Terry Francona Had Stint As Cardinals Farmhand

The Cardinals gave Terry Francona a chance to finish his playing career as part of a Louisville outfield with Ray Lankford and Bernard Gilkey.

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Jim Frey Dies At 88

The Cubs legacy of Jim Frey, the former manager and general manager who died this week, includes two National League East titles and a questionable decision that might have prevented the Cubs from putting away the Padres in the 1984 playoffs.

Chicago Tribune

Jason Isringhausen To Represent Cardinals At Draft

Eighteen former Major League All-Stars — including three Hall of Famers, two Most Valuable Players, two batting champions and two Cy Young Award winners — are among the baseball luminaries scheduled to represent the 30 clubs at Major League Baseball’s 2019 Draft, it was announced Thursday. Amateur players who will attend the 2019 Draft will be forthcoming.

MLB Official Site

Terry Francona Has Good, & Not So Good, Memories Of St. Louis

The Cleveland Indians and manager Terry Francona departed Busch Stadium late Wednesday night at the conclusion of their interleague series with the Cardinals, with the Indians not likely to return for six more years, according to the scheduling format.

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Sammys Sosa Still Waiting On Cubs' Invitation To Reconcile, But He Won't Beg

Sosa has been estranged from the organization since 2004

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Interview With Ryne Sandberg

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Why Cardinals Chose Delino DeShields Over Ryne Sandberg

After pursuing Ryne Sandberg to be their second baseman in 1997, the Cardinals instead chose Delino DeShields soon after it seemed the free agent had agreed to a deal with the Reds.

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