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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies 5/11/13 Lineups and Preview

Last night sure was fun, wasn’t it? Shelby Miller showed everyone exactly why he has been the organizations top pitching prospect with a performance that will be remembered for many years to come.…Read More

The Boys Of Summer (And Spring And Fall)

When you are a member of a multi person writing staff, all of whom are essentially writing about the same subject matter, it sometimes becomes difficult to come up with a topic on which to post.  This…Read More

Shelby Miller has the Talent and Support to Succeed Long Term

In July of 2011 I took a golf trip down to Northwest Arkansas, and made sure to time it so one of the post-golf evening activities would allow me the opportunity to see Shelby Miller pitch in person.…Read More

Adam Wainwright Extension: How Did We Get Here?

It’s hard to believe it has been nearly 10 full years since then Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty got together with then Braves GM John Schuerholz to make the trade that brought future staff ace Adam…Read More

Adam Wainwright Contract: Perfect Pitch Or Off Key?

I thought I’d give the dust time to settle after the announcement of the Wainwright extension before I tackled my take on the subject.  I know I have mentioned that I am an unabashed Wainwright…Read More

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Spring Training Thoughts and A Little More.

After a slow start to Spring Training, the Cardinals have rebounded with a vengeance.  There has been…Read More

An Offensive Explosion in Jupiter

After two less than satisfactory offensive spring outings, the St. Louis Cardinals bats finally woke…Read More

Top 5 Cardinals Stories of 2012

The United Cardinals Bloggers December project is the top 5 Cardinals stories of 2012.  I would imagine…Read More

Baseball By The Numbers—Earned Run Average (ERA) and Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP)

The first two installments of my series on baseball statistics focused on offense.  This post will discuss…Read More

Redbirds Should Stop the Waiting Game

I love the St. Louis Cardinals but I really wish they would stop the waiting game with some of their…Read More

Gold Gloves and Other Odds and Ends

The 2012 Gold Glove awards were given out last night, and as expected, our very own Yadier Molina won…Read More

My Season Ending Report Card for the Redbirds, Part I

Now that the season is over for the St. Louis Cardinals, I’ll give them “my” report card based…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan: 13-2012

Cards “giveaway” Game 5 – Not to take anything away from the San Francisco Giants but, our St.…Read More

St. Louis Cardinals face the San Francisco Giants in NLCS 2012

Well, the St. Louis Cardinals have given Cardinal Nation the thrills and chills to last a lifetime in…Read More

Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan: 12-2012

Invasion of the Body Snatchers?– If you’ve seen the movie and the remake of the “Body Snatchers”,…Read More

Daily Rant: Cardinals On The Move Towards 12 in ’12

The St. Louis Cardinals parlayed their one game do-or-die situation into a meeting with the Washington…Read More

Three Reasons Why the St. Louis Cardinals will REPEAT

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I’m sure most of Cardinal Nation is thrilled with the Cardinals’…Read More

How we can still get 12 in 12

Well, I’m sure Cardinal Nation is as frustrated, angry and upset as I am with the St. Louis Cardinals…Read More

Redbirds Week in Review—8/20/12 to 8/26/12

With Monday an off day, the Cardinals started the week on Tuesday with a 3 game series against the Astros…Read More

Who Would Win?

In 2011, the St. Louis Cardinals caught the Atlanta Braves to win the National League Wild Card.  They…Read More