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Cards Anchor Lineup with Unusually Bold Trade Deadline Deal
July 24, 2009 by
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I could hear fans all over St. Louis today asking the friend that told them the player that was traded to the Cardinals today: “Wait…did you say Halladay or Holliday?” I spent the entire All-Star Break trying to convince everyone that the bat plugged a more important...
The Mang, the Myth, the Legend
July 15, 2009 by
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So the All-Star game has come and gone, which had its moments and its letdowns. I will be posting some pictures up of the game in a while.
With the All-Star game in St. Louis, we really start to hear more of the national media acknowledging that The Machine is the best player in the [...]
The Mang, the Myth, the Legend
July 15, 2009 by
Mike on the Cards
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So the All-Star game has come and gone, which had its moments and its letdowns. I will be posting some pictures up of the game in a while.
With the All-Star game in St. Louis, we really start to hear more of the national media acknowledging that The Machine is the best player in the [...]
Redbirds Flying High in July
July 08, 2009 by
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The Cards brought in solutions to try to plug some of the gaps created by the lack of production from the starters. Those solutions, Khalil Greene’s resurrection and the acquisition of Mark DeRosa, have not panned out as both have found themselves on the DL. However, the...
Important Road Trip Begins Tonight
July 03, 2009 by
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10 Games until the All-Star Break rolls into town. Most of the Cards won’t see the field until July 17th, after the ceremonies come through. Molina, Pujols, La Russa look sure to see some action, and this Sunday Franklin may find his invitation in the mail as well. However...
DeRosa Shows Versatility, Remains Hitless
July 01, 2009 by
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If there’s one thing the Cards’ infield has this year, it’s versatility. Thurston, Brendan Ryan, and Barden (when he was up) can play 2B, SS, 3B. DeRosa sticks with that trend, and though he was brought in as the 3B, he’s played every position at least 20...
Cards Trade for DeRosa
June 27, 2009 by
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Many Cardinal fans got their wish tonight, as General Manager John Mozeliak pulled the trigger on a deal with the Cleveland Indians.
The Cardinals get third baseman Mark DeRosa in exchange for reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later.
DeRosa, a 6′1″ right-hander...
Update: Cards Intensify Pursuit of Holliday
June 27, 2009 by
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John Mozeliak must have been reading this blog, because on yesterday's entry I made a pitch for Holliday to be the player that the Redbirds land.
Are the Redbirds Good Enough to Win the Central?
June 26, 2009 by
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Interestingly the Cardinals, although on pace for the same record and basic batting stats, are on pace fo 134 fewer runs than projected.
Wellemeyer vs. Thompson: Thrive for Five
June 25, 2009 by
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When Lohse returns, who is the #5 Starter? The two candidates, Brad Thompson and Todd Wellemeyer, have been pretty aware that they are fighting for this rotation spot in their last couple starts. They've both been working with Dave Duncan, and appear to be approaching each start...
A few Cardinals have chance to play in front of home crowd for All-Star game
June 19, 2009 by
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As of right of, two Cardinals are in the contention for a spot on the National League All-Star team for the All-Star game that is set to be held at Busch Stadium next month.
Albert Pujols all but has the first base starting slot all wrapped up, with a lead of over 500,000 votes.
Currently...
A few Cardinals have chance to play in front of home crowd for All-Star game
June 19, 2009 by
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As of right of, two Cardinals are in the contention for a spot on the National League All-Star team for the All-Star game that is set to be held at Busch Stadium next month.
Albert Pujols all but has the first base starting slot all wrapped up, with a lead of over 500,000 votes.
Currently...
Cards Use Bats in Florida
June 11, 2009 by
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Coming off one of the worst stretches of Cardinal baseball I’ve ever witnessed, the Redbirds came to my town in hopes of getting back on track against the Marlins. I was in attendance for all three games of the series.
Game one was a nail biter that ended badly with a walk...
Fins and Feathers
June 09, 2009 by
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Each year, I look forward to a few dates on the baseball schedule. Topping everyone’s list is Opening Day, of course. Most fans would say Cubs and Cards at Busch ranks right up there too. Then the other important dates vary from fan to fan. Since moving to South Florida...
Cards Sweep Cubs
May 21, 2009 by
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We’re going to need more brooms.
First, the Brewers swept the Cardinals in a three game series with their win on Sunday in St. Louis. Then the Cards did some sweeping of their own, taking all three games from the visiting Chicago Cubs. And now, there’s a pile of broken...
Pineiro Masterful Against Cubs
May 20, 2009 by
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Cardinal starter Joel Pineiro isn’t the first guy that comes to mind when you think about a “stopper”, a guy that can pitch his team to a victory to end a losing streak. But, deep in the midst of their May skid, and coming off a winless series against Milwaukee, the...
6 is a Serious Number
May 10, 2009 by
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Thanks to an 8-7 win over the Reds this afternoon, you can get 25 cent drinks from Mobil tomorrow. Enjoy!
Cards, Reds, and Skyline Chili
May 10, 2009 by
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Sure it’s the Cincinnati Reds, but the Cardinals couldn’t have drawn a tougher assignment. In a three game series, they had to face three of the better starting pitchers in the National League in Johnny Cueto, Aaron Harang, and Edinson Volquez. Not an easy task for any...
Cards Win Series, Lose Shortstops
April 29, 2009 by
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The Cardinals traveled to Atlanta this week after winning five of their last six, hoping to stay atop the National League standings. Heading in, the club was 13-6, and led the league in several pitching and offensive categories.
Although the Cardinals defense has been suspect, leading...
Ho hum, ho hum….Birds workmanlike in win over the Cubbies!!!
April 25, 2009 by
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What started out as a well pitched and well played game, got a little sloppy towards the end of the game. Adam Wainwright pitched 7 solid innings striking out 7 and giving up 3 runs, 2 were unearned. Ryan Dempster was able to baffle the Cardinals until the 5 th inning when Joe Thurston...
Barton Traded to Atlanta
April 20, 2009 by
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Here’s a real tongue twister:
Brian Barton to Braves for Blaine Boyer to boster bullpen.
That’s right. In somewhat of a surprise move today, the Cardinals traded outfielder Brian Barton to Atlanta for right-handed reliever Blaine Boyer.
During their most recent road trip...
Carpenter Headed to DL
April 15, 2009 by
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The Cardinals former ace and 2005 Cy Young Award winner Chris Carpenter enjoyed an offseason that could almost be called “normal”. Cardinal fans were hoping for a strong return from the pitcher this year, but most were playing the safe bet that his health would keep him...
Pujols Being Pujols
April 12, 2009 by
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It was just another day at the office for the best hitter in baseball, but for the fans in St. Louis, seeing Albert Pujols doing yard work and single handedly dismantling Roy Oswalt and the Astros was a real treat.
With a grand slam off Oswalt in the fifth, and another three run shot...
Welcome Back Carp
April 09, 2009 by
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Cardinal fans everywhere rejoice! A healthy Chris Carpenter took the mound for St. Louis in today’s series finale against Pittsburgh, and looked a lot like the Cy Young Award winning version we saw back in ‘05.
Before today, the last time Carpenter received a win...
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