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Cardinal Baseball Fans - HIGH FIVE!
Quote from USA Today about the Cardinals in October of 2011 as they geared up to face the Texas Rangers..."a team with their karma on full throttle" Yes they did, and the Cardinals' World Series run of 2011 was one to go down in history. Saint Louis is proud of their Redbirds, our impressive new Busch Stadium, and now ELEVEN World Series titles! Burkman, Carpenter, Freese, Craig & Holliday are hotter than a firecracker, and of course there's Yadi-Yadi-Yadi! - BEST catcher in the MLB! The St. Louis baseball Cardinals were HOT in 2011! Many fans were sad to see both Albert Pujols and manager Tony LaRussa leave the team after the 2011 season and yet as we begin the 2012 season with new Redbird manager Mike Matheny, may feel the team is actually stronger than ever.
Here you'll find the best in Cardinal baseball stories, jokes, videos, news and gifts for fans. Pull up a chair (and maybe a brat and a beer) while you browse . If unique is what you seek, look around and c'mon back and visit again, as this page is updated regularly.
Contents at a Glance
UPDATE: Tony La Russa Retires and Mike Matheny Chosen as New manager
La Russa retires after 16 seasons with the baseball Cardinals.
The buzz in town about who might leave the team has been mainly over Pujols. Fans never heard a peep about Tony LaRussa retiring until this morning. Considering his 33 year long career as manager and that he fought some intense challenges with his health this year, his decision to retire is understandable.
St. Louis Cardinal baseball fans welcome Mike Matheny in the role of the new skipper for the 2012 season. The Cardinals have been fortunate to have some of the best managers in MLB history from Whitey Herzog to Red Schoendiest to Joe Torre and Tony LaRussa. Even though our new manager, Mike Matheny, is new at this role of manager, players and fans have very high regard for Matheny and his ability to lead the team to victory.
More about LaRussa & Decision to Retire
St. Louis Cardinals Manager Retires - So What Now?
- Tony LaRussa Retires!
- St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa announced his retirement on 10/31/11, the day after the HUGE celebration in St. Louis for winning the 2011 World Series Championship.
- BIG News from LaRussa! Retiring on Tail of WS Win!
- La Russa Retires leaving a "Never Give Up!" legacy.
- Tony LaRussa discusses his decision to retire.
- KSDK.com features Tony LaRussa - hear what LaRussa has to say about his decision to retire.
- Candidates as New Cardinals Manager in 2012
- See the most likely candidates to take LaRussa's place as Cardinals manager in 2012 with discussion about each.
2011 makes the 11th
World Series Win
for the Cardinals
11 in 11 - YES!
We Messed with Texas!
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the CARDS
they will trample down the Rangers with their baseballs, bats & gloves
We have our fans and Fredbird & we even have the Squirrel!
The CARDS go marching ON!
Glory Glory Halleluyah!
Who's that Cardinals Rally Squirrel?
Has our mascot, Fredbird, given birth to a baby squirrel?
It's official. The Lou has gone crazy with baseball fever. Now the STL radio waves are cheering with a new mascot who appeared during postseason, a live squirrel! Yep, he appeared during postseason games at Busch Stadium, ran right across the plate just before a pitch to Skip Schumaker. Now in full Cardinal regalia, the rally Squirrel rules postseason playoffs in St. Louis.
Get the full story about the Cardinals Rally Squirrel where new pics and more are added daily about this postseason MLB obsession in St. Louis. Go CRAZY folks!
Above photo credit to STL Today.
MLB Postseason Madness in St. Louis...
You know the Cardinals are rocking postseason MLB when...
You walk in to your neighborhood Schnucks grocery and are greeted by ... Rally Squirrel mania! Schnucks is selling those giant chocolate chip decorated cookies adorned with... you guessed it - the Rally Squirrel! ... and smaller cookies, too, wearing a squirrel for $1.50. How do I know that? :-) Cause I couldn't resist, bought one for my son at Mizzou.You walk into a store like Kohl's looking for Cardinals stuff, and they are OUT! Nada. Not a Cardinals t-shirt in site, except for the ones they are quickly unpacking by the register... Cardinals Rally Squirrel t-shirts.
You pick up a newspaper or turn on the local news, and you will be greeted by the Cardinals latest and latest antics of that Rally Squirrel.
YUP! This town has gone CRAZY! Dontcha think?
About the Redbirds...
"a team with its karma at full throttle"
USA Today 10-17-11
You BETCHA!
CARDINALS Fan Favorite Music!
...just for YOU Cards fans, we have THREE choices of favorite Cardinal Fan Songs to listened to while you scroll around, so choose below...
Choices here, links below:#1 = "Lord I Was BORN a Cardinal Fan" to the tune of ... (you KNOW this) ... OK clue you in..."Lord I was BORN a Travelin' MAN" ~ Alman Bros.
#2 = "Don't Stop Believing!"
#3 = "We are the Champions!" of the WORLD! :-)
#4 = "We're Talkin' BASEBALL" by Terry Cashman (my FAV version with chorus..."Stan the Man, Stan the Man, Stan the Man!
Lord I was Born a Cardinals Fan!
Cards Fan Theme Song - Play it while browsing if you like.
Don't Stop Believing!
Chicago Cubs Satire
Champion Cardinals Tribute Video
"We Are the Champions ... of the World!"
'We are the Champions!'.
We're Talkin Baseball in St. Lou
CLASSIC St. Louis Cardinals Song
'Baseball in St. Lou' Classic Cardinals Song
Terry Cashman's 'Baseball in St. Lou'... Stan the Man, Stan the Man, Stan the Man... (chorus)
Classic favorite baseball song by Terry Cashman...
"Talkin Baseball - Baseball in St. Lou"
When the Cardinals won the World Series in 2006, I remember driving downtown to celebrate with this song playing FULL BLAST in the car. What a sweet memory! Ya gotta love that chorus ... Stan the Man, Stan the Man, Stan the Man!
Best Dressed Cardinal Fan Prospect?
Cardinals Fan 2006
Cardinals Favorite Team Rivals
Cubs, Reds, and Tigers...oh MY!
You will note below that Cards fans love slamming the Cubs. That team rivalry goes a long way back in Cards vs. Cubs history. Busch Stadium is always packed than when the Chicago Cubs come to town. The rivalry between the Cards & Cubs is a friendly one that has continued for decades. Cubbies fans are all die-hard, also very friendly and fun. I remember enjoying them in the bleachers at Wrigley while they happily sang tunes to us like..."The Redbirds are Deadbirds, trala - trala!' and "Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Cubs, they will trample down the Cardinals with their baseballs, bats & gloves...The Cubs Go Marching ON!" FUN!Will the Cincinatti Reds become the new hot rival for the Cards? Seems quite likely after the 2010 season. However the Cards VS Cubs is a friendly rivalry, and not so friendly events happened with the Reds. More on that below...
Biggest Cardinal Rivals
beyond the Cubs?
2010 - Cincinatti Reds
2011 Post Season:
Phillies, Brewers & the Texas Rangers
Cardinal Joke Break
A Tigers fan, a Rangers fan, and a Cubs fan were sitting on the roof of a 3-story house. The Tigers fan says "This is for Detroit" and jumps off the roof. The Rangers fan says "This is for Texas" and jumps off the roof. The Cardinals fan says "This is for America" and pushes the Cubs fan off the roof.
Cardinals World Series on DVD
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2011 World Series Champions: St. Louis Cardinals [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 05/26/2012)
Cubs Prayer
Debate: Pujols $30 Million Contract?
Baseball Fans Shout OUT!
Early in the 2011 season, news of Pujols asking for $30 million contract per season was met with mixed views from baseball fans. No player in the MLB has EVER been paid that much. Some say that we should cut our losses to keep the best player in the MLB no matter what. Others find his contract request to be greedy and outrageous, and that we should just let him go without even trying to meet such demands.
So...what's YOUR take? Shout out.
Should the Cardinals Baseball managers agree to Pujols contract request?
Yes, he's the best in baseball. The Cards should keep him no matter what.
Vicki says:
Yep - he deserves it.
Lauren says:
First of all, don't the Cardinals have only one manager? And isn't it up to the owner(s) ultimately? But to answer your question, Pujols has been playing for less than he could make elsewhere for more than a few years. I want him to stay here, but I can understand if he would want to make more money while he can. I'm not sure why one of the choices (the 2nd one) is so negative toward him. Leaving for more money does not make him big-headed. If you could go work somewhere else and get a huge raise, wouldn't YOU do it?
garyr_h says:
The Cardinals would be idiots to let the best current MLB player go, especially when he would be way, way underpaid compared to other players of his caliber.
Naw, let him and his ego move on. No player should earn that much.
Tipi says:
Has anyone heard of common sense, whew!
crosscreations says:
Lauren, yes I might choose to make money elsewhere but I am not already a millionaire. The question is whether ANY single player in the MLB should make that much and if so, then has baseball become moneyball? When one player demands such a price, then how can teams afford other players - given it IS a team sport?
emory oliver says:
Pujols started out saying he give credit of his ability [of being great at playing baseball] to GOD. I guess that was before he found out he could bankrupt the cardinals with a rediculous contract. Your stinken rich now. I guess you want to be filthy rich like Matt Holiday,Derek Jeter,A. Rod etc. You guys make me sick. Get a real job,work your a-- off like the rest of us idiots that pay to see you overpriced idiots play a kids game. I have always loved the cardinals. But I don't think Pujols deserves to get paid that much. REALLY?? REALLY??? COME ON. It's the St.louis Cardinals that Pujols plays for not the New York STANKEES..Shame on you Pujols [a christian HA HA ] and I'm President of the United States{sounds just about as beleiveable right HA HA} One of many ticked off fans!
crosscreations says:
It's been great having Pujols, he's a legend. Yet lousy priorities are quite clear here... that money and greed come long before the game of baseball. If we pay him that much, there's no money left in the player salary budget for signing other quality players. Sad. It's a TEAM sport, Albert!
Cardinals Win World Series 2006
We beat the Tigers...hehehe.
Take a smile break with this photo ...circulated during the 2006 post season
when the Cardinals won the World Series
against the Tigers. GO Cards GO! LOL!
Another Cardinals VS. Cubs Joke Break
A first grade teacher explains to her class that she is a Chicago Cubs fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if they were Cubs fans too.
Not really knowing what a Cubs fan was, but wanting to be like their teacher, hands explode into the air. There is, however, one exception. A girl named Lucy has not gone along with the crowd.
The teachers asks her why she had decided to be different. "Because I'm not a Cubs fan."
"Then," asks the teacher, "what are you?"
"Why I'm proud to be a Cardinal fan." boasts the little girl.
The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red. She asks Lucy why she is a Cardinal fan.
"Well, my Dad and Mom are Cardinal fans, and I'm a Cardinal fan too!"
The teacher is now angry. "That's no reason," she says loudly. "What if your mom was a moron, and your dad was a moron, what would you be then?"
A pause, and a smile. "Then," says Lucy, "I'd be a Cubs Fan.
The Cardinals on DVD
Own your favorite Redbird memories to watch again and again, anytime you like. Best pricing is on amazon.com - see below. Click any link to see the entire collections.
Cardinals VS Cubs: Genie & 3 Wishes
A little boy is walking down the street one day and finds a genie jar. He opens it and out comes a genie. Here is the conversation:
G: I'll give you three wishes.
B: I wish for an XBOX 360, and a PSP and....peace in the middle east.
G: Where is the middle east little boy?
The boy pull out a map and shows him where the middle east is.
G: Uhm, I dont think I can do that little boy. Do you have another wish?
B: Well, could you make the Cubs win the World Series?
The genie pauses and then says:
G: Lemme see that map of the middle east again.
Don't buy gear at the stadium
or at high-priced retail shops.
Be wise and get more for less online.
eBay has Deals on Cardinal Fan Gifts
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Doggie Cards Outfit
St Louis Cardinals Dog Puppy Pet Baseball Jacket Coat Official MLB XXS Teacup Size
Amazon Price: (as of 05/26/2012)
What a great way to make your dog the best dressed canine Cardinal mascot!
Truckload of Cardinals
Upper Deck St. Louis Cardinals 2008 MLB Peterbilt Tractor Trailer
very collectible, 1:80 scale replica Peterbilt tractor-trailer
Cards Mr. Potato Head
MLB St. Louis Cardinals Mr. Potato Head
Amazon Price: $11.56 (as of 05/26/2012)
FUN gift! Also comes in MRS. Potato Head. I know of an elementary school teacher who uses this Cardinals Mr. Potato Head in the classroom... students get to add a piece for great behavior and when complete they earn freetime, pretty cool!
St. Louis Cardinals Sweatshirts
Collect Cardinals Baseball Cards?
Amazon has great pricing and a wide selection of baseball cards.
Books about St. Louis Baseball Cardinals
Books Make Excellent Gifts
More Cardinals VS. Cubs Jokes ...
What's the difference between a Yankee Stadium hotdog and a Wrigley Field hotdog?
You can buy a Yankee Stadium hotdog In October!
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Did you hear the Cubs have eliminated take your kids to work day?
The kids kept beating them!
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What do the Cubs and possums have in common?
They both play dead and get killed on the road!
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Did you hear about the Cubs diet? You eat when they win!
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The Cubs were taking batting practice and the pitching machine threw a no-hitter!
Light Up Your Life with the Cardinals!
Gotta LOVE these unique lights and more for Cardinal baseball fans.
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Go Cardinals GO!
About this Cardinal Fan and Author
Cross Creations is native to St. Louis and was raised on the Baseball Cardinals.
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