Category Archives: 2011 Season

The Little Things: Ryan Theriot

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Bob Netherton

In a season full of big wins, big disappointments, big comebacks and a big World Series Championship, sometimes it is important to take a step back and take a look at some of the little things that made all of … Continue reading →

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The Little Things: Jake Westbrook

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Bob Netherton

In a season full of big wins, big disappointments, big comebacks and a big World Series Championship, sometimes it is important to take a step back and take a look at some of the little things that made all of … Continue reading →

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The Little Things: Lance Lynn

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Bob Netherton

How good was Lance Lynn in 2011 ? He had shown flashes of brilliance throughout his minor league career, so there was reason to expect him to be a contributor when called up on June 2.   His major league debut … Continue reading →

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Chris Carpenter, Bob Gibson and the Game Seven Legacy

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Bob Netherton

At this point in his career, Chris Carpenter has very little to prove.   Yet, Fox Sports analysts continued to declare that the Texas Rangers would have little trouble facing a pitcher they were seeing for the third time in less … Continue reading →

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2011 World Series Game Four

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Bob Netherton

On Sunday night, I had the great privilege of being able to attend Game Four of the World Series.   So many things had to fall into place for this to even be a possibility, a silly little detail like the … Continue reading →

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Bad Calls don’t mean Bad Umpires

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Bob Netherton

For a few moments, it appeared that the Texas Rangers were having their own Don Denkinger moment.  In the fourth inning of Game Three of the 2011 World Series, Matt Holliday grounded into what looked like a sure double play.   … Continue reading →

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Jason Motte, meet Bruce Sutter

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Bob Netherton

In Game Two of the 2011 World Series, Jason Motte was called on to protect a teeny tiny one run lead in the ninth.  Jaime Garcia had pitched a gem of a game through the first seven innings, and Tony … Continue reading →

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From here on, every game is a must win

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Bob Netherton

Ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves a series.   It’s not David vs Goliath as many experts have suggested.   It’s more like Dolph Lundgren and Claude van Damme in Universal Soldier.  Two capable combatants doing battle night after night, with neither … Continue reading →

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Allen Craig, meet Carl Warwick

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Bob Netherton

In Game One of the 2011 World Series, Allen Craig was the offensive hero with his pinch hit single off Alexi Ogando in the sixth inning.   It was a cold night, Craig had been sitting on the bench for a … Continue reading →

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Dear Albert

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Bob Netherton

Dear Albert, Please sign a contract extension with the Cardinals following the World Series. Instead of pleading, I’m going to appeal to your logical side.   That pragmatic voice of reason that I know governs your world.   Yep, that’s the Albert … Continue reading →

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