When the Cardinals sent a group email notice to the media on Thursday afternoon with an invitation to join a 1:45 p.m. Zoom conference, I anticipated the announcement of a contract extension for manager Mike Shildt. And why not? Three full seasons as manager, three...
Greetings. Today I complete my year-end review of Cardinal players. In Part One, I covered the position players. In Part Two, I assessed the starting pitchers. Now we’re here at Part Three, and it’s time to inspect the relevant relievers. I appreciate...
A look at the Arizona Fall League with Brian Walton. He’s there this week and talks about the “prospect showcase” of 30 games. Players like Jordan Hicks and Lars Nootbaar, with major league experience, are there to get more playtime. Does Hicks get stretched out as a...
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz has a strong gab game. He could show you an old Ford Pinto and convince you that it would ride like a Tesla. And you might even buy it: his pitch and the junky car. Coach Drink stays updated on the cultural zeitgeist, knowing that it will...
There will be plenty of time to play the GM Fantasy Free-Agent Shopper Game, and talk ourselves into the idea that Bill DeWitt Jr. and president of baseball operations John Mozeliak will spend a billion dollars or something to sign the best dudes on the market. I...
Good afternoon. Here’s Part Two of my look at the 2021 Cardinals, player by player. In the first installment I assessed each position player. In this chapter, we’ll review the relevant starting pitchers. In the next inspection, we’ll analyze members of the bullpen. So...
How should we define the Cardinals’ 2021 season? Well, that depends on how we look at it. — No matter how you do it, making it to the postseason is always a good thing. And after missing out from 2016 through 2019, the Cardinals have competed in the playoffs for...
Good afternoon. I wish the Cardinals were still playing ball. But since they aren’t, I wanted to take some time to review the individual seasons turned in by the team’s relevant position players. Let’s get started. Catcher Yadier Molina: He was the...
Anything can happen in the wild-card game, which is the sudden death game, and only one team can survive. Win it, or wash out. Prevail or fail. Advance to the next round, or advance to the October vacation you didn’t want to take. You step into the hot box, bat...
