Albert Pujols
The UCB roundtable question of the day for November 19th involved some alternate universe baseball, because why not have it involve alternate universe baseball? Courtesy of some guy eating a burrito… Good morning. Please take a moment to suspend disbelief and logic in favor of playing a bit of “alternate universebaseball”. Allow the theoretical baseball […]
If you saw any baseball on this same day in 2011, you undoubtedly remember at least some sense of euphoria or bitter disappointment, or maybe even both simultaneously. Game 162 for a good portion of the teams in MLB usually amounts to either one last opportunity to see prospects in game action or a chance […]
Posted in: 2011 Cardinals Game Notes,Playoffs
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Alfredo Simon, Allen Craig, Ben Francisco, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Gomes, Brett Gardner, Brian Schneider, carl crawford, Carlos Ruiz, Chase Utley, Chris Carpenter, Chris Davis, Chris Dickerson, Cory Wade, Craig Kimbrel, Dan Johnson, dan uggla, David Freese, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Chavez, Evan Longoria, Freddie Freeman, Fredi Gonzalez, Greg Golson, Hunter Pence, J.J. Hardy, Jack Wilson, Jake McGee, Jason Heyward, Jim Johnson, Jimmy Rollins, Jon Jay, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Jorge Posada, Justin De Fratus, Kris Medlen, Kyle Hudson, Lance Berkman, Luis Ayala, Marco Scutaro, Mark Reynolds, Mark Teixeira, Mike Aviles, nick punto, Nolan Reimold, Orioles, Pete Orr, placido polanco, Raul Ibanez, red sox, Robert Andino, Ryan Lavarnway, Scott Linebrink, Scott Proctor, yankees
If Lance Berkman‘s knee surgery indeed turns out to be the straw that broke the Big Puma’s back, then so be it. Berkman can look back at 14 seasons of Major League Baseball with a lot of pride and likely few (if any) regrets. Rather than soulfully mourn his career with some overly dramatic soliloquy, […]
That’s right. We’re breaking out the “fancy” sweatpants for a shindig that starts this coming Saturday, and no expense shall be spared in the process (and by that I mean I’m getting my sweatpants dry-cleaned for the occasion). The Cardinals have plans to host the United Cardinal Bloggers at Busch Stadium. Shocking, but the organization […]
Posted in: United Cardinal Bloggers
Tagged with: 2011 World Series, Albert Pujols, Busch Stadium, C70, Cardinal, Cardinal Nation, David Freese, John Mozeliak, poisonwilliam, Twitter, UCB, United Cardinal Bloggers
The Cardinals won the 2011 World Series and sit at 10 games above the .500 mark, but Olympic Gold Medalist McKayla Maroney is not the least bit impressed. The “McKayla is not impressed” meme was started shortly after Maroney showed a visible sign of annoyance/displeasure at the XXX Olympics in London. Since most people expect […]
At seemingly every opportunity, many baseball media members take the time on Twitter, TV, and sports websites to remind baseball information consumers that Albert Pujols remains in a slump of monumental proportions. These people almost take delight in delivering bad news, and the degree to which some seem to revel in making these deliveries has […]
I make no claim regarding my ability to hit a Justin Verlander or a Jason Motte fastball, and I have no illusions about my ability to manage a major league game. I have a face for radio and a voice for the shower. I am simply a fan who writes about baseball so that our […]
I owe you dear readers a qualifier. This is really about some of the largest contracts in baseball history that were signed prior to 2011, because it might be a tad bit early to grade that Votto deal for $225M with the ink still wet. Alex Rodriguez (Yankees) – 10 years for $275M signed in […]
Posted in: Major League Baseball
Tagged with: Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Alfonso Soriano, carl crawford, CC Sabathia, derek jeter, Joe Mauer, Joey Votto, Johan Santana, Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira, Miguel Cabrera, New York Yankees, Prince Fielder, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Vernon Wells, Yankee
When a deadline approaches for members of the United Cardinal Bloggers, we take it seriously. Once the deadline passes, and we have failed to meet said deadline, then we all get serious about taking deadlines seriously. Eventually we reach a point where someone basically has to force one of us to take one for the […]
Posted in: American League,United Cardinal Bloggers
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Alex Rodriguez, Alexi Ogando, B.J. Upton, Baltimore Orioles, Billy Butler, Boston Red Sox, Brett Gardner, carl crawford, Carlos Pena, Chicago White Sox, Chris Perez, CJ Wilson, Cleveland Indians, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, Doug Fister, Eric Hosmer, Gio Gonzalez, Joe Mauer, Joe Smith, Jorge Posada, Jose Valverde, Josh Hamilton, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Justin Verlander, Kansas City Royals, Mariano Rivera, Mark Buehrle, Max Scherzer, Mike Carp, Mike Moustakas, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Oakland A's, Rick Porcello, robinson cano, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Trevor Cahill, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vinnie Pestano, Yoenis Cespedes
Around this same time last year as part of the annual UCB project to make predictions for all 6 divisions, I not-so-boldly picked the top three as the Brewers, Cardinals, and the Reds (see here for proof). Based on the individual rosters, it wasn’t difficult to put those three in order. It was actually the […]
Posted in: National League,NL Central Division,United Cardinal Bloggers
Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, Andrew Cashner, Andrew McCutchen, Anthony Rizzo, Aroldis Chapman, Carlos Beltran, Casey McGehee, Chicago Cubs, Chris Carpenter, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Jon Jay, Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun, Sean Marshall, Yadier Molina