You are in fourth place... for a wildcard slot,
And now it's the end of the season and that's all we got?

It was a mild summer, both on and off the field,
Carp was hurt and hasn't fully healed.

Though this season a few highlights were had,
I can't remember what they were, so that might be kind of bad.

Oh wait, there was Ludwick, but that's about it,
But maybe next year your fans will be able to talk a little [naughty language removed]. 

But for now we will start packing away our super-fan gear,
And  in less than two weeks we'll say - see you next year!

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The Cardinals baseball season has been, shall we say, a little lack luster.  We virtually stranded our offense when all the forces to be contended with on the mound were injured in some way shape or form, and it is with great sadness that we are rounding out a six-game loosing streak, and we won't mention the fourth (?!) place spot in the wildcard race.  I have been known to talk a little baseball smack in my days, but this year the only time it felt appropriate to do so was when we kicked some Cubbie butt over fourth of July weekend, and I boldly celebrated amongst Cubs fans in the good old windy city it's self.

The latest news is that the team is officially set to buy the Memphis Redbirds, and that's this biggest thing I have heard coming out of the clubhouse for a while.  I still look forward to heading to the game Monday night and saying my own goodbye for the season, but that might be more by benefit of having pretty decent seats and expected beautiful weather.  So bye, bye boys in red - can't wait 'till we meet again!