Redbird Rants » McClellan

It is time to make Oswalt a Cardinal

Dennis McHawes — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:34:15 +0000

The St. Louis Cardinals need to sign Roy Oswalt, end of story. The rumors of Oswalt wanting to become a Cardinal resurfaced again this off-season. Where there is that much smoke, there must be some fire somewhere. This is regardless what the front office and John Mozeliak are saying. These same type of rumors swirled around Oswalt and the Cardinals a few years back and we didn’t make it happen. These rumors have taken on a new life once again. I am not sure what the delay is competing this signing or why there is always a denial when this topic is brought up. … [visit site to read more]

Kyle McClellan Set To Start Tonight

Nick Zell — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:42:33 +0000

Kyle McClellan, one of this seasons surprise players is scheduled to return tonight in the nation’s capital.

Kyle McClellan looks to be ready to go. His recovery seems to have gone as expected after he strained his hip flexor and was placed on the DL first day of June. They have him starting tonight against the Nationals in D.C.

Much to my dismay, this means Matt Carpenter will be optioned back to Memphis for the time being. Bummer.
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Cardinals Draft 2011

Nick Zell — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:21:57 +0000

As most are NOT aware, tomorrow marks the beginning of the MLB Draft that will continue all the way through Wednesday. Many people tend to ignore the MLB Draft all together as many players don’t sign, decide to wait another year after being picked, or you get the real athletes that are involved in different sports and they decide to go elsewhere like the NFL or NBA. Some players are even two sport athletes: Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson, etc.

Some players decide to reach elsewhere because they are not getting the money via the MLB that they are looking for right away. I can imagine the sentiment, you sign with a baseball franchise only to reach the heights of Double A ball and spend your days hoping for a shot at the show. Personally I am not incredibly athletic anymore but I would of course be very happy with the opportunity, but when young and in peak physical condition you get that take on the world mentality. Many athletes want the spotlight, they LOVE to take risks and through other sports they tend to take those chances, much to my dismay, MLB seems to be a fall back sport for some of the potential talent.

Back to the topic at hand….
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