Over at FanGraphs, our friend Dan Szymborski has released the Cardinals’ annual ZiPS forecast for 2023. Dan developed the projection system, which generates considerable curiosity and discussion among front offices, statheads, and baseball intelligentsia. And the damn...
When we talk about the Cardinals of reaching another postseason but making a deeper push, there’s one group of players that will go a long way in accomplishing the mission. Second-year Cardinals. I’m referring to the young players going into their second big-league...
Every baseball player goes into a new season with something to prove. It doesn’t matter if he’s a star. It doesn’t matter if he’s a bench piece. Doesn’t matter if he’s a starting pitcher, a reliever, or a specialist. I was thinking about this the other day, and...
The annual Winter Warm-Up begins Saturday, with the Cardinals and their fans reconvening for a weekend of autographs, baseball talk, photos, silent auctions, shopping, entertainment, memorabilia exhibits and fun activities for kids. And you can count on an abundance...
BERNIE BITS Hey, settle in, take your time and read your way through a massive serving of the year-end Bernie Bits. New Year’s weekend has to feature some excess, so I’ve done my part, and what I have to offer is harmless. So let’s get started. FIRST...
As regular readers know, Cardinals management frustrates me on several fronts. Not that anyone cares, especially the front office. There’s no reason for management to sweat. In 2023, the Cards will draw their 3 million-plus fans to Busch Stadium, slap around the...
The Cardinals got their catcher, Willson Contreras, who will provide offense at a deadwood spot that ranked near the bottom of the majors in production. How incapacitated were Yadier Molina and Andrew Knizner offensively? Consider this historical perspective: The...
Here’s my latest season in review for individual members of the 2022 Cardinals. As I’ve mentioned, these reports take time to research and put together, and my goal is to have all of them done by Christmas. I thank you for your patience. NEXT UP: Brendan Donovan, the...
Thoughts On Paul Goldschmidt Winning The National League MVP Award … 1) This prestigious honor will strengthen Goldschmidt’s credentials for potential enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Goldy is building the case, and he’s already qualified by...
