The Cardinal Nation blog

Comparing ERAs of St. Louis Cardinals pitchers with and without Dave Duncan as pitching coach.

A look back at the top projected stories across the Cardinal Nation in 2012 from one year ago.

The film adaptation of the best-seller “Three Nights in August” is slated to have Billy Bob Thornton playing Tony La Russa’s long-time confidante and pitching coach Dave Duncan.

Of the seven members of the St. Louis Cardinals pictured at the 2007 All-Star Game, not a one remains in his job today. A potential partial reunion in 2012 could be odd, to say the least.

A look ahead to the top projected stories across the Cardinal Nation in 2012.

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

The indefinite waiting to learn of future plans has moved from the manager of St. Louis Cardinals to pitching coach Dave Duncan.

The St. Louis Cardinals have decided upon their manager for 2011, but three coaching positions remain unsettled.

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.

At least one recent Cardinal thinks a World Series win would set up a “leave on top” scenario for the manager and pitching coach.

This isn’t the first time that off-field issues may be driving away an important member of the St. Louis Cardinals

Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder John Rodriguez returns to his original organization while Chris Duncan’s brother takes a career hit.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan would like to return to starting in 2009, but the decision is not in his own hands.