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Just Enough

The cliche is that, for good pitchers, you have to get to them early or you don't get to them at all.  Apparently Adam Wainwright, if you didn't know, is a good pitcher.After the Marlins scored two in the first...  [Posted on May 21, 2010 8:04 AM]

Second Rate

After the sweep by the Astros, the Cardinals needed a series win to stay ahead of the Reds in the division standings.  It didn't happen.Friday (4-3 win)Hero: Ryan Ludwick.  Three hits, including a two-run home run that proved to be the...  [Posted on May 17, 2010 8:07 AM]

First Test Passed

There were a couple of things that Cardinal fans wanted to see when the Redbirds got to Philadelphia.  One, if this Cardinal team was legitimately able to claim the title as one of the best in the National League and...  [Posted on May 4, 2010 7:49 AM]

Pitchin' On The Dock Of The Bay

You knew, just looking at the matchups, two things about this weekend's series.  One, it was going to be darn tough for the Cardinals to keep their streak of not losing a series alive.  The second was that if anyone...  [Posted on April 26, 2010 7:49 AM]

Looking For Some Bats

Whatever you may think of this weekend series against the Mets, one thing is certain: it was definitely memorable.While Saturday's game will be the most talked-about of the three contests, being the type of guy I am I have to...  [Posted on April 19, 2010 11:10 AM]

Talking Cardinals

I know, I still have UCB predictions to get up.  (It's sad when the head guy can't get them done, isn't it?)  I still have a few Playing Peppers to post.  But, blast it, it's been over a week since...  [Posted on April 3, 2010 8:52 AM]

Stumbling Out Of The Gate

Well, that wasn't the way Cardinal fans wanted to see things get started.OK, let's put in the usual disclaimers.  It was a spring training game.  Most of the regulars weren't in there, and you can't take a lot away from...  [Posted on March 5, 2010 7:56 AM]

A Great Day For Cardinal Prospect Watchers

The hyperventilating prospect geek fraternity will be out in force todayThe term coined by Joe Strauss and used as a hashtag on Twitter (#hpgf) will get a workout this morning, as last year's first round draft pick Shelby Miller throws...  [Posted on February 23, 2010 10:42 AM]

Talk And Action

As everyone knows by now, the pitchers, the catchers and other assorted players and Cardinal brass showed up in Jupiter yesterday.The hitting coach dwarfed them all.Mark McGwire came to camp yesterday and, as he often does, stole the spotlight.  This...  [Posted on February 18, 2010 10:12 AM]

Those Sweet Words

What did you say?I know what you were singingBut my ears won't stop ringingLong enough to hearThose sweet wordsAnd your simple melodyI just have to hearThose sweet wordsSpoken like a melodyI just want to hearThose sweet words    --Norah Jones, "Those...  [Posted on February 17, 2010 9:21 AM]

A Gem In The Desert

It was mentioned yesterday that Todd Wellemeyer was going to tinker with his mechanics.  I'd say he must have went to Mr. Goodwrench, because that apparently made a world of difference.Wellemeyer looked much more like the pitcher he'd been since...  [Posted on April 14, 2009 10:06 AM]

Write It In Red: Cardinal Roster Set

The Cardinals made their final cuts yesterday to get to their opening day roster size of 25 men.  The makeup of that roster was a bit of a surprise, however.Just weeks after Joe Mather was all but anointed the Opening...  [Posted on April 3, 2009 10:03 AM]

A Lost Cardinal Weekend

Friday, Saturday, Sunday.  Three games that the Cardinals played against AL foes.  Two of them with what portends to be close to the Opening Day lineup.  And the Cardinals couldn't win any of them.None of them were blowouts and the...  [Posted on March 30, 2009 9:30 AM]

Cardinals Continue To Roll

Since we last got together to discuss the Cards on the field, they've won three of four and tied the other.  There comes a point where spring results have to be taken seriously, don't they?  The Cardinals are 15-6-2 and...  [Posted on March 23, 2009 8:15 AM]

Cardinals Win One, Possibly Lose One?

There was some great news out of yesterday's ball game.  Too bad it was overshadowed, at least in part, by the news that came out afterwards.The Cardinals announced that Chris Perez was having arm troubles.  Now, when you hear "injury"...  [Posted on March 19, 2009 9:01 AM]

Crafting Another Victory

For a spring training game, yesterday's matchup with the Boston Red Sox was a darn good pitching matchup.  Josh Beckett went for the visitors and allowed nothing over four innings.  The good news for Cardinal fans is that Chris Carpenter...  [Posted on March 13, 2009 8:47 AM]

Skip-ping Second

Lots of stuff to get into today.  Plenty off the field and, oh by the way, there was a game yesterday.Let's take the biggest news first, though.  According to Joe Strauss, the Skip Schumaker at second story isn't succeeding.  It...  [Posted on March 12, 2009 8:38 AM]

Duncan the Opposition

Chris Duncan inflames a lot of Cardinal fans.  In fact, one of the recent UCB roundtables (that just went up) dealt with that very topic.  Yesterday, though, Duncan reminded us what he can possibly do when healthy.A 4-4, 3 run,...  [Posted on March 4, 2009 8:27 AM]

A Shot To The Optimism

Don't get me wrong.  I'm not this guy, who is trying to write off the season after two spring training games.  The traditional spring disclaimers of "the games don't count" and "it's early" and everything else definitely still apply.  Still,...  [Posted on February 27, 2009 7:45 AM]

Let's Play Some Ball

After a long winter, full of debate, rumor and activity, baseball returns to the sun-splashed fields in Florida and Arizona today.  It is a beautiful thing.We even have a lineup for today's matchup with the co-tenants of Roger Dean Stadium,...  [Posted on February 25, 2009 7:51 AM]

The Hot Corner Cardinal

As the players start their last day before games, a few news items stand out.Matthew Leach Twittered that he thought Joe Mather had the lead at third at the moment and he followed that up with a story on the...  [Posted on February 24, 2009 7:49 AM]

Glaus Fallout

Maybe it's appropriate for a guy nicknamed Santa Glaus.  Because it's starting to look like it may be a holiday before we see him again.The latest article from Joe Strauss indicates that Troy Glaus may miss up to five weeks...  [Posted on January 23, 2009 7:43 AM]

Talking Cardinal Finances

Rick Hummel sat down and talked with John Mozeliak.  The resulting discussion wasn't really what anyone wanted to hear, but I doubt many were surprised by it.The way that the article is presented, though, seems a little strange.  It's as...  [Posted on January 7, 2009 9:34 AM]

Cardinals in Vegas, Day 2

No deals done on the first day of the winter meetings, but a lot of talk going on.  Lots of it, according to Joe Strauss's latest article.First off, John Mozeliak shot down the Burnett idea, which isn't terribly surprising given...  [Posted on December 9, 2008 10:36 AM]

My 2008 Cardinal Blogger Award Selections

Last week, the second annual Cardinal Blogger Award nominees were posted in this space.  Today is the day of decision.  Voting takes place today across the Cardinal blogosphere as the great bloggers of this nation cast their ballots to recognize...  [Posted on November 21, 2008 12:00 AM]

Grading the Cardinals II: The Outfield

Yesterday, we took a fairly lengthy (and hopefully informative) look at the management and infield of the Cardinals.  Today, we step onto the outfield grass and give the Redbird flycatchers their yearly grades.Before we get there, be sure to check...  [Posted on October 7, 2008 8:00 AM]

The Final Nails

Wow.  Don't blog for a while and see what happens.  The Cardinals had been able to fool themselves that they were on the fringes of a wild-card race.  The last five days took care of that.WednesdayHero: Albert Pujols.  Two for...  [Posted on September 15, 2008 8:14 AM]

The Bleeding Stops

At least for one night, all was right with the Cardinal world.Casey Stengel once said, "I don't like them fellas who drive in two runs and let in three."  The Old Professor would have been very fond on Adam Wainwright...  [Posted on September 3, 2008 7:54 AM]

Too Little Too Late?

You know, you'd think the Brewers would know better than to do stupid things against St. Louis after last year's beanball war that started them on a slide out of the playoffs.  Apparently, Carlos Villanueva didn't get the memo.Like Bernie...  [Posted on August 28, 2008 8:05 AM]

Trust The Man

"Mostly the catcher had just a huge game," La Russa concluded. "Star of the game for me."Obviously, TLR meant to say Hero instead of Star, but there's no denying that Yadier Molina had the big game last night.  The go-ahead...  [Posted on August 12, 2008 8:22 AM]

Riding the Roller Coaster

It's been an emotional run the last few days.  Let's see if I can capture any of it.ThursdayHero: Cesar Izturis, the only player with more than one hit.Goat: Kyle Lohse, for allowing runs early and not keeping the team in...  [Posted on August 11, 2008 8:04 AM]

Apologies

Sorry for the lack of posting.  Our three day weekend (which happened to contain my birthday) is being followed by three days out of the office for CPE.  So I don't know when I'll get another one up.  Let's quickly...  [Posted on August 4, 2008 10:41 PM]

Who Was That Masked Team?

It was a game unlike many others this year.  The Cardinals got out to an early lead and kept extending it.  The starter pitched seven strong innings.  And the bullpen--well, at least the lead was big enough to keep it...  [Posted on July 29, 2008 7:35 AM]

Holiday Happenings

I really did mean to get to the computer this holiday weekend, but it didn't happen.  Let's take a look at the games in our own special way and then hit some of the other happenings.ThursdayHero: Yadier Molina.  Two hits,...  [Posted on July 7, 2008 8:10 AM]

Catching Up (Again)

Our office just went to doing 40 hours in four days, so as to have Friday off, which meant I've been away from the computer for most of the weekend.  Let's recap, then discuss:Thursday (vs. Cincy)Hero: Troy Glaus.  1-4, but...  [Posted on June 16, 2008 7:37 AM]

Playing It On The Field

My father used to tell me, "That's why they play the game."  You don't play it on paper (unless it's fantasy baseball, but that's a totally different topic), you have to actually go out there and try to win a...  [Posted on June 3, 2008 9:48 AM]

Making Them Walk The Plank

The series isn't over, of course, but this weekend was a pretty solid weekend for the Cardinals.  Assuming you ignore the ugliness that was Saturday evening.I actually didn't get to see much of the games this weekend, having various things...  [Posted on June 2, 2008 10:42 AM]

Duncan Down, Mather Up

Per Bernie, who should know, it appears that Chris Duncan is heading down to Memphis and Joe Mather will be replacing him on the Cardinal roster for a time.  (EDIT: It's up on the PD main site as well.)Mather's had...  [Posted on May 30, 2008 2:25 PM]