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, […]
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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
by Josh on February 12, 2010 · 0 comments
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 […]
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Tagged with: Brett Wallace, Brian Barden, Joe Mather, Joe Thurston, Khalil Greene, Mark DeRosa, Tyler Greene
by Nick on February 9, 2010 · 2 comments
Let’s once again take a look at everyone who spent time with the Redbirds at second base this season. G GS 2B ▾ Skip Schumaker 153 128 133 Joe Thurston 124 64 47 Julio Lugo 51 35 30 Brendan Ryan 129 105 19 Tyler Greene 48 29 7 Jarrett Hoffpauir 8 2 5 Mark DeRosa […]
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Posted in: 2009 Cardinals Player Grades,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals
Tagged with: Adam Kennedy, Brendan Ryan, Brian Barden, Chris Duncan, Derrick Goold, Joe Pettini, Jose Oquendo, Julio Lugo, Khalil Greene, Skip Schumaker
by Nick on July 8, 2009 · 0 comments
Trying to overcome nine walks from your pitching staff in one game is pretty difficult, yet there the Cardinals were, with the bases loaded and Yadier Molina at the plate. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be. As Brewers beat-man Tom Haudricourt Twittered during the game: Brewers-Cards, 4-4 in the 8th. If Brewers win, they pull […]
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Posted in: 2009 Cardinals Game Notes
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Brian Barden, Colby Rasmus, Joe Thurston, Joel Pineiro, Manny Parra, Mark DeRosa, Rick Ankiel, Roy Halladay, Skip Schumaker, Stan Musial's Stance, Todd Wellemeyer, Tom Haudricourt, Trevor Hoffman, Twitter, UCB Radio Hour, United Cardinal Bloggers, Yadier Molina
by Nick on June 30, 2009 · 2 comments
Joe Thurston has cost the Cardinals several outs on the bases (and thus himself as a baserunner and potential run, obviously) this season. And when I say several, I mean a glaring amount, in comparison. This subject was first broached on Twitter by Matthew Leach, the answer to which I was quickly able to find […]
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Posted in: Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Media
Tagged with: Amy Poehler, Baseball-Reference.com, Brian Barden, Dave McKay, Jason LaRue, Joe Thurston, Jose Oquendo, Matthew Leach, Seth Meyers, Skip Schumaker, Tony LaRussa, Twitter
by Nick on June 13, 2009 · 6 comments
Earlier this week, Fox Sports Midwest studio anchor and co-host of the “Parris and Burwell” radio show Pat Parris posted to his blog on the 101 ESPN website, indicating he had the answer for the Cardinals’ offensive struggles. Please, Pat, do tell! Instant Help For Offense…Bat Pitcher 9th With a title like that, it seemed […]
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Posted in: Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Media,Why hit the pitcher 8th?
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Baseball Musings, Brendan Ryan, Brian Barden, David Pinto, Fox Sports Midwest, Jason LaRue, Joe Thurston, Mark McGwire, Parris and Burwell, Pat Parris, Pitchers Hit Eighth, Skip Schumaker, Sporting News, STATS, Todd Wellemeyer, Tom Ruane, Tony LaRussa, Tyler Greene
by Nick on June 3, 2009 · 0 comments
Kyle Lohse left tonight’s game with further “discomfort” in his pitching elbow, likely (hopefully) stemming from the pitch that hit him in that right elbow a week-and-a-half or so back. Lohse’s lingering injury means Joel Pineiro is going to be counted on to make his next start as he claims he can. Brad Thompson will […]
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Tagged with: Brad Thompson, Brian Barden, Joe Mather, Joe Thurston, Joel Pineiro, Kyle Lohse, Memphis Redbirds, Mitchell Boggs, PJ Walters
by Nick on May 7, 2009 · 2 comments
[Ed. note – As part of our vacation reading, I asked my Twitter buddy Jake Wagman, political reporter for the St Louis Post-Dispatch, to do a Q&A with us. Happily, Jake obliged. Extensively. We couldn’t have asked for better responses. Jake gave us some great insight into the political workings that go along with a […]
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Posted in: Busch Stadium,Cardinals Coaches,Cardinals Front Office,Current Cardinals,Events,Former Cardinals,Interviews,Media,St Louis
Tagged with: Adam Kennedy, Albert Pujols, All-Star Game, Ballpark Village, Bernie Miklasz, Bill DeWitt, Bill DeWitt III, Bowling Hall of Fame, Brian Barden, Busch Stadium, Carl Pavano, Centene, Cordish, Dave Duncan, Derrick Goold, ESPN Zone, Governor Jay Nixon, Jeff Weaver, Jim Edmonds, Joe Strauss, Joe Thurston, KTRS, Matthew Leach, Mayor Francis Slay, Mike Matheny, Ozzie Smith, Rick Hummel, Robin Carnahan, Roger Clemens, St Louis City, St Louis County, Stifel Nicolaus, STLToday.com, Troy Glaus, Walt Jocketty, Yadier Molina
by Nick on May 1, 2009 · 2 comments
[Ed. note – While the usual suspect around here is on vacation, we’ve drummed up some great guest posters to take the reins and keep our loyal readers (all three of you) entertained. Today’s guest post is from Sherwood Farnham. If you’re not already following Sherwood on Twitter @Mstrdstr12, you should be. It should be […]
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Posted in: Ballparks,Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Minor League Cardinals
Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Blaine Boyer, Brian Barden, Brian Barton, Chris Carpenter, Chris Duncan, Colby Rasmus, David Freese, Jason Motte, Joe Mather, Joe Thurston, Khalil Greene, Kyle Lohse, Mitchell Boggs, Petco Park, Predictions, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, Todd Wellemeyer, Tony LaRussa, Troy Glaus, Yadier Molina
by Nick on April 14, 2009 · 4 comments
What an outing by Todd Wellemeyer last night. Efficient, only 87 pitches through seven innings of work. He scattered some hits, but only allowed one run – and most importantly – only one walk. Gotta make Dave Duncan happy. This Cardinal staff is leading the National League in fewest walks allowed. —– Brian Barden got […]
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Tagged with: Brian Barden, Dennys Reyes, iPhone, John Rooney, Kyle Lohse, LeBron James, Mike Shannon, MLB.com At Bat 2009, Ryan Franklin, Todd Wellemeyer, Tony Clark, Trever Miller
