It’s the day after an off day for the Cardinals…the Redbirds are fresh off their first series loss of the season and the contending Brewers are coming to town as defending NL Central champs. Honestly, there doesn’t appear to be much to talk about regarding the Cardinals today – Carp is still an unknown, Freese … Continue reading
Whew…a lot to talk about this week after listening to the UCB Radio Hour last night…so let’s get right into it (If you haven’t listened yet, CLICK HERE): Mike Matheny brought in the wrong pitcher in the bottom of the ninth inning. The hosts of last night’s show believe Fernando Salas was the right move … Continue reading
In five games and 24 at-bats (ABs), David Freese is hitting .417/.417/.667 with two home runs (HRs) and eight RBIs. Suddenly, the Golden Boy of 2011 has become St. Louis’ Slugger Supreme in 2012. Did anyone really see this coming? I sure didn’t. And, yes, it’s still early – only five games into the season – … Continue reading
The Brewers and Cardinals rivalry gets going again today. But you might’ve heard…there have been a few changes since Pujols took one high and in. Specifically, gone is Pujols himself as well as the man who admittedly ordered the retaliation against Ryan Braun, Tony La Russa. Prince Fielder followed the smart money and hooked up with … Continue reading
I typically like to use Bird Watching to write about timely and relevant topics surrounding the Cardinals…but since I’m actually in Florida visiting family and attending a Spring Training game or two while you read this, I thought it best to write it in advance – almost a week in advance, actually. That pretty much … Continue reading