Cardinals Cards vs. Royals weekend series - Page 10

**BigRedChief** · 05-20-2015, 06:59 PM

Question for the Royals fans. You want to keep the discussion in your daily game threads or do you just want to keep us Cardinal fans out of "your" threads?

or start a shared thread?

This is looking like the best time in our history that both of our teams have been playing at this high of a level when we played each other.

We went to the NCLS last year and you went to the WS but we were playing like shit when we played. This year we have the best record in baseball and you guys are just one game behind that record, correct?

Bring it on. May the best team win.

**Dartgod** · 05-22-2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The benefits of a "real" rivalry would outweigh the pitcher batting.

What benefits would those be? I'm pretty sure we will sell out or pretty close to it every game this weekend. I'm certain that Busch will be full when we come there too.

**alnorth** · 05-22-2015, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The benefits of a "real" rivalry would outweigh the pitcher batting.

No, it most definitely would not. I don't think you get how severely annoying it is to watch an NL game from our perspective.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-22-2015, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The benefits of a "real" rivalry would outweigh the pitcher batting.

What's a real rivalry? The Cubs mean nothing to me.

The Cards? Okay. Intrastate and 1985 and all that.

A "real" rivalry is cultivated over many years. You don't switch leagues and say "You're our rival cubbies".

King_Chief_Fan · 05-22-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I can't understand this. I don't see any scenario that I could ever switch teams. Have a "2nd" favorite team.

I lived in KC for 15 years. I loved watching baseball at the K. Great place to watch baseball. But, become a fan? Thought never entered my mind.

I've lived within a mile or two of the Rays stadium for the last 5 years. But, become a fan? Thought never entered my mind.

For better or worse, I'll always be a fan of the same teams that I've been a fan of since before kindergarten.

I grew up a KC fan. Once I got through college and moved all over the country I stayed a KC fan...until the strike. Then I hated baseball and did not watch it. I moved to STL in 2001. Baseball there is like a drug you can't shake. I got caught up in all of that and became a fan of baseball again..and a fan of the Cardinals.
Today, I am wearing my Cardinals jersey and my Royals hat.
Tomorrow, I wear the Royals jersey and the Cardinals hat.
When they play each other, I cheer for the team that is batting.
But, I have to say...Cardinals baseball is like no other.

WilliamTheIrish · 05-22-2015, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

I grew up a KC fan. Once I got through college and moved all over the country I stayed a KC fan...until the strike. Then I hated baseball and did not watch it. I moved to STL in 2001. Baseball there is like a drug you can't shake. I got caught up in all of that and became a fan of baseball again..and a fan of the Cardinals.
Today, I am wearing my Cardinals jersey and my Royals hat.
Tomorrow, I wear the Royals jersey and the Cardinals hat.
When they play each other, I cheer for the team that is batting.
But, I have to say...Cardinals baseball is like no other.

You must live in Arkansas.

**BigRedChief** · 05-22-2015, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

What benefits would those be? I'm pretty sure we will sell out or pretty close to it every game this weekend. I'm certain that Busch will be full when we come there too.

That's my point. Instead of selling out a weekend series. You would sell out 30 games and create more excitement in the fan base.

Bush is always full regardless of the team.

King_Chief_Fan · 05-22-2015, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

You must live in Arkansas.

Nope....moved to KC from STL in December

**Dartgod** · 05-22-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

That's my point. Instead of selling out a weekend series. You would sell out 30 games and create more excitement in the fan base.

Bush is always full regardless of the team.

I think our fanbase is plenty excited as it is, thank you very much.

**RollChiefsRoll** · 05-22-2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

I grew up a KC fan. Once I got through college and moved all over the country I stayed a KC fan...until the strike. Then I hated baseball and did not watch it. I moved to STL in 2001. Baseball there is like a drug you can't shake. I got caught up in all of that and became a fan of baseball again..and a fan of the Cardinals.
Today, I am wearing my Cardinals jersey and my Royals hat.
Tomorrow, I wear the Royals jersey and the Cardinals hat.
When they play each other, I cheer for the team that is batting.
But, I have to say...Cardinals baseball is like no other.

You're the ****ing worst.

Pablo · 05-22-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

I grew up a KC fan. Once I got through college and moved all over the country I stayed a KC fan...until the strike. Then I hated baseball and did not watch it. I moved to STL in 2001. Baseball there is like a drug you can't shake. I got caught up in all of that and became a fan of baseball again..and a fan of the Cardinals.
Today, I am wearing my Cardinals jersey and my Royals hat.
Tomorrow, I wear the Royals jersey and the Cardinals hat.
When they play each other, I cheer for the team that is batting.
But, I have to say...Cardinals baseball is like no other.

Burn your Royals gear you scum.

duncan_idaho · 05-22-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

That's my point. Instead of selling out a weekend series. You would sell out 30 games and create more excitement in the fan base.

Bush is always full regardless of the team.

That would be cool and all, but it wouldn't have been sellouts during the shitty years... just more years of 20k in Cardinal red and the usual 8k die-hard Royals fans there.

Success is by far the biggest indicator of attendance, and it's something that takes two-to-three years to really build up, as we're seeing this season.

**alnorth** · 05-22-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

That's my point. Instead of selling out a weekend series. You would sell out 30 games and create more excitement in the fan base.

Bush is always full regardless of the team.

You only get 9 or 10 home games against division rivals. We already have 3, so we're talking about an extra 6 or 7, in exchange for the awfulness of NL baseball. (yes, I'm completely ignoring the Cubs, they would not be a "rival")

No, thanks.

ChiefsCountry · 05-22-2015, 09:47 AM

I can tell you now if we moved to the NL it sure as hell the Cubs wouldn't have been the other rival it would have been the Rockies. That being said I am glad we are in the American League. No need for two cities in the same state to be in the same league, other than a large state like California. Astros moving to AL was stupid on MLB's part, great to balance the schedule, wrong team. If we want to see a certain NL team drive your butt over to the St. Louis, want to see an AL team drive to KC. AL is superior baseball IMO and besides Kansas City had been an American League city since 1955. Best move Glass made.

**ChiTown** · 05-22-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

I grew up a KC fan. Once I got through college and moved all over the country I stayed a KC fan...until the strike. Then I hated baseball and did not watch it. I moved to STL in 2001. Baseball there is like a drug you can't shake. I got caught up in all of that and became a fan of baseball again..and a fan of the Cardinals.
Today, I am wearing my Cardinals jersey and my Royals hat.
Tomorrow, I wear the Royals jersey and the Cardinals hat.
When they play each other, I cheer for the team that is batting.
But, I have to say...Cardinals baseball is like no other.

**BigRedChief** · 05-22-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

No, it most definitely would not. I don't think you get how severely annoying it is to watch an NL game from our perspective.

I get it. I've always been a NL fan. I understand the strategy argument. I could live with the DH.

We'd already would have had DH for 25 years if the damn Philly owner had commnicated his vote better and cell phones existed.

05-20-2015, 06:59 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3009627 VARSITY	Cards vs. Royals weekend series Question for the Royals fans. You want to keep the discussion in your daily game threads or do you just want to keep us Cardinal fans out of "your" threads? or start a shared thread? This is looking like the best time in our history that both of our teams have been playing at this high of a level when we played each other. We went to the NCLS last year and you went to the WS but we were playing like shit when we played. This year we have the best record in baseball and you guys are just one game behind that record, correct? Bring it on. May the best team win.
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05-22-2015, 09:47 AM	#148
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2188752	I can tell you now if we moved to the NL it sure as hell the Cubs wouldn't have been the other rival it would have been the Rockies. That being said I am glad we are in the American League. No need for two cities in the same state to be in the same league, other than a large state like California. Astros moving to AL was stupid on MLB's part, great to balance the schedule, wrong team. If we want to see a certain NL team drive your butt over to the St. Louis, want to see an AL team drive to KC. AL is superior baseball IMO and besides Kansas City had been an American League city since 1955. Best move Glass made.
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