Non-Cardinals
I would not have sent Ryan Franklin out for a second inning (although, who I am kidding, I wouldn’t have brought him into a tie game to begin with). I would have had Felipe Lopez bunting with Brendan Ryan on first and no one out. I definitely would have had Lopez bunting with Ryan on […]
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Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Aramis Ramirez, Brendan Ryan, Brian Barden, Carlos Marmol, Cesar Izturis, Chicago Cubs, Derrek Lee, Felipe Lopez, Geovany Soto, Jim Edmonds, Lou Piniella, Mike Fontenot, Pitchers Hit Eighth, Ryan Franklin, St Louis Cardinals, Tony LaRussa, WGN
Remember the fear most Cardinal fans had (at least I did) when we shipped off an underperforming “once-prospect” for a live bullpen arm at the deadline? Don’t look now, but Anthony Reyes has posted a 2.01 ERA in five starts for the Cleveland Indians. From Jayson Stark at ESPN.com: Ask for a Reyes: Speaking of […]
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Tagged with: Al Reyes, Anthony Reyes, Argenis Reyes, Brett Myers, CC Sabathia, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Danny Haren, Dave Duncan, ESPN.com, Francisco Liriano, Jayson Stark, Johan Santana, Jose Reyes, MLB Trade Rumors, New York Mets
Well, that’s really where it all began, isn’t it? I apologize for my longer than anticipated absence, and in some ways, I’m not that sorry. I barely got to see any Cardinal baseball while I’ve been on ‘hiatus’, and that’s seemingly been a good thing. I hate to go down the path of pessimist, but […]
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Tagged with: Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Bullpen, Chris Carpenter, Chris Duncan, Chris Perez, Houston Astros, Injuries, Jaime Garcia, Jason Motte, Kyle McClellan, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, NL Wild Card, Opening Day 2009, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rick Ankiel, Spring Training 2009, St Louis Cardinals, Starting Rotation, Tommy John Surgery, Tony LaRussa, Uniforms
As I was watching Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, watching the Cards squander another opportunity for a sweep, I saw something that I hadn’t seen from a Cardinal hurler all season. I saw Kyle Lohse stick up for someone on his team. Granted, it was himself he was sticking up for, but he showed […]
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Tagged with: Bob Watson, Cincinnati Reds, Dusty Baker, Edinson Volquez, Felipe Lopez, Greg Gibson, Kyle Lohse, Major League Baseball, MLB, Richie Sexson, St Louis Cardinals, Tony LaRussa, Umpires
Chris Perez is starting to get ‘that look’ when he pitches. Tonight, he seemed really pissed off that Brandon Phillips got that hit to left, and he took it out on Javier Valentin and Edwin Encarnacion. The slider was working, the heater was working, the control seemed to be working. CP63 has got it going […]
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Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Brad Thompson, Brandon Phillips, Carlos Zambrano, Chris Carpenter, Chris Perez, Daryle Ward, Edwin Encarnacion, Felipe Lopez, Jaime Garcia, Jason LaRue, Ryan Ludwick
Apparently Jarrod Washburn has been informed by the Seattle Mariners that he was placed on waivers and some team has claimed him. The claiming team has yet to be outed, but by waiver rules, the Mariners can work out a deal with the claiming team. Could we be seeing Washburn in a Cardinal uniform soon? […]
Posted in: Blogs,Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Buster Olney, CardsClubhouse.com, Chris Carpenter, Dave Duncan, Derrick Goold, Geoff Baker, Jarrod Washburn, Jon Heyman, Kyle Lohse, MLBTradeRumors.com, Seattle Mariners
Fresh off of a two-inning, one hit, no runs performance yesterday afternoon, Jason Isringhausen is hopefully feeling a little better about himself. I hope that Tony doesn’t feel the same. Sure, Izzy finally put together some pitches, even throwing most for strikes. This does not in the slightest form mean that he should be allowed […]
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Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Braden Looper, Bullpen, Chris Carpenter, Chris Perez, Clayton Kershaw, Dave Duncan, Jaime Garcia, Jason Isringhausen, Joel Pineiro, Kyle Lohse, Kyle McClellan, Los Angeles Dodgers, Ron Villone, Russ Springer, Ryan Franklin, Starting Rotation, Tony LaRussa
You may have noticed by the lack of my wit and knowledge around here that I have already, by the middle of the week, had one of the longest weeks of the year to date. Work is keeping me hectic and on-the-go. Last night, that was a blessing in disguise. Having already listened to the […]
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Tagged with: Adam Kennedy, Albert Pujols, Andruw Jones, Brad Thompson, Bullpen, Chris Carpenter, Chris Perez, Dave Duncan, Jason Isringhausen, Joe Beimel, Kyle McClellan, MLB.tv, Rick Ankiel, Ron Villone, Russ Springer, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, Tony LaRussa, XM Radio
5 Pretty obvious that the number 5 would be significant for the Cardinals as one of the best hitters in the game wears that number for the Redbirds. But I’m talking about another number 5. This goes back to a post game interview when the bullpen let yet another game slip away. In that interview […]
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Tagged with: Bullpen, Chris Carpenter, Chris Perez, Jaime Garcia, Jason Isringhausen, Jeff Kent, Jeff Suppan, Jeff Weaver, Kyle Lohse, Kyle McClellan, Mike Parisi, Mitchell Boggs, Russ Springer, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Ludwick, Starting Rotation, Tony LaRussa
Which one will show up tonight? The Cards’ offense has recently exploded for ten runs on Saturday versus the Mets (albeit in extra time) and for twelve last night versus the Braves (albeit versus a rookie, stop-gap starter). Last night they were even without their slugging centerfielder, Rick Ankiel. That could be an ongoing absence, […]
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Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Arthur Rhodes, Barry Bonds, Braden Looper, Cesar Izturis, Chris Carpenter, Chris Duncan, Clayton Mortensen, Edgar Renteria, Joe Mather, John Grabow, Matt Holliday, Mike Parisi, Nick Stavinoha, Randy Flores, Rick Ankiel, Ron Mahay, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, Tony LaRussa, Tyler Greene, Viva El Birdos