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

Paul Goldschmidt Has Been A Big Bust So Far In First Season With Cardinals

St. Louis treads somewhat lightly, perhaps because of his past production, because he chose to sign a long-term extension and because he is one of baseball’s good guys. But it’s got to be said — more than halfway through the Cardinals’ season, Paul Goldschmidt’s offense has been offensive.

Hochman

Jose Adolis Garcia Stumbles, Cardinals Tumble In Playoff Race

He’s normally as anonymous as the clubhouse attendants, whisking through the Cardinals’ clubhouse before and after games.

Hochman

Yadier Molina Shows The Passion That Fans Love

Over time, we’ll forget who won the game.

Hochman

Did The Cardinals Pull Off The Greatest Fielder's Choice Ever?

As the guy who grounded into the most fielder's choices in Clayton High history, I was jealous.

Hochman

From A-Advanced Palm Beach To Cardinals - Fascinating Debut For Magneuris Sierra

When the Cardinals opened the season on April 2 at Busch, the guy who would start in center on May 7 couldn't legally drink a Busch.

BenFred

Magneuris Sierra Makes Big Jump For Big League Debut; Dexter Fowler Bats; Memphis Rocks; Jhonny Peralta, Etc...

When Cardinals manager Mike Matheny walked into the clubhouse early Sunday morning he found one player sitting there, “beaming from ear to ear,” he said. Magneuris Sierra, the 21-year-old prospect from high Class A, left Jupiter, Fla., at 3 a.m. and still beat most of his new teammates to SunTrust Park.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Placed Jose Martinez On The Ten-Day Disabled List & Recalled Magneuris Sierra From A-Advanced Palm Beach

St. Louis Official Twitter

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that outfielder/first baseman Jose Martinez (left groin) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list and that rookie outfielder Magneuris Sierra has been recalled from Palm Beach (A), and will join the team for this afternoon's game in Atlanta.
St. Louis Official Site

In order to find their latest outfield replacement, the Cardinals bypassed candidates at higher levels in their system and instead zeroed in on Magneuris Sierra, who was still getting his feet wet with Class A Advanced Palm Beach.
St. Louis Official Site

Tony LaRussa: No Problem With Brendan Ryan; Cardinals All-Rookie Outfield On Sunday

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa insisted he had no major problem with Brendan Ryan on Sunday when the skipper could be seen chastising his second baseman between innings for his overly frenetic defense.

STL Today

Pair Of Outfielders Nearing Their Return

Ryan Ludwick tested out his strained right hamstring with some jogging in the Busch Stadium outfield on Monday, and the Cardinals' slugger hopes to be back to active duty as soon as he's eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list. Meanwhile, fellow outfielder Rick Ankiel is also coming along well, and the club hopes to have him back as soon as Wednesday.
Cardinals Official Site

After arriving at the ballpark today and talking with the major-league training staff, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Ryan Ludwick put on his running shoes and took the field to test and push his injured right hamstring. He ran. He backpedaled. He said he plans to be ready when eligible to come off the disabled list.
Cardinal Beat

For St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Ryan Ludwick, the first six days of his stint on the disabled list have moved at a glacier's pace.
Belleville News-Democrat

Cardinals Youth Movement Continues Through NRIs

The St. Louis Cardinals movement toward a more youthful roster escalates. A year after 11 new players made their major league debut, the 2009 campaign will begin with two more.

The Cardinal Nation

Roster Notes

Rico Washington Oldest Cardinals Rookie Since 2003:
http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=9&c=2&cid=742200&nid=3673469&fhn=1

Adam Wainwright Youngest Opening Day Starter:
http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=9&c=2&cid=742201&nid=3488939&fhn=1

Tony LaRussa & Rule 5 Draftees:
http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=9&c=2&cid=742203&nid=3502438&fhn=1