Yadier Molina
Tony LaRussa called down to the bullpen while Octavio Dotel was struggling with the whole “making good pitches” thing, and he asked that Jason Motte start warming up. Somehow, the Cardinal bullpen coach, Derek Lilliquist, allegedly heard “Rzepcynski” instead of “Motte”. Astutely, LaRussa saw that Motte was not the one warming up, and he called […]
Posted in: 2011 Cardinals Game Notes,Playoffs
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, cardinals, David Freese, Derek Lilliquist, Jason Motte, Lance Berkman, Marc Rzepczynski, Marty Mason, Matt Holliday, Octavio Dotel, Rafael Furcal, Skip Schumaker, Tony LaRussa, World Series, Yadier Molina
World Series Swag Bob Gibson, Bruce Sutter, and Adam Wainwright have always commanded attention while on the pitcher’s mound. When they all took the mound together for ceremonial pitches, it was like watching different 3 points in space-time meeting for just a moment. Geeky? Yes. Awesome? Absolutely. For a fleeting instant, I almost wanted […]
Posted in: 2011 Cardinals Game Notes,Playoffs
Tagged with: adrian beltre, Allen Craig, Arthur Rhodes, Bob Gibson, Cardinal, Chris Carpenter, CJ Wilson, Craig Gentry, David Freese, Elvis Andrus, Fernando Salas, Ian Kinsler, Jason Motte, Josh Hamilton, Michael Young, Mike Napoli, nick punto, Octavio Dotel, Yadier Molina
Back in January of last year, we made a “mashup” of the Cardinal teams of 2000 and 2010 – choosing the best player seasons of each year and combining them to form one lineup/roster. In anticipation of NLCS Game Three, here is a similar exercise for the 1982 World Series and 2011 National League Championship […]
Posted in: American League,Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,Fun,Non-Cardinals,Playoffs
Tagged with: 1982 World Series, Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, Ben Oglivie, Carlos Gomez, Cecil Cooper, Colby Rasmus, Corey Hart, Daniel Descalso, Darrell Porter, David Freese, David Green, Don Money, Gene Tenace, George Hendrick, George Kottaras, Gorman Thomas, Jerry Hairston Jr., Jim Gantner, Jon Jay, Jonathan Lucroy, Keith Hernandez, Ken Oberkfell, Lance Berkman, Lonnie Smith, Matt Holliday, Milwaukee Brewers, nick punto, NL Championship Series, Nyjer Morgan, Ozzie Smith, Paul Molitor, Prince Fielder, Rafael Furcal, Rickie Weeks, Robin Yount, Ryan Braun, Ted Simmons, Tom Herr, Willie McGee, Yadier Molina
In an effort to keep things positive, to look forward to games still winnable, and – well – to ultimately put the bad taste of last night’s NLCS Game One loss out of our collective mouths, let’s look at some things we can reasonably expect to see tonight and beyond: Tony La Russa will not hesitate […]
Posted in: Cardinals Coaches,Current Cardinals,Non-Cardinals,Playoffs
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, Chris Carpenter, David Freese, Jaime Garcia, Kyle Lohse, Lance Berkman, Milwaukee Brewers, NL Championship Series, Randy Wolf, Ryan Braun, Tony La Russa, Tony LaRussa, Yadier Molina
What you see happening this week all over Cards’ sites brings back a lot of memories. The high hopes brought by St. Louis in 2009 left many feeling unfinished business after getting swept at this stage. All that makes this improbable run even more amazing to witness. For the crew here at PH8, we each […]
Posted in: Current Cardinals,Former Cardinals,National League,Playoffs
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Boston, David Freese, Iraq, Jim Edmonds, Lance Berkman, Larry Walker, Matt Holliday, nick punto, Philadelphia, Rafael Furcal, Roy Halladay, Scott Rolen, Tony LaRussa, Yadier Molina
In my most recent post, I spoke out about the need for a Cardinal Nation Penalty Box for those “fans” who simply insist on giving up on the Cardinals before the very end. I’m here to tell you right now that the penalty box is full, and you folks know who you are. I saw […]
Posted in: 2011 Cardinals Game Notes,Playoffs
Tagged with: #honkinforjaime, Albert Pujols, Cardinal, Carlos Ruiz, Cole Hamels, Craig Sager, Jon Jay, nick punto, Ryan Howard, Tony LaRussa, Yadier Molina
Didn’t see that finish coming either, huh? And after this summer, any further need to gamble, skydive, or even ride coasters is forever muted. The Cardinals are winners in my book no matter what happens in October, but a couple of playoff gems by Chris Carpenter would help keep the playoff beard from going all […]
Posted in: 2011 Cardinals Game Notes,Current Cardinals,Playoffs
Tagged with: Chris Carpenter, Jayson Stark, Kyle Lohse, National League, National League Division Series, Philadelphia Phillies, Roy Halladay, St Louis Cardinals, Yadier Molina
“You can’t ask for anything more than to be playing meaningful games in September with a chance to make the playoffs.” ~Practically every player/coach/manager on a team about to miss the playoffs. Boom goes the dynamite, people. I sincerely hope that the folks in the video department for the Cardinals took time to piece together […]
Posted in: Cardinals Coaches,Cardinals Front Office,Current Cardinals
Tagged with: Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, cardinals, Chris Carpenter, Jason Isringhausen, Jason Motte, Lance Berkman, nick punto, Rafael Furcal, Yadier Molina
So much for the storybook ending, but St. Louis can write a new finish to 2011 with the help of their long-time rivals. The Cubs travel to Busch for three of the most important games in recent memory with only one club feeling the heat. Chicago most recently dispatched the Brewers 2 out of 3 […]
Posted in: 2011 Cardinals Game Notes,Current Cardinals,NL Central Division
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Chicago Cubs, Chris Carpenter, Lance Berkman, Ryan Dempster, Skip Schumaker, St Louis Cardinals, Starlin Castro, Yadier Molina
Well, okay, maybe the Cards need to run off fifteen or eighteen more wins in their next twenty to truly make that statement, but hasn’t it seemed like a few things have gone the Cardinals’ way lately? To wit: Yadier Molina gets caught up at second base having tea with Lance Berkman, but is able […]
Posted in: 2011 Cardinals Game Notes,Cardinals Coaches,Cardinals Front Office,Current Cardinals,NL Central Division,Non-Cardinals
Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Jake Westbrook, John Mozeliak, Lance Berkman, Randy Wolf, Ryan Braun, Tony La Russa, Yadier Molina