Bob Watson has lost his mind
As I was watching Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, watching the Cards squander another opportunity for a sweep, I saw something that I hadn’t seen from a Cardinal hurler all season. I saw...
View ArticleCardinals to purchase AAA Memphis Redbirds
The ink has barely dried on the St Louis Cardinals’ agreement to continue to partner with the Memphis Redbirds as its triple-A affiliate through 2012. The Pacific Coast League’s Redbirds have been a...
View ArticleCan the Cubs count on Carlos Zambrano?
I try my best to stick with strictly Cards talk here – and try to hold my general contempt for the Cubs as the only topic to a minimum…but this was just too good to pass up. In the interest of full...
View ArticleUCB Postseason and Awards Predictions
Let’s see if I can remember who I picked to win divisions in the previous posts… AL Playoffs Cleveland Indians over New York Yankees When Alex Rodriguez struggles upon his return from hip surgery,...
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MLB All Star Game 2009
It’s time. Several years in the making, a few days in the spotlight. You earned it, St Louis Cardinals and Cardinal fans. Enjoy.
View ArticleHow to fix the MLB All-Star Game (and Festivities)
With the home team hosting the All-Star Game this season, I expected to experience a Renaissance of sorts. You see, the All-Star Game and its surrounding Festivities have not really captivated me for...
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[Redbird Reveille] Tr(i)es Bien, Spring Shopping, Grand Central
Three series down, three wins. That should be a good thing, right? So why does it feel like the Cardinals took a step back by letting a third opportunity for a sweep fall by the wayside… To be honest...
View ArticleRich Team, Poor Team – Part I
Scratch. Moolah. Dough. Coin. Benjamins. Paper. Opulence. Rich teams has it. Poor teams want it. In baseball, it’s all about revenue or revenue gap to be precise. Revenue gap often translates...
View ArticleMr. DeWitt, Let’s Set A World Record!
I’ve got an idea, and you’ve got a stadium. MLB has a Stand Up To Cancer campaign. I’ve always wanted to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. Do you see where this is going? I haven’t worked...
View ArticleThe Sixth Man
At several points during the 2010 season, the Cardinals either had a 6th starting pitcher on the roster, or they had an injured starting pitcher out for the year (or both). It’s safe to say that they...
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Selig Abhors Puppies (and the Dodgers too)
Let’s call a spade a spade for just once and admit that Bud Selig is after the Dodgers. Sure, he’s going after the team under the guise that an ownership transfer is in the best interest of baseball....
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Ryan Braun – FedEx Poster Boy
Ryan Braun just beat MLB’s system for preventing the use of performance enhancing drugs, and he does not lack for help in building his soapbox. From that soapbox, Braun’s supporters are launching...
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Burning Cole Hamels
Hamels, Cole So Cole Hamels admitted to throwing at Bryce Harper (MLB Baby Jebus) and was suspended today by MLB for 5 games. The range of complaints starts with Nationals’ GM Rizzo who called Hamels...
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MLB Needs a Fan Cave Makeover
Unless you live under a really nice rock and “watch” baseball games via some sports app that uses “in play” and “runs scored” to keep you updated, you have probably been subjected to MLB’s attempt to...
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Drugs, More Drugs, and Other Druggy Things
As long as games exist so too will cheaters that target those games. Taking a legislative approach to prevent cheating accomplishes a lot, but it comes with some inherent limitations. Primary among...
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