What I Miss About Sports Today - References To Cardinals History During Games

I miss the daily doses of nostalgia. They were reliable and refreshing. Watching a game, listening to a game, going to game, covering a game, every experience includes little links to St. Louis’ past. Casual references to players who once played. Instant analysis of a play by comparing it to a famous play. Looking at looks – from locks to socks – that remind us of how previous Cardinals looked.

Post-Dispatch

Why Cardinals Traded Joe McEwing To Mets

In assessing Joe McEwing’s value to the club as a utility player, the Cardinals placed a premium on productivity instead of popularity.

RetroSimba

A Look At 'Devil Magic' Candidate Austin Dean

I think it’s time to examine a notable “Devil Magic” candidate for the 2020 Cardinals.

101 ESPN

How Shawon Dunston Learned To Like The Cardinals

Shawon Dunston, who spent his prime as a shortstop with the Cubs, contributed to the Cardinals for two seasons as a utility player.

RetroSimba

Why Cardinals Saw Eric Davis As Answer To A Need

Eric Davis, who conquered cancer, convinced the Cardinals he could help them as an inspirational and productive player.

RetroSimba

Series Preview: Cubs @ Cardinals April 2-5, 2017

The Cardinals will play their season opener at home for the first time since 2011. And they’ll be working on a five-game losing streak, having lost to San Diego in 2011, Pittsburgh in 2009, Colorado in 2008, New York in 2007 and Milwaukee in 2006, meaning they never have won a season opener at Busch Stadium III, which opened in 2006.

Post-Dispatch

Turn Back The Clock: Cardinals Are Bashing Homers Like It's 1989

You wanted more power from the Cardinals?

101 ESPN

Rick Ankiel & His Last Hurrah As A Pitcher

The last win for Rick Ankiel as a big-league starter was an unexpected gem, a parting gift to Cardinals fans and a final reminder of his special talents as a pitcher.

RetroSimba

Jim Edmonds Ignited Cardinals With Hot Start

Jim Edmonds had a torrid start to his Cardinals career, triggering the franchise’s return to the status of a consistent championship contender in the National League.

Retro Simba

How Rare Is Steven Hill's Debut Homer?

In his first major league contest, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Steven Hill hit a home run, the 11th time it has occurred in team history.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Nick Stavinoha's Hot Pinch-Hit Home Run Pace

Nick Stavinoha is only one short of tying for the most pinch-hit home runs in a season by a Cardinal since Tony La Russa became manager in 1996.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Could Tigers Look At Jim Edmonds?

That desire pretty much precluded them from any major role for Jim Thome. It doesn't necessarily preclude them from pursuing a veteran, 30-something outfielder such as Johnny Damon or Jim Edmonds.

Tigers Official Site

Ryan Franklin's Arrival As An All-Star Is Only Appropriate

That Ryan Franklin made the National League All-Star team is only appropriate.

With St. Louis hosting the Midsummer Classic, Cardinal Nation will show the rest of the baseball world why it is special. Fans here understand the game and appreciate good effort. The positive atmosphere energizes players.

STL Today

Cardinals Vs Twins - Regular Season History

This weekend, the St. Louis Cardinals are meeting the Minnesota Twins for the first time since the two clubs played a three-game interleague series during the 2001 season. The Cardinals swept the Twins at Busch Stadium II from July 15-17, 2001 as they out-scored Minnesota 13-6.

The Cardinal Nation

Albert Pujols Extends Cardinals Two-RBI Game Lead

Ho hum. With his two RBI each on Friday and Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols extended his lead in the club’s list of two-or-more RBI games this decade to 285.

The Cardinal Nation

Craig Paquette Sells Wildwood 5BD

Craig H. Paquette and his wife, Jessica, sold a five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 1500 Garden Valley Dr. in Oak Ridge Trails to Garden 1500 Valley Trust for $405,000 on Dec. 16.

St. Louis Block Shopper

Holliday Season

I have to admit that the first time I heard the rumor about Ryan Ludwick and Matt Holliday being the principals of a trade I thought to myself, "Maybe this is a pretty good idea." I’ve long been an opponent of trading for Holliday b/c I was under the impression that we would necessarily have to include Rasmus in any deal. The idea of acquiring Holliday w/o Rasmus was somewhat of a relief to me.

Viva El Birdos

KFNS May Be Interested In Kevin Slaten

The general manager of KFNS' chief competitor in the local sports-talk radio business said he will be interested in meeting with Kevin Slaten once his situation at KFNS is resolved.

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The Positives

I know there’s been a recent uprising of optimism about the Cardinals’ chances of at least remaining competitive in the National League Central Division this season, primarily as a result of their strong showing over the final two weeks of spring training, but I’m still penciling this team in for no more than 75 wins.

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