I’m happy where the Cardinals are

[45s]

It’s a team for people who loved to eat at Shoney’s.

This makes perfect sense, actually. What was Shoney’s? It wasn’t a bad place, but it wasn’t particularly good either. No flair, no frills, nothing particularly interesting. Simple, basic, mediocre food for Boomer Midwestern white people. That’s the Cardinals in a nutshell. They’ll be .500, plus or minus a couple of games. Not bad, not great, watchable but not exciting. Give the people what they want.

AYCE ranch dressing!

Yup! House salad, iced tea and well-done sirloin? Mmmmm…that’s mediocre eating!

Flickering fluorescent lighting and the faint sound of Rod Stewart in the background… is this the beginning of a screenplay about how John Mozeliak became GM of the St. Louis Cardinals?

"But Shoney's averaged a 2.5-star rating from 2008-2022 . . ."

Yeah but their breakfast buffet at 2 am after a night of drinking was the shittttt.

Do you remember Sambo’s on Malone next to 55?

[sikeston bulldog2]

It’s a team for people who loved to eat at Shoney’s.

This makes perfect sense, actually. What was Shoney’s? It wasn’t a bad place, but it wasn’t particularly good either. No flair, no frills, nothing particularly interesting. Simple, basic, mediocre food for Boomer Midwestern white people. That’s the Cardinals in a nutshell. They’ll be .500, plus or minus a couple of games. Not bad, not great, watchable but not exciting. Give the people what they want.

AYCE ranch dressing!

Yup! House salad, iced tea and well-done sirloin? Mmmmm…that’s mediocre eating!

Flickering fluorescent lighting and the faint sound of Rod Stewart in the background… is this the beginning of a screenplay about how John Mozeliak became GM of the St. Louis Cardinals?

"But Shoney's averaged a 2.5-star rating from 2008-2022 . . ."

Yeah but their breakfast buffet at 2 am after a night of drinking was the shittttt.

Do you remember Sambo’s on Malone next to 55?

Half dollar pancakes. Used to spend many nights there. Next to Drury Inn.

[45s]

It’s a team for people who loved to eat at Shoney’s.

This makes perfect sense, actually. What was Shoney’s? It wasn’t a bad place, but it wasn’t particularly good either. No flair, no frills, nothing particularly interesting. Simple, basic, mediocre food for Boomer Midwestern white people. That’s the Cardinals in a nutshell. They’ll be .500, plus or minus a couple of games. Not bad, not great, watchable but not exciting. Give the people what they want.

AYCE ranch dressing!

Yup! House salad, iced tea and well-done sirloin? Mmmmm…that’s mediocre eating!

Flickering fluorescent lighting and the faint sound of Rod Stewart in the background… is this the beginning of a screenplay about how John Mozeliak became GM of the St. Louis Cardinals?

"But Shoney's averaged a 2.5-star rating from 2008-2022 . . ."

Yeah but their breakfast buffet at 2 am after a night of drinking was the shittttt.

Do you remember Sambo’s on Malone next to 55?

Half dollar pancakes. Used to spend many nights there. Next to Drury Inn.

I think back then it was a Ramada ….don’t remember if they tore it down onto just took the building

Those folks from East P would come over and think they were in the big city…

[sikeston bulldog2]

It’s a team for people who loved to eat at Shoney’s.

This makes perfect sense, actually. What was Shoney’s? It wasn’t a bad place, but it wasn’t particularly good either. No flair, no frills, nothing particularly interesting. Simple, basic, mediocre food for Boomer Midwestern white people. That’s the Cardinals in a nutshell. They’ll be .500, plus or minus a couple of games. Not bad, not great, watchable but not exciting. Give the people what they want.

AYCE ranch dressing!

Yup! House salad, iced tea and well-done sirloin? Mmmmm…that’s mediocre eating!

Flickering fluorescent lighting and the faint sound of Rod Stewart in the background… is this the beginning of a screenplay about how John Mozeliak became GM of the St. Louis Cardinals?

"But Shoney's averaged a 2.5-star rating from 2008-2022 . . ."

Yeah but their breakfast buffet at 2 am after a night of drinking was the shittttt.

Do you remember Sambo’s on Malone next to 55?

Half dollar pancakes. Used to spend many nights there. Next to Drury Inn.

I think back then it was a Ramada ….don’t remember if they tore it down onto just took the building

Those folks from East P would come over and think they were in the big city…

Did u ever go to Matthew’s truck stop? Another honey hole.

[11WSChamps]

We enter the season with question marks but not without hope. I’m comfortable with the rotation and having Mathews, Hence and Roby knocking on the door. I like the talent in the pen and believe Maton was a good add. I fully endorse the decision to keep Helsley to close and play to win. Throughout ST we have tended to walk fewer hitters than our opponents and that speaks well for our pitching as well as our hitters’ patience.

Sure the position players need to play better than last year but I have no reason to think they won’t. The look we are getting of Gorman, Scott II and Herrera is encouraging. I don’t worry about Winn or Noot. Willson will be solid at first. Looking for more from Burleson and Donovan and a spark from Walker. I think Koperniak is ready to step up and make the outfield solid at 4 levels.

Can’t wait to see how fast Davis and JJ move thru the minors. Can’t wait to see who we pick at #5 in the draft. Get a little momentum going in ‘25 and maybe Chaim comes thru in next winter’s FA market.

Listen to the naysayers if you want, this could be an encouraging year.

New too. Perfect situation for failure to force owner to spend. 60-70 wins and -2m fans will show he needs a $180-$200m payroll team with superstars to get back to the winning tradition. Nothing else will work. Has to be a disaster.

Plenty of room for Eeyores. Much rides on health and player development. I’m not against counting on a little luck, even some Cardinal pixie dust, but I don’t believe 90-100 losses for a second. Won’t happen.

Have you seen the youth? Going young with the 23rd ranked farm last year is a recipe for disaster. Teams go young when they have the Orioles type talent in the farm. You must see something no one else does.

I've proven that idiot wrong for so many seasons it's become a rite of spring.

Nothing but a troll shining Mo's desk apples.

[45s]

It’s a team for people who loved to eat at Shoney’s.

This makes perfect sense, actually. What was Shoney’s? It wasn’t a bad place, but it wasn’t particularly good either. No flair, no frills, nothing particularly interesting. Simple, basic, mediocre food for Boomer Midwestern white people. That’s the Cardinals in a nutshell. They’ll be .500, plus or minus a couple of games. Not bad, not great, watchable but not exciting. Give the people what they want.

AYCE ranch dressing!

Yup! House salad, iced tea and well-done sirloin? Mmmmm…that’s mediocre eating!

Flickering fluorescent lighting and the faint sound of Rod Stewart in the background… is this the beginning of a screenplay about how John Mozeliak became GM of the St. Louis Cardinals?

"But Shoney's averaged a 2.5-star rating from 2008-2022 . . ."

Yeah but their breakfast buffet at 2 am after a night of drinking was the shittttt.

Do you remember Sambo’s on Malone next to 55?

Half dollar pancakes. Used to spend many nights there. Next to Drury Inn.

I think back then it was a Ramada ….don’t remember if they tore it down onto just took the building

Those folks from East P would come over and think they were in the big city…

Did u ever go to Matthew’s truck stop? Another honey hole.

Sure…

On our trips to Stl from Oxford, always think of all those places…

[sikeston bulldog2]

It’s a team for people who loved to eat at Shoney’s.

This makes perfect sense, actually. What was Shoney’s? It wasn’t a bad place, but it wasn’t particularly good either. No flair, no frills, nothing particularly interesting. Simple, basic, mediocre food for Boomer Midwestern white people. That’s the Cardinals in a nutshell. They’ll be .500, plus or minus a couple of games. Not bad, not great, watchable but not exciting. Give the people what they want.

AYCE ranch dressing!

Yup! House salad, iced tea and well-done sirloin? Mmmmm…that’s mediocre eating!

Flickering fluorescent lighting and the faint sound of Rod Stewart in the background… is this the beginning of a screenplay about how John Mozeliak became GM of the St. Louis Cardinals?

"But Shoney's averaged a 2.5-star rating from 2008-2022 . . ."

Yeah but their breakfast buffet at 2 am after a night of drinking was the shittttt.

Do you remember Sambo’s on Malone next to 55?

Half dollar pancakes. Used to spend many nights there. Next to Drury Inn.

I think back then it was a Ramada ….don’t remember if they tore it down onto just took the building

Those folks from East P would come over and think they were in the big city…

Did u ever go to Matthew’s truck stop? Another honey hole.

Sure…

On our trips to Stl from Oxford, always think of all those places…

It’s still there. Shoneys is gone as is Sambos. Then the best breakfast was down the road to Sikeston Bo’s BBQ. Killer.

[45s]

This makes perfect sense, actually. What was Shoney’s? It wasn’t a bad place, but it wasn’t particularly good either. No flair, no frills, nothing particularly interesting. Simple, basic, mediocre food for Boomer Midwestern white people. That’s the Cardinals in a nutshell. They’ll be .500, plus or minus a couple of games. Not bad, not great, watchable but not exciting. Give the people what they want.

AYCE ranch dressing!

Yup! House salad, iced tea and well-done sirloin? Mmmmm…that’s mediocre eating!

Flickering fluorescent lighting and the faint sound of Rod Stewart in the background… is this the beginning of a screenplay about how John Mozeliak became GM of the St. Louis Cardinals?

"But Shoney's averaged a 2.5-star rating from 2008-2022 . . ."

Yeah but their breakfast buffet at 2 am after a night of drinking was the shittttt.

Do you remember Sambo’s on Malone next to 55?

Half dollar pancakes. Used to spend many nights there. Next to Drury Inn.

I think back then it was a Ramada ….don’t remember if they tore it down onto just took the building

Those folks from East P would come over and think they were in the big city…

Did u ever go to Matthew’s truck stop? Another honey hole.

Sure…

On our trips to Stl from Oxford, always think of all those places…

It’s still there. Shoneys is gone as is Sambos. Then the best breakfast was down the road to Sikeston Bo’s BBQ. Killer.

Yes

[Cardinals4Life]

We enter the season with question marks but not without hope. I’m comfortable with the rotation and having Mathews, Hence and Roby knocking on the door. I like the talent in the pen and believe Maton was a good add. I fully endorse the decision to keep Helsley to close and play to win. Throughout ST we have tended to walk fewer hitters than our opponents and that speaks well for our pitching as well as our hitters’ patience.

Sure the position players need to play better than last year but I have no reason to think they won’t. The look we are getting of Gorman, Scott II and Herrera is encouraging. I don’t worry about Winn or Noot. Willson will be solid at first. Looking for more from Burleson and Donovan and a spark from Walker. I think Koperniak is ready to step up and make the outfield solid at 4 levels.

Can’t wait to see how fast Davis and JJ move thru the minors. Can’t wait to see who we pick at #5 in the draft. Get a little momentum going in ‘25 and maybe Chaim comes thru in next winter’s FA market.

Listen to the naysayers if you want, this could be an encouraging year.

I agree 100%. I never have listened to negative people and I never will. It is counterproductive to be a pessimistic loser.

You constantly complain about Melville and think he negatively views certain players. You post incessantly about Melville, so it appears you do listen to those people. It appears he has gotten in your head. In addition, you constantly post negatively about Nolan Gorman. Sounds like you need to listen to your own advice, guy. Just saying!

Not true, fella. On the rare occasion I respond to the COWARDLY LIAR, it is to correct the record concerning his constant lies and misinformation. I.E. his 18 months of lies concerning Arenado being traded. Care to go on the record here, now, and tell me if YOU claim Arenado was traded by the Cardinals? Are you a man or a "96 HOUR GUARANTEE " minion?

As for the Iron Glove, what part of his game ISNT NEGATIVE?

HIS STRIKEOUTS

HIS WORST DEFENSE IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE AT 2B

HIS HUGE DECLINE OFFENSIVELY IN ST LOUIS 2024

HIS TERRIBLE NUMBERS IN MEMPHIS 2024

HIS TERRIBLE NUMBERS IN SPRING TRAINING 2025

What have you that's great about him?

Cardinal fans are excited for guys like Roby, Hence, Mathews, Davis, JJ, Scott, Crooks, and others.

I dont see anyone stating the same about being excited for this Gorman guy who finished 2024 in the minor leagues.

Have you, fella?

Rare occasion? You post about Melville, whom you call the cowardly liar for some reason, multiple times a day.

Your posts are about as negative as they get. Why you hate Gorman so much is odd? (My guess is it is because Mel likes him and, again, you are obsessed with Mel.)

Do I think Arenado was traded??? Why do you keep asking me that? Do you not actually watch the games, guy? If you did, you would know he has not been traded. Very strange question.

[hilton head is 4 idiots]

We enter the season with question marks but not without hope. I’m comfortable with the rotation and having Mathews, Hence and Roby knocking on the door. I like the talent in the pen and believe Maton was a good add. I fully endorse the decision to keep Helsley to close and play to win. Throughout ST we have tended to walk fewer hitters than our opponents and that speaks well for our pitching as well as our hitters’ patience.

Sure the position players need to play better than last year but I have no reason to think they won’t. The look we are getting of Gorman, Scott II and Herrera is encouraging. I don’t worry about Winn or Noot. Willson will be solid at first. Looking for more from Burleson and Donovan and a spark from Walker. I think Koperniak is ready to step up and make the outfield solid at 4 levels.

Can’t wait to see how fast Davis and JJ move thru the minors. Can’t wait to see who we pick at #5 in the draft. Get a little momentum going in ‘25 and maybe Chaim comes thru in next winter’s FA market.

Listen to the naysayers if you want, this could be an encouraging year.

I agree 100%. I never have listened to negative people and I never will. It is counterproductive to be a pessimistic loser.

You constantly complain about Melville and think he negatively views certain players. You post incessantly about Melville, so it appears you do listen to those people. It appears he has gotten in your head. In addition, you constantly post negatively about Nolan Gorman. Sounds like you need to listen to your own advice, guy. Just saying!

Not true, fella. On the rare occasion I respond to the COWARDLY LIAR, it is to correct the record concerning his constant lies and misinformation. I.E. his 18 months of lies concerning Arenado being traded. Care to go on the record here, now, and tell me if YOU claim Arenado was traded by the Cardinals? Are you a man or a "96 HOUR GUARANTEE " minion?

As for the Iron Glove, what part of his game ISNT NEGATIVE?

HIS STRIKEOUTS

HIS WORST DEFENSE IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE AT 2B

HIS HUGE DECLINE OFFENSIVELY IN ST LOUIS 2024

HIS TERRIBLE NUMBERS IN MEMPHIS 2024

HIS TERRIBLE NUMBERS IN SPRING TRAINING 2025

What have you that's great about him?

Cardinal fans are excited for guys like Roby, Hence, Mathews, Davis, JJ, Scott, Crooks, and others.

I dont see anyone stating the same about being excited for this Gorman guy who finished 2024 in the minor leagues.

Have you, fella?

Rare occasion? You post about Melville, whom you call the cowardly liar for some reason, multiple times a day.

Your posts are about as negative as they get. Why you hate Gorman so much is odd? (My guess is it is because Mel likes him and, again, you are obsessed with Mel.)

Do I think Arenado was traded??? Why do you keep asking me that? Do you not actually watch the games, guy? If you did, you would know he has not been traded. Very strange question.

Never about me. Only and always about the game.

I'm not surprised you couldn't answer my question about the failed uniKKKKorn.

You are welcome to use the forums tools to research how many posts the COWARDLY LIAR has made and how few of his lies I have responded to, fella.

[hugeCardfan]

We enter the season with question marks but not without hope. I’m comfortable with the rotation and having Mathews, Hence and Roby knocking on the door. I like the talent in the pen and believe Maton was a good add. I fully endorse the decision to keep Helsley to close and play to win. Throughout ST we have tended to walk fewer hitters than our opponents and that speaks well for our pitching as well as our hitters’ patience.

Sure the position players need to play better than last year but I have no reason to think they won’t. The look we are getting of Gorman, Scott II and Herrera is encouraging. I don’t worry about Winn or Noot. Willson will be solid at first. Looking for more from Burleson and Donovan and a spark from Walker. I think Koperniak is ready to step up and make the outfield solid at 4 levels.

Can’t wait to see how fast Davis and JJ move thru the minors. Can’t wait to see who we pick at #5 in the draft. Get a little momentum going in ‘25 and maybe Chaim comes thru in next winter’s FA market.

Listen to the naysayers if you want, this could be an encouraging year.

New too. Perfect situation for failure to force owner to spend. 60-70 wins and -2m fans will show he needs a $180-$200m payroll team with superstars to get back to the winning tradition. Nothing else will work. Has to be a disaster.

Plenty of room for Eeyores. Much rides on health and player development. I’m not against counting on a little luck, even some Cardinal pixie dust, but I don’t believe 90-100 losses for a second. Won’t happen.

Have you seen the youth? Going young with the 23rd ranked farm last year is a recipe for disaster. Teams go young when they have the Orioles type talent in the farm. You must see something no one else does.

I've proven that idiot wrong for so many seasons it's become a rite of spring.

Nothing but a troll shining Mo's desk apples.

What rock did u slide out from under? The only thing you’ve proven is you need tweezers and a magnifying glass to take a leak.

[11WSChamps]

We enter the season with question marks but not without hope. I’m comfortable with the rotation and having Mathews, Hence and Roby knocking on the door. I like the talent in the pen and believe Maton was a good add. I fully endorse the decision to keep Helsley to close and play to win. Throughout ST we have tended to walk fewer hitters than our opponents and that speaks well for our pitching as well as our hitters’ patience.

Sure the position players need to play better than last year but I have no reason to think they won’t. The look we are getting of Gorman, Scott II and Herrera is encouraging. I don’t worry about Winn or Noot. Willson will be solid at first. Looking for more from Burleson and Donovan and a spark from Walker. I think Koperniak is ready to step up and make the outfield solid at 4 levels.

Can’t wait to see how fast Davis and JJ move thru the minors. Can’t wait to see who we pick at #5 in the draft. Get a little momentum going in ‘25 and maybe Chaim comes thru in next winter’s FA market.

Listen to the naysayers if you want, this could be an encouraging year.

New too. Perfect situation for failure to force owner to spend. 60-70 wins and -2m fans will show he needs a $180-$200m payroll team with superstars to get back to the winning tradition. Nothing else will work. Has to be a disaster.

Plenty of room for Eeyores. Much rides on health and player development. I’m not against counting on a little luck, even some Cardinal pixie dust, but I don’t believe 90-100 losses for a second. Won’t happen.

Have you seen the youth? Going young with the 23rd ranked farm last year is a recipe for disaster. Teams go young when they have the Orioles type talent in the farm. You must see something no one else does.

I've proven that idiot wrong for so many seasons it's become a rite of spring.

Nothing but a troll shining Mo's desk apples.

What rock did u slide out from under? The only thing you’ve proven is you need tweezers and a magnifying glass to take a leak.

[hugeCardfan]

We enter the season with question marks but not without hope. I’m comfortable with the rotation and having Mathews, Hence and Roby knocking on the door. I like the talent in the pen and believe Maton was a good add. I fully endorse the decision to keep Helsley to close and play to win. Throughout ST we have tended to walk fewer hitters than our opponents and that speaks well for our pitching as well as our hitters’ patience.

Sure the position players need to play better than last year but I have no reason to think they won’t. The look we are getting of Gorman, Scott II and Herrera is encouraging. I don’t worry about Winn or Noot. Willson will be solid at first. Looking for more from Burleson and Donovan and a spark from Walker. I think Koperniak is ready to step up and make the outfield solid at 4 levels.

Can’t wait to see how fast Davis and JJ move thru the minors. Can’t wait to see who we pick at #5 in the draft. Get a little momentum going in ‘25 and maybe Chaim comes thru in next winter’s FA market.

Listen to the naysayers if you want, this could be an encouraging year.

New too. Perfect situation for failure to force owner to spend. 60-70 wins and -2m fans will show he needs a $180-$200m payroll team with superstars to get back to the winning tradition. Nothing else will work. Has to be a disaster.

Plenty of room for Eeyores. Much rides on health and player development. I’m not against counting on a little luck, even some Cardinal pixie dust, but I don’t believe 90-100 losses for a second. Won’t happen.

Have you seen the youth? Going young with the 23rd ranked farm last year is a recipe for disaster. Teams go young when they have the Orioles type talent in the farm. You must see something no one else does.

I've proven that idiot wrong for so many seasons it's become a rite of spring.

Nothing but a troll shining Mo's desk apples.

What rock did u slide out from under? The only thing you’ve proven is you need tweezers and a magnifying glass to take a leak.

Well done. Maybe you can find a 3 year old around the house to help you with quotes.

[11WSChamps]

We enter the season with question marks but not without hope. I’m comfortable with the rotation and having Mathews, Hence and Roby knocking on the door. I like the talent in the pen and believe Maton was a good add. I fully endorse the decision to keep Helsley to close and play to win. Throughout ST we have tended to walk fewer hitters than our opponents and that speaks well for our pitching as well as our hitters’ patience.

Sure the position players need to play better than last year but I have no reason to think they won’t. The look we are getting of Gorman, Scott II and Herrera is encouraging. I don’t worry about Winn or Noot. Willson will be solid at first. Looking for more from Burleson and Donovan and a spark from Walker. I think Koperniak is ready to step up and make the outfield solid at 4 levels.

Can’t wait to see how fast Davis and JJ move thru the minors. Can’t wait to see who we pick at #5 in the draft. Get a little momentum going in ‘25 and maybe Chaim comes thru in next winter’s FA market.

Listen to the naysayers if you want, this could be an encouraging year.

New too. Perfect situation for failure to force owner to spend. 60-70 wins and -2m fans will show he needs a $180-$200m payroll team with superstars to get back to the winning tradition. Nothing else will work. Has to be a disaster.

Plenty of room for Eeyores. Much rides on health and player development. I’m not against counting on a little luck, even some Cardinal pixie dust, but I don’t believe 90-100 losses for a second. Won’t happen.

Have you seen the youth? Going young with the 23rd ranked farm last year is a recipe for disaster. Teams go young when they have the Orioles type talent in the farm. You must see something no one else does.

I've proven that idiot wrong for so many seasons it's become a rite of spring.

Nothing but a troll shining Mo's desk apples.

What rock did u slide out from under? The only thing you’ve proven is you need tweezers and a magnifying glass to take a leak.

And I see you still have to squat to (bleep) by the side of the road.

I can see all the other four flushers who agree with you here.

Dope.

[hugeCardfan]

We enter the season with question marks but not without hope. I’m comfortable with the rotation and having Mathews, Hence and Roby knocking on the door. I like the talent in the pen and believe Maton was a good add. I fully endorse the decision to keep Helsley to close and play to win. Throughout ST we have tended to walk fewer hitters than our opponents and that speaks well for our pitching as well as our hitters’ patience.

Sure the position players need to play better than last year but I have no reason to think they won’t. The look we are getting of Gorman, Scott II and Herrera is encouraging. I don’t worry about Winn or Noot. Willson will be solid at first. Looking for more from Burleson and Donovan and a spark from Walker. I think Koperniak is ready to step up and make the outfield solid at 4 levels.

Can’t wait to see how fast Davis and JJ move thru the minors. Can’t wait to see who we pick at #5 in the draft. Get a little momentum going in ‘25 and maybe Chaim comes thru in next winter’s FA market.

Listen to the naysayers if you want, this could be an encouraging year.

New too. Perfect situation for failure to force owner to spend. 60-70 wins and -2m fans will show he needs a $180-$200m payroll team with superstars to get back to the winning tradition. Nothing else will work. Has to be a disaster.

Plenty of room for Eeyores. Much rides on health and player development. I’m not against counting on a little luck, even some Cardinal pixie dust, but I don’t believe 90-100 losses for a second. Won’t happen.

Have you seen the youth? Going young with the 23rd ranked farm last year is a recipe for disaster. Teams go young when they have the Orioles type talent in the farm. You must see something no one else does.

I've proven that idiot wrong for so many seasons it's become a rite of spring.

Nothing but a troll shining Mo's desk apples.

What rock did u slide out from under? The only thing you’ve proven is you need tweezers and a magnifying glass to take a leak.

And I see you still have to squat to (bleep) by the side of the road.

I can see all the other four flushers who agree with you here.

Dope.

Wouldn’t it be something if you could see to contributing something constructive rather than taking the usual dump… chump.

[RamFan08NY]

This year is a wash. Mo isn't going to spend Bills money on his way out, and Bloom has no power to undermine Mo. This is a year for the young players to try and right themselves, in what I hope would be a stress free environment. Let the best of the bunch rise to the top, and hopefully Bloom has the freedom, and ability to add and subtract to the roster with sights on 26. Sure, the team could surprise, but if anyone is expecting 90 wins and a division title they may be setting the bar too high.

Nonetheless, even with a lame duck season, I'm looking forward to seeing the growth of the yutes.