Archive for the 'Cardinals' Category

Carpenter repair? And what about the defense?

Originally, the Cardinals had planned on having an elaborate “Ballpark Village” built around their new stadium, complete with office, retail, residential, and restaurant space. A grand plan indeed, and one that no doubt aided their effort in obtaining financing for their new stadium. The thing to remember about such plans, however, is that they can […]

Joel Pinero is not happy: Starting pitcher Joel Piñeiro convened a news conference Wednesday morning to announce he was “heartbroken” and would not play for Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic after Puerto Rico’s manager, Cardinals third-base coach Jose Oquendo, informed him he was not in the projected three-man rotation. “I was […]

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On Jan. 16, 1980 Albert Pujols was born. The greatness of “Prince Albert” is in no dispute—his second MVP attesting to the fact—but this week Richard looks back to see just how Pujols compares to great hitters of the past.

Lost in Transactions recaps a defense and pitching-heavy week.

Lost in Transactions covers a very busy week in Las Vegas.

Lost in Transactions recaps the week that was, with the Braves snapping up Javier Vazquez and the Padres dumping Khalil Greene.