Category Archives: St. Louis Cardinals

The Wonderful Cross: Ransom, Part 1

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Jason

Sports history is filled with some pretty lopsided trades. Hall of Famers such as Wayne Gretzky, Bill Russell, Babe Ruth, and Brett Favre were all traded early in their careers and went on to win championships for their new teams. … Continue reading →

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Our Crew in St. Lou

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Jason

Baseball trip to St. Louis 2019 — School is OUT!

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Welcome to the fold, Paul Goldschmidt

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Jason

Cardinals brass finally captured their white whale. About this time last offseason, the Cards were spurned in their efforts to acquire the current NL MVP, Giancarlo Stanton, fresh off a 59 homer campaign in Miami. As a consolation prize, they … Continue reading →

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MLB Franchise Four: St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Jason

Here’s the second post in my ongoing series covering MLB’s Franchise Four initiative. After covering the Yankees and Red Sox last week, I’m going to look at the four greatest players for two of the Senior Circuit’s oldest clubs: my … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: National League Central

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Jason

If you know ANYTHING about me, you know that I’m an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. I’m saying that up front here, acknowledging that when it comes to the Cardinals and handicapping the division they play in, I might not … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Jason

Time for my annual list of the best books I’ve read this year. Every year I set a goal for myself to read 52 books – one per week. After years of coming close, I finally hit the mark back … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 9

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Jason

As of this writing, the Royals are leading the O’s 5-1 in the fifth of Game 1 of the ALCS. I’ve said it already, but it’s really refreshing to see these young, hungry clubs vying for the AL pennant. Tonight … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 8

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Jason

After a thrilling LDS round of play, the League Championship Series are set to begin this weekend. I know baseball takes its lumps these days for several issues: pace of game, length of season, the residual disenchantment with the steroid … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 28

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jason

As a Cardinal fan, I’ve followed the NL Central closely all season. Most Cards fans have been frustrated by this club’s lack of consistency all year. Last year’s team thrived by hitting an all-time best .330 with runners in scoring … Continue reading →

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Family Road Trip 2014 Day 2

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Jason

Today we made the drive from St. Louis to Kansas City to make our first visit to Kauffman Stadium. One member of our family was fighting an upset stomach this morning, so we got a later jump than we hoped. … Continue reading →

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