Comments on: Jason Motte makes the two-inning save look easy against Giants

By: forsch31

forsch31 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:56:45 +0000

You mean like losing Beltan, their best offensive player in the playoffs, in Game 3? That kind of misfortune?

By: stlouis1baseball

stlouis1baseball — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:51:49 +0000

Misfortune? They have battled adversity for the last two years. Lots and lots of impactful adversity.
The injuries and departures over the last two years are far to many to post.
Last night there 7-8-9 “blueprint” didn’t work. It was due for implosion.
I even said as much to my Father right before the inning started. Mujeica was due for a bad outing. Dude has been lights out…but it was only a matter of time before the other shoe drops.
The Cardinals battled through this “misfortune” and/or “adversity” and plowed on.
Great job Mitchell Boggs. Better job Jason Motte.

By: triaxfusion

triaxfusion — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:28:08 +0000

Misfortune? All the injuries, losing their best player and manager, down 6-0 to start the NLDS game 5 on the road. They just overcome misfortune better than other teams.

By: kicksave1980

kicksave1980 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:43:28 +0000

I think they’ve faced misfortune in losing guys like Furcal, Berkman, and the loss of Pujols in the offseason. Last year, it was Wainwright. Whether it was Freese last year, or someone like Matt Carpenter this year, guys have stepped up their game when it matters.

Without trying to sound hokey, I really believe that it’s organizational. Traditionally good teams usually find a way to remain at or near the top. Guys who come up through an organization like the Cardinals seem to always be able to step in and pick up the slack. I realize how ridiculous that sounds, but I can’t think of another explanation. Whatever it is, I’ll take it.

By: goldensombrero3000

goldensombrero3000 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:31:04 +0000

When will the Cardinals face misfortune?