21 to go, 6 behind, 12 of last 19 against Cubs and Pirates

Entering the late stages of a one-year contract that includes no club or mutual options, La Russa understands that what he says and what he does invite heavy scrutiny.

With the Cardinals season coming to a close at the end of September the Cards are hanging by just about the thinest string ever made. St. Louis is the obvious under dogs but, if they can get on a good streak here and soon maybe the Reds can drop a couple and the Cardinals will right back in it.

Maybe im thinking with the Cardinal attitude of never doubting the team, but I think maybe, just maybe the Cards can get lucky and just slip into the playoffs. It will be a tough task but, its baseball anything can happen.

Following a split series with the wildcard leading Braves, the Cards will take to the streets to visit Chicago and hopefully get a sweep, its what everyone wants to see, and you know it, and how bout those Diamondbacks im pretty sure that Barry Enright, Daniel Hudson, Joe Saunders, and Rodrigo Lopez need to do some Red stomping this week.

Come on Colby Rasmus and Tony Larrussa would you two just get along, there is only 21 games left, then you both can go home and sleep tight.

Go Cards!! Get the Win.