By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of talent on their roster…their triple-A roster. Patrick Wisdom, Harrison Bader, and the ever-circulated Carson Kelly are all potential big-league prospects waiting for their shot. Wisdom, the best defensive third baseman in the system with a bat comparable to the powerful Todd Frazier, could mash … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) After Matt Carpenter‘s return to leadoff and the Cardinals’ clubhouse shakeup, offense hasn’t been a significant problem for the Busch Stadium boys. St. Louis is averaging over five runs a game since kicking off a dramatic homestand against the Phillies last Friday night. In fact, aside from the opening contest – which they won 3-to-2 … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) Continuously beating up on the Cardinals doesn’t help much. Actually, it probably doesn’t help at all, aside from making sure the front office continues to hear the fan angst beating on the office windows. Believe me, they know. Mozeliak and Company are not deaf to the moaning and wailing in St. … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) There are times when a player’s path to the major leagues is so perfectly paved, you would swear the Cardinals’ Marketing department had a hand in laying the stones. Such is the case with Memphis first baseman Luke Voit. Born just 30 miles west of St. Louis, Voit attended Lafayette High … Continue reading