The View From Down Here - Well Isn't That Special?

Bud Selig did this on purpose.  I know it.

The St. Louis Cardinals are having their home opener today.  Being that they're World Series Champs and all, today is also the day that they will receive their rings and raise the championship banner at Busch Stadium.


What's the problem with that you might ask?  Well, aside from the fact that it's the Cardinals, they are opening up at home this year against the Cubs.  Nothing like rubbing it in, huh, Commish?


I'm not sure Dale Sveum gets just how big the Cubs/Cards rivalry is, however.  In a recent article, he had this to say about the celebration that will take place in front of his team:

I don’t know if it’s tough to watch, you give anybody respect when they win the World Series.  It’s gotta be one team every year that wins it, that gets their rings and raise a banner like that. [The Cardinals are] the best in the world right, they’re the world champions of baseball. You’re gonna have to be out there and you’re gonna have to watch it. But, hey, you want other people to be watching you do it someday as well. It’s a fun day, there’s no question about it, I’ve been able to do it twice and it’s very, very fun.

Well, so glad you feel that way, Dale.  But for right now, I'll just continue to be bitter.

Kthnkxbye. 

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