Freddie Cooper

Software Trainer for largest Microsoft training partner in US. Also host of podcast, Redbirds of a Feather Podcast. New podcast every weekend.

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Lineup and Roster becomes clearer for Cards

A couple weeks ago, my blog listed some questions I felt the St. Louis Cardinals needed to answer before the season began. The season start is still a couple weeks away but, it appears those questions…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

Team Getting Set – The St. Louis Cardinals continue to whittle the spring training team down to the 25 man roster for the regular season. They recently sent Michael Waccha, Victor Marte, Eduardo Sanchez…Read More

My Response to Allen Craig’s Contract…Yipee-Ki-Yay

If you’ve followed my blogs and listened to my podcasts, you’ll know that negative criticism regarding the St. Louis Cardinals is rare. Some of the issues I’ve disagreed with: The Cards’ handling…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in Spring – The St. Louis Cardinals have played 12 games and are currently 7-5. During that time, Shane Robinson is the leading hitter (with at least 10 at bats) with a .500…Read More

Questions That Must Be Answered Before Season Starts

I don’t think there’s any denying that the St. Louis Cardinals will once again compete for the World Series championship this year. It’s just a matter of how difficult it will be to accomplish that…Read More

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Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

All of a Sudden – The St. Louis Cardinals have a bona fide “battle” going on for starting second…Read More

Why the Cardinals will be World Series Champions in 2013

Last year, the St. Louis Cardinals barely missed returning to the World Series. This despite having Chris…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

Shortstop situation – So now, it appears that St. Louis Cardinal Shortstop Raphael Furcal’s elbow…Read More

Why Matt Carpenter will Excel at Second Base

  Matt Carpenter’s flexibility and offense last season were a big reason why the St. Louis Cardinals…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

Cardinal GM and Manager extended – The St. Louis Cardinals made a great move by extending the contracts…Read More

What I Expect to See in Spring Training

Spring training for major league baseball is the time for clubs to see who will be on their roster to…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

Good News…Freese Signs – The St. Louis Cardinals and David Freese avoided arbitration.  Figures…Read More

Why David Freese Should Get Paid

The St. Louis Cardinals and David Freesemay very well be headed to arbitration. He is asking for $3.75…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

“Scrabble” signed – Well, I’m glad the St. Louis Cardinals signed Marc Rzepczynski. A one-year…Read More

Will 2013 be Allen Craig’s MVP Year?

The St. Louis Cardinals have several players on their roster that are important to the team. While I…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

The Passing of a Great – Stan “The Man” Musial died this past week. He was 92 years old and considered…Read More

Time to Modify Rules for Free Agent Salaries, Part 2

  In the first part of this blog, I stated the inequity in pay among major league baseball players.…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

World Baseball Classic – The St. Louis Cardinals will have several players in the World Baseball Classic…Read More

Time to Modify Rules for Free Agent Salaries, Part 1

At some point, Major League Baseball should consider modifying some of the rules regarding free agency.…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan – 2013

Hall of Fame – Once again there’s controversy regarding the baseball Hall of Fame voting. This time,…Read More