The Cardinals are good

[Inukchuk]

They could also be 11-2 or 10-3, barring rain outs, of course.

Don't forget that they could also be 8-5. I think that's all of 'em...

But if Ankiel hits 3 HR in one game, I believe they get a bonus win, which would make them 9-5.

Of course, we all know that's not possible, so I'd say they wind up at 7-6.

Anyone taken Acts of God into account? That could change things.

What are the odds you guys finish up this series at 6-7?

Uh oh, I don't like where this is headed...

You know what? In order to avoid confusion, we should make an official list of possible records for the Cards after 13 games. I know 9-4 is one...

[Pogotheostrich]

Bigger surprise after 15 games the SP or the OF?

[BigMusky]

easy...the pitching.

[Pogotheostrich]

easy...the pitching.

Are you aware that the combination of Ankiel, Duncan, Ludwick, Schumaker and Barton have a .389 OBP and .600 SLG%? They are leading MLB OF in almost every offensive category.

[StlSluggers]

I still say pitching. I always felt this OF could go on hot streaks. I'll put the OF at the top of that list if they are still performing at a high level at the end of May.

Actually, I take that back. The most surprising part of all of this is that the Cardinals were somehow 10-4 after 13 games.

[clevername]

yep, it's the pitching. I thought the collective ERA might possibly be north of 5 at this point, certainly in the 4.5-5 range...certainly not 3.11.

I thought Ankiel plus Duncan would give us adequate production from the outfield and that the Ludwick/Schu/Barton rotation wouldn't be half bad. They've been better than I thought but I was still somewhat optimistic about that situation to begin with.

[AussieDodger]

Actually, I take that back. The most surprising part of all of this is that the Cardinals were somehow 10-4 after 13 games.

Yeah it means they're only going to win 60 more games

[sportsaddict]

Don't look now but the Cards have the second best record in major league baseball.

[BronXBombers51]

Don't look now but the Cards have the second best record in major league baseball.

It's April 19th, so don't worry, I'm not looking now.

[bigh0rt]

Don't look now but the Cards have the second best record in major league baseball.

If only the playoffs started on May 1.

I say the pitching is definitely a bigger surprise than the OF. Wellemeyer (3.24 ERA), Lohse (1.48), Blooper (2.70), Wainwright (2.78) make you forget that one of your 4 losses came when Joel Pineiro got shelled by the Giants of all teams.

For me, the most amazing thing is that the Cards have eight players on the DL.