]

If they cough cough lose cough cough, I'll be gone just long enough for everyone to have forgotten about it!

:)

you'll leave the boards for a year???

all kidding aside, good luck.

[Texas Skin]

It's almost game time and I thought I would log on just to check the latest. I like to say ditto to IowaSkin......I will be away from my during the game and depending on the outcome I'll log-in again. As a good sportsman I'll say best of luck to your team but the Astros better win. j/k'ding around


COME ON BELTRAN!!!

[IowaSkinsFan]

I am kinda disappointed there was no official game thread for last night. Everyone must have been glued to their TV sets.

So I guess I'll start the discussion.

The Edmonds diving catch was the turning point in that game last night, IMO. If that ball gets down, it's 3-0 with a guy on 2nd and only 1 out. Clemens could have sacrified him to third and who knows what happens then.

Play of the game IMO.

[flave1969]

Congrats ISF, the team of the year made it to the Big Game, something that does not always happen. Go Cards.

[Texas Skin]

It's like a bad dream........^*$%*&!!


Best of luck to ya Cards

[IowaSkinsFan]

Four Major League Baseball fans went rock
climbing:

a Yankee fan, a Red Sox fan, an Astros fan, and a Cardinals fan.

They had been arguing all the way up the mountain about who amongst them loved their team more and was the most "diehard" fan. The argument grew hotter and hotter and the four fans grew more and more agitated.

Such was the emotion that upon reaching the top of the mountain, the Yankee fan proclaimed loudly and earnestly to the other three, "This is for the New York Yankees!" and without a moments hesitation threw himself off the mountain. The supreme sacrifice!

Not to be outdone by a Yankee fan, the Red Sox fan jumped up and cried out, "This is for the Boston Red Sox!" and quickly threw himself off the mountain, also willing to sacrifice himself to prove his devotion to his team. Refusing to be outdone by the Yankee and Red Sox fans, the Astros fan rose to his feet, summoned up every ounce of his courage, and yelled at the top of his lungs!
"This is for the Houston Astros!" and without a moment's hesitation, shoved the Cardinals fan off the mountain.

What TexSkin forgot to mention was the rest of the story.

After shoving the Cardinal fan off the mountain, he rested on his laurels, forgetting that the Cardinal fans are resilient and innovative. The Cardinal fan, as he started his descent, quickly grabbed onto an outcropping on the rock face of the mountain. While the Astro fan stood on top of the mountain thinking about how great he/she is and what an accomplishment he/she just pulled off, the Cardinal fan steadily climbed back up the face of the mountain and when he was within and arm's reach of the top, grabbed the ankle of the gloating Astro fan and pulled him off the top of the mountain where he plummeted to his death. The Cardinal fan then finished the climb to the top, where no one thought they would ever reach and exhaled a sigh of satisfaction, complete with a renewed determination to finish the job.