Today’s offering proved a struggle on more than a few levels but honestly that is not a bad thing when talking baseball in single-digit weather! As fun as this prediction series has been so far (& continuing right up to when pitchers and catchers report), the challenge of making the bullpen pieces fit was by [...]
Rarely is there a time in sports where a group of athletes can change more than one offseason in baseball. This exact scenario played out for Memphis as each of the three starting outfielders could be new for the upcoming campaign but that is only part of the story. Phenom Oscar Taveras factors into the [...]
While many things change along with the calendar, the next man up theory remains alive and well in Memphis. As imposing as the Redbirds’ rotation was in 2013, the possibility remains that this year’s version will be even better. The biggest piece of intrigue, however, may very well have to do with a hurler who [...]
In the opener of a series that will bring us ever closer to the magical start of Spring Training, it certainly makes sense to start with the top affiliate where the fewest question marks exist. Memphis has recently been in the news for all the right reasons, as the Redbirds will begin the 2014 campaign [...]
It has been awhile but Winter Break must end for all the Preachers sooner or later. On a quick personal note, I’m officially a college graduate now and hope our loyal Conclave followers do not expect any difference in posting from this corner of the Wi-Fi cave! Quite a few things will be coming out [...]
What’s better than a November Press Conference where nothing but good news is passed on? Here’s a hint and may have very little to do with the Cardinals — Texas just added a Prince and all but dashed the St. Louis dreams of acquiring an Elvis. I was all ready for the big announcements today [...]
Welcome back to the offseason version of the Prospect Preacher where in honor of Daniel, we have gone all Doctor Who on taking over the lead. It has now been nearly a month since the official end of the St. Louis season, and the Hot Stove is set on simmer. I had some assistance coming [...]
Enough talk already, let’s get to the baseball! Boston hosts this year’s opener of the Fall Classic with thoughts of ’04 still rolling around in my head. Tonight will finally be the time to put to rest the Red Sox domination and get back to the good ol’ days of 1967. Enjoy your evening St. [...]
Two years ago it paid off to host an event to pair up with Game 1 and 2013 will be no different. Join me and hopefully a few special guests as we cheer on the Cards in Boston! Live blog starts at 7PM and will go as long as my CIL account will allow! Click [...]
Maybe it was due to the fact that my now 16-year old daughter was watching Happy Gilmore on Sunday. Or it could have been my previous man-crush with David Price, knowing that the Cards are one of the few teams that could realistically trade for him. Whatever the reason tonight’s showing on the biggest stage [...]
By far the project that gets nearly as much attention as our yearly awards, the United Cardinal Bloggers enjoy October baseball (most seasons) and use September to take a look at the future. This year the assignment is even more interesting given the number of rookies who helped propel St. Louis to the National League [...]
For once the schedule may have finally allowed the St. Louis faithful to take a breath as long as you have trust in the newly-rediscovered Lance Lynn. As C70 put it better than I could, this is the kind of game the Cardinals should win if they want to be divisional champs. Two things favor [...]
