http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/21434 Recent articles about Ryan Ludwick en-us You shoulda come to the first party—we didn't get home 'til around four in the morning. I was blind for three days... View full size photo » There's no new news, which means it's time we go over some old news: the decision to sign Ryan Franklin to a multi-year extension stipulating that he was not allowed to record another out in 2009. That particular clause was the main problem with the Franklin deal in p... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Signing_Most_Valuable_Players/1530470 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Signing_Most_Valuable_Players/1530470 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Signing_Most_Valuable_Players/1530470 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a8475d9d26b87324861ef43afb4a4c34b177faab/small/Padres_v_Mariners_f819.jpg by Eric Risberg - AP about 1 month ago: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley takes a break on the mound after the San Francisco Giants scored their third run in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. San Francisco won the game 7-2; Billingsley was the losing pitcher. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) View full size photo » Every Sunday, John Perrotto from Baseball ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_On_the_Beat_with_John_Perrotto_Version/1528901 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_On_the_Beat_with_John_Perrotto_Version/1528901 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_On_the_Beat_with_John_Perrotto_Version/1528901 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/2/7201553a1770fccd028d479f41a7467f9eb59000/small/MLB_JUN_03_ca93.jpg As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect ranking for minor league players, we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various aspects of each position in the Braves organization. The participants are, yours truly (gondeee, indicated by MG), yondaime4 (indicated by MF), royhobbs (indicated by DH), and cbwilk (indicated by CBW). The round table for left fielders in the Br... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:25:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Talking_Chop_Round_Table_Braves_Left_Fielders/1461294 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Talking_Chop_Round_Table_Braves_Left_Fielders/1461294 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Talking_Chop_Round_Table_Braves_Left_Fielders/1461294 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/1/b1e1d67edb223af66db836b1bac120d899bd64dd/small/Garret_Anderson_9b2f.jpg More photos » AP 22 days ago: FILE -- These are 2009 file photos showing St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter, left, and Toronto Blue Jays Aaron Hill, right. Chris Carpenter has been voted NL comeback player of the year and Aaron Hill has won the AL award. (AP Photo/File) Browse more photos » Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages... I can't think of anything to write abo... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:40:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Trade_Bait_Blues/1450503 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Trade_Bait_Blues/1450503 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Trade_Bait_Blues/1450503 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8be2c91e0716ed05b7d8580f3ec8338e49b5a9a6/small/PicImg_Pittsburgh_Pirates_vs_0a09.jpg More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan watches a caterpillar during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the National League division baseball series Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Browse more photos » As you may have guessed from the position in which this post appears, I will be filling in on Saturdays to take part of the role that chuckb playe... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:15:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Big_Shoes/1425487 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Big_Shoes/1425487 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Big_Shoes/1425487 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/0/b05afa7dad02871a74805a596140aeff861f5786/small/Cardinals_Ryan_Hits_b313.jpg The Los Angeles Dodgers limped to the end of the 2009 baseball regular season. However, in their first game of the postseason, the Dodgers looked like the team that dominated the National League for much of the season. After Ryan Ludwick hit a single to put the St. Louis Cardinals up 1-0, the Dodgers got a two-run blast from Matt Kemp — and never trailed again. Los Angeles ended up winning the ballgame 5-3. Chris Carpenter, who is likely to win the 2009 NL Cy Young Award, didn’t f... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:58:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dodgers_Take_First_Game_Versus_Cardinals/1329165 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dodgers_Take_First_Game_Versus_Cardinals/1329165 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dodgers_Take_First_Game_Versus_Cardinals/1329165 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46c294be03a472caa939332ddb4fb53daa553ca0/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_21_8a6c.jpg Let's review what we learned tonight: Adam Wainwright is a horse. Ryan Ludwick is not slumping any more. Yadi left the game with a bruised knee, but this surprisingly led to a chain of events which resulted in everyone getting a free snowcone. Ryan Franklin still sucks. Joe Thurston really does suck, in a non-light-hearted, carefree internet sarcasm, ha ha chuckle chuckle wink wink nudge nudge kind of way. "Shrinking violet" refers to a shy person. They throw rolls at you in... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:29:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/90_65/1252099 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/90_65/1252099 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/90_65/1252099 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/a/aab6b4fa6ce2479a3e890646f1f3bf74fe9f4586/small/91184871.jpg More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP Houston Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris (20) looks really creepy after pitching six shutout innings in the Astros' 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) Browse more photos » I've decided this is the problem: my expectations are artificially high, but I refuse to believe they are. I... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_Might_Otherwise_Have_Been/1241398 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_Might_Otherwise_Have_Been/1241398 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/What_Might_Otherwise_Have_Been/1241398 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46c294be03a472caa939332ddb4fb53daa553ca0/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_21_8a6c.jpg More photos » by Morry Gash - AP I know we're not going to have to worry about this guy in the postseason, but he's going to have to have some help. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Browse more photos » In August, the team averaged 4.46 runs per game, a total that is just about league average for the season (4.43) and would place us tied for 8th in the league in runs per game. It’s a bit of a concern that the... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:28:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Prelude_to_Postseason_Production/1156247 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Prelude_to_Postseason_Production/1156247 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Prelude_to_Postseason_Production/1156247 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46c294be03a472caa939332ddb4fb53daa553ca0/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_21_8a6c.jpg PITTSBURGH(AP) Ryan Ludwick homered twice, Adam Wainwright became the majors' first 17-game winner, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-7 on Friday night for their 10th win in 12 games. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:40:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ludwick_homers_twice_as_Wainwright_wins_No_17/1116810 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ludwick_homers_twice_as_Wainwright_wins_No_17/1116810 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Ludwick_homers_twice_as_Wainwright_wins_No_17/1116810 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46c294be03a472caa939332ddb4fb53daa553ca0/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_21_8a6c.jpg by Nam Y Huh - AP For one day at least, Ryan Ludwick in 2009 looked like Ryan Ludwich in 2008. Albert looked like, well, Albert. Skip looked good; Didn't pay so well but looked good. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) View full size photo uploaded September 4, 2009 This thread to finish this game off and keep everyone content till tomorrow.  One step close to 100 wins, I hope. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:06:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_136_Overflow_Thread_II/1116689 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_136_Overflow_Thread_II/1116689 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_136_Overflow_Thread_II/1116689 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46c294be03a472caa939332ddb4fb53daa553ca0/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_21_8a6c.jpg by Matt SnyderFiled under: MLB Injury Report, MLB Locking Your Lineup, MLB Waiver WirePoppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.Ryan Ludwick scuffled early this season, which was a sign to many about how much of a fluke his huge 2008 season was. Through June 29, Ludwick was hitting just .227 with a .718 OPS. Last season, he hit .299 with a .966 OPS in his career year, with a whopping 37 home ... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Roto_Rush_Ryan_Ludwick_Rolling/851703 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Roto_Rush_Ryan_Ludwick_Rolling/851703 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Roto_Rush_Ryan_Ludwick_Rolling/851703 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46c294be03a472caa939332ddb4fb53daa553ca0/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_21_8a6c.jpg More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP 19 minutes ago: St. Louis Cardinals' Rick Ankiel (24) celebrates with teammate Mark DeRosa, right, after scoring along with teammate Ryan Ludwick (47) during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Monday, July 20, 2009, in Houston. Ankiel and Ludwick scored on a single by Yadier Molina. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Browse more photos » ... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:42:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Quirky_Fence_Distances_Overflow_Thread/845534 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Quirky_Fence_Distances_Overflow_Thread/845534 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Quirky_Fence_Distances_Overflow_Thread/845534 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/0/50b9315fe05bec1c125e61e8097c0d99a7891410/small/Kansas_City_Royals_4477.jpg More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Wouldn't it be nice to be able to find some photos of someone congratulating Ludwick?(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Browse more photos » Would you believe that the Cards’ player w/ the 2nd most RBI has exactly half as many as our RBI leader? Pujols has 82 RBI and Ryan Ludwick has 41. RBI are probably the most overrated offensive statistic but still it says a little bit abo... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:35:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Whither_Ludwick/772039 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Whither_Ludwick/772039 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Whither_Ludwick/772039 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46c294be03a472caa939332ddb4fb53daa553ca0/small/PicImg_MLB_FEB_21_8a6c.jpg It appears that Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday won't be heading to the St. Louis Cardinals in the foreseeable future as a potential deal between the two clubs is dead. Mozeliak did not discuss specifics of his talks with the Rockies. However, Cardinals right fielder Ryan Ludwick ... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:17:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Matt_Holliday_to_Cardinals_deal_dead/369775 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Matt_Holliday_to_Cardinals_deal_dead/369775