By Kevin Reynolds It’s the long-awaited third episode of Mike ‘N Mo! In what may be Mike Matheny and Mozeliak’s final zany adventure together (good thing the new manager is named Mike too!), here is the answer to everyone’s favorite question…What was the tipping point? Or, in other words, what happened that finally made Mo … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds The Colorado Rockies and the St. Louis Cardinals are neck-and-neck in the NL Wild Card race. If St. Louis hopes to ride a rejuvenated roster to the postseason with interim skipper Mike Shildt at the helm, they’ll have to dispose of the west-side bombers first. If successful, the Cardinals’ prize may be … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) I’m not saying the players could strike, but I am saying they would be stupid to consider it. And that is a serious problem for the Player’s Association. If you’re just catching up, the slow market this offseason and proposed game changes to address a mythical pace of play problem have led … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) John Mozeliak, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, took a look at his team’s roster at the end of the 2017 season and came to one revealing conclusion. “They’re all good,” the former GM said, “But we need great.” Tommy Pham may take issue with that. “Personally, … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) Addison Reed is a Minnesota Twin. A pitcher once thought a perfect match for St. Louis is no longer on the market, leaving confusion among those expecting Mozeliak and Girsch to push for the reliever. His two-year, $17 million deal and reported preference for the Midwest only enhances the mystery. Couldn’t the … Continue reading