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"We can't control what happened the last 100 years, or maybe the past five years," Theriot said. "We can control what happens this year.

So.  We need to bat well.  We've seen a lot of swinging at the first pitch, swinging for the fences, and striking out.  Defensively, I think we're fine; although I worry about Z getting too excited, and Marquis in general.  

What, then, about the pressure?  It's the one non-physical thing the players have to deal with -- re: Zam above, and in general, the farther we get, the worse it will be.

Can they take it?  I think they can.  Thank heaven's for Sweet, sweet Lou!