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Monsieur De Treville wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 21:00 pm Look, I'm guilty as charged! I throw myself on the mercy of the court. Go easy on me. Take pity on me!

Yes, I predicted the Cards would win 78 games this season. I'm such an idiot! This is not even close to being a 78 win team. And what's worse...this team is doomed for the next several seasons.

1. The organization is terrible. They no longer develop star players. Hell, even in the 70's they developed talent like Hernandez, Templeton, Simmons, Forsch. Now who do we have? Noot...okay. Hurdy Gurdy...sure. But no real star power, is there?

2. The Manager is horrific. Sure, this is his last season. But hey...had to fire Shildt because he wasn't a yes man!

3. The DeWitt's didn't like spending money when we drew three million fans. We sure as heck won't be signing any elite free agents now.

4. No sense of urgency. Reminds me of the early 90's when August III ran the team. He didn't care. He didn't spend. No sense or urgency to turn things around and win.

I'm frustrated. How did this once proud franchise fall so fast? Horrible drafting and horrible player development.
I've seen this movie before. It could easily be years before we're competitive again. Sad.

cardsfaninla wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 21:07 pm I doubt you are the only one.

Never did I imagine the team would be this bad on the road. I am shocked they have won two on the road so far.

I was all pumped and hopeful. I am not so pumped and not so hopeful now.

64-98 ... 70-92 ....?

Unless something (or several things) change....

Monsieur De Treville wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 21:00 pm Look, I'm guilty as charged! I throw myself on the mercy of the court. Go easy on me. Take pity on me!

Yes, I predicted the Cards would win 78 games this season. I'm such an idiot! This is not even close to being a 78 win team. And what's worse...this team is doomed for the next several seasons.

1. The organization is terrible. They no longer develop star players. Hell, even in the 70's they developed talent like Hernandez, Templeton, Simmons, Forsch. Now who do we have? Noot...okay. Hurdy Gurdy...sure. But no real star power, is there?

2. The Manager is horrific. Sure, this is his last season. But hey...had to fire Shildt because he wasn't a yes man!

3. The DeWitt's didn't like spending money when we drew three million fans. We sure as heck won't be signing any elite free agents now.

4. No sense of urgency. Reminds me of the early 90's when August III ran the team. He didn't care. He didn't spend. No sense or urgency to turn things around and win.

I'm frustrated. How did this once proud franchise fall so fast? Horrible drafting and horrible player development.
I've seen this movie before. It could easily be years before we're competitive again. Sad.

butsir01 wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 21:08 pm I had 'em at 76-86, re-upped that and now feel like I have given them way too much credit
I need a couple of fingers of David Nicholson.

ramfandan wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 21:17 pm

Monsieur De Treville wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 21:00 pm Look, I'm guilty as charged! I throw myself on the mercy of the court. Go easy on me. Take pity on me!

Yes, I predicted the Cards would win 78 games this season. I'm such an idiot! This is not even close to being a 78 win team. And what's worse...this team is doomed for the next several seasons.

1. The organization is terrible. They no longer develop star players. Hell, even in the 70's they developed talent like Hernandez, Templeton, Simmons, Forsch. Now who do we have? Noot...okay. Hurdy Gurdy...sure. But no real star power, is there?

2. The Manager is horrific. Sure, this is his last season. But hey...had to fire Shildt because he wasn't a yes man!

3. The DeWitt's didn't like spending money when we drew three million fans. We sure as heck won't be signing any elite free agents now.

4. No sense of urgency. Reminds me of the early 90's when August III ran the team. He didn't care. He didn't spend. No sense or urgency to turn things around and win.

I'm frustrated. How did this once proud franchise fall so fast? Horrible drafting and horrible player development.
I've seen this movie before. It could easily be years before we're competitive again. Sad.

Yes, you are very frustrated. Wasn’t sure if I should add to your misery but in No. 2 you stated that this was Oli’s last year.. maybe you are hoping he is fired but his contract included 2026 season too !
Sorry to add that for you.

Rojo Johnson wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 23:27 pm Moe won’t fire Oli. He thinks Oli hung the moon. He and Oli, two real baseball men. The architects of this and the last two seasons. They are proud of what they have accomplished. After all, it takes some big brass balls to take a 3.3 million attendance team and turn it into a 2.0 million team. Hats off to you boys!

Monsieur De Treville wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 21:00 pm Look, I'm guilty as charged! I throw myself on the mercy of the court. Go easy on me. Take pity on me!

Yes, I predicted the Cards would win 78 games this season. I'm such an idiot! This is not even close to being a 78 win team. And what's worse...this team is doomed for the next several seasons.

1. The organization is terrible. They no longer develop star players. Hell, even in the 70's they developed talent like Hernandez, Templeton, Simmons, Forsch. Now who do we have? Noot...okay. Hurdy Gurdy...sure. But no real star power, is there?

2. The Manager is horrific. Sure, this is his last season. But hey...had to fire Shildt because he wasn't a yes man!

3. The DeWitt's didn't like spending money when we drew three million fans. We sure as heck won't be signing any elite free agents now.

4. No sense of urgency. Reminds me of the early 90's when August III ran the team. He didn't care. He didn't spend. No sense or urgency to turn things around and win.

I'm frustrated. How did this once proud franchise fall so fast? Horrible drafting and horrible player development.
I've seen this movie before. It could easily be years before we're competitive again. Sad.

Monsieur De Treville wrote: ↑28 Apr 2025 21:00 pm Look, I'm guilty as charged! I throw myself on the mercy of the court. Go easy on me. Take pity on me!

Yes, I predicted the Cards would win 78 games this season. I'm such an idiot! This is not even close to being a 78 win team. And what's worse...this team is doomed for the next several seasons.

1. The organization is terrible. They no longer develop star players. Hell, even in the 70's they developed talent like Hernandez, Templeton, Simmons, Forsch. Now who do we have? Noot...okay. Hurdy Gurdy...sure. But no real star power, is there?

2. The Manager is horrific. Sure, this is his last season. But hey...had to fire Shildt because he wasn't a yes man!

3. The DeWitt's didn't like spending money when we drew three million fans. We sure as heck won't be signing any elite free agents now.

4. No sense of urgency. Reminds me of the early 90's when August III ran the team. He didn't care. He didn't spend. No sense or urgency to turn things around and win.

I'm frustrated. How did this once proud franchise fall so fast? Horrible drafting and horrible player development.
I've seen this movie before. It could easily be years before we're competitive again. Sad.