UCB December Project: Top 5 Stories

by Cardinal70 on December 29, 2011

Every December, the UCB ends the year by reviewing just what was important over the last few months. This year, there are plenty of things to choose from. Read through all the links and revisit one historic year.

C70 At The Bat
Cardinal Diamond Diaries
Cards ‘N Stuff
Craving Cardinals
I70 Baseball
The McBrayer-Baseball Blog
On The Outside Corner
Redbird Dugout
Redbird Rants 1
Redbird Rants 2
RetroSimba
STL: Fear The Red
Women Who Love Cardinals Baseball

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Oswalt could decide on team tomorrow

23 February 2012
ESPN's Jim Bowden tweets that top free agent starter on the market could settle on his new team as soon as tomorrow. The Red Sox, Rangers and Cardinals are believed to be the only teams with interest. […]
Source: Happy Flight Express | Jordan Larimore
Day 4: ‘Bird Seed

22 February 2012
Jenifer Langosch/MLB.com The latest arrival to Cardinal camp showed up just before 2 pm ET on Wednesday. That newbie, of course, would be No. 3 Carlos Beltran. Many of his new teammates were already g. […]
Source: By Gosh, It's Langosch | Jenifer Langosch
Feb. 22: Q of the Day

22 February 2012
Jenifer Langosch/MLB.com What do the Cardinals plan on doing with their extra 40-man roster spot? – David S., St. Louis It is never a detriment to have an open spot on the 40-man roster, and for the. […]
Source: By Gosh, It's Langosch | Jenifer Langosch
Molina Brings Consistency To Cardinals

22 February 2012
Looking behind the plate at the National League Central.
Source: I-70 Baseball » Cardinals | Derek Pease
Report: Pujols objects to 'El Hombre' billboards

22 February 2012
'I prefer not to use that,' he says of the nickname appearing in Angels' ads.
Source: sports/baseball/professional/birdland* - STLtoday.com |
Former Cardinals shortstop Edgar Renteria to retire

22 February 2012
Former Cardinals shortstop Edgar Renteria, 35, is expected to retire, his agent to Fox Sports this morning.
Source: Belleville News Democrat: Cheap Seats |
Molina gives Cards a deadline

22 February 2012
Yadier Molina is going to take the Albert Pujols route after all. Molina’s agent, Melvin Roman, informed Cards GM John Mozeliak yesterday that his client will not negotiate a contract once the seaso. […]
Source: Bleed Cardinal Red With Me--For St. Louis Cardinals Fans | JD
2012 Cardinals Twitter Guide for Fans

22 February 2012
With Spring Training moving into full swing, I thought it was time to update the ole’ Twitter Guide. Some of you may remember the original, from 2010 - and as you’ve come to expect from the inter. […]
Source: Pitchers Hit Eighth | PH8
Playing Pepper 2012: Baltimore Orioles

22 February 2012
In 2009, I decided to get a feel for other teams around baseball by asking bloggers for those teams some questions about their squad. Not only has this series been very popular, but it spawned the . […]
Source: C70 At The Bat |
Yadier Molina reverses course, sets deadline on talks

22 February 2012
Just when it looked like we would avoid the ultimatum of deadlines in the Yadier Molina contract situation, the Cardinals catcher drew a line in the sand yesterday with an announcement that the team w. […]
Source: Belleville News Democrat: Cheap Seats |
MLBs Best Bromances

22 February 2012
If anything in life tops the love between a man in uniform and another man in uniform, then I don’t know what it is. Maybe it is the long season, or perhaps the commuting between cities that he. […]
Source: Pitchers Hit Eighth | Dennis
Rants Daily: Is Molina good as gone?

22 February 2012
On Sunday, Yadier Molina let everyone know there would not be a hometown discount if he were to stay in St. Louis beyond the 2012 season. He indicated then that talks have been put on hold for the tim. […]
Source: Redbird Rants | Chris Carelli
The Story Of The NRIs

22 February 2012
Spring Training may not always seem like a big deal. But not only is it a chance for the big league club to find organization and narrow the field. It’s also a chance to for guys to prove themselves. […]
Source: Aaron Miles' Fastball | Tara Wellman
Matheny's Quote of the Day: Feb. 22

22 February 2012
The Cardinals manager trots out a famous axiom about "little things."
Source: sports/baseball/professional/birdland* - STLtoday.com |
2012 Cardinals finding unexpected motivation

22 February 2012
The many questions about recovering from significant off-season losses seem to be strengthening the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals’ resolve.
Source: The Cardinal Nation blog | Brian Walton
Reversal About Fortune

22 February 2012
The World Series MVP walked into camp yesterday. But that wasn't the top story.The new third-place hitter walked into camp yesterday. But that wasn't the top story.No, yet again the Yadier Molina. […]
Source: C70 At The Bat |
The Cardinals Could Be Shopping Yadier Molina Soon

22 February 2012
Yadier Molina is an elite catcher. A fan favorite. A burgeoning hitter. And about to sit down at the high stakes poker game with the Cardinals. By the end of July, Yadier Molina will be playing for a. […]
Source: Cardinals Diaspora - A St. Louis Cardinals blog |
Willie McGee Back with the Cardinals

22 February 2012
Here comes Willie McGee! Willie has been invited to join the Cardinals as a spring training instructor. He will be at the full squad work out this Friday ( Feb. 24). This is a great way to meet the p. […]
Source: The McBrayer-Baseball Blog | Joe McBrayer
> THE MANNY SIGNING WAS ACTUALLY A GOOD IDEA

22 February 2012
Upon hearing, “The Oakland A’s have signed Manny Ramirez,” the natural reflex is to think of how completely stupid an idea this is. The guy is 39 years old, still has to serve 50 games of PED. […]
Source: EL MAQUINO | elmaquino
Nothing Lasts Forever: Savor This Final Season With Yadier Molina

22 February 2012
Cardinal fans were agitated anew with the posting of a Joe Strauss article today that describes a “line in the sand” deadline for negotiations between Yadier Molina and the Cardinals. It’s a pla. […]
Source: STL Cardinal Baseball | Ray DeRousse
Editor’s Letter: What to expect from Redbird Rants this season

21 February 2012
Dear Readers, Each week in this spot I will write a letter to you, the readers. This week since spring training has begun in earnest, I thought I would take the time to give you an idea of what you c. […]
Source: Redbird Rants | Chris Carelli
Cards Diaspora Ruins a Podcast

21 February 2012
Sometimes people stumble upon Cards Diaspora and think it might be a good idea to get us to come on a radio show and/or podcast. Then we agree.Then it all goes to hell really quickly. So true to form. […]
Source: Cardinals Diaspora - A St. Louis Cardinals blog |
Pujols and TLR Gone, but Core of Winter Warm-Up Remains…

21 February 2012
As I entered the Hyatt, all-together too early but much too excited to stay away any longer, the first signs of Winter Warm-Up were immediately apparent. Cardinal fans stood in the lobby at least an h. […]
Source: Cards 'N Stuff | deckacards
Will Kyle Lohse Change

21 February 2012
Kyle Lohse has had an adventurous 4 years in St Louis.
Source: I-70 Baseball » Cardinals | Michael Metzger
A Cardinals Fan’s Dream Day

21 February 2012
NOTE: MLB Fan Cave finalist Kelsey Shea Weinrich spent yesterday in Jupiter, Fla., and shares the story of her day with us. Voting for the Fan Cave ends tomorrow – vote for Kelsey here. By Kelsey S. […]
Source: Aaron Miles' Fastball | Christine Coleman
Cardinal talk: KXnO FOX Sports Radio: Camp opens

21 February 2012
Brian Walton begins another season of discussions about the St. Louis Cardinals with Ken Miller and Jim Brinson of KXnO FOX Sports Radio 1460 in Des Moines.
Source: The Cardinal Nation blog | Brian Walton
When Does the Season Start For YOU?

21 February 2012
As part of my Numbers Nerd ways, I am constantly counting down something. Days until Christmas. Hours until the weekend. Weeks until the end of the school year (yes, teachers count those too). But on. […]
Source: Diamond Diaries | Angela W
Man-Ram Signs with A's

20 February 2012
Well look who is back in Major League Baseball, Man-Ram! Rameriz just signed a deal with the Oakland A's that is worth $500,000. ESPN first reported earlier in the day that the sides had reached agre. […]
Source: The McBrayer-Baseball Blog | Joe McBrayer
It’s a really Fun! talking baseball w/Mary when Spring Training is Finally here! Woo Hoo!

20 February 2012
Try to get this one outta your head – It’s peanut butter-jelly time! I dare you to watch it! Hope we see this hotty soon! (hush – I mean as in pitching) www.cardinalscom Pitching phenom Shel. […]
Source: MLBVoice | mclausen
> MOZELIAK’S RUNNING THE SHOW NOW

20 February 2012
John Mozeliak is now king of the St. Louis castle. All competitors for the throne have been cast out. Tony LaRussa has retired, Jeff Luhnow is in Houston, and Mozeliak showed this offseason that n. […]
Source: EL MAQUINO | elmaquino

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