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Breaking news!
I've accepted an opportunity to join Redbird Rants as a staff writer. I would wager to say that a lot of my Cardinals-related writing will be done over there from here on out. Other baseball stuff will be posted here.
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December 12, 2011
Discuss
Pujols introduced
I know, I know. I don't get it either. If he's trying to win the PR war, he's not selling it correctly. Just read this line right here."I know people back in the city of St. Louis think it's all about the money and are upset about that," Pujols said. "I have all the offers out there for a lot of money. They're calling me 'liar' and all that stuff. That's all good. I went through...
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December 11, 2011
Other Cardinals news...
It appears that Rafael Furcal will be a Cardinal for at least two more seasons.The Cardinals will finalize a two-year, $14-million deal with shortstop Rafael Furcal early next week.The deal has been agreed upon pending a physical, the shortstop's agent Paul Kinze confirmed to The Post-Dispatch on Saturday afternoon.Furcal, 34, returns to the team that acquired him at the July non...
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December 10, 2011
Stan The Man: Book Review
I'm just over halfway through Stan The Man by Wayne Stewart. Published in 2010 by Triumph Books, this book is one of a few released recently about the Cardinal great.It's a good read. At times, I feel as if Stewart is giving us too much information about Jackie Robinson or Branch Rickey.The first chapter deals with his childhood in Donora, PA. Some anecdotes relate to Ken Griffey...
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December 10, 2011
Ryan Braun tests positive
While I am very disgusted with the fact that Kentucky blew an opportunity to foul in the final seconds against Indiana, let's turn our attention to Ryan Braun.ESPN is reporting tonight that 2011 National League MVP Ryan Braun has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The report from ESPN states as follows:National League MVP Ryan Braun, who last season led the Milwaukee...
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December 10, 2011
DeWitt talks Pujols
Bill DeWitt spoke earlier this morning on the subject of honoring Albert Pujols. This is from the transcript from ITD Morning after.Doug: Speaking of the Pujols legacy, you suppose the club will do anything to honor him, will someone else be wearing number 5 this year. Have you had any time to think about that kind of thing?DeWitt: I can’t imagine we would do that. That would...
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December 09, 2011
Carlos Beltran and the Cardinals?
There's just something about former Houston Astros players and the St. Louis Cardinals. There's currently talk that the St. Louis Cardinals are pursuing Carlos Beltran, which makes you wonder what's going to happen with Allen Craig's future.Craig will be recovering at the start of the season from off-season knee surgery.Jim Bowden tweeted:Cardinals express interest...
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December 09, 2011
A Letter from Albert Pujols
The Pujols family took out a full-page ad in this morning's St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It reads as follows:To the City of St. Louis and Cardinal Nation,I want to thank each and every one of you sincerely from the bottom of my heart for the love and support you have me and my family for the past 11 years. In my time with the Cardinals, I have been fortunate enough to play on championship...
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December 09, 2011
More reactions...
BJ Rains has reactions from some of the players. Here is how Skip Schumaker felt:"I was shocked," Schumaker told FOXSportsMidwest.com. "I'm used to seeing No. 5 hit in the three-hole for the Cardinals. That's what a lot of people are used to seeing. It's going to be weird seeing him in a different uniform. I think the only different uniform I've ever seen him in is an All-Star uniform...
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December 08, 2011
Commish on the news
Rick Hummel had two very good articles on the news today.The first was Bob Gibson and Whitey Herzog's reactions to Pujols' leaving for Anaheim.Bob Gibson, the Cardinals' Hall-of-Fame pitcher, said today he would have liked to have seen Albert Pujols stay in St.Louis, but with the kind of money being offered, it's hard to turn down the kind of offer that the Angels made."I hate...
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December 08, 2011
Cards statements on Pujols
Cardinals Chairman and CEO Bill DeWitt, Jr.:“We are disappointed that we were unable to reach an agreement to keep Albert Pujols in St. Louis. Albert is a great champion and we will always be thankful for his many achievements in a Cardinals uniform, as well as his contributions to the St. Louis community. I have the highest regard for Albert both personally and professionally...
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December 08, 2011
Pujols leaves Cards, goes Hollywood
Albert Pujols has decided to leave the greatest baseball city in the world to head west to Los Angeles, where he will play for the Angels.Reports are that it is a 10 year deal for $250 million. I'm also hearing reports that there is no opt-out contained in the contract.It cements the fact that Stan Musial remains the greatest Cardinal of all time. If there is one thing that fans...
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December 08, 2011
2012 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot
The candidates on the ballot this winter for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next summer include:Jeff BagwellJeromy BurnitzVinny CastillaJuan GonzalezBrian JordanBarry LarkinJavy LopezEdgar MartinezDon MattinglyFred McGriffMark McGwireJack MorrisBill MuellerTerry MulhollandDale MurphyPhil NevinRafael PalmeiroBrad RadkeTim RainesTim SalmonRuben SierraLee SmithAlan...
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December 08, 2011
Jeff Luhnow set to take over Houston Astros
According to sources, Jeff Luhnow has been named as the new General Manager of the Houston Astros. This now makes two GMs in the NL Central that have come from the Cardinals organization.Someone tweeted the information, then went ahead to delete the tweet before making their account private. When dealing with social media, it's important to remember that actions have consequences...
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December 08, 2011
Mark Buehrle
The Cardinals are shopping either Kyle Lohse or Jake Westbrook to possibly make room for pitcher Mark Buehrle. I like the idea that this could very well happen. I've been wanting Buehrle to join the Cardinals for several years now. He's a hometown kid. The question is: What kind of hometown discount would he take?
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December 06, 2011
Ron Santo inducted to HOF
Ron Santo has finally got his due. Too late in my opinion as he is not alive to see it. I may be a die-hard St. Louis fan but I know HOF-caliber ballplayers when I see them.Santo was the lone candidate among a ballot of 10 men, whose greatest contributions were realized between 1947 and 1972, to receive the 12 votes necessary to earn 75 percent and election to the Hall of Fame...
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December 05, 2011
McLaughlin's future
Count me in as one that is pulling for Dan McLaughlin to return to the broadcast booth next season.
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November 27, 2011
Holliday on WS win
All winners in the DVD promotional giveaway have been notified and should expect to get their DVDs this week.Matt Holliday speaks about winning the World Series.“It was frustrating,” he said. “It was heartbreaking to get to a Game 7 of a World Series and to realize that I had no chance to play.”So, how did the Stillwater native balance the disappointment and the delirium...
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November 27, 2011
2011 World Series Highlight Film Review
You know, I had this crazy feeling that if we won the World Series that Mad Men star Jon Hamm, a Cardinals fan, would narrate the DVD film. He was not as well known in 2006 when we won seeing as Mad Men would not air until 2007. In any event, his voices provides a nice feeling while watching the highlight film.The set comes with 2 DVDs. The second one featuring the complete instant...
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November 22, 2011
2011 World Series Highlight Film and Giveaway
Through A+E Networks Home Entertainment/MLB Productions, the 2011 World Series Highlight Film is due out this week.Redbirds Fun will be giving away 3 DVD sets in a promotion sponsored by A+E Networks Home Entertainment/MLB Productions. This will be run through twitter and facebook. I'll pick winners at random. The deadline will be Friday.Here's the press release for the set:2011...
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November 20, 2011
Wild Cards: Book Review
Wild Cards: The St. Louis Cardinals' Stunning 2011 Championship Season from Rob Rains is currently in stores and being sold online following the Cardinals' World Series win.This book relives not just the three postseason series but also various parts of the season. All in all, it's 128 pages but it's a really fast 128 pages.I'm not sure if it was because of the...
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November 20, 2011
Book now for sale
While I have several review copies to get through, I have my own book now available.I just finished writing this other day, and it concludes a whole chapter on sports. You can now buy it online at Create Space or Amazon!
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November 16, 2011
Mike Matheny: The New Manager
It will take some time getting used to referring to Mike Matheny as the newest Cardinals' manager but that's what he is.The Cardinals announced it this evening and will be hosting a press conference at 11 central.Former Cardinals catcher Mike Matheny manager will become the team's new manager, the club announced Sunday evening.He will be introduced at a Busch Stadium news conference...
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November 13, 2011
Cardinals in 2012
Joe Strauss offers an outlook of what the Cards could look like in 2012. We'll see what happens first. The Cards HAVE to resign Albert Pujols first and foremost. What does the second base situation look like?Pujols' return is considered Plan A. If the three-time NL Most Valuable Player ultimately signs elsewhere, the Cardinals are prepared to transfer Berkman to first base and...
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November 13, 2011
2011 Cardinal Blogger Awards Ballot
The following is how I vote for the 2011 Cardinal Blogger Awards. Fans can vote here.Award 1 Cardinal Player of the Year: Albert PujolsAward 2 Cardinal Pitcher of the Year: Chris CarpenterAward 3 Regular Season Game of the Year: September 28 at Houston (Carpenter shutout on last day)Award 4 Post-Season Game of the Year: WS Game 6 (two rallies with one strike left)Award 5 Surprise...
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November 12, 2011
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