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WestCoastbirdWatcher: <a href="http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2012/02/09/cardinals-where-are-they-now-%e2%80%93-lapoint-and-ryde/#comment-41402" title="on Cardinals where are they now? – LaPoint and Ryde"> &quot;The difference is in the ticke...&quot;
LarryBird: <a href="http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2012/02/09/cardinals-where-are-they-now-%e2%80%93-lapoint-and-ryde/#comment-41401" title="on Cardinals where are they now? – LaPoint and Ryde"> &quot;Ludwick is one of my all time ...&quot;
JumboShrimp: <a href="http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2012/02/09/cardinals-where-are-they-now-%e2%80%93-lapoint-and-ryde/#comment-41400" title="on Cardinals where are they now? – LaPoint and Ryde"> &quot;Ludwick is a good sign for Unc...&quot;
Brian Walton: <a href="http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2012/02/09/cardinals-where-are-they-now-%e2%80%93-lapoint-and-ryde/#comment-41399" title="on Cardinals where are they now? – LaPoint and Ryde"> &quot;The Cards could afford a clear...&quot;
CariocaCardinal: <a href="http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2012/02/09/cardinals-where-are-they-now-%e2%80%93-lapoint-and-ryde/#comment-41398" title="on Cardinals where are they now? – LaPoint and Ryde"> &quot;I'd agree with you if the pric...&quot;
Brian Walton: <a href="http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2012/02/09/cardinals-where-are-they-now-%e2%80%93-lapoint-and-ryde/#comment-41397" title="on Cardinals where are they now? – LaPoint and Ryde"> &quot;Apples and oranges. Beltran is...&quot;

Ex-Cardinals Oberkfell and Oquendo competing for Mets job

Two former St. Louis Cardinals infielders with ties to the Mets are among the candidates for the open New York managerial job. Do they have a chance?

This idea looks to be a match made in… well, not heaven. That’s for sure!

Chris Carpenter is facing the New York Mets for only the fifth time in his career and third as a St. Louis Cardinal.

How the Thursday afternoon pitchers match up against the opposing lineups.

Former St. Louis infielder Ken Oberkfell remains loyal to the New York Mets as many Cardinals fans remain loyal to him.