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 spent a lot of time defending Matt Adams last year. Understandable. He’s a polarizing player, much like Chris Duncan was during his time in the Redbird dugout. Many fans wanted his playing time cut, his role reduced, and ultimately applauded the trade that banished him from Mike Matheny‘s lineup card. … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) The Giancarlo Stanton drama is in the home stretch…maybe. Both the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals – the only two serious suitors left for the slugging super-bat – have made their offers and pitched their proposals. All that’s left now is to see which one Stanton himself desires. … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) It’s all about leverage. Right now, presumably, the St. Louis Cardinals are engaged in a cross-country staring contest with the Miami Marlins. The prize for he who blinks first? Bright lights slugger Giancarlo Stanton, the Mark McGwire of his time. If there’s a man positioned to hit 60-plus home runs next … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) Tony La Russa, the winningest manager in franchise history and the most recent Cardinal figure to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, belongs in St. Louis with his old team. No, not for the reason you’re thinking. But since that elephant is going to hang from a rather … Continue reading