Major League Baseball doesn’t allow major team announcements during the World Series. So, although the Cardinals say they are still considering a short list of potential general managers, they may have already decided.
Chris Antonetti, an executive from the Cleveland Indians’ organization, was in St. Louis on Friday for a meeting with Cardinals’ president Mark [...]

As the offseason trudges on, and the speculation on the Cardinals’ roster continues, we extend our discussion of the team’s needs and luxuries. This week I’ll take a look at the infield. If you missed the evaluation of the bullpen, check it out here.
Barring any trades, most of the infield from last season [...]

It’s official. Earlier today, in a press conference at Busch Stadium, the announcement was made. Tony La Russa will return as the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. The club and manager have agreed to a two year deal, which keeps Tony around at least through the ‘09 season.
“One (year) is [...]

As we Cardinal fans keep playing the waiting game, likely without any news for another two weeks, other teams are proceeding with their agendas. It was announced today, that Jim Riggleman, the Cardinals minor league field coordinator, has accepted a bench coaching position with the Seattle Mariners. Riggleman had been considered an option [...]

The Cardinals are still looking for a general manager, even with interim John Mozeliak waiting in the wings, and calling the shots. The Post Dispatch is reporting that the timetable for finding a suitable replacement to Walt Jocketty has been extended. Originally projected to last 2 to 3 weeks, the decision now might [...]

What do you do this time of year, when your favorite team isn’t in the playoffs? We Cardinal fans haven’t had this problem very often during the Tony La Russa era. When Colorado finished their sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks last night, and we all had to relinquish the title of National League [...]

Interim general manager John Mozeliak has kept busy so far this offseason. Starting pitcher, Joel Pineiro is the third potential free agent retained by the Cardinals since the dismissal of Walt Jocketty.
“We felt very strongly at the time of the trade that Joel had the ability to improve our starting rotation once he had [...]

There’s an excellent article in today’s Post Dispatch, written by Joe Strauss, covering some of the hardships that the new GM of the St. Louis Cardinals will face. It got me thinking whether or not the position really is “a premium job in baseball,” as Dewitt says it is. It raised a lot [...]

First, the Cardinals’ search for a general manager continues as Chairman Bill Dewitt, and President Mark Lamping met with another candidate yesterday at Roger Dean Stadium, in Jupiter, Fla. The interview was with Rick Hahn, the Chicago White Sox assistant general manager. Dewitt has also spoken to Arizona Diamondbacks assistant GM Peter Woodfork, [...]

Two Cardinals players receive special honors this month.
Legendary Cardinal Hall of Fame slugger, Stan “The Man” Musial, will receive the Lone Sailor Award, which is given to naval veterans “who have distinguished themselves in their respective careers while exemplifying the core values of honor, courage, and commitment.” The Awards Dinner will be [...]