Most Influential Clubs

[Wilson A2000]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2008/columns/story?columnist=bryant_howard&id=3642371

 

It is the ALCS, and he is nearing the summit of one of the four most influential clubs in the history of his industry (in terms of historical -- and financial -- significance, only the Yankees, Dodgers and Cardinals rank with the Red Sox).

 

Do you agree with this?

[SweetZombieJesus]

The cardinals really? Other than the implementation of the modern farm system. I couldn't tell you one other thing of significant they have done except benefit from the biggest joke of a trade all time (Cleveland Spiders to the Cardinals)

[SouthSideRyan]

Other than the implementation of the modern farm system.

 

That's a real Mrs. Lincoln there.

[rocket]

The cardinals really? Other than the implementation of the modern farm system. I couldn't tell you one other thing of significant they have done except benefit from the biggest joke of a trade all time (Cleveland Spiders to the Cardinals)

 

maybe because they're the most successful franchise in the history of the national league?

[UMFan83]

The Cubs are influential. They are a modern example of what not to do. This influences teams to not emulate them.

[illiniguy]

The cardinals really? Other than the implementation of the modern farm system. I couldn't tell you one other thing of significant they have done except benefit from the biggest joke of a trade all time (Cleveland Spiders to the Cardinals)

 

maybe because they're the most successful franchise in the history of the national league?

The Dodgers could make a pretty good argument for this. But, yeah they are one of the four.

[bcl412]

The Cubs are influential. They are a modern example of what not to do. This influences teams to not emulate them.

 

I think the College of Coaches should of caught on. That would be awesome.