End-of-year deals land Latinos in news
In a frenzy to curtail fan fallout, the St. Louis Cardinals decided to sign veteran outfielder Carlos Beltran to a fat, two-year contract. In another controversial decision, Oakland A’s ace Gio...
View ArticleSt. Louis Cardinals Oscar Taveras Scouting Report
Oscar Taveras is a rare talent, but still a long way off. (Jeff Cook/Quad City Times) Oscar Taveras (St. Louis Cardinals outfielder) Height: 6’-2” Weight: 180 lbs DOB: 6/19/1992 (He’s 19, so you don’t...
View ArticleBreakout candidate 2012: St. Louis Cardinals’ David Freese
On a team that had the likes of Albert Pujols, Lance Berkman and Matt Holliday, it was David Freese who led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series victory last season. The young third baseman hit...
View ArticleCardinals the offseason’s biggest winner?
The loss of two icons doesn't mean the end of the world for St. Louis Cardinals fans. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) On the heels of their second World Series title in the past six years, the St. Louis...
View ArticleOffseason grades: NL Central
Getting Adam Wainwright back into the rotation makes the St. Louis Cardinals an instant favorite in the NL Central. (Jeff Roberson/AP) The National League Central took a huge hit this offseason with...
View ArticleCan a possible key to 2012 still be without a team?
Roy Oswalt could be the key to success for a handful of teams. (AP photo) There’s a certain 34-year-old pitcher who’s still a free agent. He of the creaky back but still can throw. He of the 9-10...
View ArticleTeam-wins over/under analysis: NL Central
A fired-up Joey Votto could help the Reds make some noise in the NL Central. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) The NL Central should be a three-team race between the Reds, Brewers and Cardinals, although...
View ArticleCardinals go over the top in Molina extension
You'd be all smiles, too, if you signed the deal Yadier Molina did with the St. Louis Cardinals. (Marc Serota/Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals and Yadier Molina agreed to a five-year, $75 million...
View ArticleKyle Lohse a good fantasy pickup?
Kyle Lohse's performance on opening day may pique the interest of fantasy owners. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Opening day has finally arrived (I dont count the random over seas games that happened in...
View ArticleFive best moves not made during 2012 offseason
Washington Nationals not signing Prince Fielder The Prince Fielder show not relocating to Washington was good for the Nationals. (Dave Reginek/Getty Images)Fielder can hit for power and average. He is...
View ArticleDespite injuries, Cards still look like defending champs
Rookie Matt Carpenter is making the most of his opportunity with the St. Louis Cardinals. (AP photo) We are now nearly three weeks into the 2012 season and, so far, things are looking pretty good for...
View ArticleSt. Louis Cardinals quietly making another late push for postseason
Carlos Beltran has helped St. Louis Cardinals fans forget about Albert what’s-his-name. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) There hasn’t been much talk lately about the St. Louis Cardinals, as the...
View ArticleWhere would the Cardinals be without “The Wrench”?
Allen Craig’s bat is keeping the St. Louis Cardinals in the playoff hunt. (Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals, barely hanging onto hope of securing one of the two National League wild...
View ArticleCubs-Cards weekend series is what baseball is all about
Darwin Barney hits a ninth-inning home run on Friday to send the game into extra innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. (John Gress/Getty Images) I was lucky enough to be in the stands at Wrigley...
View ArticleThese top prospects could be grabbing headlines in 2013
After belting 34 home runs in double- and triple-A this season, Wil Myers is ready to make the jump to the Kansas City Royals in 2013. (royalblueskc.com) Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Yu Darvish and Yoenis...
View ArticleBreaking down the Natinonal League playoff matchups
Will Aroldis Chapman’s tired arm be enough to carry the Reds to a National League title? (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) With the 2012 regular season in the books, here is quick recap of the National...
View ArticleWhy the Cardinals could win the World Series again in 2012
Chris Carpenter, who missed most of the regular season, looked sharp in Wednesday’s 8-0 win over the Nationals. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2012 postseason with...
View ArticleCardiac Cards latest comeback more impressive than 2011?
The Cardinals’ bench erupts, while Nationals fans are stunned as the ninth inning unfolds. (Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals are the greatest comeback team in the history of baseball. They never...
View ArticleThe ridiculousness of the “beanball war” mentality
Will Matt Holliday’s hard slide into Marco Scutaro initiate a beanball war? (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Matt Holliday‘s late-sliding takeout of Marco Scutaro, in game two of the NLCS, did look...
View ArticleMatt Holliday should expect to be hit in game three
Matt Holliday may experience a little chin music on Wednesday after his hard slide took out Marco Scutaro on Monday. The slide that Matt Holliday made, and I use that term very loosely, could end up...
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