July 12th, 2009 •
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Brad Thompson, Ryan Franklin, Todd Wellemeyer • Tagged as Brad Thompson, Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals, Todd Wellemeyer
Ian Walton puts forth his case as to which of the two struggling starters should remain in the St. Louis Cardinals rotation.
June 3rd, 2009 •
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Brad Thompson, Mitchell Boggs, P.J. Walters • Tagged as Brad Thompson, Mitchell Boggs, p.j. walters, St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have called on their sixth starter six times this season. The fill-ins have yet to take a loss and have delivered an ERA comparable to the top five.
May 3rd, 2009 •
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Brad Thompson, Jason LaRue, P.J. Walters, Rick Ankiel • Tagged as Brad Thompson, Jason LaRue, p.j. walters, Rick Ankiel, St. Louis Cardinals
What was being discussed on Sunday before and after the Cardinals rainout in Washington
April 15th, 2009 •
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Brad Thompson, Chris Perez, Dennys Reyes, Jason Motte, Josh Kinney, Kyle McClellan, Ryan Franklin, Trever Miller • Tagged as blown saves, Brad Thompson, bullpen, Chris Perez, Dennys Reyes, Jason Motte, Josh Kinney, Kyle McClellan, relievers, Ryan Franklin, saves, St. Louis Cardinals, Trever Miller
Early performance of the 2009 St. Louis Cardinals relievers compared to the 2008 version and the rest of the National League.
March 7th, 2009 •
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Brad Thompson, Charlie Manning, Chris Perez, Dennys Reyes, Jason Motte, Josh Kinney, Kyle McClellan, Royce Ring, Ryan Franklin, Trever Miller • Tagged as Brad Thompson, bullpen, Charlie Manning, Chris Perez, Dennys Reyes, Jason Motte, Josh Kinney, Kyle McClellan, Royce Ring, Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals, Trever Miller
When Dennys Reyes was added to the St. Louis Cardinals’ bullpen, who lost his roster spot as a result?
February 16th, 2009 •
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Arbitration, Brad Thompson, Chris Duncan, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Todd Wellemeyer • Tagged as Arbitration, Brad Thompson, Chris Duncan, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Todd Wellemeyer
With the Monday signing of outfielder Ryan Ludwick, all five St. Louis Cardinals arbitration-eligible players have come to terms on 2009 contracts.
January 24th, 2009 •
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Brad Thompson, Charlie Manning, Chris Perez, Jason Motte, Josh Kinney, Kyle McClellan, Royce Ring, Ryan Franklin, Trever Miller • Tagged as Brad Thompson, bullpen, Charlie Manning, Chris Perez, Jason Motte, Josh Kinney, Kyle McClellan, relievers, Royce Ring, Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals, Trever Miller
Comparing the inexperience level of Ryan Franklin and the rest of the projected 2009 St. Louis Cardinals bullpen to peer groups from recent seasons.
January 6th, 2009 •
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Arbitration, Brad Thompson, Chris Duncan, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Todd Wellemeyer • Tagged as Arbitration, Brad Thompson, Chris Duncan, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, St. Louis Cardinals, Todd Wellemeyer
The St. Louis Cardinals will soon need to offer 2009 contract amounts to five players from just under three up through six years of experience and the five have to counter with their view of their value. If the two cannot agree, arbitration to set the player’s 2009 salary will follow in February.