I have a ton of respect for Tigers sp and relief pitching but lets ask a few questions. First, these young pitchers will be facing the most pressure in their career in the WS. Yes they pitched well in ALDS and ALCS but they have not had their backs against the wall yet. If they do, how will they react. There is a big edge in experience if Cards get to WS. Think the fact that they have been there before is huge. Third, how much does 04 play on Cards minds. I think the fact that they got swept in 04 is going to add some extra motivation if they get back. Fourth, Tigers weakness especially with no Casey is lh hitting. They are very rh oriented which happens to be a Cards pitching strength. Cards pitchers Carp,Weaver, and Suppan are pitching very well right now and will be in it the entire way. Cards weakness is lh pitching but they are doing enough as witnessed by beating Glavine and Wells and in last series of season vs Brewers in Capuano. Cards got swept by Detroit earlier in the season in Detroit but all 3 games were close. This series is not going to be walkover if it happens and will be tight the entire way. I think Tigers would have easier time with Mets than Cards imo.