To say the Chicago Cubs dominated the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017 would be an understatement. The Cubs finished with a 14-5 record against their bitter division rivals that included winning 11 of their last 13 matchups. Despite that, Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha thinks his team is still better.
A quick reminder that two weeks ago the Cardinals went to Wrigley Field three games behind the Cubs in the standings. The Cubs swept them. This week, the Cubs went to Busch Stadium and clinched their second consecutive division crown.
Wacha doesn't buy the hype apparently.
"I feel like we are right there," he said when asked about the gap between his team and the one partying on the other side of the building.The Cardinals have not made the postseason for two straight seasons and their last trip to the playoffs ended in a series loss against the Cubs. As for 2017, when the Cardinals had their season on the line, the Cubs ended it. Hell, the Cardinals weren't even better than the Iowa Cubs, who basically made up the majority of Thursday's lineup that bounced the Cardinals out of playoff contention. The Cardinals are better? Give me what Michael Wacha is smoking.
"I feel like we are a better team," he added. "The guys in this clubhouse, the way they come to play every day. I know we didn't stack up very well against them this year. It's something we've got to do a better job of." (Michael Wacha)Keep being in denial. That's fine. It sounds like the entire Cardinals' organization is because for some reason they still want Mike Matheny as the manager. As a matter of fact, please, keep him on board. I like seeing his dumb face, with his arms folded, standing in the dugout while his pitchers get their ass handed to them. I hope Michael Wacha has a great time during the offseason. Meanwhile, the inferior Cubs will be playing in the postseason.
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