Chris Carpenter
This post has taken a complete 180 degree turn from what I was preparing to write. I said it on Twitter earlier, and I’ll say it again here. I’m not one typically prone to exaggeration, but that 8th inning may have been a critical turning point not only in the game, but the season What […]
Posted in: 2009 Cardinals Game Notes
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Brendan Ryan, Carlos Villanueva, Chicago Cubs, Chris Carpenter, Colby Rasmus, Jason LaRue, Joel Pineiro, Ken Macha, Manny Parra, Milwaukee Brewers, Mitch Stetter, Rich Harden, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, Yadier Molina, Zack Greinke
Another day in New York, more of the same. What is there to be said about this game? The Cardinals apparently can’t handle the motivation (they can stick the pressure) of facing a former Cy Young winner. Last time it was Cliff Lee doing damage versus the Cardinal lineup, and today, save for a couple […]
I’m trying to get myself into a regular habit of writing again, so I decided yesterday (with credit due to a lot of other blogs that do this and inspired me a bit) to start writing quick game recaps – just a few things from each day’s post-game thoughts. Unfortunately, I picked a bad day […]
Posted in: 2009 Cardinals Game Notes
Tagged with: 2009 Cardinals Game Notes, Brad Thompson, Brendan Ryan, Chris Carpenter, Citi Field, David Wright, Joe Thurston, Johan Santana, Kyle Lohse, Matthew Leach, New York Mets, Skip Schumaker, Trever Miller, Twitter
Chris Carpenter’s fine outing against the Cincinnati Reds last night had me wondering: The Cardinals’ starting pitching staff has been phenominal (with a few hiccups) in the last month or so, but are they clearly distancing themselves from the rest of the league in that regard? Well, classic metrics tell us it is so. The […]
Posted in: Blogs,Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Media,National League,NL Central Division
Tagged with: Aaron Harang, Adam Wainwright, Bill James, Bird Land, Bullpen, Chicago Cubs, Chris Carpenter, Cincinnati Reds, Edinson Volquez, Game Score, Houston Astros, Jake Peavy, Joel Pineiro, Johnny Cueto, Kerry Wood, Kyle Lohse, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, NL Central, NL Central Division, San Diego Padres, Starting Rotation, Tony LaRussa, Twitter, Yovani Gallardo
[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. Thanks Sherwood!] I […]
Posted in: Ballparks,Busch Stadium,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Inter-league,National League,NL Central Division,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, AT&T Park, Ben Sheets, Braden Looper, Busch Stadium, CC Sabathia, Chicago Cubs, Chris Carpenter, Cincinnati Reds, Cole Hamels, Gil Meche, Jason Motte, Jeff Suppan, Joakim Soria, Juan Cruz, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Mitchell Boggs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Predictions, Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals, Yovani Gallardo, Zack Greinke
[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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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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
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 […]
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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
I know, I know – here we go again. Many of you have no doubt read all of the things Tony has done wrong over at the STLToday.com Cards Talk forums. You know the routine over there – “the season is over,” “Tony must go,” “why didn’t they sign a closer?” – those type of […]
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Tagged with: Adam LaRoche, Adam Wainwright, Arizona Diamondbacks, Brandon Moss, Brendan Ryan, Cards Talk, Chris Carpenter, Conor Jackson, Dennys Reyes, Eric Hinske, Houston Astros, Jack Wilson, Jason Motte, Joe Thurston, Josh Kinney, Memphis Redbirds, Milton Bradley, Nate McLouth, Pittsburgh Pirates, Redbird Reveille, Ryan Doumit, Ryan Ludwick, STLToday.com, Tony LaRussa, Trever Miller, Twitter