Jason Motte began his professional career as a catcher, but he was converted to a pitcher in 2006, and he rocketed up to the Majors. Today, he serves as the Cardinals' de-facto closer.
Via AP on Fox
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October 14, 2011
Tony La Russa sounds like he wants to return as St. Louis Cardinals manager next season.
Before Game 5 of the NL championship series Friday night, La Russa expressed excitement about the talent in place. He said there was so much right-handed depth in the bullpen that some pitchers might have to be viewed as starters, even though the team already has its rotation in place for 2012...
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October 16, 2011
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said Sunday that the use of bench players is not a major concern, noting that several of them have gotten starts at some point in October.
Via Boston Herald Sports
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October 14, 2011
ST. LOUIS - Tony La Russa sounds like he wants to return as St. Louis Cardinals manager next season.
Before...
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October 17, 2011
The Cardinals are in the World Series largely thanks to their ace, Chris Carpenter, who has led them all autumn with their season on the brink. The Rangers are in the World Series largely in spite of their ace, C.J. Wilson, whose brilliant regular season has been obscured by playoff hiccups.
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October 17, 2011
The St. Louis Cardinals offense was too hot to handle in the National League Championship Series.
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October 15, 2011
Yadier Molina and Matt Holliday have three hits each for St. Louis. The series now heads back to Milwaukee for Game 6 on Sunday.
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October 17, 2011
Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton in a matchup of MVP sluggers. Nelson Cruz and David Freese becoming bigger names with each home run swing. Pitching staffs full of shaky starters and shutdown relievers. Plus a Rally Squirrel and the Claw. The Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals with a lot symmetry, all set to get acquainted in the World Series.
Via Post-Gazette
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October 17, 2011
MILWAUKEE -- An afterthought in early September, the St. Louis Cardinals are taking their wild ride to the World Series. David Freese hit a three-run homer in the first and manager Tony La Russa turned again to his brilliant bullpen for seven sturdy innings as St. Louis captured its 18th pennant with a 12-6 victory against the bumbling Milwaukee Brewers Sunday night at Miller Park.
Via MSNBC
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October 16, 2011
David Freese hit a three-run home run in the first inning as the St. Louis Cardinals roughed up Milwaukee pitching on the way to a 12-6 victory in Game 6 of the NLCS on Sunday night, a win that sent the Cardinals to the World Series.
Via Baseball Musings
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October 14, 2011
Lance Berkman singles to center to start the bottom of the second inning for the Cardinals. He’s 5 for 12 in the LCS.
Update: With one out, David Freese gets hit by a Zack Greinke pitch. That puts runners on first and second.
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