THE REDBIRD REVIEW In revealing his intention to leave his traditional comfort zone to become a trader, Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak made no attempt at being coy or elusive. He started selling by putting his message out there. “I definitely...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals are 11 and ½ games out of first place with 72 games remaining in their regular season. They do not pitch well early in games. They do not pitch well late in games. Their defense is broken. They can’t run the bases without a compass....
THE REDBIRD REVIEW For an esteemed St. Louis Cardinals franchise that’s frequently played successful, championship-contending baseball for two-plus decades, the 2023 season is a shock to the system. The Cardinals (38-52) aren’t used to this. At the All-Star break...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Greetings. Here are my fearless – and possibly idiotic – second-half predictions for your beloved 2023 St. Louis Cardinals. I’ll present 20 predictions and I hope to bat at least .250. 1. The Cardinals will be more successful in the second...
We begin today’s chronicle with a quote from Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. “In some places a winning record, or even .500, is even acceptable. Not with this city, not with this franchise, not with its history, and not with the fans.” Whoa! Stand back? When...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Jack Flaherty is doing his part to enhance his value before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. In pitching the Cardinals to wins over the Yankees and Marlins, Flaherty aced the tests by blanking the opponents through 12 and ⅔ scoreless innings. Impressive....
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals probably aren’t cursed, but they’re definitely leaving their fans cursing. A farce of a season became even more ludicrous Wednesday when closer Jordan Hicks, appointed to protect a one-run lead, shot an airball that floated over the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals are shutting down Adam Wainwright, supposedly because of right-shoulder irritation. Or is it ERA inflation? A deflation of confidence and ego? Or merely the desire to avoid more humiliation? Whatever the reason, Wainwright certainly...
I don’t know what else to say about Adam Wainwright. I don’t want to be mean. I maintain high respect for the man and his exemplary career as the second–greatest starting pitcher in St. Louis Cardinals history. I guess I can go ahead and update the statistics that...
