Torty Craig

"See, Beltran signing with NY isn't so bad," Master Allen said. "Why don't you have another sprinkle doughnut." Me: "Don't mind if I do!"

"You make excellent points, Master Allen," I said. "'Twas inevitable Beltran signed elsewhere. Beltran will look handsome in pinstripes."

"Hmmm," I said. Master Allen: "Wouldn't you rather have Beltran in the AL so we don't have to face him as often? Plus, he can DH there."

"This also means the end of bell puns," I said. "Who will play RF!?" Master Allen: "I will." Me: "Who will play 1B?" Master Allen: "Adams."

Master Allen: "We knew something like this was going to happen, Torty." Me: "Yeah, but we won't get to see his silky smooth swings anymore."

"Torty, why are you crying?" asked Master Allen. "Haven't you read the horrible news?" I asked. "Beltran has signed with the Yankees!"

October 2011 is the stuff of legend. We'll never forget & always be thankful. Best of luck in Anaheim, David. Say hi to Albert for me, mang.

Thank you, @Cardinals, for another wonderful baseball season!

The #STLCards' season saw #19in13 (NL pennants). I must confess I feel pretty good about their chances winning #12in14 (World Series).

I must confess that there are tears in this tortoise's eyes for Carlos Beltran. He's as splendid a person as he is a ballplayer. #STLCards

Congrats to the #RedSox. The #STLCards & Sox entered the #WorldSeries with 104 wins each. Boston was a worthy foe & are deserving champions.

What a brutal ending to such a wonderful #STLCards season. They worked so hard & were so fun to watch for so long.

Oh, no! No! No! Argh! HARD BUT RIGHT AT THE FIRST BASEMAN!!!

C'mon Master Allen! Keep the rally going! #12in13 #RingBeltran

I tip my cap to Wacha. He didn't have it tonight but the #STLCards wouldn't be playing in this game if he hadn't pitched brilliantly in Oct.

Way to go Master Allen! Start up the rally! #12in13

Me: "Well the Gashouse Gang was down 3-2 heading back to Detroit in 1934. And what did they do?" Master Allen: "They won the #WorldSeries!"

Me: "I know what your thinking. 'But those clubs played the last 2 games in St. Louis.'" Jay: "I wasn't thinking that but it's a good point"

"Down 3 games to 2, it won't be easy," I continued. "But we were down 3-2 & won #11in11. The 1982 #STLCards were down 3-2 to Milwaukee, too"

"Because I'm wearing my Stan Musial road gray jersey," I said. "Duh, you guys! We've got to win Game 6 for No. 6 yet again."