Offseason
In this follow-up to “Play GM For A Day”, you get to see just how poorly I play the aforementioned game. While I lack both business acumen and talent evaluation ability, it’s probably my inability to emotionally detach that ultimately will derail my career as a GM. Honestly, the members of Cardinal Nation may have a […]
Okay, let’s play GM for a day. Why not pretend to spend someone else’s money and run our favorite baseball team this off-season? Since many of us question every move the team makes (or doesn’t make), let’s give it a shot. This post contains some pertinent information which might be useful for making the tough business decisions the GM makes. There is also some […]
While not something I originally planned on including today, it is important for all of us here at PH8 to express our condolences to the Walters family. We were fortunate to get to know P.J. while interviewing him on UCB Radio, and I look forward to watching him overcome this tragedy and again honor his […]
Posted in: 2009 Cardinals Player Grades,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Minor League Cardinals,Offseason
Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter, Chris Perez, Dennys Reyes, Jason Motte, Joel Pineiro, Kyle Lohse, Kyle McClellan, Mitchell Boggs, Ryan Franklin, Todd Wellemeyer, Trever Miller
Now that the current St. Louis shortstop appears off the Troy Glaus recovery program, I felt it was a good time to close out the infield on our, ahem, rather late look at the 2009 Cardinals. Brendan Ryan has every opportunity to lock down a key defensive position for as long as he wants it, […]
Posted in: 2009 Cardinals Player Grades,Current Cardinals,Minor League Cardinals,Offseason
Tagged with: Brendan Ryan, Brian Barden, Julio Lugo, Khalil Greene, Luke Gregerson, Mark Worrell, Tony La Russa, Tyler Greene
As a failed former third baseman, I know just how crucial and difficult this position can be to a successful club. This becomes even more apparent when multiple players are used to try and lock down the hot corner. Some teams can hide an offensive liability around the diamond but rarely, if ever, does the […]
Posted in: 2009 Cardinals Player Grades,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Minor League Cardinals,Offseason
Tagged with: Brett Wallace, Brian Barden, Joe Mather, Joe Thurston, Khalil Greene, Mark DeRosa, Tyler Greene
Disappointment comes in many forms, especially when you are a true fan. A little bit of me dies inside every time St. Louis signs a former Cub, but that is just silly, right? The bigger trouble is knowing that former Cards will play in other uniforms, but does it have to be the Royals and […]
Posted in: Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Free Agents,General PH8 Stuff,Minor League Cardinals,NL Central Division,Offseason,UCB Radio
Tagged with: Bernie Miklasz, David Freese, Felipe Lopez, Kiko Calero, Kyle McClellan, Mark McGwire, Matt Holliday, Matthew Leach, Rich Hill
Entertain this post in the hypothetical, if you will. Its July 12th, 2010, the All-Star Break, and all is terribly wrong in the world of Cardinal Nation. Forget the relatively frigid weather of the winter and indulge yourself in a warm summer day. Don’t get too comfortable though. After all, it’s not the Winter-Warmup that […]
Posted in: Ballparks,Busch Stadium,Cardinals Coaches,Cardinals Front Office,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Free Agents,NL Central Division,Offseason
Tagged with: Ben Sheets, Blake Hawksworth, Bullpen, Dave Duncan, Felipe Lopez, Jaime Garcia, Joe Crede, Joel Pineiro, John Mozeliak, John Smoltz, Jon Garland, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Kyle McClellan, St Louis Cardinals, Starting Rotation
Today’s post took much longer than I planned for two reasons. The first is related to the Cardinals but the second, is well, not even close. For those that know me, my love for movies is nearly on par with that of a certain St. Louis sports team. We are going to keep this rolling […]
How fitting is it that nearly all candidates to take home the top pitcher of the year award have the Molina boys to thank in some way. CC has Jose and last year’s winner, Tim Linecum, plays catch with Bengie. While it is easy to put Carp and Wainer on a pedestal, enough isn’t said […]
Posted in: 2009 Cardinals Player Grades,Awards,Current Cardinals,Media,Minor League Cardinals,Offseason,UCB Radio
Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, UCB Radio, Yadier Molina
As part of yet another great United Cardinal Bloggers project, I give you my top five stories of 2008 as pertains to the St Louis Cardinals. 1. Lohse signs late, then signs early Kyle Lohse was on the rader of GM John Mozeliak for most of the winter prior to the 2008 season. Lohse was […]
Posted in: Awards,Busch Stadium,Cardinals Coaches,Cardinals Front Office,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Minor League Cardinals,Non-Cardinals,Offseason,United Cardinal Bloggers
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Busch Stadium, Chris Perez, Colby Rasmus, Dave Duncan, Jason Motte, Jeff Luhnow, John Mozeliak, Jose Oquendo, Kyle Lohse, MVP, Pop Warner, Rico Washington, Ryan Howard, Scott Rolen, Stan Musial, Tony LaRussa, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Glaus, UCB, United Cardinal Bloggers, Walt Jocketty