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"It Didn't Look Like They Wanted To Come Out And Beat Us"

I think the title of this post says it all.  When a player on the opposing team questions the desire, there's little else to say about the 2010 Cardinals.That was Geoff Blum's quote to MLB.com after yesterday's game.  "It didn't...  [Posted on September 2, 2010 8:10 AM]

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Cardinals Keep Destroying Hope

I wonder if any of his old friends in Cincinnati have called Adam Dunn and said thanks for the help.  Since his home run on Saturday, the Cards have scored a total of two runs in 31 innings.  Since that...  [Posted on September 1, 2010 8:22 AM]

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Cardinals Hit Rock Bottom, Break Out Jackhammers

You know, just once, it'd be nice to have an upbeat, positive day. I guess last Monday, with the big win over the Pirates, would count as one of those.  However, since sweeping the Reds 20 days ago, those kind...  [Posted on August 31, 2010 8:27 AM]

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Another Lost Cardinal Weekend

What is left to say about this team?  We are using up all the possible words to describe what we are seeing out of this team that, on paper, is one of the most talented ever to play in St....  [Posted on August 30, 2010 6:55 AM]

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Exasperating=Cardinals

ExasperatedDefinition: to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely Synonyms: aggravate, agitate, anger, annoy, embitter, enrage, gallSee: St. Louis Cardinals, 2010It's like it's become a baseball version of Phineas and Ferb.  "Hey, Ferb, I know how we are going...  [Posted on August 27, 2010 9:00 AM]

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This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

On the face of it, it wasn't a terrible loss.  Most discussion of the next 10 games had the Cardinals going 8-2 if they wanted to make a run, so they haven't ruined that.  Cincinnati lost and so did Philadelphia,...  [Posted on August 25, 2010 8:20 AM]

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Doing It The Hard Way

When I turned on the game a little late last night, I was well-pleased to see that the Cards had already been serious, putting up six in the top of the inning.  And even though Jaime Garcia allowed two runs...  [Posted on July 29, 2010 8:07 AM]

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Streak Stopped, Talk Just Starting

You know that, when Cole Hamels is pitching against your team, you are going to likely have a long night (or, in this case, afternoon).  However, I'm not sure you expect it to be that long.However, this loss was different...  [Posted on July 23, 2010 9:42 AM]

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Who Are These Guys?

Is it possible that, during the All-Star Break, aliens abducted the St. Louis Cardinals and replaced them with clones?  Or that Tony La Russa gives an amazing motivational talk when he has three days to prepare?  It could be, perhaps,...  [Posted on July 19, 2010 10:34 AM]

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Pujols The Great

Sometimes, it's all sound and fury signifying nothing.Before the game last night, there was a lot of discussion (or whining, depending on your point of view--since I was part of it, I'm going with discussion) about the unorthodox lineup that...  [Posted on June 30, 2010 8:23 AM]

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Mea Culpas

While taking my regular weekend sabbatical from blogging, I got to thinking about some of the posts that I've written this week and I realized I've strayed a little bit from what the general tone of this blog usually is.Back...  [Posted on June 28, 2010 11:48 AM]

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Another Chance To Sweep

Pitching duels are a lot of fun.  At least, they are when you come out on the winning side.  I'm not sure Ian thought last night's game was as enjoyable as we did.Bernie Miklasz Tweeted last night that Chris...  [Posted on June 24, 2010 11:27 AM]

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Cards Soar In Foreign Land

You know, when the discussion of launching pad stadiums comes up, I never think of Toronto's Rogers Center.  Wrigley, Coors, even the old Atlanta stadium that started the nickname.  However, if last night is any indication, Rogers Center is...  [Posted on June 23, 2010 7:21 AM]

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A Holliday Weekend

It's late in the day, I've already written about my electronic tragedy of the weekend and I've worked up my Baseball Digest column (to be up later this evening, probably).  Let's take a quick crack at this weekend's series with...  [Posted on June 21, 2010 4:36 PM]

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Soup's On? Really?

Derrick Goold has the scoop:"Suppan back with Cardinals per agent."Speaking for a lot of Cardinal fans, I want to say, "Are you kidding me?"Let's get this out of the way.  There's nobody in Cardinal Nation that doesn't like Jeff Suppan...  [Posted on June 10, 2010 3:24 PM]

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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]

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Another Rally By The Redbirds

You know, it's kinda nice to see these comebacks.  Granted, I'd like to see them get a lead and then gradually increase it, but knowing that a team isn't out of it is helpful.You have to give the Hero tag...  [Posted on April 28, 2010 7:49 AM]

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Disaster Start

So far the Cardinals have played two games in Arizona.  The differences could not be more stark.Monday night, it was vintage 2010 Cardinals.  Brad Penny allowed a couple of runs in the first, then cruised, piling up out after out,...  [Posted on April 21, 2010 10:59 AM]

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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]

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Off Day Miscellany

I hate off days, even in the spring.  Yeah, I know they are necessary, but once you get in the habit of seeing or hearing baseball on a daily basis, those gaps really can throw you off.The Cards have another...  [Posted on March 18, 2010 8:17 AM]

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Dealing With The "Rumor"

I guess not surprisingly, the biggest thing coming out of Cardinals camp yesterday was a Seinfeldian discussion about nothing.Look, no one took that "trade rumor" involving Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard the least bit seriously.  No one thought that it...  [Posted on March 16, 2010 8:05 AM]

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Fun At The Old Ballpark

The Cardinals seem to have righted the ship and are moving in a positive direction, winning both games of the weekend.  Before we talk about that, though, let's discuss the topic making the rounds: Buster Olney's report of a Albert...  [Posted on March 15, 2010 8:11 AM]

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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]

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Let's Play Some Ball!

I check the weather forecast and it's supposed to be in the sixties this weekend.  I can see the sun coming up earlier and earlier and staying up later and later.  Those might be signs, but the real indicator that...  [Posted on March 4, 2010 8:00 AM]

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It's Like Being There

Maybe it's just me, but with the coverage we are getting from Jupiter, it's almost like being there.  After a session reading all this stuff in front of my computer, I'm bitterly disappointed to go outside to 30 degree weather. ...  [Posted on February 25, 2010 10:46 AM]

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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]

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Cardinals Getting Ready

Before we get to the news of the weekend, it's just come across Twitter that the Cards have invited Shelby Miller and Sam Freeman into camp.  While it's most likely to make sure they have enough arms for whatever drills...  [Posted on February 22, 2010 10:14 AM]

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Starting The Routine

Things are starting to get established down in Jupiter.Yesterday, it was Tony LaRussa's time in front of the media.  You can hear some of his remarks here.  A lot of what you'd expect out of TLR, a lot of working...  [Posted on February 19, 2010 10:04 AM]

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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]

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Pujols Speaks

Anytime Number 5 makes an appearance, it's news.  Even when he doesn't say much of anything.Albert Pujols met the media yesterday on the closing day of the Winter Warm-Up and talked about his contract, his hitting coach, and his health.Albert...  [Posted on January 19, 2010 9:50 AM]

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Big News On Many Fronts

For an offseason weekend with a team already out of the playoffs, there have been some seismic shakes going on in St. Louis.First, the relatively expected news that Tony LaRussa will be back at the helm of the Cardinals for...  [Posted on October 25, 2009 10:56 PM]

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News In A Newsless Void

As you know, there aren't many things going on right now that are Cardinal related.  So you have to pick out the small nuggets that are around and blow them up into talkable topics.  Thankfully, I'm a blogger.  That's my...  [Posted on October 23, 2009 9:20 AM]

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Chopping Wood For The Hot Stove

It's a cold, rainy morning here in Arkansas, which finely matches the mood of Cardinal Nation after the quick exit from the postseason.  There's this kind of limbo that goes on when your team is out of the playoffs early. ...  [Posted on October 12, 2009 11:06 AM]

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Without Wain, It Pours

The disappointment last night was tangible in Cardinal Nation.  If you weren't at the ballpark, just looking through Twitter would have clued you in on that.It wasn't so much the loss.  With the division clinched and the likelihood of being...  [Posted on October 3, 2009 9:46 AM]

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Cardinals Stumble To Start Final Stretch

It's meaningless baseball, right?  The Cards are going to the playoffs, but without a lot of things going their way, there's not much they can do otherwise.  The odds are long that they'll catch the Dodgers for the best record...  [Posted on September 30, 2009 7:09 AM]

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Clinching Doesn't Solve Everything

The Cardinals were able to lock up the NL Central this weekend.  They weren't able to lock down worries about the postseason, however.The clincher was nice and you have to give all credit to Adam Wainwright.  130 pitches and he's...  [Posted on September 28, 2009 10:44 AM]

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Razor Thin Margins

If Ryan Ludwick hits a fly ball, the Cards would have won three straight games against the Cubs in the ninth inning.  What a weekend series, huh?  Let's recap:Friday (3-2 win)Hero: Matt Holliday.  Walk-offs in your first game in the...  [Posted on September 21, 2009 9:48 AM]

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Playing the Ace

Is there anything better in Cardinal Nation than having Chris Carpenter on the mound and dealing?  What, you want an Albert Pujols home run as well?  Sure!How great has it been this year to see Carpenter at the top of...  [Posted on August 13, 2009 8:30 AM]

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Pitching, Anyone?

While there's not a whole lot to take out of this weekend, at least the offense seems to be improved.  Not necessarily to the levels of Philadelphia, though, which may haunt us in October.  Quick recap:Friday (8-1 win)Hero: Matt Holliday. ...  [Posted on July 27, 2009 8:56 AM]

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A Busy Day in Cardinal Nation

Losing a game in the ninth inning is enough fodder for debate.  A trade, by itself, makes for a big day.  Put them together and you've got a lot of unrest and discussion going on in Cardinal Nation.  Let's take...  [Posted on July 23, 2009 8:41 AM]

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Don't Panic! (Or Should We?)

Let's get last night's game out of the way. There's not a lot of positive things to say about it, and I hate to dwell on the negative.As I mentioned a couple of days ago, the Cards have only rallied...  [Posted on June 4, 2009 8:54 AM]

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Spiriling

It's too early to panic, right?That said, there's a lot of concern in Cardinal Nation right now.  An April that gave so much promise to the year has led to a May that's about as ugly as any month in...  [Posted on May 19, 2009 9:27 AM]

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Three Days, Two Losses, One Rainout

The problem with day games when I have other responsibilities that keep me from watching them is that the games seem like they never happened.  They are just recaps and numbers and you don't get a feel for how the...  [Posted on April 20, 2009 10:12 AM]

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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]

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Bullpen Fails Cardinals (Kinda)

Yesterday, the Cards lost the game in the ninth inning.  While that was a fairly regular occurrence last year, I'm only remembering one game this spring that's been like that.  The bullpen, on a regular basis, has been a source...  [Posted on March 26, 2009 8:22 AM]

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UCB Roundtable: Anticipating 2009

The month-long United Cardinal Bloggers roundtable finally reaches its end.  It must have been time, because the last few questions elicited fewer responses than some of the early ones.There wasn't much left to ask, but I wanted to see what...  [Posted on March 20, 2009 9:57 AM]

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Splitting The Cardinal Weekend

A win and a loss this weekend.  While neither were all that dramatic, they are worth taking a look at.The best part about Saturday's game against the Braves was that it was on KSDK and those games get put on...  [Posted on March 16, 2009 9:14 AM]

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Thoughts After An Off-Day

No game to talk about from yesterday, so just a few random topics for discussion.First off, Rick Ankiel notched a 83.7% approval rating from 56 voters, sliding him right in between Mike Shannon and Tony La Russa.  I gave him...  [Posted on March 10, 2009 8:12 AM]

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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]

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Jupiter High Points

I'm battling something--really not sure what--so this one probably will be short.  Which should come as a welcome relief to most regular readers.Let's hit the high points of camp.--Really no idea when Troy Glaus will return.  If you are like...  [Posted on February 18, 2009 8:30 AM]

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