Media Minutes: Bill James’ projections, identity crisis & speed
We are four days from pitchers and catchers reporting. To be so close is a beautiful thing. The St. Louis Cardinals’ media is in full effect right now; they’re pumping out articles about various…Read More
Cardinals Minor League Report – Center Field Prospects
Possibly the second most important defensive position on the field after shortstop, a good centerfield can be the difference between a pitching staff that gives up a lot of pop flies and a staff that gives…Read More
No need for Cardinals to replace icons with replicas
As we approach the beginning of spring training St. Louis Cardinals fans and the media covering the team are beginning to circle back to talk of Albert Pujols, Tony La Russa and Dave Duncan not being…Read More
Are there too many “IF’s” for the 2012 Cardinals?
If….are there too many “ifs” facing the 2012 Cardinals? Every pre-season is full of “ifs”. There are always the debates before the season starts. However it seems this season has a plethora…Read More
Redbird Rants Recap: 2/5/12 – 2/11/12
I’ve been a little out of the loop the last couple days celebrating a birthday, the number of which I will not disclose. It was much warmer where I was, certainly warm enough to remind me that all…Read More
Spring Training is Imminent
Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training this week. The key question on everybody’s…Read More
The Wizard of Oz……Thirty Years Ago
Thirty years ago yesterday (February 11th) the history of the St. Louis Cardinals was forever altered.…Read More
Pre-camp workouts producing nice results
While spring training doesn’t officially start for the St. Louis Cardinals until February 18th,…Read More
Cardinals Minor League Report – Left Field Prospects
We have completed the infield and make our way to the outfield. We’ll start with a position that…Read More
Cardinals’ prospects get a camp preview as long road awaits
The St. Louis Cardinals conduct a mini-camp, if you will, prior to the full squad minor league and major…Read More
Who am I? Name that Cardinal
The St. Louis Cardinals have always had fiery competitors on their rosters. It is the way that Cardinal…Read More
2011 St. Louis Cardinals and 2012 New York Giants; Brothers in Runs to the Title
The 2012 New York Giants just finished a miraculous run to the super bowl by beating the New England…Read More
Developing a Winning Formula
A good friend of mine used to say, “This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch…Read More
The Numbers Game: Will Kyle Lohse fulfill his contract?
On March 14, 2008, the St. Louis Cardinals signed Kyle Lohse to a unsuspecting one-year deal worth $4.5…Read More
Cardinals Minor League Report – Shortstop Prospects
Ahh, the shortstop. Without a doubt, the most important defensive player on the field. A good shortstop…Read More
Media Minutes: Oswalt, Cora, & new reporter on Cardinals’ beat
This week’s edition of Media Minutes is more or less in the same boat as last week. Roy Oswalt…Read More
Super Bowl on TV but Cardinals baseball on the brain
The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI last night, battling back in what…Read More
Moneyball and The MLB Amateur Draft
Yes, I know I am a little behind the curve since I am just now watching Moneyball. I am hooked. While…Read More
Redbird Rants Recap: 1/29/12 – 2/4/12
The talk around the St. Louis Cardinals and Redbird Rants this week has been Roy Oswalt. First he was…Read More
Beyond Busch: NL Central Rotation Previews & MLB Notes
This week Beyond Busch presents it’s first preview of the St. Louis Cardinals’ NL Central…Read More





















