Post archive for ‘Players/Staff’
March 11th, 2010 •
18 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire • Tagged as Ari Fleischer, Mark McGwire, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, steroids
The man behind the Mark McGwire media plan has lost a couple of high-profile gigs.
March 10th, 2010 •
21 Comments • Category:
Joe Rigoli • Tagged as Joe Rigoli, Professional Scouts Hall of Fame, St. Louis Cardinals
Long-time St. Louis Cardinals scout received his profession’s highest honor.
March 7th, 2010 •
28 Comments • Category:
Allen Craig, David Freese, Jaime Garcia • Tagged as Allen Craig, David Freese, ESPN, Jaime Garcia, Jason Grey, Lance Lynn, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals prospects stack up very differently when looking at potential contribution at the major league level this season.
March 5th, 2010 •
8 Comments • Category:
John Mozeliak • Tagged as general manager rankings, john mozeliak, St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals’ GM isn’t considered by a Sports Illustrated writer to be among the top half in his field.
March 3rd, 2010 •
3 Comments • Category:
Joe Torre, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Joe Torre, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa
Joe Torre recounts the story of how the Yankees wanted him as GM and Tony La Russa as manager back in October 1995. Imagine how the MLB landscape might have changed.
March 1st, 2010 •
35 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire • Tagged as Mark McGwire, Mark Twain, St. Louis Cardinals
The name of the venerable author and humorist may be added to the highway currently honoring the former St. Louis Cardinals slugger.
March 1st, 2010 •
0 Comments • Category:
John Smoltz • Tagged as John Smoltz, politics, St. Louis Cardinals
Having last pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals in October, John Smoltz was in the news this weekend – on the political pages.
February 28th, 2010 •
16 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire • Tagged as Jay McGwire, Mark McGwire, PEDs, St. Louis Cardinals, steroids
In an odd twist, the wrong McGwire may turn out to be the family’s anti-steroid spokesman.
February 27th, 2010 •
29 Comments • Category:
Mark Hamilton • Tagged as Mark Hamilton, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Mark Hamilton may be just as blocked in the outfield as he is at his natural position, first base.
February 25th, 2010 •
88 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire • Tagged as Jay McGwire, Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals, steroids
Jay McGwire’s book is coming out. Here is hoping his family members aren’t actually surprised.
February 23rd, 2010 •
12 Comments • Category:
Ryan Franklin • Tagged as firearms, Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals, weapons
Reaction to MLB’s new weapons policy beyond St. Louis Cardinal Ryan Franklin’s widely-reported remarks.
February 21st, 2010 •
2 Comments • Category:
Cardinals History, Don Lang, Freddie Schmidt, Herman Franks, Marty Marion, Stan Musial • Tagged as Cardinals history, Don Lang, Freddie Schmidt, Herman Franks, Marty Marion, St. Louis Cardinals, Stan Musial
Stan Musial isn’t the oldest or even second-oldest former St. Louis Cardinals player living. The latter is the relatively-unknown Freddie Schmidt.
February 19th, 2010 •
10 Comments • Category:
Dave McKay, Joe Pettini, Jose Oquendo, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Dave McKay, Joe Pettini, jose oquendo, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa
The St. Louis Cardinals coaching staff is full of former middle infielders, starting with the manager.
February 18th, 2010 •
154 Comments • Category:
D'Angelo Jimenez, Deivi Cruz, Joe Thurston, Jolbert Cabrera, Ruben Gotay, Wilton Guerrero • Tagged as D’Angelo Jimenez, Dave Berg, Deivi Cruz, joe thurston, Jolbert Cabrera, Junior Spivey, Ruben Gotay, second base, St. Louis Cardinals, Wilton Guerrero
A look at St. Louis Cardinals second base non-roster invitees over the last five seasons.
February 15th, 2010 •
21 Comments • Category:
P.J. Walters • Tagged as Globe-Democrat, p.j. walters, St. Louis Cardinals
A series of short news items including a serious plea with a bit of self-promotion sprinkled in.
February 11th, 2010 •
41 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire • Tagged as Mark McGwire, PEDs, St. Louis Cardinals, steroids
Former Giants media relations director labels any plan “naïve” that keeps Mark McGwire from answering further questions about his past.
February 10th, 2010 •
98 Comments • Category:
Skip Schumaker • Tagged as second base, Skip Schumaker, St. Louis Cardinals
What might the St. Louis Cardinals have seen in the second base market next year had they not locked up Skip Schumaker for 2011?
February 7th, 2010 •
5 Comments • Category:
Tony La Russa • Tagged as Chicago White Sox, Jerry Reinsdorf, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa
Recent remarks by Tony La Russa rekindle questions about his post-managing future.
February 6th, 2010 •
42 Comments • Category:
Kyle McClellan • Tagged as Kyle McClellan, St. Louis Cardinals
Trying to make the St. Louis Cardinals rotation in 2010, Kyle McClellan’s results in his first two major league camps were dramatically different.
February 5th, 2010 •
8 Comments • Category:
Albert Pujols, Free Agency • Tagged as Albert Pujols, contract, free agency, St. Louis Cardinals
Wanting to set the record straight about his contract status, the Cardinals first baseman takes his story directly to the fans.
February 2nd, 2010 •
4 Comments • Category:
Albert Pujols, David Freese, Mark McGwire, Ryan Franklin, Tony La Russa, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Albert Pujols, David Freese, Mark McGwire, Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa, top stories of the year
A look ahead to the top projected stories across the Cardinal Nation in 2010.
January 31st, 2010 •
3 Comments • Category:
Chris Carpenter, Colby Rasmus, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Franklin, Tony La Russa, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Chris Carpenter, Colby Rasmus, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa, top stories of the year
A look back at the top projected stories across the Cardinal Nation in 2009 from one year ago.
January 30th, 2010 •
53 Comments • Category:
Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
The addition of Mark DeRosa, then Matt Holliday defined the 2009 St. Louis Cardinals season.
January 29th, 2010 •
3 Comments • Category:
Daniel Descalso, Top Prospects • Tagged as Daniel Descalso, St. Louis Cardinals, top prospects
One report has St. Louis Cardinals second base prospect Daniel Descalso joining the spring third base scrum, but it seems an isolated thought.
January 28th, 2010 •
11 Comments • Category:
Albert Pujols, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Albert Pujols, Most Valuable Player, MVP, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
The continued greatness of Albert Pujols was not taken for granted as he earned his third NL Most Valuable Player Award in 2009.
January 26th, 2010 •
176 Comments • Category:
Cardinals History, Stan Musial • Tagged as Cardinals history, St. Louis Cardinals, Stan Musial
A search through baseball history is underway to identify a most unusual Stan Musial photo.
January 25th, 2010 •
3 Comments • Category:
Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright led the St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff all season long but fell short in individual recognition.
January 24th, 2010 •
72 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire • Tagged as Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals
Diffusing the ongoing outrage over Mark McGwire may require a clarification of the end objective.
January 23rd, 2010 •
19 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras • Tagged as free agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
For the ongoing services of outfielder Matt Holliday, the St. Louis Cardinals and agent Scott Boras carried out an intricate dance for months.
January 21st, 2010 •
11 Comments • Category:
John Mozeliak, Tony La Russa, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as john mozeliak, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa, top stories of the year
Working together, the manager and GM brought great results for the 2009 St. Louis Cardinals.
January 20th, 2010 •
5 Comments • Category:
Adam Wainwright • Tagged as Adam Wainwright, Cy Young Award, sabermetics, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright tells those who value baserunners more than runs scored where they can stick their views.
January 19th, 2010 •
70 Comments • Category:
Ray Lankford • Tagged as Jim Edmonds, Ray Lankford, retirement, St. Louis Cardinals
Just as his Cardinals centerfield predecessor Ray Lankford did, Jim Edmonds wants to return after a year out of the game.
January 18th, 2010 •
40 Comments • Category:
Arbitration, Financials/Payroll, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker • Tagged as Arbitration, budget, payroll, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals wouldn’t have to wait until their arbitration cases are settled to make their next move, but they may have good reasons for doing so.
January 16th, 2010 •
3 Comments • Category:
Brad Penny, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Brad Penny, Joel Pineiro, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
Will Brad Penny become the 2010 St. Louis Cardinals’ version of 2009’s Joel Pineiro, the unsung hero?
January 14th, 2010 •
106 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, PEDs, St. Louis Cardinals, steroids, Tony La Russa
Just as when Mark McGwire spoke out, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is catching considerable heat for what he said and did not say.
January 14th, 2010 •
10 Comments • Category:
Ryan Franklin, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
A big question turned into a strength of the 2009 Cardinals as Ryan Franklin seized the closer’s job and solidified the bullpen.
January 12th, 2010 •
12 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
In a major surprise, former slugger Mark McGwire was introduced in October as the club’s new hitting coach, and in early 2010, stepped out of the shadows.
January 11th, 2010 •
84 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire • Tagged as Mark McGwire, steroids
One aspect of Mark McGwire’s tearful interview on MLB Network is a stumbling block to many – his view of the impact of steroids on his results.
January 9th, 2010 •
48 Comments • Category:
Albert Pujols, Free Agency, Mark Teixeira • Tagged as Albert Pujols, free agency, Mark Teixeira, St. Louis Cardinals
If the Cardinals ever reach the point of considering the unthinkable, trading Albert Pujols, Mark Teixeira’s history provides an important lesson.
January 7th, 2010 •
39 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa wants Mark McGwire to become a late-season pinch-hitter and expects him in St. Louis next weekend.
January 7th, 2010 •
21 Comments • Category:
Albert Pujols, Free Agency, Matt Holliday • Tagged as Albert Pujols, free agency, Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals
Why the conditions may be right for the St. Louis Cardinals to move to lock up Albert Pujols.
January 6th, 2010 •
87 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras • Tagged as free agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras, St. Louis Cardinals, trade
Now that the Cardinals have agreed to terms with outfielder Matt Holliday on a record-setting new contract, is the jury in on the big trade that brought him to St. Louis in the first place?
January 6th, 2010 •
6 Comments • Category:
Tyler Bighames • Tagged as arrest, DUI, Gulf Coast League Cardinals, Tyler Bighames
Already suspended for drug use, Cardinals outfield prospect is arrested for DUI and other violations.
January 5th, 2010 •
6 Comments • Category:
Brett Wallace, Brian Barden, David Freese, Joe Mather, Joe Thurston, Khalil Greene, Mark DeRosa, Top Stories of the Year, Troy Glaus, Tyler Greene • Tagged as Brett Wallace, Brian Barden, David Freese, Joe Mather, joe thurston, Khalil Greene, Mark DeRosa, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year, Troy Glaus, Tyler Greene
Eight different players had a piece of the St. Louis Cardinals’ starting third base job in 2009. None of them did much of anything with it.
January 3rd, 2010 •
28 Comments • Category:
Chris Duncan, Dave Duncan, Julio Lugo, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Chris Duncan, Dave Duncan, Julio Lugo, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
Trying to return from disc replacement surgery in his neck proved to be too much for Chris Duncan, who was traded to Boston in late July for middle infielder Julio Lugo in a move that unearthed a number of issues.
January 2nd, 2010 •
23 Comments • Category:
Chris Maloney, Memphis Redbirds (AAA), Ron Warner, Springfield Cardinals (AA), Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Chris Maloney, Memphis Redbirds, Ron “Pop” Warner, Springfield Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
The youngest Triple-A and Double-A clubs in baseball both made the playoffs, the first time that was accomplished by Cardinals’ clubs in a quarter of a century.
January 1st, 2010 •
2 Comments • Category:
Top Stories of the Year, Whitey Herzog • Tagged as St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year, Whitey Herzog
Whitey Herzog, the leader of the 1980’s St. Louis Cardinals, was elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame.
December 31st, 2009 •
5 Comments • Category:
Brendan Ryan, Julio Lugo, Khalil Greene, Top Stories of the Year, Tyler Greene • Tagged as Brendan Ryan, Julio Lugo, Khalil Greene, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year, Tyler Greene
No one could have predicted how the shortstop position would have evolved for the 2009 St. Louis Cardinals.
December 30th, 2009 •
46 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Matt Holliday • Tagged as free agency, Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals
Erroneous news on a supposed new Matt Holliday offer from the St. Louis Cardinals is amplified all over cyberspace before being pulled.
December 29th, 2009 •
32 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras • Tagged as free agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras, St. Louis Cardinals
Why might both Scott Boras and the St. Louis Cardinals consider a shorter-term contact for free agent Matt Holliday?
December 29th, 2009 •
18 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Mark DeRosa • Tagged as free agency, Mark DeRosa, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals
Is Mark DeRosa’s reported two year, $12 million deal with the San Francisco Giants out of line with the market? If not, why didn’t the St. Louis Cardinals jump in?
December 26th, 2009 •
1 Comment • Category:
Colby Rasmus, Rick Ankiel, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Colby Rasmus, Rick Ankiel, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
The 2009 St. Louis Cardinals’ centerfield featured a transition from the veteran to the kid along with some interesting twists.
December 23rd, 2009 •
3 Comments • Category:
Grover Cleveland Alexander, John Smoltz, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Grover Cleveland Alexander, John Smoltz, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
The St. Louis Cardinals again added a future Hall of Fame pitcher nearing the end of his career but it didn’t end like in 1926.
December 22nd, 2009 •
25 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Mark McGwire, PEDs, St. Louis Cardinals, steroids, Tony La Russa
Why has Mark McGwire’s coming out party remained in his most familiar place – limboland?
December 21st, 2009 •
2 Comments • Category:
Tyler Bighames • Tagged as St. Louis Cardinals, suspension, Tyler Bighames
St. Louis 2009-drafted outfielder Tyler Bighames tests positive for drug of abuse.
December 21st, 2009 •
1 Comment • Category:
First-Year Player Draft, Shelby Miller, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as first-year player draft, Shelby Miller, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year
The St. Louis Cardinals ventured into unfamiliar territory when making their first-round pick in the 2009 draft.
December 21st, 2009 •
46 Comments • Category:
Chris Duncan, Free Agency • Tagged as Barry Meister, Chris Duncan, free agency, St. Louis Cardinals
The agent of former Cardinals outfielder Chris Duncan is making some interesting claims.
December 20th, 2009 •
48 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras • Tagged as free agency, Matt Holliday, MLB Players Association, Scott Boras, St. Louis Cardinals
The MLB Players Association plays a powerful, but almost-invisible role in placement of top free agents.
December 19th, 2009 •
27 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Jack Clark, Johnny Damon, Matt Holliday • Tagged as free agency, Jack Clark, Johnny Damon, Matt Holliday, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals
There may be something for Matt Holliday to learn from this week’s Johnny Damon saga and a similar story from over two decades ago.
December 18th, 2009 •
23 Comments • Category:
Mark DeJohn, Steve Dillard, Tom Spencer, Top Stories of the Year • Tagged as Mark DeJohn, minor league coaches, St. Louis Cardinals, Steve Dillard, Tom Spencer, top stories of the year
Major changes occurred among the Cardinals minor league coaching ranks following an uneven 2009 season.
December 17th, 2009 •
47 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Mark Teixeira, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras • Tagged as free agency, Mark Teixeira, Matt Holliday, New York Yankees, Scott Boras, St. Louis Cardinals
Can the St. Louis Cardinals learn anything from a dissection of the New York Yankees’ 2008 pursuit of Mark Teixeira?
December 17th, 2009 •
6 Comments • Category:
July 2nd Signings, Top Stories of the Year, Wagner Mateo • Tagged as July 2nd signings, St. Louis Cardinals, top stories of the year, Wagner Mateo
The sweetest amateur free agent signing in St. Louis Cardinals team history quickly went sour.
December 16th, 2009 •
15 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, John Mozeliak, Matt Holliday, Theo Epstein • Tagged as free agency, john mozeliak, Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals, Theo Epstein
The St. Louis Cardinals are getting to the point where they need to force Scott Boras to declare his hand regarding Matt Holliday.
December 14th, 2009 •
42 Comments • Category:
Bud Selig, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Bud Selig, MLB, Tony La Russa
An errant tweet pre-announced a new MLB initiative. You can get in on the ground floor.
December 13th, 2009 •
30 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Garrett Atkins, Matt Holliday • Tagged as Colorado Rockies, free agency, Garrett Atkins, Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals
A pair of former big bats from the Colorado Rockies are now free agents. The St. Louis Cardinals are thinking about at least one of them.
December 11th, 2009 •
21 Comments • Category:
Matt Holliday, Scott Boras • Tagged as Boston Red Sox, Jason Bay, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras, St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are experiencing some extra spice in their Holliday cooking due to an unwanted touch of Bay while the GM puts the heat on the super agent.
December 9th, 2009 •
47 Comments • Category:
August Busch, Bill DeWitt Jr., Cardinals History • Tagged as August Busch, Bill DeWitt Jr., Cardinals history, Sam Breadon, St. Louis Cardinals
Passed over in the Hall of Fame veterans committee vote was the winningest St. Louis Cardinals owner ever, Sam Breadon.
December 8th, 2009 •
5 Comments • Category:
Cardinals History, Whitey Herzog • Tagged as Cardinals history, Hall of Fame, retired numbers, St. Louis Cardinals, Whitey Herzog
Rather than retiring the number of every new Hall of Famer, the St. Louis Cardinals need a two-tiered system.
December 7th, 2009 •
77 Comments • Category:
Cardinals History, Whitey Herzog • Tagged as Cardinals history, Hall of Fame, St. Louis Cardinals, Whitey Herzog
Whitey Herzog and the other six most-winning St. Louis Cardinals managers in club history are either in or locks for the Hall of Fame.
December 6th, 2009 •
44 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras • Tagged as free agency, Matt Holliday, Scott Boras, St. Louis Cardinals
Why is the Matt Holliday contract situation causing heightened emotions across Cardinal Nation?
December 4th, 2009 •
29 Comments • Category:
Jefferson Segundo • Tagged as Dominican Summer League Cardinals, Jefferson Segundo, PED, St. Louis Cardinals, stanozolol, suspension
St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Jefferson Segundo receives a 50-day suspension, the second from the organization since the season ended, fifth in 2009 and 16th in the last five years.
December 4th, 2009 •
18 Comments • Category:
Bud Selig, Business of Baseball, Michael Weiner • Tagged as Bud Selig, Business of Baseball, International draft, Michael Weiner, MLBPA
Recent comments attributed to management and the union are positive, but will they actually get to work on it?
November 24th, 2009 •
55 Comments • Category:
Chris Carpenter, Joe Mauer • Tagged as Chris Carpenter, Cy Young Award, Joe Mauer, Most Valuable Player, St. Louis Cardinals
Minnesota’s Joe Mauer missed the first month and won the AL MVP in a landslide while Chris Carpenter lost the NL Cy Young Award because he missed 30 games.
November 21st, 2009 •
2 Comments • Category:
Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter, Tim Lincecum • Tagged as Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter, Cy Young Award, St. Louis Cardinals, Tim Lincecum
Using an MVP-like scoring system for the Cy Young Award keeps Tim Lincecum on top.
November 21st, 2009 •
57 Comments • Category:
Dan Radison, Jim Riggleman • Tagged as Dan Radison, Jim Riggleman, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals
St. Louis minor league hitting master Dan Radison is moving to the Washington Nationals as their first base coach.
November 20th, 2009 •
9 Comments • Category:
Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter • Tagged as Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter, Cy Young Award, Keith Law, St. Louis Cardinals, Tim Lincecum, Will Carroll
Would a hypothetical expansion of the 2009 National League Cy Young Award vote to five places have changed the winner?
November 17th, 2009 •
24 Comments • Category:
Colby Rasmus • Tagged as awards, Colby Rasmus, Rookie of the Year, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Colby Rasmus made an appearance in the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year voting.
November 16th, 2009 •
74 Comments • Category:
Matt Holliday, Ozzie Smith, Palm Beach Cardinals (A-Adv), Scott Boras, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Matt Holliday, Ozzie Smith, Palm Beach Cardinals, Scott Boras, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa
A collection of recent St. Louis Cardinals-related links of interest with a little commentary sprinkled in.
November 14th, 2009 •
1 Comment • Category:
Cardinals History, Sam Breadon • Tagged as Cardinals history, Hall of Fame, Sam Breadon, St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals owner during a record period of prosperity is being considered for election to Baseball’s Hall of Fame.
November 12th, 2009 •
14 Comments • Category:
Jim Riggleman, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Jim Riggleman, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa, Washington Nationals
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa reportedly declined an offer from the Washington Nationals to interview for their managerial job.
November 11th, 2009 •
1 Comment • Category:
Whitey Herzog • Tagged as Hall of Fame, St. Louis Cardinals, Veterans Committee, Whitey Herzog
Former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog is again up for Veterans Committee voting for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
November 10th, 2009 •
105 Comments • Category:
Mike McCoy, Roy Halladay • Tagged as Mike McCoy, Roy Halladay, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, trades, waivers
Toronto has made a habit of claiming former Cardinals off the waiver wire. Could the two rekindle trade talks, too?
November 9th, 2009 •
36 Comments • Category:
Lou Brock • Tagged as auction, Lou Brock, memorabilia, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Lou Brock is currently auctioning off 78 memorabilia items.
November 7th, 2009 •
7 Comments • Category:
Todd Wellemeyer, Vicente Palacios • Tagged as Tags: St. Louis Cardinals, Todd Wellemeyer, Vicente Palacios
Intended only as fun, this award has been created to honor the highest level of hitting futility by a St. Louis Cardinals pitcher in a season.
November 6th, 2009 •
24 Comments • Category:
Adam Wainwright, Allen Watson • Tagged as Adam Wainwright, Allen Watson, St. Louis Cardinals
Looking at past good-hitting pitchers on the St. Louis Cardinals.
November 5th, 2009 •
14 Comments • Category:
Adam Wainwright, Allen Watson • Tagged as Adam Wainwright, Allen Watson, St. Louis Cardinals
Creating a new award to recognize the best-hitting St. Louis Cardinals pitcher during the previous season.
November 2nd, 2009 •
4 Comments • Category:
Curt Flood • Tagged as auction, Curt Flood, memorabilia, St. Louis Cardinals
Many items owned by the late Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood will soon be sold at auction.
November 1st, 2009 •
9 Comments • Category:
Barry Bonds, Bud Selig, Business of Baseball, Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Barry Bonds, Bud Selig, Business of Baseball, Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa
A collection of recent St. Louis Cardinals-related links of interest with a little commentary sprinkled in.
October 31st, 2009 •
34 Comments • Category:
Albert Pujols • Tagged as Albert Pujols, awards
How many awards will Albert Pujols take home this season?
October 30th, 2009 •
5 Comments • Category:
David Freese, Josh Kinney, Matt Pagnozzi, Memphis Redbirds (AAA), Tyler Greene • Tagged as David Freese, Josh Kinney, Matt Pagnozzi, Memphis Redbirds, September call-ups, St. Louis Cardinals, Tyler Greene
How much playing time did those called up from Memphis to St. Louis actually receive in the final days of the 2009 season?
October 29th, 2009 •
43 Comments • Category:
Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Bud Selig, Mark McGwire • Tagged as Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Bud Selig, Mark McGwire
Why might Bud Selig be looking at Mark McGwire differently than he does at Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez?
October 28th, 2009 •
12 Comments • Category:
Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter • Tagged as Adam Wainwright, C.C. Sabathia, Chris Carpenter, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, St. Louis Cardinals
Two former Cleveland stars face off Wednesday night for other teams while the Cardinals’ aces are under contract at least three more seasons.
October 27th, 2009 •
15 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire • Tagged as Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals
Summarizing the trenches dug over the return of Mark McGwire.
October 26th, 2009 •
25 Comments • Category:
Mark McGwire, Matt Holliday • Tagged as Mark McGwire, Matt Holliday, Oakland A’s
Matt Holliday’s Oakland results following Mark McGwire’s winter instruction leave some major questions as to its effectiveness.
October 25th, 2009 •
31 Comments • Category:
Hal McRae, Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa • Tagged as Hal McRae, hitting coach, Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa
Will Mark McGwire become the next St. Louis Cardinals’ hitting coach? Could he do it without shedding his considerable personal baggage first?
October 25th, 2009 •
3 Comments • Category:
Mark Mulder, Memphis Redbirds (AAA), Post-Season, Virgil Hill Jr. • Tagged as 1987 World Series, mark mulder, Memphis Redbirds, St. Louis Cardinals, Virgil Hill Jr.
A collection of recent St. Louis Cardinals-related links of interest with a little commentary mixed in.
October 24th, 2009 •
44 Comments • Category:
Free Agency, Matt Holliday • Tagged as free agency, Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals
It looks like a number of big money teams will get in on the Matt Holliday chase. Every one decreases the Cardinals’ dwindling chances of retaining him.
October 23rd, 2009 •
3 Comments • Category:
Albert Pujols, Mark McGwire • Tagged as Albert Pujols, contracts, Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals
Comparing and contrasting Mark McGwire’s recent comments about Albert Pujols’ value with a famous 2001 interview critical of escalating MLB player salaries.
October 22nd, 2009 •
2 Comments • Category:
Floyd Rayford, Tom Nieto • Tagged as Floyd Rayford, St. Louis Cardinals, Tom Nieto
Two former Cardinals take new jobs a bit closer to their ex-home.