April 2009
Today we take part in another United Cardinal Bloggers project, choosing a side of a debate topic to, well, debate with another member of the UCB blogging syndicate. My very worthy adversary today is Andrea over at Baseball Digest. We will be arguing politely discussing the merits of resigning center fielder Rick Ankiel at the […]
Posted in: Agents,Blogs,Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Minor League Cardinals,Non-Cardinals,United Cardinal Bloggers
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Baseball Digest, Baseball-Reference.com, Benny Agbayani, Bill Howerton, Bob Thurman, Brant Brown, Brett Wallace, Brian Buchanan, Bubba Trammell, Carlos Quentin, Chris Duncan, Chris Richard, Cody Ross, Colby Rasmus, Daryl Jones, Don Lenhardt, Dusty Rhodes, Jason Lane, Jeff Baker, Jim Lemon, Joe Charboneau, John Mozeliak, Jon Jay, Lou Skizas, Mike Simms, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Scott Boras, Shane Robinson, Shane Spencer, Tony LaRussa, UCB, United Cardinal Bloggers
It occurred to me after Kyle McClellan walked Omar Infante to load the bases last night in the eighth inning, “we’ve seen this before, I know we have.” Thing is, I wasn’t referring to the impending blown save and loss. Cardinal pitchers have walked twelve batters this season with no one out and the bases […]
Posted in: Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Bill James, Bullpen, Casey Kotchman, Chipper Jones, Cy Young, Dennys Reyes, Fungoes, Jason Motte, Jeff Francouer, Jo-Jo Reyes, Josh Hancock, Khalil Greene, Kyle Lohse, Kyle McClellan, Nick Adenhart, Omar Infante, Pitchers Hit Eighth, Rick Ankiel, Starting Rotation, Tony LaRussa, Trever Miller, Tyler Johnson
Tony LaRussa wanted the Cardinals to show they could win those games too. The 3-2 affairs, the 2-1 dances. The Cards proved they could win the close game on the back of (dare I say it?) a good performance by the bullpen. —– Chris Perez slammed a door. Kyle McClellan did his best Jason Isringhausen […]
Posted in: Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals
Tagged with: Bullpen, Chris Carpenter, Chris Perez, Jason Isringhausen, Joel Pineiro, Kyle Lohse, Kyle McClellan, Ryan Franklin, Starting Rotation, Tony LaRussa
The Cards took two of three from the Wee Bears this weekend, continuing their strong play at home. Sunday was a different story at Busch III unfortunately, but we’re choosing to stay on the postitve side regarding overall outcome of the series. A few quick hitters this morning, then we focus on the Braves: —– […]
Posted in: Busch Stadium,Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,NL Central Division,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, Atlanta Braves, Blaine Boyer, Busch Stadium, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Jose Oquendo, Khalil Greene, Kosuke Fukudome, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, Todd Wellemeyer, Tony LaRussa, Trever Miller, Washington Nationals, Yadier Molina
I’m probably spitting into the wind asking this question on a site devoted to the Cardinals, but today’s poll question puts to you, the loyal readers (all three of you), what is the best current rivalry in the big leagues? [poll id=”3″]
Cardinal fans, pray for good results from the MRI done on Kyle Lohse’s right knee yesterday. What looked like an innocent tweak of the ankle and a stubborn starter trying to finish five and get the win quickly turned into another waiting and wishing game for Cardinal fans. Where do they go if Lohse winds […]
Posted in: Blogs,Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Free Agents,General PH8 Stuff,Media,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Bird Land, Chris Carpenter, Cliff Lee, Derrick Goold, Kyle Lohse, Mitchell Boggs, On the Run, Paul Byrd, Pedro Martinez, Pitchers Hit Eighth, PJ Walters, Rick Ankiel, Tony LaRussa
What a two game stretch for the Cardinals, eh? After flipping the switch on the typical bullpen story Tuesday night, the Cards were pretty dominant from wire-to-wire last night. Joel Pineiro was economical, efficient, and overall outstanding. He gave the bullpen some rest after lots of work Tuesday night, not to mention being short two […]
Posted in: Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Minor League Cardinals
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Blaine Boyer, Chris Perez, Colby Rasmus, Dave Duncan, Jason LaRue, Jess Todd, Joel Pineiro, Jose Oquendo, Khalil Greene, Mitchell Boggs, Tony LaRussa, Yadier Molina
Go Cards! Mets at Cardinals (04.22)
First, stop by PH8 for a live chat during tonight’s Cardinals versus Mets game on national ESPN. All are welcome, and we’ll even incorporate some Twitter feeds to get all the latest and greatest from Busch III. Then, join the UCB for our weekly Radio Hour podcast at 9:30p over at the Blog Talk Radio […]
Posted in: Busch Stadium,Live Blog,UCB Radio,United Cardinal Bloggers
Tagged with: Blog Talk Radio, Busch Stadium, ESPN, New York Mets, St Louis Cardinals, UCB, UCB Radio Hour, United Cardinal Bloggers
While searching through my favorite repository for MLB contract information, Cot’s Baseball Contracts, I came across a very valuable tool for Cardinal fans with an eye on the future and how the organization might be able to leverage their payroll. I was originally headed over to Cot’s to begin to compile a multi-year outlook on […]
Posted in: Current Cardinals
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, Cot's Baseball Contracts, Joel Pineiro, Khalil Greene, Payroll, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Ludwick, Todd Wellemeyer, Troy Glaus, Yadier Molina