Category Archives: St. Louis Cardinals

Joshua’s Sports Song

At the conclusion of Tennessee’s (narrow) victory over LSU today — which Joshua and I watched on TV — my son spontaneously started singing this song (to the tune of “O How I Love Jesus”). Tennessee is goodAlabama is ba-adThe … Continue reading

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Sports Tidbits

Pretty busy tonight, so I don’t have time for a full-fledged post. Instead, just some quick thoughts from the world of sports. I’m not a big fan of the BCS Championship Game being played this late. A week after New … Continue reading

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Fixing the Cardinals

All this Mitchell Report talk is getting a little old, so I thought it time for a little offseason exercise involving my beloved Redbirds. The Cubs and Astros have made significant moves to improve their clubs this winter and I … Continue reading

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A Great Sports Weekend

With UT’s rout of Georgia and the Cubbies being eliminated yesterday, this has already been a great sports weekend. It was good to see the Tennessee defense finally make an appearance this season. From here on out, I’ll be disappointed … Continue reading

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The Final Nail in the Coffin

A fitting end to a rough season. I have to admit, this title defense has been pretty pathetic. After making it to within a half-game of the division lead, the wheels have definitely fallen off the Redbird bandwagon. However, the … Continue reading

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Just The Two Of Us

Yesterday was an awesome day! I told Joshua last week that I’d take him to a ball game to watch the Cardinals play. He’s been so excited ever since…it’s all he could talk about. (I’m not sure if he was … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to the St. Louis Cardinals

Dear Beloved Redbirds, I’ve been patient. Held my tongue for nearly 4 months. Our improbable run through the playoffs last October has sustained me through 90 some-odd games of lackluster play. Tony and Dave, I’ve given you every benefit of … Continue reading

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Baseball Notes

Well, we’re six weeks into the MLB season and I think we’re starting to get a feel for which teams are serious contenders. It’s time to compare the standings to my baseball predictions for this season. The pick that’s made … Continue reading

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Josh Hancock

Rest in peace, Josh. You left us much too soon. Joshua Morgan Hancock, April 11, 1978 – April 29, 2007

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Kick ‘Em While They’re (Always) Down

Just wanted you all to know… Self-proclaimed NL Cy Young Award winner Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs has a 6.91 ERA with 19 walks in his first 27 innings pitched. The 136-million dollar man Alfonso Soriano has 1 RBI … Continue reading

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