The Cardinals had a promotion where kids got to go out on the field before the game and stand by a member of the team before the national anthem. So was in left and had a kid standing next to him. So took off his cap as the Star Spangled Banner began (not even his national anthem, mind you) and when he saw the kid still wearing his, I watched him nudge the kid and point to his hat. The kid quickly pulled his hat off his head and I couldn't help but smile.
That's what being a role model is all about, and So was a good one.
You played a less than glorious role for the team for many years, always gave your best effort and hustle, and never complained.In my eyes (and many others) you will always be a Cardinal. Some of my favorite moments with the So-Man: That game-winning three run homer: Dan and Al's call; "Thank You, So" The fact that you own Billy Wagner, at least for a couple of ABs.Pujols can have Lidge, you've got Wagner. After the WS was clinched, I still remember you deciding to give away the equipment (batting gloves, etc) to the fans. Maybe you got in trouble for this, but I will always remember this as one of the most hilarious moments in Cardinal history.
NO! NO! NO!!! IDIOTS! So was the best bench player on our team for 3 years! And this is the thanks he gets? Cut for a Rule 5? FOOLS!BAD BAD BAD CALL.
I know he's 38...but the man was CLUTCH and a solid defender. He always was ready and always a pro. Thank you So...I hope you catch on somewhere as a starter...come to town and hit 3 homers off our junk arms and stick it to us.
Worst move this offseason so far...We'll regret this more then if we move Rolen. The monkeys at the St. Louis Zoo are smarter then this! BOO!