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"ST. LOUIS" on road jerseys

ZoDogg — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:51:50 -0400

I just noticed that Mitchell & Ness released this jersey from the 30's. I really think the Cardinals should go back to St. Louis on the road jerseys. What do you all think? [img:7c9c2f0b41]http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-4266302dt.jpg[/img:7c9c2f0b41] [0 total replies]

My Picks/Guess For Offseason Pickups

MadHungo — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:32:14 -0400

It's highly unlikely that the Cards are going to spend BIG $$$ on an impact (to have impact or make contact forcefully: [i:a8f635ee4c]The ball impacted against the bat with a loud noise[/i:a8f635ee4c].) bat, not when you have caliber players such as Pujols, Ludwick, Glaus and Ankiel. But their needs are, or rather should be, aimed towards a "leadoff" type of hitter like [url=http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6404]Furcal[/url] who can get on base ahead of Pujols. [color=gray:a8f635ee4c]Last updated through games completed on Oct 10, 2008[/color:a8f635ee4c] [b:a8f635ee4c]Fantasy Comparison:[/b:a8f635ee4c]

Jose Reyes	            2113
Hanley Ramirez	            2099
Alex Rodriguez	            1936
Jimmy Rollins	            1605
Rafael Furcal	             506

He will be 31 as of the 24th of this month, which is not old by any means, but his having back surgery concerns me. From my experience, of "hearing" of those who have had back surgery, they have never been the same. Will this be the case with Furcal? Furcal' best season, as far as his OBP, is this year (.439), but he also only played in 36 regular season games prior to his sugery, with the most games played back in '06, in which he put up better than average numbers. But of course a healthy Furcal could match or enhance those numbers. The question is, at almost 31 years of age how long of a contract do you sign him to? [b:a8f635ee4c]IF[/b:a8f635ee4c] the Cards were to sign Furcal here's how I forsee their '09 lineup.....

SS - Furcal (a true switch-hitter)
2B - Lopez/Miles
1B - Pujols
OF - Ankiel
OF - Ludwick
3B - Glaus
 C - Molina
 P - Whoever
OF - Schumaker/Rasmus

[b:a8f635ee4c]Or[/b:a8f635ee4c]

SS - Furcal
2B - OF - Schumaker/Rasmus
1B - Pujols
OF - Ankiel
OF - Ludwick
3B - Glaus
 C - Molina
 P - Whoever
2B - Lopez/Miles

[59 total replies]

Email from Bill DeWitt III

chevyman58 — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:25:05 -0400

[quote:1c5c6a3ddc="Optimum"] This makes other issues[b:1c5c6a3ddc] mute[/b:1c5c6a3ddc] to me. [/quote:1c5c6a3ddc] Do you mean 'moot' ? [quote:1c5c6a3ddc="Optimum"]If my future posts focus on this issue, you are free to press the ignore button and save your rage for your dog![/quote:1c5c6a3ddc] I get your opinion on DeWitt but whadda ya got against dogs? [28 total replies]

Cardinals to buy Memphis Redbirds

YawkeyWay — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:12:48 -0400

Smart move for the Cardinals, since Memphis is the 2nd most valuable franchise in the minor leagues, [url=http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/08/06/baseball-minors-sacramento-biz-sports-cz_mo_0806minors.html]according to Forbes.[/url] The only downside is that the Memphis Redbirds operate as a not-for-profit organization, which will probably no longer be the case once the big club moves in. [2 total replies]

We Need to Trade For a SS

jamminjman — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:43:57 -0400

[quote:85a0833732="MarlinsFan84"]I have a feeling the Lohse contract will haunt you. Not only will it hinder other possible moves, but also-you likely signed the real Kyle Lohse, the one thats worse than the mediocre one that was pitching for a contract. Have fun with all that.[/quote:85a0833732] You think Lohse's season was mediocre? Please define that word in regards to starting pitchers in 2008. [77 total replies]

Jeremy Affeldt

Izzardius — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:54:36 -0400

[quote:82f652e154="Edmonds_Owns_CF"]It's all about the price tag. If he's looking for Linebrink/Dotel money I don't think it's worth it.[/quote:82f652e154] Agreed. This past season was his best, so some regression is to be expected. Reliever performance can be pretty erratic from year to year anyway. [17 total replies]

CCH Report Card, Part IV (Relievers and Team)

wheresmyurinal — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:06:44 -0400

I'd have to say that the relief failed due to a couple factors. One, they didn't have much help from the starters. The starters only averaged 6 innings per start. That's average mind you. That means there were several times they didn't make it to 6. You put that much pressure, wear, and tear on the BP and it will hurt over the long haul. Second, we don't have the best talent in the world in our BP. There were plenty of individual failures. Third, not having a "closer" (I hate that moniker), didn't help the stability of the BP. I'd give the bullpen an overall score of F. *** I'd give most teams in the league bad scores for pitching starters, or relievers. I just can't seem to accept the notion that a starter is considered having a good start if they go 6 innings. Relief pitching seems to be a widespread hit or miss throughout the leagues. In my opinion, a starter should go 7 minimum. I'm not saying that they should go CG like they used to, but there is a certain laziness that has crept into pitchers over the decades. A setup man, and "closer" (yuk), is all you should need in any given game. So, take my pitching grades with a grain of salt. :wink: I'm biased towards the past. [6 total replies]

Dr. George Paletta

chevyman58 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:26:32 -0400

Cards aren't the only team with periodic medical staff controversy. Here's the latest: [url=http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Av3mP.fkQL2Up4ev1XGuITARvLYF?slug=ap-redsox-schilling&prov=ap&type=lgns]Schilling coulda been ready for Postseason[/url] [20 total replies]

2008 Arizona Fall League

murph — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:59:09 -0400

[quote:25f63a5b24]10/08/08 6:21 PM ET [b:25f63a5b24]Baxter drives Saguaros past Scorpions[/b:25f63a5b24] Padres prospect goes 3-for-3 with four RBIs By John Torenli / Special to MLB.com Mike Baxter couldn't wait to get going in the Arizona Fall League. He made the most of his debut with the Peoria Saguaros. The San Diego outfield prospect had a perfect day, going 3-for-3 with a double and four RBIs to lead the unbeaten Saguaros past the Scottsdale Scorpions, 10-7, on Wednesday. Baxter, who batted .264 with nine homers and 65 RBIs between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Double-A San Antonio this year, didn't see any action in the Saguaros' season-opening 9-3 victory over the Scorpions on Tuesday. "It was good to start playing again," said Baxter, who hadn't faced live pitching since the Missions were swept out of the Texas League playoffs by the Frisco RoughRiders on Sept. 6. "I only get to play on Wednesdays and Saturdays, so getting at-bats is always good." The Padres' fourth-round pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft made up for lost time in a hurry. He lifted a sacrifice fly to spark a five-run second inning, drilled his first double of the fall in the third, slapped an RBI single in the fifth and capped a decisive four-run rally in the eighth with a two-RBI base hit. [/quote:25f63a5b24] [url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081008&content_id=3604443&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb]Full Story[/url] [3 total replies]

Brett Wallace - #1 Draft Pick

OzzieSmith1 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:59:32 -0400

Greinke was good....but man, I can't stand his attitude. He walks around like he resents everyone. You don't even have to try and talk to him to see it. I used to think he acted the way he did because he was struggling. But it only seemed to get worse this past season the better he did. I just don't get him. [15 total replies]

LaRussa Says Pitcher Hits Eighth in 2009

MeggieD — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:30:14 -0400

[quote:6e2f6ed7f7="Bizzy15"][quote:6e2f6ed7f7="MeggieD"][quote:6e2f6ed7f7="no_1cardinalfan"]I've got it. Let's hire Stephen Hawking to work for the Cardinals and invent a machine than can fuse two people and their talents together. Then, we simply fuse Felipe Lopez and Cesar Izturis into one player, an ultra-awesome MI! This new creation will have the speed and defense of Izturis, as well as the offensive capabalities of Felipe Lopez. Problem solved.[/quote:6e2f6ed7f7] And his name would be Felsar Lopturis!![/quote:6e2f6ed7f7] Cesipe Iztupez sounds cooler..[/quote:6e2f6ed7f7] Yeah, that sounds much more exotic and intriguing.... [26 total replies]

George Kissell Injured (Has Passed Away-mod)

Chief Redbird — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:02:31 -0400

[quote:649a7272d3="DD16"]RIP Mr. Kissell You'll always be a Cardinal that is gone but not forgotten. Best wishes for his family and friends.[/quote:649a7272d3] [quote:649a7272d3="ZoDogg"]One of the problems in baseball is the guys like George Kissell and Hub Kittle are dwindling. The more GM's you get that are the "Mo" types that are the saber-metric numbers geeks that have never stepped on a ball field in their lives, the more the true baseball lifers go away. These numbers guys wouldn't know a five tool player if he got hit in the face with the tools. How can an organization have a director of player development and scouting who comes from a finance and economics background? It's ridiculous.[/quote:649a7272d3] I so much agree with you both! George Kissell was what Baseball is about. I'll miss him, but I will always remember we were better because he was a Cardinal who could teach the 'Cardinal Way' to play Baseball! R.I.P. [14 total replies]

Guess 09' roster

ZoDogg — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:28:58 -0400

Lets see how many more rejects, retreads, and waiver pickups we can get. [19 total replies]

CCH Report Card, Part III (Starting Rotation)

PLauderdale30 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:08:42 -0400

[quote:fa067245f2="wheresmyurinal"] I grade on results vs. expectations. I expected more than 11 wins from him this season. Whether it's slowed by performance or injury matters not to me. I guess you would give someone an A for riding the bench well? His performance this year put him on track for a great year. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. Thus my grade of B for the season. A = Exceeded expectations by a wide margin B = Performed above expectations C = Performed as expected D = Underperfomed F = Why are you in the majors?[/quote:fa067245f2] Huh??? So you are basically grading them by taking what your projected their stats to be before the season, then comparing them to what they turned out to be, with no other things considered..? If thats the case then Pujols must be a C. Im glad you arent one of my professors in law school because I would never get anything above a C. [7 total replies]

CCH Report Card, Part I (Management and Infield)

DD16 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:47:15 -0400

[quote:3a4642646a="no_1cardinalfan"]I can tell I'm in the minority here in my support of Mozeliak, but you're all entitled to your own opinions as well. I happen to think getting Glaus in exchange for Rolen, whom everyone knew we had to get rid of, was a good move. As was trading Edmonds for Freese, and signing Lohse. You (and most other posters) happen to think otherwise. No big deal.[/quote:3a4642646a] I'm not one disagreeing with ya this time :wink: I liked the trade and I'm not down on Mo just yet. He's right about at his 1st full year as GM and has done some nice things, I think we'll get an idea on what kind of GM he'll be here soon but Mr. DeWitt has got to let him do his job though. For now I'm gonna have to include my thoughts on Mo being GM with an asterik until we see if Mr. DeWitt will allow a legit improvement to this team but so far I'm ok with Mo. [21 total replies]

CCH Report Card, Part II (Outfield)

DD16 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:42:53 -0400

Luddy- A ( A+ if he wasn't so streaky) Skip- B (would without a doubt be an A if he could hit lefties better) Ankiel- C+- Dude has got to stay healthy Duncan- Yeah, I bet ya'll were betting I'd give him an F but I give him and Incomplete for the overall season but if we are grading defense he gets an F. He has not improved AT ALL and has got to be one of the worst we've seen. Barton- Incomplete I want to see him after a full year in AAA or have TLR give him more chances if he is here. Mather- C .....still young but showed he can play defense, has got to learn those breaking pitches better. Stavi- D......I don't know if he's ready for the ML's but he didn't show me a whole lot after doing pretty good in AAA. I hope nobody expects me to grade FeLo, Miles and Kennedy in the OF :wink: [8 total replies]

How Do You Feel Now That The Cardinals Season Is Over?

CardinalJayhawk — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:08:18 -0400

I feel a loss, like when a good TV show comes to an end. The nice thing is it starts anew next year. To feel angry, cheated or violated is just not me. I like think I have a life. [29 total replies]

Cardinals Blogging About Arizona Fall League

BRM_229 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:48:22 -0400

[url=http://aflcardinals.mlblogs.com/about.html]Cardinals in the AFL[/url] [color=darkred:b7768d18d5]Looks like it might be fun to read this fall. Lead blogger is Justin Fiske.[/color:b7768d18d5] [0 total replies]

Lohse Deal is $41 Mil, 4 Years; Contract Details

wheresmyurinal — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:53:03 -0400

Don't get me wrong. I wish that Carpenter would come back and become the ace he was during one of his seasons. I just don't see it happening. I'd rather see them stop wasting time on these "get fixed quick" schemes and start picking up healthy pitchers that can contribute for 6 innings plus a game. [96 total replies]

Find a Cool Cardinal Item? Post it Here.

YawkeyWay — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:58:36 -0400

Chris Speakman started out doing awesome propaganda-style screen prints of Red Sox players last year, he's begun doing other MLB teams now, including the Phillies, Mets and Cardinals. Below is a picture of the Albert Pujols print, and a link to the page where you can find it for sale. [img:776fe72fa8]http://www.sportspropaganda.com/images/pujols_official_full.jpg[/img:776fe72fa8] [url=http://www.sportspropaganda.com/prints.html#]Link[/url] [180 total replies]

Jess Todd

spydr31 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:20:15 -0400

That's great news. Congrats Jess!! Hopefully the team can sign a decent #3 over the winter and then have Jess compete with Welle, or more specifically, Piniero for that 5th spot in the rotation. [39 total replies]

2008 Hawaiian Winter League

murph — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:58:02 -0400

The Hawaiian League began on September 19. The Cards have four prospects participating with the Honolulu Sharks: OF James Rappoport, C Tony Cruz, P Tyler Herron, and P Blake King. STATS: Rapoport: 23 AB, .435 BA, 1.160 OPS, 1 HR, 6 RBI Cruz: 13 AB, .462 BA, 1.121 OPS, 0 HR, 5 RBI King: 3 G, 6.2 IP, 2.70 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 6 SO Herron has not appeared in any games, but, at least, he's in Hawai'i. [url=http://www.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=l405&t=t_ros&cid=1297]Honolulu Sharks[/url] [0 total replies]

Gulf Coast League Cardinals -- 2008

murph — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:44:18 -0400

[url=http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Ryde%20Rodriguez&pos=CF&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=527050]Ryde Rodriguez[/url] was named a GCL All-Star. He hit .329 in 41 games with the GCL Cardinals before being promoted to Johnson City. [6 total replies]

Dave Duncan Signs For 2009 With Option For 2010

DD16 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:26:19 -0400

This means that producing or not Chris Duncan just had his spot on the ML roster cemented :cry: For the right reasons it is good to have Dave back. Another year with Kyle and Wellemeyer is a postive. PLEASE SAY NO TO CARL PAVANO!!!!! [9 total replies]

Retooling The Redbirds: 'Nobody Untouchable'

MadHungo — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:05:56 -0400

I did'nt say it was a better read, I said it was an interesting read ;) And who cares if one writer knows more than the other, each is entitled to their own opinion. [5 total replies]

Ryan Ludwick Appreciation Thread

twhetsel — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:41:47 -0400

^ That would be so cool. :!: :!: :!: [61 total replies]

Carp's Career in Doubt Because of Arm Damage?

DD16 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:43:29 -0400

[quote:c50f52d454="Avenge02"]He should start on opening day whether he has surgery or not. All of the specialists agreed that he does not need surgery to recover. Unfortunately, the specialists were unable to come to a consensus over whether the surgery would fix the problem or not. The hope is not that he will be healthy to start the season, but that the issue will not come up again. He did get through 2005-2007+ without this issue coming back. There is no reason for fans to not be optomistic. The front office is optomistic, but they are also aware of the potential risks and will deal with them accordingly. They won't go get an ace, but maybe someone to challenge Piniero or McClellan.[/quote:c50f52d454] He should start opening day in 09? Your kidding right? Waino is now the ace that should be getting opening day assignments, we don't even know if Carp will be ready. [64 total replies]

Pujols Again Is Potential MVP

wheresmyurinal — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:42:10 -0400

If all of the blow-hard writers would define the award, then you wouldn't have this issue. They wouldn't do this, because they wouldn't be able to justify their picks. They have a free ticket to pick whomever they want. The MLB MVP is probably the worst, and most least respected award of any in any sport. I also have a serious issue with non-athletes (majority of them at least), who never have played on a major league level themselves, voting for any award of any kind. I respect the player and coach voted on awards the most. [38 total replies]

2008 Cardinals YNOT League

Cardinal70 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:16:54 -0400

If I remember, I'll get the file from my work computer tomorrow and try to do some grading this weekend. [338 total replies]

Middle Infield 2009

Waino50 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:05:46 -0400

[quote:3cf6a677eb="Edmonds_Owns_CF"][quote:3cf6a677eb="stcards2008"]Probally not, but if we throw him with someone else it might get them to consider it. I just think they should be agressive and work with the O's to get Roberts in the cards uniform. Id listen to what they would have to say[/quote:3cf6a677eb] You can't trade petrified cow poop for gold.[/quote:3cf6a677eb] I try not to make pointless comments but that is the funniest comment I have seen in a long time. haha! :lol: [59 total replies]

Pujols Leaning Toward Elbow Surgery

DD16 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:33:47 -0400

2nd opinions away from Paletta always good to hear. [34 total replies]

Didn't know it until just now but...

wheresmyurinal — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:46:03 -0400

Is that something akin to, if we score more than them, we win? or It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. [10 total replies]

What's next for Dave Duncan & Russ Springer?

DD16 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:35:17 -0400

[quote:7389fd72c7="wheresmyurinal"]^^^ Like he said Don't forget LaRussa and Duncan are more inseparable than 99 percent of marriages out there. If you want LaRussa, you have to take Duncan as well.[/quote:7389fd72c7] Don't forget to add their child, it's all a package deal :wink: [5 total replies]

Time Of Change For Cardinals

CardinalJayhawk — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:53:42 -0400

I'm glad we didn't get Carlos Silva the way so many wanted. Ibanez can't play the field anywhere. So I guess if we are going to need a DH we'll be ok. [10 total replies]

Pujols named NL Player of the Week

jamminjman — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:07:34 -0400

That's exactly how you want to make a push for MVP. Way to go, Albert! [2 total replies]

Reds @ Cardinals, 9/28/2008

wheresmyurinal — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:28:58 -0400

[quote:7d71a25b86]Thanks to all that put up with my rants, thanks to all that talked about the games in the GT's, thanks to Bizzy, Obie and C70 for setting up the GT's. [/quote:7d71a25b86] Ditto! [22 total replies]

Poll: Who Closes In 2009?

MadHungarian — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:22:45 -0400

JJ Putz. A great 1-2 year bridge to Motte [9 total replies]

Todd named Pitcher of Year; Jones named Player of Year

Redbird20 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:07:22 -0400

Congtart to them! I was thinking Freese was player of the year, but Jones had a true breakout season. [1 total replies]

Who's got to go!?

Cardinal_Beams — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:32:42 -0400

Agreed with Kennedy and Dr. Patella. All other points...well, this picture describes my feelings nicely: [img:bb7618bd14]http://www.gardenofeden.net/lil/failboat.jpg[/img:bb7618bd14] Honestly, the people that need to go are the players who lie and hide injuries. That is so selfish, in my opinion. Every time you run out there and play, you not only risk the outcome of games (Izzy) you make the chances greater of your injuries becoming worse and threatening the team even further. How do you stop that? Well, I have no idea...but there has to be more open communication somehow. I would think a certain doctor would recognize symptoms... [15 total replies]

Reds @ Cardinals, 9/27/2008

reidikus — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:22:27 -0400

Well at least were finishing strong! Too bad I can't watch any of the last series. Stupid black restrictions of MLB EI, which blocks out all Cinncy games, home or away. Despite the fact that Cinncy is almost 4 hours away from Nashville. :x [10 total replies]

Does Anyone Else Hate Mike Shannon?

ok_cards_fan — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:34:13 -0400

I like Shannon. He's not the best in the business, but very close. He's old school baseball, that's what I like! I like it when he gets off track telling stories of the old guys, he has a way of linking the listener to history that not everyone was around for. [39 total replies]

Kids Club Event Saturday

sugarbeansmom — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:57:15 -0400

we went last year... my son really wants the autographs, my daughter could take 'em or leave 'em... If I could just be in 2 places at once, that'd be great. at least the weather should be great for it! [2 total replies]

Our Wild Card Hopes

fan_uv_stl — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:48:37 -0400

[quote:9bb0ae5ae3="chevyman58"]I just wanna finish ahead of the Astros. That's all at this point, nothing more. Just 3rd place by ourselves. I'd also, at this point, like to see the Brewers miss the boat & both the Mets & Phils get in.[/quote:9bb0ae5ae3] Since mexicans are in both Mets and Brewers I'd love to see them both in the Post season. :wink: [152 total replies]

Our Closer

DD16 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:19:07 -0400

[quote:e0cecd650c="FireHawke"][quote:e0cecd650c="DD16"]I wouldn't mind seeing either Perez or Motte get a legit shot at closing but young pitchers are like an itch right in the middle of TLR's back that he can't reach.......they drive him crazy and it's hard to for him to trust them. I bet TLR asks Mo to get a closer.[/quote:e0cecd650c] TLR has trusted Kyle Mc all season. Hades one could argue TLR has rode that pony hard.[/quote:e0cecd650c] One of the few exceptions are KMac and Waino. [21 total replies]

Izturis: Nearing Career High in SB

DD16 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:18:08 -0400

I know the game has changed but I wonder if Vince Coleman or Rickey Henderson would get close to 100 steals on a TLR team that has Pujols hitting 3rd and the pitcher 8th? [4 total replies]

Diamondbacks @ Cardinals, 9/24/2008

DD16 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:57:49 -0400

[quote:07a3a03cec="chevyman58"]In 157 Games TLR has used 144 different lineups. Think about that, 144 different lineups. Also, that doesn't mean in the other 13 games he used the same lineup, I don't think we've seen one particular lineup more than 2-3 times. That's not genius, that's insanity. You've got to really work at it to do that, really focus on TRYING to use different lineups intentionally just to do so. If not, just by accident, you'd repeat a lineup far more often than he has. WHY has he done this??? WHY???? Insanity ......... I M O .[/quote:07a3a03cec] Because TLR is a genius, he's only trying to leave his mark on the game of baseball. He also wanted to prove that an injured player really isn't injured, see Izzy, Ank, Dunc and Carp. :lol: [24 total replies]

Real numbers behind complaints of cardinals farm system

PHE — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:47:38 -0400

To be fair, those days of Cardinal farm hands not contributing at the big-league level should be coming to a close very soon. I am encouraged by the start of the "Luhnow regime" so far. [4 total replies]

Ankiel Out for Remainder of Season; Surgery Likely

DD16 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:40:40 -0400

[quote:d4763f4448="zevgoldman"]Did Ankiel in fact have a Sports Hernia or the general variety hernia? I believe a Sports Hernia is a tearing away of muscle from an underlying structure.[/quote:d4763f4448] Sports hernia [35 total replies]

Diamondbacks @ Cardinals, 9/25/2008

fan_uv_stl — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:31:19 -0400

[quote:d709763485="undorgre"]Let's not forget that the two best records in the NL came out of the West just last season (and a 3rd team, San Diego, was tied for 3rd most wins in NL). The year before that there were 2 teams in the West that had better records than the Central winning Cardinals. I don't think it's time to start restructuring baseball just yet.[/quote:d709763485] Me neither but it would've been nice if we were in the West Division and still with the possibility of a playoff spot [20 total replies]

Glaus Set For MRI

Edmonds_Owns_CF — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:08:06 -0400

I was surprised to see Rolen doesn't own that record. Thought about it though, Rolen got to so many more balls that Glaus wouldn't even be close too that his error totals had to be a bit higher. [28 total replies]