Better Than You Remember: J.D. Drew

While we’re waiting for baseball to come back, we are making do. So once a week, inspired by the late Deadspin’s “Let’s Remember Some Guys” series, we will take a look at one player in baseball history, why he was great, why he mattered, why we should hang on to him. Send me your suggestions at will.leitch@mlb.com

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Cardinals Capsules, Vol.8: Adam Wainwright Does It All In First-Career MLB Start

Welcome back to Cards Capsules, the series in which we take a look back at memorable Cardinals games from the last 20 years in St. Louis baseball history. Without any baseball to watch in the present due to the spread of coronavirus, what better way to fill the time, eh?

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Cardinals Capsules, Vol.5: "We Are Going To Game Seven!" Jim Edmonds Walks Off Game Six Of The 2004 NLCS

Welcome back to Cards Capsules, the series in which we take a look back at memorable Cardinals games from the last 20 years in St. Louis baseball history. Without any baseball to watch in the present due to the spread of coronavirus, what better way to fill the time, eh?

KMOV

Adam Wainwright Re-Signs For One Year To Remain A Cardinal

As he sat at his locker about four weeks ago, back with the big league club and counting the days until he returned to the rotation as a September reinforcement, Adam Wainwright outlined exactly what he hoped would happen in the coming weeks. He wanted to find some way, any way to “help this team win games,” to prove his health with every throw, and to provide “a bunch of quality innings.” He agreed that he was pitching that month to convince the Cardinals he could play for them next year.

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How J.D. Drew Found A Home With Cardinals

Confident in their ability to get a deal done, the Cardinals made a bold decision to pursue outfielder J.D. Drew.

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Adam Wainwright & Yadier Molina Met For First Time 15 Years Ago - As Opponents

The biggest buzz in advance of the game between the Greeneville Braves and the Tennessee Smokies in the Double A Southern League on May 9, 2003 was about a former Cardinals’ pitcher trying to rebuild his career.

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Considering Adam Wainwright As A Reliever

If the age 36 hurler folds in the rotation, a return to the bullpen could still be in the cards.

Viva El Birdos

Fans Meet Favorite Players At Cardinals Caravan

Temperatures may be falling into the single digits, but Cardinal fever is in the air.

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Young Cardinals Hit Decatur For Caravan

In 2015, Alex Reyes and Luke Voit shared a bus to the Florida State League All-Star Game, dreaming about their chance to make it to the major leagues.

The Anniston Star

Alex Reyes Already In Comeback Mode For Cardinals

A glance at Alex Reyes’ face might lead you to think he’s even younger than his 23 years. But Reyes already knows a lot about baseball, life and himself after experiences over the last few years.

State Journal Register

Cardinals Caravan Rolls In To Decatur January 15, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the schedule for the 2018 Cardinals Caravan, presented by Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance.

Now Decatur

J.D. Drew-Adam Wainwright Deal Highlighted 2003 Meetings

As the first full day of the 2003 Winter Meetings came to a close in New Orleans and some of the attendees were enjoying a Friday night on Bourbon Street, then-Braves general manager John Schuerholz and then-Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty found a comfortable spot to converse and share a glass of wine at the hotel lobby's bar.

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What Exactly Is Jonathan Broxton's Role In Cardinals' Bullpen?

Five topics from columnist Ben Frederickson that St. Louis sports fans will be discussing:

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Brett Cecil Gives Cardinals Another Power Lefty In The Bullpen

Brett Cecil’s postseason earned-run average and his career batting average are precisely the same. One is a good thing and the other probably irrelevant, considering that Cecil is a lefthanded reliever for the Cardinals and may not ever use the first bats that ever have had his name stenciled on them.

Post-Dispatch

Adam Wainwright's Rank Among Cardinals Pitchers

He still (hopefully) has years to add to his resume, but entering 2017, where does the veteran starter rank in Cardinals lore?

Viva El Birdos

Cardinals Hold Caravan Event At Osage Centre

Cardinals fans filled up the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau on Monday as part of their Cardinals Caravan event.

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Cardinals Caravan Rolls Into Evansville, Carbondale

The Cardinals Caravan returned to Evansville on Sunday night at USI's Physical Activities Center.
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If you were looking for the big names when the Cardinals Caravan visited SIU Arena Sunday, you were out of luck.
The Southern

Ray King: There Are Reasons Closers Close

You know that relief pitcher revolution going on this postseason in baseball that has the geeks who would change the game all fired up?

Washington Times

Adam Wainwright Looking For Tenth Win In Rubber Match Vs. Braves

When Adam Wainwright was traded from the Braves to the Cardinals in December 2003, he was simply a pitcher at Double-A Greenville. He went to St. Louis with Ray King and Jason Marquis in exchange for Eli Marrero and J.D. Drew.

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2016 Cardinals' Preview: Adam Wainwright, Still The Ace?

After previewing all of the Cardinals’ relevant position players, it’s time to shift focus to the pitching staff, which carried the 2015 Cardinals to 100 wins in a season in which the offense ranked 24th in runs scored.

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