Yadier Molina
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
In another game that many would argue the 2008 Cardinals didn’t have a chance in, the 2009 Redbirds emerge victorious to win another series against the Dodgers, their fifth win this season in the seventh and final regular season matchup with the NL West leaders. Notes Adam Wainwright was brilliant early, then seemed as if […]
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Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Andre Ethier, Brendan Ryan, Casey Blake, Clayton Kershaw, Dennys Reyes, foxsports.com, Gerry Fraley, Jaime Garcia, John Smoltz, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday, Mitchell Boggs, NL Central, Orlando Hudson, Rafael Furcal, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Ludwick, Tony LaRussa, Yadier Molina
[Ed. note – I know it’s July. I know I’m about four-ish weeks late with this post. Sue me. Better late than never, right?] I was lucky growing up where I did, about a half-hour east of St Louis – “on the Illinois side.” I was able to attend Cardinal games fairly regularly, thanks to […]
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Tagged with: 1982 World Series, Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Boston Red Sox, Busch Stadium, Carlos Beltran, Chris Carpenter, Colby Rasmus, Cy Young Award, Danbury Mint, Detroit Tigers, Hrabosky's Ballpark Saloon, Karlos Beltran, Mark McGwire, NL MVP, NLCS, Paddy O's, Scott Rolen, St Louis Post-Dispatch, Stan Musial, Tony Gwynn, Tony LaRussa, Troy Glaus, UCB, United Cardinal Bloggers, Yadier Molina
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
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 […]
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
I had to laugh at the headline link on ESPN.com (that’s the Eastern Seaboard Promotion Network, for those of us in the Midwest) after Tuesday night’s Cardinals – Tigers game. The Cards exploded on offense, plating all eleven of their runs by the end of the sixth inning. Albert Pujols had a fine game by […]
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Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Bernie Miklasz, Bill DeWitt, Brendan Ryan, Chris Duncan, Deadspin, ESPN.com, Jim Leyland, Ryan Perry, Skip Schumaker, St Louis Post-Dispatch, Tony LaRussa, Will Leitch, Yadier Molina
[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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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
[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
The Cards took two of three from the Wee Bears this weekend, continuing their strong play at home. Sunday was a different story at Busch III unfortunately, but we’re choosing to stay on the postitve side regarding overall outcome of the series. A few quick hitters this morning, then we focus on the Braves: —– […]
Posted in: Busch Stadium,Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,NL Central Division,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, Atlanta Braves, Blaine Boyer, Busch Stadium, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Jose Oquendo, Khalil Greene, Kosuke Fukudome, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, Todd Wellemeyer, Tony LaRussa, Trever Miller, Washington Nationals, Yadier Molina
What a two game stretch for the Cardinals, eh? After flipping the switch on the typical bullpen story Tuesday night, the Cards were pretty dominant from wire-to-wire last night. Joel Pineiro was economical, efficient, and overall outstanding. He gave the bullpen some rest after lots of work Tuesday night, not to mention being short two […]
Posted in: Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Minor League Cardinals
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Blaine Boyer, Chris Perez, Colby Rasmus, Dave Duncan, Jason LaRue, Jess Todd, Joel Pineiro, Jose Oquendo, Khalil Greene, Mitchell Boggs, Tony LaRussa, Yadier Molina
