Why Cardinals Acquired Julian Javier From Pirates

Opening the way to a pipeline of talent, second baseman Julian Javier was the first player from the Dominican Republic to play for the Cardinals.

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How Don Zimmer Almost Became A Cardinal

The Cardinals tried to acquire Don Zimmer to be their second baseman but were outmaneuvered by the Cubs.

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Jim Davenport Delivered Against Cardinals Aces

Though known more for his skills with a glove than with a bat, Jim Davenport of the Giants delivered two standout hitting performances against a pair of Cardinals aces, future Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton.

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Cardinals Nearly Traded Bob Gibson To The Washington Senators

The recent death of former big-league first baseman R.C. Stevens prompts me to tell the story of how the Cardinals almost dealt Bob Gibson to the Washington Senators.

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