First off, happy new year! I hope everybody has a good year in 2019. One of my resolutions is to get back to being more of a regular contributor to this awesome blogging site. Time will tell if I follow through on that, but I fully intend to. Now onto the blogger questions. Sorry I’m [...]
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that they have signed LHP Andrew Miller to a two year contract with a third-year vesting option. The contract is 2 years, $25 million with a $12 million option that will vest with 110 appearances over those first two seasons. There is also a $500k incentive for a yet [...]
VETERAN LEFTY TO SIGN TWO-YEAR DEAL WITH VESTING OPTION FOR 2021 ST. LOUIS, Mo., December 21, 2018– The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to terms with free-agent left-handed relief pitcher Andrew Miller on a two-year (2019-2020) deal with a vesting option for 2021. Financial terms of the deal were [...]
This offseason, the Cardinals had a few goals. They wanted to get a bat for the middle of the order and checked that off with Paul Goldschmidt. They wanted a left-handed bat, perhaps for the bench. It remains to be seen whether Drew Robinson is actually said bat, but they did trade Patrick Wisdom for [...]
FOX Sports Midwest will replay five of the most memorable Cardinals games of 2018 in its eighth annual Cardinals Christmas Marathon on Tuesday, Dec. 25. The games will also be streamed on the FOX Sports app and at FOXSportsGO.com. The Cardinals Christmas Marathon is presented by the Mid-America Chevy Dealers. This year’s games… Cardinals Christmas [...]
If you’ve followed any of the Cardinal bloggers for very long, you know that every year since 2011 we’ve had a chance to spend the day at the ballpark and have a Q&A with John Mozeliak and Bill DeWitt III. A couple of years ago, we were able to arrange to submit questions in writing [...]
BOTH PLAYERS MADE MLB DEBUT THIS PAST SEASON ST. LOUIS, Mo., December 17, 2018– The St. Louis Cardinals announced today their 2018 Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year selections, honoring outfielder Tyler O’Neill and right-handed pitcher Dakota Hudson for their accomplishments on the field. “We are pleased to recognize Tyler O’Neill [...]
In this episode, Rusty and Adam talk over the acquisition of Paul Goldschmidt, some low-end roster churn, Right Field, and more. Or Click the links below to subscribe to Bird Law on the following platforms: Itunes / Apple Podcasts Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud Credits: Intro: Audio – “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (FOX) ; Music – [...]
“Pain, Protection and Performance: The Evolution of Baseball Equipment presented by Rawlings” Exhibit Opens December 14 and Runs Through 2019 Baseball Season ST. LOUIS, Mo., December 13, 2018– The St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum will open its new special exhibit entitled “Pain, Protection and Performance: The Evolution of Baseball Equipment presented by [...]
Popular Theme Night Scheduled for June 5; Includes Exclusive Star Wars-Themed Cardinals Jersey ST. LOUIS, Mo., December 13, 2018– The St. Louis Cardinals have announced details for the seventh annual Star Wars Night to be held at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, June 5. Fans who purchase a special Star Wars Night theme ticket will receive [...]
The St. Louis Cardinals have traded 3B Patrick Wisdom to the Texas Rangers in exchange for IF/OF Drew Robinson according to the Rangers. The numbers Wisdom, 27, was drafted by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft and made his long awaited Major League debut last season. In 32 games, he [...]
FORMER REDBIRDS RELIEVER VOTED IN ON “TODAY’S GAME ERA” BALLOT LAS VEGAS, Nevada, December 10, 2018 – The St. Louis Cardinals congratulate former Redbirds relief pitcher Lee Smith who earned selection yesterday to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Smith, who was a unanimous selection, joined Harold Baines in receiving the necessary 75 percent of all ballots cast [...]
