August is the last “freestyle” month of the year for the United Cardinal Bloggers. September through December, there are regular projects that are done every year, but the August project tends to vary. This year, we thought it’d be a good idea to get together and find out a little more about each other. Bloggers [...]
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Alex Cora a Cardinal?
5 February 2012
MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez is reporting that Alex Cora is close to signing a minor league deal with the Cardinals. At this time the Cardinals have not confirm this story. This kinda reminds me of last w. […]Source:
The McBrayer-Baseball Blog | Joe McBrayer
CARDS TO GET CORA
5 February 2012
The Cardinals are close to signing infielder Alex Cora to a minor league deal. Cora has primarily played middle infield during his career, but had 35 games at third for the Nationals during a 91-game. […]Source:
EL MAQUINO | elmaquino
EM WEEK IN REVIEW (JAN 29 — FEB 4)
5 February 2012
> We thought Roy Oswalt would come to the Cardinals after a Kyle McCellan trade, provided the Rangers couldn’t get their reliever to Baltimore first. But in a seemingly minor move seemingly seen o. […]Source:
Reds starting to sniff around Oswalt
4 February 2012
While the Cardinals and Rangers continue to tread water around Roy Oswalt, the Reds have begun to sniff around the former Astros ace.Source:
Belleville News Democrat: Cheap Seats |
Beyond Busch: NL Central Rotation Previews & MLB Notes
4 February 2012
This week Beyond Busch presents it’s first preview of the St. Louis Cardinals’ NL Central competitors focusing on each team’s rotation. Pitching wins championships so this is where we will b. […]Source:
Redbird Rants | Christopher Carelli
(Draft) Picky, Picky
4 February 2012
Every MLB team shows time and again that the ultimate weapon to wield is depth.Source:
I-70 Baseball » Cardinals | Chris Reed
No long-term solution for substandard Johnson City ballpark
4 February 2012
There is little money to undertake long-postponed, but needed repairs to the home of the Johnson City Cardinals of the rookie-level Appalachian League.Source:
The Cardinal Nation blog | Brian Walton
Cardinals Minor League Report – Third Base Prospects
4 February 2012
We’re moving to the left side of the infield. Like first base, the hot corner is generally a source of offensive power, but obviously defense carries a little more weight. The Cardinals have a good. […]Source:
The Art Of Persuasion
4 February 2012
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STL Cardinal Baseball | Ray DeRousse
Is Jason Motte the next great Cardinal closer?
3 February 2012
The Cardinals have had some of the greatest closers of all time walk through their door: Bruce Sutter, Lee Smith, Dennis Eckersley, and even Rollie Fingers spent some time in the organization before b. […]Source:
REVIEW: If the Cardinals could add anyone, whom should they add?
3 February 2012
Last week I asked the question, “If the Cardinals could add anyone, whom should they add?” I was curious to see which active player — with accompanying contract — Cards fans desire the most.. […]Source:
Pitchers Hit Eighth | HitTheCutoff
Here we are
3 February 2012
All: The time has come, and for once I have very little idea of what to say or write. As of today, I’m no longer the Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com. I’ve handed the reins to Jenifer Langosch. […]Source:
Obviously, You're Not a Golfer | Matthew Leach
Staple Remover
3 February 2012
The story of the Cardinals’ 2011 - 2012 OffseasonSource:
FIP’ing The Birds
3 February 2012
Pitching wins championships. Defense wins championships. The best defense is a good offense. A watched pot never boils. These cliches make some sense, but there is no absolute truth to be found. […]Source:
It’s Fun! Talking Baseball w/Mary on Friday -& guess what? It’s getting closer to baseball too!
3 February 2012
BIRD POOP! HERE’S SOME OF THE SCOOP/POOP ON OUR REDBIRDS! www.cardinals.com 1. The 2011 Worlds Series flag was set out for us all to view & worship! Let’s ck it out fans! It’s almost tim. […]Source:
MLBVoice | mclausen
The continuing legacies of Renteria and Rasmus
3 February 2012
Cardinals have had scattered success with comp picks, but they'll have plenty of chances in 2012.Source:
sports/baseball/professional/birdland* - STLtoday.com |
McLaughlin will be back in Fox Sports Midwest Booth
3 February 2012
Fox Sports Midwest has announced that long-time Cardinals broadcaster Dan McLaughlin is going to get a third chance.He'll be back in the booth calling Redbirds games after a lengthy suspension due to. […]Source:
A rookie manager and the media
3 February 2012
First-year St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny will be dealing with the media in a more intense manner than ever before. How will both sides react?Source:
A peek behind the scenes at Cardinals Legends Camp
3 February 2012
A bonus to being able to interview Cardinals broadcaster and ex-pitcher Rick Horton at Cardinals Legends Camp Jan. 27 was the chance to watch a few innings of a game between former players and the. […]Source:
RetroSimba | retrosimba
So This is What Happens at Busch Stadium in the Off-Season!
2 February 2012
3RD ANNUAL BOUTIQUE BRIDAL EVENT February 12th, 2012 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Champions Club at Busch Stadium 700 Clark Street Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door on the day of the event. […]Source:
Cardinals GM | Tom
Happy 89th Birthday, Red Schoendienst!
2 February 2012
As St. Louis Cardinals fans, we are fortunate for a variety of reasons. Sure, that whole winning World Series championships thing is nice (ha!) but we’re also lucky to see so many Cardinals Hall of. […]Source:
Aaron Miles' Fastball | Christine Coleman
Pujols 5 Out....St.Louis Sports Hall of Fame & Grill In
2 February 2012
KSDK Channel 5 located in St.Louis is reporting that in the next three weeks Pujols 5 will be transformed into St.Louis Hall of Fame and Grill. All of Pujols memorabilia will be taken out and replace. […]Source:
2012 Preview: Catcher
1 February 2012
From Opening Day 2011 to Opening Day 2012, there are only two positions that we know will be the same, Yadier Molina at catcher and Matt Holliday in left field. Of course, saying that I’ve probably. […]Source:
Redbird Dugout | Jon Doble
Kings of the Cardinals, from The Crab to No. 5
1 February 2012
Following SI.com's "Kings of Baseball," who has reigned for the Cardinals?Source:
Rick Horton: Bob Forsch was heart, soul of Cards’ staff
1 February 2012
Pitchers Bob Forsch and Rick Horton were Cardinals teammates for four seasons (1984-87). During that time, the Cardinals won two National League pennants. Horton turned 25 in 1984, the year he made h. […]Source:
St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall Of Fame Goes Virtual
1 February 2012
Much has been made, and rightfully so, about the Cardinals adding their 11th World Series trophy to their well-stocked case of achievements. Only one team has ever won more titles, making the Cardinal. […]Source:
Top Five Iconic Cardinals Moments
1 February 2012
Posted by JE Powell The January (yes, I know, I am a little late putting this up) United Cardinal Bloggers monthly project is for bloggers to list their top five iconic moments in Cardinals hist. […]Source:
STL: Fear The Red | stlfearthered
The Westbrook-Oswalt nexus: a series of unfortunate events
1 February 2012
After the Cardinals offered $220 million to Albert Pujols and shelled out $38 million for two years of Carlos Beltran and Rafael Furcal, the fact that Kyle McClellan’s relative pittance of $2.5 mill. […]Source:
Fungoes | Pip
United Cardinal Bloggers Release "Happy Flight"
31 January 2012
You've probably heard me talk time and time again about the postseason publication the UCB was working on. Now, we've finally got it out and ready to be downloaded. Let me tell you, even before yo. […]Source:
C70 At The Bat |
UCB February Project: Preseason Roundtable
31 January 2012
Didn’t we just leave this party? With a postseason that joyously ran long and a participation level that was through the roof, the United Cardinal Bloggers spent from the end of October until just. […]Source:
United Cardinal Bloggers | Cardinal70