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Who was the MVP of the 2006 World Series?

David Eckstein. Eckstein went 8 for 22 with 4 RBIs in the World Series after struggling through the postseason. He stole the show in Game 4, going 4 for 5 with three doubles.

The Cards duked it out with what team to get win the NLCS after 7 games?

New York Mets. The MVP of this series was Jeff Suppan, the Cardinals pitcher. In Game 3 of the NLCS, he not only pitched 8 scoreless innings, but also hit the second home run of his career.

The Detroit Tigers swept the A's to win the AL pennant. Who was the MVP of that series?

Placido Polanco. He batted for an amazing average of .529, going 9 for 17. Polanco usually played second base but could also fill in at shortstop or third.

David Eckstein batted as the leadoff Cardinal in the Series. Who was the first Tiger hitter?

Curtis Granderson. Normally solid in the #1 spot, Granderson batted just .095 in the World Series. Many of the top Detroit hitters had awful averages in the WS: Craig Monroe(.150), Placido Polanco(.000), Ivan Rodriguez(.158), and even All-Star Magglio Ordonez(.105).

How many errors did the Tigers pitchers make, setting a new record?

5. And this is pitchers alone. In 5 games. 5 in 5 games by a single position. There were 8 errors total, yet the offense only scored 11 runs.

What was the name of the Cardinals manager?

Tony LaRussa. World Series 2006 gave LaRussa the honor of being only the second manager to win a title in both leagues. Sparky Anderson was the first.

What was the name of the home of the Detroit Tigers?

Comerica Park. Ford Field was where the Detroit Lions played football games. Comerica Park replaced the old Tigers Stadium, and it was first open to the public in 2000. "Monument Park" is a feature of Comerica, where you can admire statues of Tiger greats like Ty Cobb and Hank Greenberg.

Ivan Rodriguez is undisputably a great catcher, but he was out-played by the Cards catcher in the series. Who was it?

Yadier Molina. He has two other brothers who are MLB catchers, Bengie of the Giants and Jose of the Angels.

What are the names of the two mascots?

Fredbird and Paws. Redbird is the big cardinal that cheers on St. Louis. Paws is the tiger who roots for Detroit at all their games.

When did the Cardinals previously face the Tigers in a World Series?

1968. In 1968, the Tigers were challenging the defending champions, Bob Gibson's Cards. Mickey Lolich led the Tigers to victory, winning three complete games.