Movember MLB Mustache Madness: Current Players, Round 1 - Miller vs. LaRue
The Movember MLB Mustache Madness continues. Once upon a time, catchers used to be a go-to source for great mustaches, but that isn't the case anymore. We had to look long and hard for these bristled backstops, but both definitely qualify as true tournament contenders.
Corky Miller
Corky Miller may be a journeyman back-up catcher with a childish sounding name, but he&...
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November 01, 2011
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November 01, 2011
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Yet More Comps for Nick Hundley
I’ve been thinking about Nick Hundley’s future again. It’s becoming a problem for me… thinking about Hundley’s future, not Hundley himself.
If you’ve been following along, you know that my pet comps for Hundley are Ron Karkovice, Jason LaRue, and maybe Mike Macfarlane if I’m feeling extra confident. I recently ran more numbers and found more...
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August 31, 2011
Sweep Johnny’s Leg!
Recently, I had the pleasure of doing karaoke with Johnny Cueto. He decided to go with Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. Here’s what he sang, “I took my ERA and I took it down…. I climbed a mountain and I turned around… And I saw my xFIP in the snow covered hills… Well, I’ve been afraid of changing… ‘Cause I’ve kicked the life...
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June 24, 2011
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June 24, 2011
Rivalry Grows Between Cardinals and Reds
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds are easily the two best teams in the National League Central Division for the second year in a row.
Last season, sparks flew between the Cardinals and Reds after Brandon Phillips referred to the Cardinals as a bunch of female dogs. An on-field brawl ensued and Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto kicked former Cardinals back-up catcher Jason Larue...
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May 15, 2011
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May 15, 2011
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 Early Season Preview
After coming up short in 2010, the Cardinals roster and outlook will look very similar this season. The Cards rotation will be rock solid and among the best in baseball. The offense has potential, but if it doesn’t get production from the role players, it will be another long season in St. Louis. Cincinnati will go into the season as the favorite with Milwaukee also dangerous after...
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January 12, 2011
Marlins - Signed Buck
Florida Marlins - Signed C John Buck to a 3-year, $6 million contract.
For the prices, what's not to like? Buck's an average-ish catcher with pop but is ordinary defensively and makes too many outs but for $2 million a year, you can't expect to get...WHAT?! That's $6 million per season for John Buck? A 3-year, $18 million for friggin' John Buck?
I think I...
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November 16, 2010
NLDS Gameday: Phillies at Reds, Game 3
Philadelphia Phillies (2-0) at Cincinnati Reds (0-2)
Cole Hamels (12-11, 3.06 ERA) vs. Johnny Cueto (12-7, 3.64 ERA)
Time: 8:07 p.m., Great American Ball Park
Weather: Clear, 73
TV: TBS
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We’re on the precipice of history, here, Nation. Believe it or not, despite making 13 trips to the postseason, collecting seven pennants and two World Series...
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October 10, 2010
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October 10, 2010
Cardinals rookie catchers contributing
Rookie catchers Matt Pagnozzi and Bryan Anderson have had some big shoes to fill with the St. Louis Cardinals late in this season after injuries sidelined starter Yadier Molina and backup Jason LaRue.
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September 30, 2010
Latest Concussion Ends LaRue's Career
Jason LaRue is only now beginning to recover from a concussion sustained during the August brawl between the Cardinals and Reds. He may never fully recover, however, as this is but the latest in a long line of head injuries he has suffered.
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September 25, 2010
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: LaRue, Martin, Ortiz, Minaya
On this date four years ago, Trevor Hoffman set a new career saves mark when he retired Ryan Doumit, Jose Bautista, and Freddy Sanchez of the Pirates in order. His 479th save moved him past Lee Smith and into first place on the all-time list, a spot he still holds today with 600 career saves on the nose. Other than Mariano Rivera and the soon-to-retire Billy Wagner, no active closer...
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September 24, 2010
Yadier Molina likely out for season
It’s been said that misery loves company.
The 2010 St. Louis Cardinals can certainly appreciate that expression. The season has been a disaster for the last two months.
The Cardinals are the worst team in baseball since August 14. That’s quite an accomplishment. It means their I-70 rivals from Kansas City have scratched out more wins. So have the not so lovable losers...
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September 23, 2010
Cardinals catching injury trickledown theory
How much might Jason LaRue’s injury have affected Cardinals minor league results?
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September 23, 2010
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September 23, 2010
Cards News: LaRue Retires, Wainwright’s Milestone, Call-ups, and the Minors
Cards News & Notes
Jason LaRue is retiring. Sadly, he didn’t get to hang ‘em up on his own terms. LaRue’s career ended when Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto kicked him in the face during the Cards-Reds brawl August 10. The 36-year-old knows he was close to the end, but it’s still disappointing that the end had to come this way. The painful decision...
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September 22, 2010
LaRue visits after announcing retirement
Jason LaRue, who has been home in Texas while he recovers from a concussion, came to Pittsburgh to consult with specialists about his injury and timed it so that he could visit with the Cardinals as well.
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September 21, 2010
Jason LaRue Is Retiring But He Can't Remember From What
Think football players and boxers are the only athletes that need their brains posthumously scooped out and studied at Boston University? Think again (and feel lucky that you can). Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue is retiring from baseball after the latest of "the 'close to 20' concussions in his athletic career dating to high school football." Jeebus. If you dropped...
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September 21, 2010
Ellisztomania
You know it’s September when I’m highlighting a guy that could possibly give you maybe one week of just slightly better-than-average stats. Enter stage left, Mark Ellis. Yesterday, he went 3-for-3 with his 4th homer on the season. Is there a meh emoticon? That’s Mark Ellis. He’s a big bottle of “Um, what the hey, I’ll grab Mark Ellis....
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September 20, 2010
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September 20, 2010
Cardinals' LaRue retiring
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue is reportedly retiring because of concussions.
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September 19, 2010
Jason LaRue Forced To Retire
Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue says his career is over as a result of the injuries sustained during a brawl earlier this season with the Reds. During the fight pitcher Johnny Cueto’s “spikes raked Chris Carpenter’s back and found LaRue’s face, leaving the Cardinals’ backup catcher with a severe concussion that only recently began to abate.” “...
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September 19, 2010
Concussion from melee ends LaRue's career
Jason LaRue's career is over, and while that's certainly a disappointment to both LaRue and the Cardinals, how it happened is much more distressing.
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September 19, 2010
Cards' LaRue retiring after concussion from brawl
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports: Cardinals backup catcher Jason LaRue will retire because of the after-effects of a concussion suffered when he was kicked in the head by Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto during an Aug. 10 brawl in Cincinnati."I'm done," LaRue said. "It's a simple decision."La Rue, 36, estimates he has suffered "close to 20" concussions...
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September 19, 2010
Jason LaRue of St. Louis Cardinals retiring after concussion from brawl
Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue is still experiencing debilitating symptoms from a concussion sustained during the Cardinals' brawl with the Reds in August and is retiring from baseball.
Via ESPN
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September 19, 2010
Jason LaRue of St. Louis Cardinals retiring after concussion from brawl
Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue is still experiencing debilitating symptoms from a concussion sustained during the Cardinals' brawl with the Reds in August and is retiring from baseball.
Via ESPN
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September 19, 2010
LaRue Done
Jason LaRue will retire due to the concussion he received from Johnny Cueto. I hope Cueto fells some remorse about this.
Via Baseball Musings
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September 19, 2010
Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue says he's done with baseball
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September 19, 2010
Catcher LaRue says career is over now
Jason LaRue isn't sure whether he was kicked three times, four
times or five. Truth to tell, it probably doesn't matter.
Regardless of the count he will never play again.
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September 19, 2010
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