This Is Why The Cardinals Are WLBs

[NAHSTE]

Yes, props to both Braun and Fielder for handling the situation as they did. Braun understood that he had it coming, took the pitch like a man, and went down to first base. Also props to Fielder for keeping him teammates from spilling on to the field. That's how baseball is played, whether you want to call it an unwritten rule or whatever. You hit my star player, we hit yours, now let's move on.

Same thing happens in other sports, just in different ways. Take hockey for example, if someone takes a cheap shot at your star player, you can bet the team's enforcer is going after him at some point to retaliate.

Yeah but the Cardinals version of that mantra is: "You hit my star player, we hit yours, possibly multiple times even, now let's move on. But first, let me blast you in my post game interview. Okay, now let's move on."

[Warner2BruceTD]

My problem with LaRussa is he took offense to an unintentional pitch that hit his guy "up near the head" (his words), so in typical hypocritical TLR fashion, he orders his guy to throw not one, but two, INTENTIONAL pitches near Braun's head. He brushed him back once, that should have been the end of it.

Now if your guy gets plunked on purpose, that's another story. But this idea that the Cardinals have, where they seem to think teams aren't allowed to throw up and in to Pujols, is ridiculous and is what the worlds biggest hypocrite was insinuating after the game, when that reporter basically made him look like a moron.

[NAHSTE]

My problem with LaRussa is he took offense to an unintentional pitch that hit his guy "up near the head" (his words), so in typical hypocritical TLR fashion, he orders his guy to throw not one, but two, INTENTIONAL pitches near Braun's head. He brushed him back once, that should have been the end of it.

Now if your guy gets plunked on purpose, that's another story. But this idea that the Cardinals have, where they seem to think teams aren't allowed to throw up and in to Pujols, is ridiculous and is what the worlds biggest hypocrite was insinuating after the game, when that reporter basically made him look like a moron.

But, but, but LaRussa is a true genius of the game! He is the thinking man's manager! He even has a law degree from Florida State! - George Will

[mcstl25]

My problem with LaRussa is he took offense to an unintentional pitch that hit his guy "up near the head" (his words), so in typical hypocritical TLR fashion, he orders his guy to throw not one, but two, INTENTIONAL pitches near Braun's head. He brushed him back once, that should have been the end of it.

Now if your guy gets plunked on purpose, that's another story. But this idea that the Cardinals have, where they seem to think teams aren't allowed to throw up and in to Pujols, is ridiculous and is what the worlds biggest hypocrite was insinuating after the game, when that reporter basically made him look like a moron.

LaRussa is arrogant and a hypocrite at times, I won't disagree. However, regardless of what LaRussa said after the game, the purpose wasn't just to send a message, it was to hit Braun. After Motte missed the first time, he threw a him again, as expected. And I disagree that Motte was throwing at Braun's head. The first attempt was just above the belt, and the second attempt hit Braun in the shoulder, probably a little higher than he hoped to hit him.

Teams can throw up and it to Pujols all they want, but if they miss too far high and up, their star player should be prepared to pay the price, intentional or not. Throwing inside is one thing, throwing up and in is another story because that's how guys get seriously injured.

[FirstTimer]

My problem with LaRussa is he took offense to an unintentional pitch that hit his guy "up near the head" (his words), so in typical hypocritical TLR fashion, he orders his guy to throw not one, but two, INTENTIONAL pitches near Braun's head. He brushed him back once, that should have been the end of it.
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Completely disagree.

The first pitch was belt high. The second pitch hit him in the mid to upper back.

I don't think Motte had any intention of throwing at Braun's head...or anywhere near it. I have to think if Braun had his head thrown at twice he would have reacted more outwardly.

[BonesMahoney95]

Wolf should just plunk the Cardinals in order today for how many times they pitched up and in last night.

[Chrispy]

Tony La Russa: Fans went too far

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6830543/st-louis-cardinals-tony-la-russa-says-milwaukee-brewers-fans-heckling-went-too-far

More bitching

[Rudi]

God the bitchfest from the Cardinals is never going to end is it. LOL at "I hope you get shingles again"

[Warner2BruceTD]

Tony La Russa: Fans went too far

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6830543/st-louis-cardinals-tony-la-russa-says-milwaukee-brewers-fans-heckling-went-too-far

More bitching

LaRussa going after the other teams announcers again, I see. Did the same thing in Cincy earlier this year.

How does he even know what the announcers are saying, and why does he give a shit? Does he have somebody on staff listening to the broadcasts? Seriously, is he that insane? What a hyper sensative weirdo.

[Primetime]

I was at the game last night. Such a great game even with the loss. I'm hard-pressed to remember Lambeau field even booing that loud in a situation like Miller Park did after Braun got thrown at the 2nd time.

Believe what you want, but the Cardinals truly are bitches. TLR and Mike Quade the two biggest whiners in all of baseball.

[Primetime]

TLR just came out in a 10-5 game complaining about LaTroy Hawkins fast pitching. If you don't want to get fast pitched, get out of the fucking batters box.

EDIT: Then Hawkins does it four more times in a row just to piss him off lol

[Rudi]

^Just another instance of TLR being a little bitch.

[Warner2BruceTD]

TLR was abysmal today.

7-4 game, runners on 2nd & 3rd with nobody out, and he leaves Edwin Jackson (who was getting rocked and already gave up 7 runs) in to bat. Of course Jackson makes an out with a completely unproductive AB, and the Cardinals squander a potential big inning by only getting one run.

Of course, Jackson goes back out and continues to get bombed, giving up three more runs as the Cards lose 10-5. TLR leaves him out there to get shelled for 7 innings, over 120 pitches.

I'd be steaming if I was a Cards fan today.

[mcstl25]

Days like today are why I'm pretty indifferent on LaRussa overall. I like him some times, hate him others. Very poorly managed game today.

[moneyman255]

I have no problem with the Cardinals hitting Braun. I understand the frustration of getting your star player hit in the wrist area that could cause some damage.

But sometimes, pitches get away. It's baseball, it happens. In order to get great hitters out, you need to pitch them up and in. Heck, Pujols was something like 1-14 in the 3 game series and they did it by pitching up and in to jam him.

Whatever, it's over. Brewers took 2/3 and they were a foot away from probably sweeping the Cardinals. I hope they don't get into a bean war, because the last thing the Brewers need is some suspensions.