St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions

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Carp is the first pitcher ever to win two winner-take-all games in a single postseason.

Freese had an insane and magical playoffs, but we just wouldn't be here without Carp.

Also, this ESPN article is great, and I would like it preserved in the archives of this thread.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2011/st ... ible-dream

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World Champions Pictures:

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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the World Series. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Rafael Furcal(notes) #15 and Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Yadier Molina(notes) #4 and Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with family after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Nick Punto(notes) #8 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with family after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Manager Tony La Russa celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Charlie Riedle-Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Charlie Riedle-Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Charlie Riedle-Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Charlie Riedle-Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Kyle McClellan(notes) #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Lynn(notes) #62 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Lynn(notes) #62 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Adron Chambers(notes) #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Lynn(notes) #62 and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with fans after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Coach Mark McGuire of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Coach Mark McGuire of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Manager Tony La Russa and Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Octavio Dotel(notes) #28 and Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Adam Wainwright(notes) #50, Jaime Garcia(notes) #54 and Gerald Laird(notes) #13 he St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)


Fans celebrate after Game 7 of baseball's World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates with fans after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with family after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: A bottle of champagne is seen in the locker room after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate in the streets after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate in the streets after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate in the streets after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jaime Garcia(notes) #54 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with fans after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Daniel Descalso(notes) #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with fans after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with fans after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with fans after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with fans after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates with fans after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates with fans after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


AP 2011-10-28-St. Louis Cardinal fans celebrate on the statue of former Cardinals' Stan Musial after the Cardinals won the Major League Baseball's World Series over the Texas Rangers, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Octavio Dotel(notes) #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter celebrates on the field after his team beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 at Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)


AP 2011-10-28-St. Louis Cardinals' Jaime Garcia(notes) celebrates with fans after his team beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 at Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals win the series 4-3.


AP 2011-10-28-St. Louis Cardinals' Jason Motte(notes) celebrates with fans after his team beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 at Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals win the series 4-3.


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Skip Schumaker(notes) #55 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Skip Schumaker(notes) #55 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Skip Schumaker(notes) #55 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Yadier Molina(notes) #4 and Jon Jay(notes) #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jason Motte(notes) #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the World Series. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: World Series MVP David Freese(notes) #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Adron Chambers(notes) #56 and Arthur Rhodes(notes) #53 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with family after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Adron Chambers(notes) #56 and Arthur Rhodes(notes) #53 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Fans celebrate after the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with family after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Yadier Molina(notes) #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Texas Rangers' David Murphy flies out to end Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina reacts after Texas Rangers' David Murphy flies out to end Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)


St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter celebrates with fans after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)


St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter celebrates with fans after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)


St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)


The St. Louis Cardinals spray Champagne after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals' Gerald Laird celebrates on the field after his team beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 at Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)


St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols sprays Champagne after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals' Jason Motte sprays Champagne after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


The St. Louis Cardinals spray Champagne after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols sprays Champagne after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols sprays Champagne after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols sprays Champagne after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese looks at his MVP trophy while being interviewed after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)


St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, left, and manager Tony La Russa are seen after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina reacts after Texas Rangers' David Murphy flies out to end Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)


St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina reacts after Texas Rangers' David Murphy flies out to end Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Texas Rangers' David Murphy flies out to end Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Texas Rangers' David Murphy flies out to end Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


St. Louis Cardinals react after beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 at Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Charlie Riedle-Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 (R) and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)



ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Jon Jay(notes) #19, Allen Craig(notes) #21, Rafael Furcal(notes) #15 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and Rafael Furcal(notes) #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals hold up the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Charlie Riedle-Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals holds up the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals holds up the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jon Jay(notes) #19, Allen Craig(notes) #21, Rafael Furcal(notes) #15 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals hold up the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jon Jay(notes) #19, Allen Craig(notes) #21 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5, Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals holds up the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5, Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Charlie Riedle-Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols(notes) #5, Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals holds up the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Jon Jay(notes) #19, Allen Craig(notes) #21 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and Chris Carpenter #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals hold the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals holds up the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Jason Motte(notes) #30 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals hold up the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and coach Mark McGuire of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Ryan Theriot(notes) #3 and Lance Berkman(notes) #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


AP 2011-10-28-St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman(notes), left and Matt Holliday(notes) embrace after the Cardinals won baseball's World Series with a 6-2 victory of the Texas Rangers at Game 7 Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Lance Berkman(notes) #12 and Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

[go birds]

lol...last one is the best

[maddash]

Awesome collection of pics, fan. Thanks for posting.

Also, so glad ATT Uverse started showing the MLB Network when the post season started. Their coverage has been outstanding. Best of all the options, IMO

[maddash]

Anyone know of a place to listen to Mike Shannon, and John Rooney's calls from the last few games?

[Jocephus]

funny motte interview with berman and valentine

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7163063

[Jocephus]

Anyone know of a place to listen to Mike Shannon, and John Rooney's calls from the last few games?

only thing that i know is if you watch the "must c" videos on mlb.coms website you'll get national broadcast call, kmox call and whatever texas' radio is...but its only for the "big plays"

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?conte ... d=11493214

[fanforever]

Anyone know of a place to listen to Mike Shannon, and John Rooney's calls from the last few games?

Game 6

Recap that features calls from Shannon
Joe Buck
Joe Buck channels Jack
Commentators React

[maddash]

Also, this ESPN article is great, and I would like it preserved in the archives of this thread.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2011/st ... ible-dream

This is quite literally the most amazing team I've ever seen.

I went on record here in August saying they were toast and I have never enjoyed a crow sandwich more.

It's the fact that they weren't a great team by August that makes the run all the greater. I don't want to say we were a bad team for most of the season, but we certainly weren't a championship caliber team until much needed changes were made. That's what makes it such a great comeback. We came as close to the edge of losing as you can get.

This season reminds me of my favorite quote from Wall Street:

Man looks in the abyss, there's nothing staring back at him. At that moment, man finds his character. And that is what keeps him out of the abyss.

[maddash]

Anyone know of a place to listen to Mike Shannon, and John Rooney's calls from the last few games?

Game 6

Recap that features calls from Shannon
Joe Buck
Joe Buck channels Jack
Commentators React

Anyone know of a place to listen to Mike Shannon, and John Rooney's calls from the last few games?

only thing that i know is if you watch the "must c" videos on mlb.coms website you'll get national broadcast call, kmox call and whatever texas' radio is...but its only for the "big plays"

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?conte ... d=11493214

Thanks!