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Cards Fans Take A Stand

Posted on May 18, 2012 at 10:59 AM
We use the terminology all the time.  We're a "slave to fashion" or, in baseball, that a hitter "owns" a pitcher.  It's a passing term and it means nothing to us.  It's just another way of expressing an thought or an idea.

For so many others, though, the terms of slavery are still very relevant.  While we don't typically see it, there are still large numbers of people that are caught up as victims of human trafficking. It's a problem that needs to be addressed and there are people that are doing just that.

Not For Sale is an organization dedicated to ending slavery around the world.  To that end, Snoball, a donation site, has paired up with them and is giving Cardinal fans a unique way to contribute to this cause.

The idea is to get Cardinal fans to donate a quarter after every win.  To do so, follow this link and sign up.  It looks like it's a recurring thing, so if you set it up, a quarter will come out every time the Cards win.

Hopefully tonight, the Cards will be able to rise up and defeat Ted Lilly and the Dodgers.  If so, tomorrow morning, drop a quarter Snoball's way.  Somewhere, someone will feel the effects of that in a very positive way.

Below is the press release and my thanks to Chris Mallonee of Birds On The Bat 82 for bringing this to the attention of the United Cardinal Bloggers.

Cardinal fans team up to beat human trafficking

Every time the Cardinals win a game, fans now have a new way to make a difference in the
world. A new donation platform called Snoball (https://snoball.com) is uniting baseball fans to fight human trafficking.

The idea is simple. Every time the Cardinals win a game, a fan donates $0.25. The money
benefits Not For Sale, an organization that exists to end present day slavery.

There are more victims of human trafficking today than any other point in history--nearly 30
million. These victims are raped, abused, and even murdered by their abductors. Of the victims, 70 percent are women and 50 percent are children.

It's easy to give. Just visit http://tinyurl.com/gostlcards, click the donate now button, and sign in with your Facebook account.

After donating, fans are encouraged to share the "Let's Re-Abolish Slavery" snoball on
Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #cardsunite. Cardinals fans can prove, once and for
all, they are the greatest baseball fans on the planet.

Imagine the difference we can make just by cheering on our favorite baseball team. Every
quarter donated makes a dent in the world's third largest illegal industry--human trafficking. If
1000 fans donate $0.25, just one Cardinals win would represent enough money raised to free 3 people from slavery.

Baseball fans can also help Not For Sale by joining Matt Holliday and Jaime Garcia of the
Cardinals. They are part of a special Facebook application called Free2Play
donations based on statistics of their favorite players. All money raised helps Not For Sale
prevent the human trafficking of children.

For additional questions or comments, contact jason@snoball.com (Twitter: @jasonpoemusic)

About Snoball:
Snoball is a micro-donation platform that makes charitable giving easy, social, and fun. Users
can instantly donate to over 1.7 million nonprofits through customizable "snoballs." Snoballs
are automated donations based on a user's interests. An example snoball could be defined as: "When Matt Holliday hits a home run, I will donate $1 to the American Red Cross."

For more information about Snoball, visit https://snoball.com

About Not For Sale:
Not for Sale creates tools that engage business, government, and grassroots in order to
incubate and grow social enterprises to benefit enslaved and vulnerable communities.

For more information about Not For Sale, visit http://notforsalecampaign.org

See The Cards On Monday!

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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It's always fun to use this space to give away stuff to the two readers that check in regularly, so here's another opportunity for you to score something free.  This time, it's not a book or a DVD, but some of those highly sought-after pieces of paper that get you into Cardinal games.  (And, for some reason, writing that sentence brought to mind this Firefly quote.)

The Sports Vacation Guys are a new company that specializes in setting up--you guessed it--sports vacations for people.  They've let us know that they have two tickets to Monday night's game in Busch against the San Diego Padres and, being that their website isn't fully functional at the moment, they've asked for some help spreading the word.

If you want the tickets, here's what you do.  Mail the answers to the following questions to Contest@SportsVacationGuys.com.  They'll make the pick and we'll announce the winner over at the official UCB site this weekend.  So take a second, answer some questions, and you could spend Monday night at the ballpark!

1) If you could go see the Cardinals play a road game in any other MLB park, which one would it be?

2) Who would you take with you?

3) Why?

Be sure to send your name and email address along with your answers.  Best of luck!


Relive The Excitement: Another DVD Giveaway

Posted on April 5, 2012 at 5:23 PM
As a member of the United Cardinal Bloggers, I've been quite blessed to have been offered things to give away and to review.  One of the best patrons in this regard has been A&E Home Video, as they've offered items twice before and are coming to you again.

I've got three more World Series DVD sets to give away.  I've been meaning to write up a review of the set I have, but I had DVD problems right after I got it, then Christmas came, then we got into the season prep and I've not been able to watch it.  However, I've seen what A&E does and there's no doubt it's an incredible set.  You get all seven games of the World Series, plus a bonus disc with all the celebrations, the trophy presentation, all you need to revel in the Cardinals' 2011 success.

So there's that.  But maybe you don't need a full World Series.  Maybe all you will ever remember from that time will be Game 6, with David Freese and "We will see you tomorrow night."  Do I have something for you!

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I also have three copies of Baseball's Greatest Games: 2011 World Series Game 6.  As you can see from the picture, this is a combo set that gives you not only the DVD but the BluRay copy as well, which is a heck of a deal.

(I say that being one of the few out there that doesn't have a BluRay player, mainly because both of the TVs in my house are well over a decade old.  I know most everyone likes the BluRay though.)

I haven't seen this one yet, but I know that the copy of the 1985 NLCS Game 5 that I received from this series was very well done, giving you the option for watching the game and listening to the radio feed, giving you the ability to jump to whatever half-inning you wanted, and basically giving you the chance to watch one of the greatest games in Cardinal history as many times as you want.

I'm hoping that now you are wondering, "Hey, how can I get in on this?"  Well, let me tell you.

This blog is closing in on its five year anniversary.  Very few of you have been on this ride that long, so I'm going to give you a trivia challenge.  You'll find all the answers on this blog, though you may need to use the search function for a few.  E-mail me the answers at cardinal70 AT gmail DOT com and indicate which of these you would prefer the most.  The first six that get to me with the right answers will receive the prizes.  I will fill your preference if I can, but you'll get the other if your choice is already "sold out."

Are you ready?  Start hunting!

1) What former Cardinal pitcher inspired me to start a blog dedicated to the team?

2) In July of 2009, I posted a picture of my son with a Cardinal great.  Who was it?

3) What movie series are all the podcast titles from? (OK, that you can't actually find on here, but it's pretty easy when you look at them.)

4) Who pitched for St. Louis when the Cardinal bloggers were guests of the team last April?

Best of luck!  If you don't win here (or would rather up your odds), you can find all the other UCB members that are participating in a post on the official site.  Continue to check back as more are added!

UCB Prediction Week, Part V: Postseason And Awards

Posted on March 30, 2012 at 3:00 PM
OK, we've spent all week figuring out how the divisions are going to go.  There's no doubt that every one of those posts was exactly right.  So the next logical step is to figure out how the postseason is going to look and who will take home the major hardware from this season.

American League Playoffs
Wild cards: New York and Los Angeles of Anaheim
Winner of play-in game: New York

League Divisional Series: Detroit over New York in 4, Texas over Boston in 5
League Championship Series: Detroit over Texas in 7

National League Playoffs
Wild cards: Arizona and Miami
Winnter of play-in game: Arizona

League Divisional Series: Philadelphia over Arizona in 5, St. Louis over Los Angeles in 4
League Championship Series: St. Louis over Philadelphia in 6

World Series: St. Louis over Detroit in 6

Yeah, it's probably a homer pick, but if Chris Carpenter teams with Adam Wainwright in a short series, plus if Jaime Garcia makes another step up, and this offense clicks like you think it can, they'd be awfully tough.

American League Awards
Manager of the Year: Ned Yost
Rookie of the Year: Yoenis Cespedes

National League Awards
Manager of the Year: Don Mattingly
Rookie of the Year: Julio Teheran
Cy Young: Roy Halladay

I've been making these sort of predictions since high school.  I'm not sure I've ever gotten more than a couple right, and that was when Greg Maddux won the Cy every year.  In other words, take these with a silo of salt!



UCB Prediction Week, Part IV: National League West

Posted on March 29, 2012 at 11:30 AM
We continue the March project of the United Cardinal Bloggers by taking a look at the last of our divisions, the NL West.  This division has been topsy-turvey the last couple of years and there's little reason to think that it's going to be calm and normal in 2012.

They play the games late at night, when I don't get to see them, and they only come through St. Louis once a year.  So of course I'm qualified to talk about them!  Keep reading to see what I have to say!
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UCB Prediction Week, Part III: National League Central

Posted on March 28, 2012 at 2:30 PM
As you know by now, this is the week for predictions from the United Cardinal Bloggers.  We peak here in the middle of the week with the division we all know and care about, the NL Central.  (Means it's all downhill from here, folks.)

Plenty of activity around this division, with free agents leaving, free agents signing, trades being made, and injured players returning.  Who will wind up at the top of the heap?  Keep reading and find out!
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Keeping You Informed: Cardinals Care 6K

Posted on March 28, 2012 at 9:37 AM
There are a lot of people out there that enjoy running and get pumped up about various races.  To be clear, I'm not one of those people.  Running to first in softball is enough to have me winded for most of the afternoon.  Athleticism and I have never had more than a passing knowledge of each other.

If you are one of those, though, you probably will find the following release from the Cardinals pretty interesting, and I'd encourage you to get involved if you are in the St. Louis area.


3rd Annual Cardinals Care 6K and One Mile Fun Run To Take Place Sunday, Sept. 16th 
Cost Lowered & Fun Run Added to Promote Family Fitness in Fundraiser for Cardinals Care 

ST. LOUIS (March 28, 2012) - Cardinals Care announced details today for the third annual "Cardinals Care 6K" set for Sunday, September 16th. The team's charitable foundation has lowered the fundraising minimum as well as added a One Mile Fun Run to encourage more participation in the fitness fundraising event that has raised more than $300,000 over the last two years to help kids in our community. 

"We hope to get the entire family involved this year," said Michael Hall, Vice President of Community Relations and Executive Director of Cardinals Care. "We expect to see lots of walkers, as well children in strollers in the fun run, while other runners will lace it up for the 6K race." 

The 6K run - named in honor of Stan Musial - starts at 8:06 a.m. at the Stan Musial statue outside Busch Stadium's Gate 3, and winds around the city for a photographic finish on the field. All run participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and medal. The One Mile Fun Run will start immediately following the start of the 6K and finish outside Busch Stadium at the Stan Musial statue on 8th Street. Participants and spectators are encouraged to show their support and join the crowd inside to watch the completion of the event for free. 

In addition to the 6K and One Mile Fun Run, Cardinals Care is offering a new incentive program for race participants, including a chance for the top fundraising team to be recognized during an on-field ceremony prior to the September 29 game vs. the Washington Nationals, while the top individual fundraiser will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. 

Those interested in participating are encouraged to learn more and register at cardinals.com/6K. All participants have until September 9, 2012, to raise $75. Participants can solicit donations to their online fundraising profile through email, Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets. All proceeds from the event help Cardinals Care help kids in our community. 

Since its inception in 1997, Cardinals Care has invested nearly $18 million in "Caring for Kids" both on and off the baseball field. Over the last 15 years, Cardinals Care has provided nearly $11 million in grants to over 800 non-profit youth organizations and built 19 youth ball fields in local disadvantaged neighborhoods. Cardinals Care also runs the innovative Redbird Rookies program, a free baseball league for kids in Missouri and Illinois who otherwise might not have the opportunity to play. In addition to providing all the uniforms, gloves, bats, balls and other equipment needed for each team, Redbird Rookies also provides extensive off-field support in the areas of health, education, mentoring and the cultural arts for each of the nearly 4,500 kids who participate in the program each year. In 2011, Cardinals Care established the Joplin Recovery Fund with over $200,000 in fan donations to help the thousands of Joplin area children recover from one of the most destructive tornadoes in American history. Fans may now make a tax-deductible donation to Cardinals Care on-line at cardinals.com/community.

All-Time Cardinal Team Tournament: Smith Finals

Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM
We've weeded out the chaff.  We've seen great teams go by the wayside.  It all comes down to this.

Sixteen teams started here in the Ozzie Smith Regional and now only two remain.  Unlike every other regional, one of them is not the number one seed.  So decide on your choice--polls stay open until Thursday night at 8 PM.  Be sure also to vote at Pitchers Hit Eighth, I70 Baseball, and Aaron Miles' Fastball!

(2) 1934 vs. (4) 1968

1934's Path To The Finals: defeated (15) 1999 27-0; defeated (7) 1949 16-4; defeated (3) 1946 12-7

1968's Path To The Finals: defeated (13) 1948 27-3; defeated (5) 1974 20-1; defeated (1) 2004 12-9

Game Notes: 1934 has the nickname and the World Series title.  1968 has a great story and an oh-so-close ending.

The case for 1934: It was a World Series winner, taking it from Detroit in seven games.  It was also the Gashouse Gang, with a cast of characters that may never again be equaled in St. Louis history.  Dizzy Dean won 30 games and his brother Paul won 19, with both of them winning two games apiece in the Series.  Anytime Leo Durocher isn't the most colorful character, you know you've got something.  Key members of the squad: Ripper Collins (6.1 WAR), Joe Medwick (3.2), Bill DeLancey (2.9).

The case for 1968: Well, they won the National League, so that has to count for something.  Though they lost to Detroit in seven game (a season and a series that was outlined in a recent book review here on the blog), St. Louis was considered the favorite and perhaps could have won the series if it weren't for Curt Flood's fateful slip.  You have Bob Gibson in his prime, Lou Brock stealing bases, and Orlando Cepeda giving us the phrase that became famous.  Key members of the squad: Gibson (11.9 WAR), Brock (5.1 WAR), Flood (4.0).


UCB Prediction Week, Part II: National League East

Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:37 AM
As part of the ongoing United Cardinal Bloggers prediction week, as seen here with links to people that know much more than me in this area, today I'll attempt to tackle the NL East.  There's been a lot surrounding most every team in this division, whether it is ownership issues for the Mets or injury issues for the Phillies or a spending splash by the Marlins.  So come along as I quickly look at these teams and try to sort them into some sort of order.  Continue Reading

UCB Prediction Week, Part I: American League

Posted on March 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Every year about this time, the United Cardinal Bloggers take aim at their predictions for the upcoming season.  It's a great way to look at the divisions, get a feel for what is going on, and write down picks that you will be trying to scrub from any internet search engine by probably July.

I'm far from an expert, so take all of these picks with a grain of salt.  There are few gut picks that don't have a lot of basis in reality, so feel free to take that into consideration when reading them.

Since the American League doesn't really matter as much, we at the UCB just lump it all into one day.  So keep reading to see how I pick the divisions to shake out.
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Jake Westbrook (1)

2011 Top Hero: Lance Berkman (24)
2010 Top Heroes: Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols (24)
2009 Top Hero: Albert Pujols (28)
2008 Top Hero: Albert Pujols (25)

Goats
Matt Holliday (4)
Carlos Beltran (3)
David Freese (3)
Jaime Garcia (3)
Jason Motte (3)
Marc Rzepczynski (3)
Adam Wainwright (3)
Rafael Furcal (2)
Tyler Greene (2)
J.C. Romero (2)
Fernando Salas (2)
Mitchell Boggs (1)
Matt Carpenter (1)
Tony Cruz (1)
Daniel Descalso (1)
Jon Jay (1)
Erik Komatsu (1)
Kyle Lohse (1)
Victor Marte (1)
Eduardo Sanchez (1)
Jake Westbrook (1)

2011 Top Goat: Ryan Theriot (12)
2010 Top Goat: Brendan Ryan (14)
2009 Top Goats: Rick Ankiel and Todd Wellemeyer (13)
2008 Top Goat: Troy Glaus (13)

2012 Happy Flights
Happy Flights: 7
Happy Flight Opportunities: 12
Happy Flight %: 58%

Through 5/20

    Cardinal Nation Approval Ratings (March 2012)
    Adam Wainwright 91.9% (down 2.8%)
    Chris Carpenter 90.1% (up 3.2%)
    Lance Berkman 88.6%
    Tony La Russa 88.2% (up 17.4%)
    Yadier Molina 87.4% (up 3.7%)
    Matt Holliday 87.3% (down 3.8%)
    David Freese 85.5%
    John Mozeliak 85.4% (up 13.3%)
    Mike Shannon 85.3% (up 0.4%)
    Jose Oquendo 84.7%
    Derrick Goold 82.8% (down 5.0%)
    Mark McGwire 82.6% (up 20.1%)
    John Rooney 81.5% (down 2.8%)
    Mike Matheny 81.1%
    Bill DeWitt 79.8% (up 8.8%)
    United Cardinal Bloggers 78.9%
    Skip Schumaker 73.3% (up 9.2%)
    Jim Hayes 71.9% (down 4.2%)
    Jon Jay 71.1%
    B.J. Rains 69.5% (down 0.9%)
    Kyle Lohse 68.9% (up 13.8%)
    Dan McLaughlin 68.0%
    Joe Strauss 67.7% (up 10.2%)
    Ricky Horton 67.5% (down 1.6%)
    Al Hrabosky 66.4% (up 3.2%)
    Albert Pujols 54.9% (down 45.5%)
    Colby Rasmus 46.5% (down 35.3%)

    2011
    Dave Duncan 87.9% (up 0.9%)
    Matthew Leach 85.5%
    Pop Warner 76.7%
    Ryan Franklin 72.8% (up 3.1%)
    John Vuch 68.9%
    Jeff Luhnow 66.4%
    Dan Lozano 58.7%

    2009
    Rick Ankiel 83.9%
    Chris Duncan 69.1%


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