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Completing his first decade as the on-field leader of the St. Louis Cardinals, first baseman Albert Pujols racked up a series of milestones during 2010.

The long-time manager-pitching coach duo will be back leading the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011 despite a difficult 2010.

On consecutive days in late May, starters Brad Penny and Kyle Lohse went down with injuries that would wreck their personal seasons and arguably that of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Performance on the field in 2010 seemed to confirm the passing of the torch of ‘the ace of the St. Louis Cardinals’ from Chris Carpenter to Adam Wainwright.

2010 was a big year for the greatest St. Louis Cardinal ever, Stan Musial.

The St. Louis Cardinals experienced both highs and lows during a series sweep in Cincinnati on August 9-11.

The St. Louis Cardinals added veteran Lance Berkman to be their 2011 right fielder.

Rookie left-hander Jaime Garcia surged onto the scene for the St. Louis Cardinals, winning 13 games and finishing third in the National League Rookie of the Year vote.

Whitey Herzog entered Baseball’s Hall of Fame and his number was retired by the St. Louis Cardinals in July.

Middle infield play was a major concern for the 2010 St. Louis Cardinals. Not everyone is comfortable with the changes made for 2011.

Third base was a major problem for the St. Louis Cardinals for the second consecutive season.

Starting in June, the St. Louis Cardinals called on five minor league castoffs with below-average results.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ first pick in the 2010 draft received near-record money and a major league contract.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ second-year outfielder went through some bumps and bruises on and off the field.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ former slugger became their hitting coach, apologized for the past, and moved ahead.

The Cardinals promoted a new farm director and filled key open positions following a minor league season of improvement on the field.

The St. Louis Cardinals fired their bullpen coach and promoted his replacement from within.

Annual series looking back at the top news items affecting the St. Louis Cardinals over the previous 12 months.

Autograph prices at the St. Louis Cardinals fan event, Winter Warm-Up, are generally flat to slightly down for 2011.

Considering the candidacies of four former St. Louis Cardinals on the 2011 Hall of Fame ballot.

Looking at ERA+ marks by the St. Louis Cardinals’ top three pitchers over the Albert Pujols years.

Looking at OPS+ marks by the St. Louis Cardinals’ top three hitters over the Albert Pujols years.

How does the current middle of the St. Louis Cardinals lineup compare to their 2004 predecessors?

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly remaking Colby Rasmus into a 175-pound opposite-field slash-and-run hitter.

Looking for clues as to the most likely batting order for the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals.

A series of quick updates on St. Louis Cardinals subjects currently in the news.

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a pair of changes to their starting lineup for 2011, in the outfield and at shortstop. What might the impact be?

Which St. Louis Cardinals players may benefit or suffer from the club’s recent roster moves?

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to be shopping shortstop Brendan Ryan, but will he generate trade interest?

How MLB managerial openings were filled and how St. Louis Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo stacked up.

Why would a former commissioner want Major League Baseball players to push for team ownership shares?

An imaginary conversation about the St. Louis Cardinals’ new left-handed reliever, Brian Tallet – using real facts.