The final entry in the full-season preview holds a special place for me on multiple fronts. Peoria was a natural fit for the Cardinals as far as logistics are concerned, but the Chiefs also offer a storied history as well. I grew up in the Quad-Cities and quickly fell in love with the Midwest League. [...]
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 [...]
My predictions here will probably be pretty boring as they’re porbably going with the consesus. I’m going to stick with just analyzing the teams I think will make the playoffs. NL West: Winner – Los Angeles Dodgers: I think the West is pretty much the Dodgers to lose. The have a solid offense led by [...]
Let’s be honest: this is the main event this week. The only reason we even concern ourselves with whatever the other divisions are doing is because the Cardinals might have to play them in October. Otherwise, all our focus is on the National League Central, seeing whether the Redbirds can pull out another divisional title. [...]
Days until Opening Night, Cardinals vs. Cubs on ESPN: 4 First player/coach to wear #4: Rogers Hornsby (1923) Last player/coach to wear #4: Yadier Molina (Current) Player/coach to wear #4 in the most seasons: Marty Marion (12 total) Number of players/coaches to wear #4: 33 Last time not worn: 1975 Other interesting names tied to [...]
