Yardbarker: Ryan Ludwick

The Javier Vazquez Fallacy

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:25:00 -0500

How will the Braves acquire the right handed power hitter they so desperately covet? By trading Javier Vazquez, of course!"The Braves are in a stronger position now, but Wren faces a difficult challenge in his search for a hitter. Lowe, with three years and $45 million remaining on his contract, is too expensive to bring a significant return. My hunch is that the Braves will need to trade Vazquez, who finished sixth in the NL in ERA last season and is signed for one more year at $11.5 mi...

Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Left Fielders

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:25:43 -0500

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...

The Trade Bait Blues

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:40:27 -0500

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...

90-65

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:29:32 -0500

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...

What Might Otherwise Have Been

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:27 -0500

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...

Prelude to Postseason Production

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:28:09 -0500

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...

Ludwick homers twice as Wainwright wins No. 17

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:40:24 -0500

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.

Game 136 Overflow Thread II

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:06:38 -0500

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.

Ludwick's sacrifice fly carries Cards past Pirates

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:07:08 -0500

Ryan Ludwick's sacrifice fly in the eighth inning scored the go-ahead run and the St. Louis Cardinals withstood a shaky beginning by Chris Carpenter to beat Pittsburgh 6-4 on Friday night, stretching the Pirates' losing streak to six games.

Roto Rush: Ryan Ludwick Rolling

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0500

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 ...

Quirky Fence Distances Overflow Thread

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:42:08 -0500

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 » ...

Whither Ludwick

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:35:47 -0500

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...

Matt Holliday to Cardinals deal dead

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:17:03 -0500

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 ...

Damn All Star Rookies Forgetting Their Gear...

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:42:45 -0500

Ryan Ludwick got his first official All Star at bat in the 8th inning on Tuesday night. When he stepped to the plate, astute Cardinals fans noticed something out of the ordinary on the St. Louis slugger. His head looked a *bit* brighter than usual. Since the game was hosted at an American League venue - all National League reps wore their respective road uniforms. On the road, the Cardinals wear navy blue helmets to match the navy blue hats they wear in the field. However, Ludwic...

Cards Ludwick Quietly Having All-Star Season

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:48:15 -0500

Aside from St. Louis Cardinal fans it wouldn't come as a surprise if you haven't heard of Ryan Ludwick. The much traveled and often injured Ludwick has finally reached a point where his potential is starting to pay dividends, and St. Louis has been the beneficiary.