My Brother, Oscar Taveras

Oscar Taveras has been my best friend in professional baseball outside of people I’ve known my entire life. Today, my best friend and brother died in a horrific car accident. I am at a loss for words, which is almost impossible. My heart is broken for selfish reasons.

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Cole Brand: My Confessional (Deep Thoughts)

Man, I have dreaded the decision to do this already, but here it goes.

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Social Media's Choice Of Execution? Impalement!

Over the recent years, many athletes have been judged by the likes of teenagers, ignorant fans, reporters, and many other “Social Figures” by the hundreds of media outlets. Is this fair? In some cases, yes. In others, possibly not.

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Cole Brand Joins The United Cardinals Bloggers

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Here Comes The Waves, Brace For Impact Or Abandon Ship?

When Poseidon stirs the sea, and things get rocky, what do you do, brace for impact and take the crushing blows, or do you dive into the sea and pray for survival? Many Cardinals fans feel a similar type of way about the news of Yadier Molina and his ligament tear.

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Cole Brand Throws For The First Time Since Surgery, 14 Weeks Ahead Off Schedule

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-10-11

Our on-site Jupiter reporter recaps last week as well as provides five in-depth scouting reports.

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Cole Brand Waiting To Hear On Destination

Brand will continue to train in the Sunshine State until June when he expects to go to either the Johnson City Cardinals or Batavia, N.Y., or he could possibly play with the Gulf Coast League Cardinals again this summer.

The hard-throwing right hander made 22 appearance last season, going 19.1 innings, striking out 17 and walking just five. He posted a 2-3 record with four “holds” and a save. He surrendered 30 hits and 11 earned runs for a 5.12 ERA.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 8-31-10

The Gulf Coast League Cardinals final week of the season was highlighted by Zack Cox' first four-hit game as a professional.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 8-24-10

Though it was a rough week for the Gulf Coast League Cardinals in the wins column, it was a triumph of sorts with the return of Jose Martinez.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 8-17-10

The Gulf Coast League Cardinals struggled to find consistency during the past week, going 3-3.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-27-10

The Gulf Coast League Cardinals' Steven Ramos is one of the hottest hitters in the system.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-20-10

Roberto De La Cruz is now tied for the team lead with three home runs.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-12-10

After an up-and-down week, the GCL Cards sit only a half game out of first place.

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Cardinals 2010 Draft Interviews: Cole Brand

Interview with the St. Louis Cardinals’ 42nd-round selection in the 2010 draft, pitcher Cole Brand.

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Cole Brand Signs With Cardinals, Assigned To Gulf Coast League

Bradley Central standout Cole Brand made his last amateur appearance, pitching the ninth inning. He has signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and leaves today for Jupiter, Fla., and the Gulf Coast League.

Brand was selected in the 42nd round of last week's MLB amateur draft.

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Cardinals, 42nd Round Pick Cole Brand Negotiating

“We are still talking numbers and have exchanged a coupe of offers back and forth,” he added. “I’m keeping all of my options open.”

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