If the Sox played the Cardinals in a World Series, I'd root for the Cardinals I'd root for a bomb scare. Not sure when my hatred for the Cardinals reached the level it is at now. Part of it is they've got guys who are so easy to hate: Edmonds, Carpenter, LaRussa, etc. I'm of the opinion that Edmonds needs to get knocked on his can at least once a game. The team I've absolutely hated as long as I can remember is the Mets. I wish they were still in our division. Cubs had some absolute wars with them over the years. Especially in the mid-to-late 80s.