The day of the trade deadline and the day before were some of the most active I can remember seeing at the trade deadline. Day one wasn’t so harsh, with the Cards dealing minor league OF James Ramsey for SP Justin Masterson. Day two was a lot more emotional when the Cards dealt SP Joe [...]
Baseball is many things, but it is very much a business, and there are times when we are harshly reminded of that fact. Losing fan favorites like Joe Kelly or Allen Craig stings a little bit…maybe more than a little for some. But the reality is, that’s the world we live in, and if you’re [...]
Hero: Shelby Miller. Miller seems to be making some adjustments, making his command better. If he gets clicking, he’s going to be an incredible fifth starter. Goat: Jhonny Peralta. Only starter without a hit, such a difference from the last two nights. Notes: First off, my note in the last post about John Mozeliak not [...]
Right off the bat, it’s tough to lose a classy guy like Joe Kelly and a hitter that served as an RBI production factory for two straight seasons like Allen Craig. That’s surface level critiquing right there. When you pop the hood on this John Lackey deal, things look much nicer. Let’s break it down [...]
I haven’t watched, talked, tweeted, or written much about Cardinals baseball this season. I won’t bore you with the roll-call of excuses. This week’s series in my adopted hometown provided a good opportunity to hit the reset button. The team’s annual trip to Petco is always circled on my calendar, and I look forward to the three days [...]
Hero: Peter Bourjos. The only RBI because of his speed and a walk to boot. Tough to find anything good in this one. Goat: Pick one. I’ll go with Seth Maness, given his four runs in less than an inning, but throw a dart and you’ll find a worthy candidate. Notes: You really can’t blame [...]
