Why Royals Took A Chance On Vince Coleman

Six months after he damaged his personal reputation, Vince Coleman got a chance to extend his baseball career because he maintained a valued professional reputation.

RetroSimba

Brian McRae Recalls Tony Phillips As A Stabilizing Presence In Mets Lineup

When the New York Mets acquired Tony Phillips in a string of perplexing moves at the trade deadline in 1998, many wondered if bringing Phillips to the Big Apple was the right move in Flushing. For Mets outfielder Brian McRae, Phillips’ arrival was just what the team needed to stabilize their lineup.

Examiner

Darren Seferina A Hit With Four-Year Old Rhiannah Roberts

Rhiannah Roberts finally met Peoria Chiefs second baseman Darren Seferina between games of a double-header at Dozer Park on Saturday.

Peoria Journal Star

You Could Look It Up: Is Losing This Pick Really Necessary?

When Frankie Frisch, Hall of Fame infielder and manager, became a broadcaster, he became known for bemoaning walks. “Oh, those bases on balls,” he would cry whenever a pitcher put his team in a tough spot by throwing four out of the strike zone. If he was around today, he might be saying, “Oh, those compensatory draft picks.”

Baseball Prospectus

No Fast Track On Mark McGwire Talk

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak conceded Tuesday that the club continues to ponder how and when to re-introduce Mark McGwire, hitting coach, to the team's fan base and expectant local and national media.

STL Today

Cardinals Wrestling With Mark McGwire's Coming Out

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak concedes the organization is still dealing with how to re-introduce Mark McGwire, hitting coach, to the team’s fan base and inquisitive local and national media.

Cardinal Beat

Tony LaRussa Back, Hal McRae Out, Mark McGwire Appears In

The Cardinals will announce at a Monday morning press conference Tony La Russa’s decision to return for a 15th season as manager. Today’s run-up, however, features mounting evidence that La Russa’s return after a 2-week deliberation will be dwarfed by former Redbirds first baseman Mark McGwire’s return from a self-imposed 8-year exile to become the team’s hitting coach.
Cardinal Beat

The Cardinals are expected to hire Mark McGwire as their new hitting coach, one member of the organization told FOXSports.com on Sunday.
Fox Sports

Mark McGwire Cardinals' New Hitting Coach

Mark McGwire will end his baseball exile and accept a position with the St. Louis Cardinals as their hitting coach, a Cardinals source confirmed to FanHouse's Ed Price Sunday afternoon. He'll replace Hal McRae, who's held the position for five years. The story initially appeared on Brian McRae's Twitter account, though it's since been deleted.
Fanhouse/AOL

Tony La Russa was expected to return as the Cardinals' skipper, but he could have a new hitting coach in slugger Mark McGwire.
Cardinals Official Site

Tony La Russa is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals as manager on a multiyear contract, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney, but there will be at least one change to his coaching staff.
ESPN

Twitter can be a fantastic tool for breaking news, and this may be one of those cases.
The Biz Of Baseball

Legends Dinner

Tom Seaver, whose stoic sense of purpose defined his Hall of Fame pitching career, was consumed by emotion Friday night in accepting the Alumni Achievement Award from the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association at the Legends for Youth Dinner at the New York Hilton Hotel.

MLB

Hal McRae Attends Royals Hall of Fame Ceremony

When Art Stewart was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame on Saturday night, plenty of luminaries sat on the field to welcome Stewart into their fraternity. One, however, stood out -- after all, he was wearing the visiting team's uniform.

Cardinals Official Site

Game Notes 3-9-08

St. Louis Cardinals news from Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando as they take on the Atlanta Braves on Sunday

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