Showing posts with label Phil Paine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Phil Paine. Show all posts

Friday, December 14, 2018

Why Cardinals Traded Wally Moon To Dodgers

Wally Moon shined for the Cardinals for four years, but wore out his welcome in a single season when he slumped at the plate and displayed what some perceived as an indifferent attitude toward his outfield play.

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Monday, October 8, 2018

Asian Adventure: Cardinals Mixed Business, Pleasure In Japan

After losing their way while trying to navigate a path to the top of the 1958 National League standings, the Cardinals embarked on an odyssey of cultural awakening and confidence building.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Dodgers, Cardinals Discussed Deal For Duke Snider

Knowing Duke Snider wasn’t enamored with the new home of the Dodgers, the Cardinals made a bid to acquire him, but the price was deemed too high.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Gino Cimoli Doubled His Fun With 1959 Cardinals

In his lone season with the Cardinals, Gino Cimoli achieved a standard no other St. Louis right-handed batter had matched in 20 years.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Ex-Cardinal Wally Moon Found Success In Coliseum

Despite being a left-handed batter, he adjusted his swing to take advantage of the 42-foot high screen in left field.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-moon23mar23,1,663308.story