I'm not going to jump all over Cardinal fans too much after being swept by the Dodgers in the first round of the playoffs. It's just fitting that after having to hear about the Cubs being swept in the opening round for the past 2 years, it happens to the Cardinals. And not only did they get beat, they self-destructed. It's only fair after winning the World Series a few years ago thanks to Detroit forfeiting. Watching Carpenter get roughed up in Game 1, Holliday trying to become the first player to catch a fly ball with his crotch, Franklin imploding, Pujols yelling at umpires, Piniero dropping underhand tosses, and Molina being thrown out at 3rd on a ground ball in front of him just felt good.
So Cardinal fans, this is a small snapshot of how it feels to be a Cubs fan. Sure you weren't five outs from your 1st World Series appearance in almost 60 years at the time. But it still stings, doesn't it? And remember the last two years when the Cubs got swept and your mantra was "The Cardinals have won just as many playoff games as the Cubs this year." Let that sink in a bit. I don't have to say anything.
The Cardinals did better than expected this year and will have an MVP and 2 pitchers finish in the Top 3 in Cy Young voting. Be thankful Carpenter didn't have to pitch Game 4 on short rest and have his arm fall off.
Look at the bright side. The Cardinals now have the next 5 months to figure out their facial hair issues.
Looks like someone just realized how ridiculous his moustache has looked all year.
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