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Cardinals 2012

March 2, 2012 in Baseball, Sports | No comments

Will the defending World Champions repeat without the help of one of the greatest hitters to ever play baseball?

Just a reminder – many, many teams have won the World Series without The Machine.

I think the Cardinals are strong all the way through the lineup. If Berkman plays to 75% of the level of last year, Beltran plays to his potential, and Holliday steps it up just a small notch, the Cardinals will definitely be contenders. The pitching staff is as strong as nearly any in the National League and, in my opinion, is the strongest in the Central.

In truth, it feels like the start of another fun season is mere weeks away.

Cardinals continue Beltran pursuit

December 19, 2011 in Baseball, Sports | No comments

According to some Major League inside sources, Beltran and his agent have met with the Cardinals management and showed their interest too for playing in a world-class franchise. Some other teams are also interested in Beltran including the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox, while only the Cardinals seem favourites to sign him.

Via bettor.com

I’m all for this. Others are encouraging John Mozeliak to get this done, too.

The Cardinals and Beltran

December 18, 2011 in Baseball, Sports | No comments

Spot the weird thing in this tweet about Carlos Beltran’s contract demands, and then allow yourself one brief, dreamy moment of contemplation about Carlos Beltran in the St. Louis Cardinals’ lineup—”Rockies signing Cuddyer closes out one option for Beltran,” says Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com, “Heard yesterday he has at least one offer for $10 million per year.”

Via SB Nation St. Louis

Beltran would be a nice addition, even if only for a few years. With Berkman moving to first, a Beltran acquisition would seem to most impact playing time for Craig. At $10M, you’d want to play him regularly, even if it’s just to get his bat in the lineup. My guess is that Craig’s time in right would be limited.

Furcal cleans out his locker, headed to St. Louis

July 31, 2011 in Baseball | No comments

The Los Angeles Dodgers waved goodbye to shortstop Rafael Furcal, who appeared to be on his way to St. Louis after five-plus seasons in Los Angeles. And Furcal’s sudden departure cast an even larger pall in the clubhouse following their loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

via SI.com.

Looks like the Ryan Theriot era might be over. I can’t say that bothers me too much.

Cardinals clobber Astros

July 26, 2011 in Baseball, Sports | No comments

Yadier Molina went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and knocked in two runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals take a 10-5 victory over the Houston Astros to open a four-game set.

Colby Rasmus added a two-run homer and drove in three while Nick Punto went 2-for-3 with a triple, an RBI and run scored for the Cardinals, who have won four of five.

Via LA Times

It’s good to see some offense from this team.

Colby Rasmus: 5 Reasons the St. Louis Cardinals Should Make a Trade

July 25, 2011 in Baseball | No comments

Colby Rasmus, the Cardinals talented but frustrating center fielder, is slowly but surely playing his way out of the starting lineup. Team GM John Mozeliak has publicly insisted that Rasmus is not available for a trade, but rumors are starting to say otherwise. It might be best for everyone involved if Rasmus left the ‘Lou. Here are the most obvious reasons for a deadline trade.

Via The Bleacher Report

Rasmus has underperformed, ticked off LaRussa and annoyed his teammates. Those reasons alone should be enough to trade him. Add to that that the Cardinals need pitching for the stretch run, and that they have strength in center in Jon Jay, and you have everything you need to justify the trade.

I hope it happens soon.

Pirates salvage sweep against Cardinals on walk-off

July 24, 2011 in Baseball, Sports | No comments

Xavier Paul was running. No matter what.

The Pittsburgh Pirate reserve watched the ball of the bat of teammate Chase d’Arnaud slice into the outfield with one out in the 10th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday and decided he was taking off regardless of where the it landed.

“It was extra inning ballgame,” Paul said. “I felt like it was deep enough. I’m going to make him make a perfect throw to get me out.”

St. Louis centerfielder Colby Rasmus ‘ tracked down the ball but his throw to the plate never had a chance. Paul sprinted home with the winning run in a 4-3 victory as the Pirates avoided a three-game sweep.

Via SI.com – MLB.

Berkman’s blast propels Cards into first

July 24, 2011 in Baseball | No comments

The Cardinals got a solid outing from lefty Jaime Garcia and smacked two home runs en route to a 9-1 victory over the Pirates in front of 39,102 fans on Saturday night at PNC Park.

Via MLB.com

You’d have to be completely ignoring baseball to have missed the Lance Berkman ’11 story. It’s been fun to watch, and I’m very glad it’s unfolding with the Cardinals rather than seeing his comeback happen with a division rival.

More Jay, Descalso against Pirates

July 23, 2011 in Baseball | No comments

Manager Tony La Russa is letting his lineup card do his talking for him. While he declines to call Jon Jay the team’s starting center fielder, his recent lineup suggests that is the new reality.

Via Stl Today