Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Ryan Theriot Or Brendan Ryan Is A False Choice
When your GM describes a newly acquired player as "a winning-type player, someone that understands the game" and "would fit in well," chances are, he’s not talking about an All-Star. Not that every player on a roster has to be (unless you’re the Yankees). But when the Cardinals traded Blake Hawksworth for Ryan Theriot Tuesday, we got the feeling that something is rotten in the state of Denmark.
Brian Shouse Calls It Quits
Brian Shouse, a former reliever for the Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers, told FOXSports.com on Wednesday that he has decided to retire after 21 professional seasons.
Ten Key Facts About New Cardinal Ryan Theriot
Here are 10 top facts to know about infielder Ryan Theriot, who was acquired by the Cardinals Nov. 30 from the Dodgers for pitcher Blake Hawksworth:
Annual Report Shows Decline In MLB Players Testing Positive For PEDs, Stimulants
An annual report released as part of Major League Baseball’s drug program shows that of 3747 tests for performance-enhancing drugs and stimulants, a total of 17 tested positive, or less than 1 percent (0.45%) in 2010.
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Brian Tallet
An imaginary conversation about the St. Louis Cardinals’ new left-handed reliever, Brian Tallet – using real facts.
Kyle McClellan On The Bernie Miklasz Show 12-1-10
Cardinals Relief Pitcher Kyle McClellan: What are your thoughts on Ryan Theriot? As a pitcher, would you want to face him? What is it like for you to lose one of your friends in the bullpen, as it was with Blake Hawksworth? Will it hurt the pitchers not to have Brendan Ryan’s defensive skills at shortstop?
Strauss Live 12-1-10
The Cardinals beat writer goes one-on-one with readers at 1 p.m. Wednesday in a live chat.
Round Two: End Of Brendan Ryan Era In St. Louis
THE WATER COOLER:
Is this the end of the Brendan Ryan "era" in St. Louis? And if so, is that good or bad?
Is this the end of the Brendan Ryan "era" in St. Louis? And if so, is that good or bad?
Second Guess: Where Should Ryan Theriot Play?
Way back in Class A ball, Ryan Theriot, a young infielder fresh from the LSU program, bolted from first base and did what he probably had to do consistently to get noticed in his career - steal second.
David Freese On The Bob Shelton Show 12-1-10
Cardinals 3rd Baseman, David Freese, calls into the show to discuss the Ryan Theroit trade. Freese says that it's always hard to lose a teammate like Blake Hawksworth but it is nice to get a guy and player in Theriot. He also talks about what kind of a defender Theriot is and what it's going to be like playing in the infield with him. Freese also talks about where he is with his injury and how he is feeling. He also talks about what he excepts from himself at third-base and what it means to have LaRussa back. Freese also talks about Mark McGwire and how he did in his first year. Bob also ask what it is like to play for Tony LaRussa and Fresse says it's great.
Mariners To Non-Tender Jose Lopez
A source tells me that the Mariners will non-tender third baseman Jose Lopez, which would make him a free agent.
Blake Hawksworth Leaves Cardinals With Mixed Emotions
Blake Hawksworth’s breakout game in the Major Leagues came when he pitched three scoreless frames in extra innings and earned his first career win in a dramatic 1-0 Cardinals victory on July 29, 2009.
Cardinals Turn On The Stove
After weeks of relative inactivity, the Cardinals made a couple of moves yesterday. One was fairly straightforward. One will have some sort of repercussions.
Bernie Bytes 12-1-10: Ryan Theriot & 'Small Ball'
From a distance, I've always appreciated new Cardinals shortstop Ryan Theriot for his apparent small-ball skills. The term is overused, especially in the context of today's game. Small ball isn't what it used to be. And the idea that you can manage like Whitey Herzog and manufacture a bunch of runs without homering is pretty naive.
Adding Ryan Theriot Should Help Cardinals Refocus
The Cardinals had enough talent to dominate lesser teams last season. They didn’t, so they missed the playoffs.
2010 Minor League Free Agents Part Two
In the second installment of a three-part series, Senior Minor League writer Dustin Mattison looks at some of the minor league free agent pitchers that might be of interest to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Ahead Of The Count: So How Good Are MVPs Really?
With the Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards announced in the last two weeks, we saw a first-time MVP in each league, a first-time American League Cy Young winner and a National League Cy Young winner who had won the American League Cy Young Award seven years prior. Winning consecutive MVP or Cy Young awards is a rarity, though we have seen recent repeats by Albert Pujols and Tim Lincecum. In the last 18 years (1993-2010, which encompasses the last two rounds of expansion), we have seen just six of 36 MVP awards go to the previous year’s winner, and just nine Cy Young Awards to the previous recipient. But the best hitter or best pitcher in the league is usually not a different person every year.
Bernie Bytes 12-1-10: Cardinals Sacrifice Defense With Ryan Theriot
A look at the deal that sent RHP Blake Hawksworth to the LA Dodgers for middle INF Ryan Theriot.
Ryan Theriot Projects As Cardinals Starting Shortstop
Making a pre-emptive strike on what they believe will become a quick-moving market for middle infielders, the Cardinals acquired Ryan Theriot on Tuesday from the Los Angeles Dodgers for righthanded reliever Blake Hawksworth.
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