Louis Cardinals are sports' gold standard
The Cardinals play the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night, and the Redbirds offer their fans the best deal going.
Constant contention; the Cardinals always play meaningful games. Class organization; the drama is on the field, never in the clubhouse or the front office. Assurance of stamina; the Cardinals' success isn't tied to a player, a coach or an executive.
The Cardinals have won with great players, and great managers, and a great front office. But not a particular great player. Not a particular great manager. Not a particular general manager. wholesale jerseys
Albert Pujols is gone to the Orange County Angels, having taken a 10 year, $240 million contract offer. And the Cardinals keep winning.
Tony La Russa, one of the five best managers in baseball history, is gone, to retirement, after the 2011 World Series title. And Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping the Cardinals keep winning.
Walt Jocketty, who as general manager rebuilt the franchise after a dip in the 1990s, is gone, to run the Cincinnati Reds. And the Cardinals keep winning.