World Series Dream Matchups
Yankees vs Cardinals
Mar 22, 2015; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (28) talks with Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and former Yankees manager Joe Torre at Tradition Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
This could be considered the “grandfather” series as they have both been playing the game for years. The Cardinals have won 11 World Series, 2 of them this century. In 2006, they defeated the Detroit Tigers in 5 games. They were led and driven by Hall of Fame manager Tony LaRussa. In 2011, LaRussa led the team once again to victory as they defeated the Texas Rangers in 7 games.
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Since 2011, managers have changed in St. Louis with LaRussa leaving for Arizona to join the Diamondbacks upper management. Ex Cardinals catcher Mike Matheny moved into the manager role, replacing LaRussa. Some players have moved on, most notably Albert Pujols, but the team has somehow managed to maintain their reign at the top of the National League Central.
The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series titles, the most among North American sports and 2 of them as well this century. In 2000, they beat their state rivals New York Mets in 5 games. They were led by herald messiah, Joe Torre. Life began without Torre in 2008. In 2009, manager Joe Girardi led the team to a title in 6 games over the Philadelphia Phillies. These Yankees may keep aging but don’t show signs of slowing down. The Cardinals lost pitcher Adam Wainwright and their youth have somehow pulled them through.
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