Category Archives: St. Louis Cardinals

So Long, Albert

Yesterday, shockwave. Albert Pujols, erstwhile first baseman and “face of the franchise” for my beloved Cardinals, came to terms on a 10-year, $250+ million contract with the California Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In St. Louis, where baseball is king, … Continue reading

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Greatest Game Ever?

Obviously, it should come as no surprise to most of you that I’m on cloud nine today. My beloved Cardinals, down to their last strike, not once but twice, the season hanging by a precarious thread with the Rangers poised … Continue reading

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Guts

This might be my favorite Cardinal team in recent memory. When ace Adam Wainwright went down in March, Cardinal fans braced for a long season. “Let’s just sign Pujols,” was the prevailing sentiment among many. Play for 2012 and beyond. … Continue reading

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MLB Thoughts: July 2011

We’re spending a few days in St. Louis this week, catching a few Cards games before school starts back. These early August school start dates really wreak havoc on summer schedules. But I digress. We’re catching the first few games … Continue reading

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Tragic

The lead news story here in Alabama has to do with Harvey Updike, Jr., a Dadeville, AL resident charged with poisoning the 130-year-old trees at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn. It seems that Updike, a Bama fan, was fed up with … Continue reading

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MLB Thoughts: August 13, 2010

I have to begin with this: Johnny Cueto is my new least favorite player. Brandon Phillips would be #2. I don’t think the Reds have won the Central Division since I was a freshman in college, so it’s really hard … Continue reading

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MLB Thoughts: July 23, 2010

As July dwindles away, my hope that Roy Oswalt will soon don Cardinal red continues to swell. I know there are other baseball story lines to follow right now and I also recognize that Oswalt may very well pitch for … Continue reading

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St. Louis at Game Time

Shouldn’t you wait until you’ve locked up Pujols long term before doing this? As a Card fan, I like Mo, I guess. He’s done a good job of getting Tony the guys he needs to contend (although I still think … Continue reading

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MLB Thoughts – April 9, 2010

I’m going to try something new here; a Friday column focused solely on the week that was in Major League Baseball. Here are my reflections on Opening Week 2010. I’ll start with my St. Louis Cardinals, who leave Cincinnati with … Continue reading

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