ST. LOUIS, MO – In a moment that sent shockwaves through the baseball world and electric chills down the spines of Cardinals Nation, Lars Nootbaar just made a statement that fans will be talking about all season.
“Other teams are AFRAID of the Philadelphia Phillies… but WE ARE NOT.“
Yes, you heard that right.
With the red-hot Phillies tearing through the league and intimidating opponents left and right, many teams have been playing cautious—but not the St. Louis Cardinals. And certainly not Lars Nootbaar, the fiery outfielder known for his energy, grit, and now—his fearless words.
The Ultimate Power Move
The comment came after a team practice, just days before a key showdown with Philadelphia. Reporters asked Nootbaar about the team’s mindset heading into the series. His response?
Pure fire.
“We respect what they’ve done, but fear? Nah. That’s not us. We’re built different. We’re coming for ‘em.”
Cardinals fans erupted on social media, with thousands praising Nootbaar’s leadership and confidence. One fan tweeted:
“That’s the DOG mentality we need! Let’s go, Lars!! 🔥🔥”
Another wrote:
“We might not be favored, but with that attitude, anything’s possible.”
Phillies Fans? Not So Pleased
Of course, the City of Brotherly Love didn’t exactly take it lightly. Philly fans immediately fired back, calling it “bulletin board material” and warning that Nootbaar might have just woken up the beast.
“Hope he’s ready. That’s the kind of quote that gets Harper in MVP mode,” one Phillies supporter tweeted.
A Rivalry Reignited?
With both teams eyeing playoff contention and emotions running high, this could be the start of a high-stakes rivalry. And with Nootbaar at the center of it, the next series just got a whole lot more interesting.
