How Ron Reed Replaced Bob Gibson In Cardinals Rotation

Convinced Bob Gibson no longer should be a starter, the Cardinals acquired Ron Reed from the Braves and put him in the rotation as the replacement for their long-time ace.

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Cardinals Should Learn Lesson From Jose Cruz Mistake

Unable to supplant either Lou Brock, Bake McBride or Reggie Smith as an outfield starter, Jose Cruz left the Cardinals in 1974 and fulfilled his potential with the Astros. Forty years later, there appears to be parallels between Cruz and a highly touted 2014 Cardinals outfield prospect, Oscar Taveras.

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Sully Baseball: All Time Home Grown Team Vs. All Time Acquired Team

Chicago White Sox
Former St. Louis Cardinals Listed: Dick Allen, Lance Johnson, Hoyt Wilhelm, Jerry Staley, and Minnie Minoso.

Fromer St. Louis Browns Listed: Sherm Lollar.

Detroit Tigers
Former St. Louis Cardinals: Placido Polanco, Aurelio Lopez, Ed Brinkman, and Larry Herndon.

Former St. Louis Browns Listed: Heinie Manush and Goose Goslin.

Cleveland Indians
Former St. Louis Cardinals: Carlos Baerga, Tony Pena, and Cy Young.

Former St. Louis Browns: Satchel Paige and Gene Bearden.