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Cardinals prospect Oscar Taveras likely to start season with Memphis Redbirds
11 March 2014
If it’s not an ankle, it’s a hamstring. While most Cardinals fans had helped that Oscar Taveras would have been fully rehabbed from his ankle injury last season, the Cardinals top prospect has bee. […]Source:
Redbird Rants | Daniel Solzman
Will Pete Kozma get traded by the Cardinals?
11 March 2014
There’s no easy way to say it but Pete Kozma‘s days are numbered as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. Drafted by the Cardinals out of high school in the first round of the 2007 draft, Kozma mad. […]Source:
Playing Pepper 2014: Minnesota Twins
11 March 2014
Since 2009, one of the traditions of the spring has been the Playing Pepper series. I ask a number of questions of blogs–some in the Baseball Bloggers Alliance , some not–that cover the other. […]Source:
Cards Conclave | Cardinal70
Value Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
11 March 2014
Matt Carpenter , 13th round, 2009 draft. Matt Adams , 23rd round, 2009 draft. Allen Craig , 8th round, 2006 draft. Trevor Rosenthal , 21st round, 2009 draft. Kevin Siegrist , 41st round, 2008 draft. T. […]Source:
2-6 Cardinals have 2nd-worst spring training record in MLB. So what?
11 March 2014
I've heard a lot of buzz the last couple of days about the St. Louis Cardinals' unimpressive Grapefruit League record. Especially after the local nine got bombed Monday by the…Click to Continue »Source:
News Democrat -- Cheap Seats Blog |
Cardinals avert cost of delay with Carpenter contract
11 March 2014
The question never really was if the Cardinals should sign Matt Carpenter to a long-term contract, but for how long and how much. Fellow United Cardinal Blogger Matt Whitener recently posed the questi. […]Source:
Fungoes | Pip
Maybe St. Louis Cardinals discount rate suggests Aledmys Diaz isn’t worth the hype
11 March 2014
St. Louis Cardinals officials said they wanted to make a “big splash” in the market for Cuban baseball players when they signed infielder Aledmys Diaz on Sunday, but their first signing might turn. […]Source:
I-70 Baseball » Cardinals | Jacob Mayer
Adam Wainwright, Cubs Fan?
11 March 2014
Perhaps you were under the impression St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright grew up a Braves fan. I know I was, plus his Wikipedia page even says so — and he was a Cub Scout. Maybe that latter. […]Source:
Aaron Miles' Fastball | Christine Coleman
TUESDAY! & It’s FUN! Talkin’ Baseball w/Mary Today!! Come CY! :)
11 March 2014
Tell me what you think about mlbvoice.com. I pay attention! Double-click on my title, “It’s FUN!…., scroll way down to “Leave a Reply,” spill your guts & click “Submit.” Or….take a min. […]Source:
MLBVoice | mclausen
Carlos Martinez has early edge on Joe Kelly for 5th starter spot
10 March 2014
I know its still early in spring training, but it appears that Carlos Martinez already has a leg up on Joe Kelly for the 5th starter job.With each pitcher having two starts under their belt, Martinez. […]Source:
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Cardinals assign 9 to minor league camp
10 March 2014
The Cardinals have optioned RHP Angel Castro, OF Mike O’Neill, and OF Rafael Ortega to minor league camp. They have also assigned RHP Boone Whiting, RHP Kurt Heyer, 3B Patrick Wisdom, C Carson Kelly. […]Source:
Redbird Dugout | Jon Doble
Finally, an end to the Aledmys Diaz speculation
10 March 2014
I can't wait to find out the real story on the St. Louis Cardinals' latest acquisition, Aledmys Diaz.Click to Continue »Source:
Aledmys Diaz, First Ejections and Cardinals Line-up for Monday
10 March 2014
First Ejection of the Season and Cardinals Line- […]The post Aledmys Diaz, First Ejections and Cardinals Line-up for Monday appeared first on Cardinals GM.Source:
Cardinals GM | Tom
Despite record, St. Louis Cardinals have excellent start to spring training
10 March 2014
The St. Louis Cardinals won just twice in the opening week of their 2014 spring training exhibition schedule, but wins and losses matter little in spring training, and the Cardinals, with a 2-4-2 reco. […]Source:
Monday Poll: What will 2014 look like for Kolten Wong?
10 March 2014
Kolten Wong is coming off of a rough end to the 2013 season. Between hitting .154 in the final month of the season and his devastating pick-off in the World Series, Wong has had a lot to think about t. […]Source:
CardinalsFarm | John Nagel
Catching Up With the Cardinals: Monday Morning Edition
10 March 2014
Ah, Monday morning … right after Daylight Saving Time begins. And just when we were beginning to enjoy the fact it was brightening up after 6 a.m. Patience is now needed again for the longer days ah. […]Source:
Rick Ankiel and his last hurrah as a pitcher
10 March 2014
The last win for Rick Ankiel as a big-league starter was an unexpected gem, a parting gift to Cardinals fans and a final reminder of his special talents as a pitcher. When Ankiel confirmed on March 5,. […]Source:
RetroSimba | retrosimba
WELL HELLO MONDAY! It’s FUN! Talkin’ Baseball w/Mary Today! Come See Why! :)
10 March 2014
Tell me what you think about mlbvoice.com. I pay attention! Double-click on my title, “It’s FUN!…., scroll way down to “Leave a Reply,” spill your guts & click “Submit.” Or….take a min. […]Source:
Cardinals Signs Almedys Diaz
10 March 2014
Sunday morning the Cardinals reached an agreement with Diaz for four years making less than $20 million a year. He did sign a Major League Contract but will start with the Memphis Redbirds this year.. […]Source:
McBrayer-Baseball | Joe McBrayer
Cardinals sign Aledmys Diaz. But where will he play?
10 March 2014
According to Jennifer Langosch (and other) the Cardinals have signed infielder Aledmys Diaz to a major league deal. The team did not release details, but it is believed to be for 4 years. This repr. […]Source:
Cardinals make international splash, sign Diaz
10 March 2014
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cuban free agent infielder Aledmys Diaz agreed to terms today on a four year deal. While the financial terms weren’t readily available at signing, there have been numerou. […]Source:
St. Louis Cardinals spring training update: Week 1
9 March 2014
Spring Training games have been underway for a little over a week, and since Jaime Garcia went down, it has been a relatively quiet week. Until Sunday, when the Cardinals announced the signing of Cuba. […]Source:
Matt Carpenter Gets Extension
9 March 2014
Since last week I kept hearing that Matt Carpenter will get an extension by the start of the 2014 Season. Today it finally happen. For the next six years Carpenter will receive $52 million with a club. […]Source:
Matt Carpenter: Contract extension feels premature
8 March 2014
On Saturday morning, the St. Louis Cardinals made a huge move by giving last year's second baseman and this year's third baseman, Matt Carpenter, a huge contract extension. After his monster season in. […]Source:
StlSportsMinute.com | Corey Rudd
Park Factors- Is Busch Stadium a Hitters Park or Pitchers Park?
7 March 2014
It is time to examine how Busch Stadium plays. What is […]The post Park Factors- Is Busch Stadium a Hitters Park or Pitchers Park? appeared first on Cardinals GM.Source:
Pitching or hitting, Rick Ankiel was marvel and mystery
7 March 2014
If Rick Ankiel writes a book about his playing career _ and there is speculation he might _ it is guaranteed to have as many plot twists as a top-flight fiction thriller. When Ankiel, 34, confirmed. […]Source:
Cardinals Hall of Fame Voter’s Guide
6 March 2014
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2014 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Shortstops
6 March 2014
While plenty of positions have shifted from areas of strength to areas of weakness, shortstop remains just as dry a drinking well as it’s been for a very long time. Today’s look into 2014 fantasy. […]Source:
StanGraphs | Brian Vaughan
2014 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Third Basemen
5 March 2014
Our 2014 fantasy baseball sleepers series continues today at third base, a curious position that holds some real stars despite a drop in quality from years recently expired. Much like any infield posi. […]Source:
St. Louis Cardinals: Random thoughts after spring training win over New York Mets
3 March 2014
For those worried about the St. Louis Cardinals 0-2 start to spring training in 2014, you can officially calm down. The Birds thrashed the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon in Jupiter, Florida and the. […]Source: