As detailed here in an article by Derrick Goold, Mike Matheny did something cool. I admit, I'm not Matheny's biggest fan, and have been very critical in the past, especially the preference he seems to have of playing veterans or "his guys" over rookies or trade acquisitions. I'll probably be critical of him in the [...]
Well, that was happily anticlimatic. The tests and examination of ace Adam Wainwright showed that he just had an abdominal strain and would be fine with a few days of rest. Given that the Cards were already planning to lighten his workload in the spring anyway, this basically plays right into their hands. I know [...]
Days until Opening Night, Cardinals vs. Cubs on ESPN: 37 First player/coach to wear #37: Ray Blades (1939, coach) Last player/coach to wear #37: Pat Neshek (2014) Player/coach to wear #37 in the most seasons: Ray Sadeki (eight years; seven in one stint, then again in 1975) Number of players/coaches to wear #37: 33 Last time not worn: 1996 Other interesting [...]
It's one of the annual traditions here at C70 At The Bat, our trip around the majors in blog form. Since 2009, I've been asking bloggers from other teams about what's going to happen with their squad in the coming season. It's always fun to see what the opposition is thinking and how optimistic some [...]
2015 series moves to Tuesday nights and features members of the 1985 National League Champion Cardinals ST. LOUIS, February 26, 2015 – The popular fan-favorite promotion, Budweiser Bash (#BudBash), is back and better than ever for the 2015 season. This season, the event series is incorporated into the Theme Ticket schedule giving fans the opportunity [...]
Days until Opening Night, Cardinals vs. Cubs on ESPN: 38 First player/coach to wear #38: Walter Sessi (1946) Last player/coach to wear #38: Pete Kozma (2014) Player/coach to wear #38 in the most seasons: Marty Mason (11 years) Number of players/coaches to wear #38: 33 Last time not worn: 1991 Other interesting names tied to #38: Harry Walker (1951), Jose Cruz (1970-74), [...]
A transition period in the Minors has to be expected as prospects graduate, and the Cardinals find most of their question marks just down the I-44 from St. Louis. Our last February middle of the week post centers on Springfield and all the new faces that are expected to contribute. Headlining that group will be [...]
It's one of the annual traditions here at C70 At The Bat, our trip around the majors in blog form. Since 2009, I've been asking bloggers from other teams about what's going to happen with their squad in the coming season. It's always fun to see what the opposition is thinking and how optimistic some [...]
You know, there are a lot of ways that you would like spring training to start. A good speech by Mike Matheny (which is on tap for today, I think). Lots of "best shape of my life" stories. Perhaps a goofy photo or two of players in red. Way, way, WAY down the list is [...]
Days until Opening Night, Cardinals vs. Cubs on ESPN: 39 First player/coach to wear #39: Clyde Kluttz (1946) Last player/coach to wear #39: Jamie Pogue (2014, coach) Player/coach to wear #39 in the most seasons: Dave McKay (15 years) Number of players/coaches to wear #39: 25 Last time not worn: 1947 Other interesting names tied to #39: Al Hrabosky (1970-77), Bob Tewksbury [...]
It's one of the annual traditions here at C70 At The Bat, our trip around the majors in blog form. Since 2009, I've been asking bloggers from other teams about what's going to happen with their squad in the coming season. It's always fun to see what the opposition is thinking and how optimistic some [...]
I sit here able to see the couple of inches of snow that fell yesterday. I sit here iced in, at least for the morning, keeping me from heading to work. (Yes, I know, you Northerners are a hale, hearty lot that would head to work on your Tauntaun. Yet 90 degrees this summer will [...]
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