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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
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 begin the season. Skills are fine-tuned, strategy is fine-tuned and in some cases, players are just…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. How would you feel if you worked for a company or organization and there were some employees whose…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 two measurements of pitching, Earned Run Average (ERA) and Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP).…Read More
Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan
Dear Santa, Before I submit my Christmas list, let me remind you, I’ve been good this year. Not only did I spread St. Louis Cardinal cheer with my Redbirds of a Feather Podcast but I also now regularly…Read More
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The “One Team” MLB Player: Going, Going…Almost Gone
Can you in 10 seconds name three active MLB players who have been with the same team for more than 10…Read More
Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan
Voting for Post-Season Awards – The Baseball Writers Association have recently voted the post season…Read More
Kyle Lohse and Free Agency
The St. Louis Cardinals made an offer to Kyle Lohse this week of $13.3 million for year. So, I thought…Read More
Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan
Big Mac gone – Well, the news has been mostly sour for the St. Louis Cardinals this week. Mark McGwire…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
Bitter end to season – I’m just now starting to get over the St. Louis Cardinals dismal performance…Read More
Daily Rant: Kyle Lohse On The Move?
The buzz around the St. Louis Cardinals has been that Kyle Lohse will not be resigned. That was confirmed…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
One Game Playoff – Well, here we are; the St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to face the Atlanta Braves…Read More
Daily Rant: Lohse Wins 15th As Astros Lose 100th
The St. Louis Cardinals faced the Houston Astros last night, and looked to hand them their 100th loss…Read More
My (tentative) List of Award Winners on the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals
I thought I would take a break from writing about the St. Louis Cardinals’ woes and their attempt…Read More
Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan:9-2012
Losing Streak Ends – the St. Louis Cardinals ended their three game losing streak but, if you watched…Read More
Daily Rant: A Preview Of The Weekend Ahead
Though the St. Louis Cardinals are losers of 6 of their last 9, they did recently take 2 of 3 from the…Read More
Musings from an Optimistic Redbird Fan: 6-2012
Cards need to keep Lohse – The St. Louis Cardinals’ front office recently gave starter Jake…Read More
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