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UPDATE: 2024 OFFSEASON PLAYLIST TOURNEY: VOTING NOW OPEN
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From Radbird:
It's been a while since we had an offseason tournament. And we need one to argue and debate something other than player's WAR or...
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THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND IS TIED PEOPLE!!!! GO VOTE!!! BREAK THE TIE AND CHOOSE THE WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by CardsofSTL
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Last post by Radbird
December 21 07, 1:07 pm
Brewers sign Gabe Kapler
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haltz »
December 21 07, 1:52 am
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[quote= MLB.com ] The Brewers on Thursday drew outfielder Gabe Kapler out of retirement, agreeing to terms on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract...
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He must not be covering poker any more.
That would certainly be a good thing, he is almost unbearable to listen to.
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Last post by Ace
December 21 07, 12:34 pm
Grimsley court records opened
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docellis »
December 21 07, 12:25 pm
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I don't think there is anything new here but...
A former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher told federal agents in 2006 that seven major league...
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Remember how excited everyone was that this affidavit had big names?
I guess that's a big nevermind .
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Last post by Popeye_Card
December 21 07, 12:26 pm
What is/was Moneyball?
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greenback44 »
December 21 07, 2:18 am
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The alternate title was Jocketty v. Beane, 2000-2006 , in honor of the third anniversary of the Mulder trade earlier this week. The Cardinals and A's...
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I also forgot to mention that the Cards should be exploring/exploiting other markets for talent as much as possible, and signing everyone that they...
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Last post by jim
December 21 07, 12:08 pm
Willis gets 3 year extension
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Secret Weapon »
December 20 07, 5:25 pm
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29 million total, with some incentives.
Pretty good deal, if he is able to regain his form, really good deal.
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i'd rather sign Willis to 3 39 than Silvas for 4 48
Speaking of SEA vs. DET. In retrospect it seems that with CF Adam Jones, Morrow and Clement (is...
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Last post by MrSaigon
December 21 07, 7:32 am
Mo's first 6 weeks on the job
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showtime »
December 19 07, 1:52 pm
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He has had his Manager and 3rd baseman in a public rift,struck out at the winter meetings,has given away his starting CF, has done nothing to make...
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To me, the point is that if you've already got quality corner outfielders, then why spend your resources adding more? For instance, you've got...
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Last post by longhornbaseball
December 21 07, 12:01 am
Let's pretend
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picasso »
December 19 07, 10:20 pm
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Let's say Anthony Reyes signed a Porcello-type contract and he's in his 6th yr on the 40 man and eligible for FA.
Anthony Reyes is a FA. What does...
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Let's say Anthony Reyes signed a Porcello-type contract and he's in his 6th yr on the 40 man and eligible for FA.
Anthony Reyes is a FA. What does...
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Last post by Magneto2.0
December 20 07, 10:44 pm
Keith Law's NL Central "comments"
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mikechamp »
December 20 07, 9:22 pm
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From an ESPN chat:
Mandatory Linkage:
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An Astros fan asked Law his opinion of HOU if they sign Prior and either Jennings or...
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Like all Cardinals pitchers next year, Wainwright is a guy that isn't going to get any run support.
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Last post by MrSaigon
December 20 07, 9:59 pm
Will home run production now go way down?
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Knot Hole Gang Vet »
December 19 07, 5:42 pm
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With the clamp down on steroids, and all other stuff, will we now see a return to more realistic HR totals across baseball?
It will probably take a...
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Interesting note: there are 99 players in MLB history to have a career slugging% over .500 (minimum 3,000 ABs) of those 99, 35 are currently active...
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Last post by TheoSqua
December 20 07, 9:19 pm
So who is telling the truth Eck or Mo
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showtime »
December 18 07, 11:14 pm
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My vote is for Eck, he has nothing to gain by lying and the cards track record lately isnt very good
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Would this be a brother to Carlos Marmol ?
I don't think so. Oliver is from New Jersey and Carlos was born in the Dominican Republic.
Maybe Daddy...
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Last post by Spider John
December 20 07, 5:49 pm
Congress to get involved...again (updated)
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doe_boy »
December 19 07, 1:51 pm
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Oh....yay. :|
WASHINGTON -- Congress announced plans Tuesday to review the use of performance-enhancing drugs, with star-studded hearings scheduled...
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Looks like they won't be calling any players to testify.
We don't want to turn this into a circus, Rep. Tom Davis told USA Today. We just want to...
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Last post by doe_boy
December 20 07, 4:12 pm
I just wanted to say thank you for this site
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showtime »
December 20 07, 1:21 pm
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STL today sucks compared to this. Finally a place to just talk baseball
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Definitely a bump in membership, I guess the new format isn't so hot over at CT.
Good place to just do a general welcome to everyone new to the...
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Last post by jim
December 24 07, 11:20 am
Papelbon's Dog Eats World Series Ball (for realz!)
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doe_boy »
December 20 07, 2:06 pm
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At least that what Papelbon's saying:
My dog ate it, Papelbon told the newspaper. He plays with baseballs like they are his toys. His name is Boss....
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I doubt Papelbon has a pet at all. He probably shoots animals those crazy eyes then eats them.
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Last post by GatewaySnayke
December 20 07, 2:14 pm
Is '08 the year Yadi breaks out?
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maddash »
December 20 07, 1:06 pm
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An OPS+ of 85 is pretty good for a catcher whose value is wrapped up in his defense. Can he get better though?
While missing time due to injury,...
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never gets on base.
His .340 OBP last year was 4th best among the regulars last year, behind Pujols, Eckstein, and Duncan. Ahead of Rolen, Edmonds,...
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Last post by Popeye_Card
December 20 07, 2:05 pm
Geoff Jenkins signs two-year deal with Phillies
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haltz »
December 20 07, 8:54 am
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[quote= Jerry Crasnick ]The Philadelphia Phillies and free agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins have reached preliminary agreement on a two-year deal...
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He should hit a few home runs in that phone booth of a ball park they have.
I should go to CT for a quick laugh, remembering the days of we should...
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Last post by a_smith
December 20 07, 12:50 pm
Josh Towers vs. Carlos Silva
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haltz »
December 19 07, 8:30 pm
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The signing of Carlos Silva for $44M made me want to take a closer look at Josh Towers, and I'll use Silva as a comparison, because I think they are...
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Cheap depth with upside is a very nice thing to have if you plan on being a seller for the year.
I agree with this and for that reason, I wouldn't...
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Last post by Fat Strat
December 20 07, 10:07 am
Silva, Mariners agree to 4 year deal.
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Ace »
December 19 07, 7:18 pm
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44 million, glad it wasn't us. Feel free to merge if necessary.
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Is there a worse GM in baseball than Bill Bavasi? The only potential candidate I can think of is Brian Sabean.
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Last post by MrSaigon
December 20 07, 4:34 am
Rolen to Brewers (in retrospect)
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picasso »
December 19 07, 6:31 pm
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From a Brewers blog:
brewhawk
When it boils right down to it, this team is good enough to be a legitimate contender id we can fill the last lineuo...
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Yep. If it's inevitable (is it?), there's no time like the present. Several months ago would have been better; they should have shut down Pujols the...
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Last post by Colbert Rasmols
December 20 07, 2:22 am
John Manuel's NL Central "comments"
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mikechamp »
December 20 07, 1:34 am
From an ESPN chat. We all get a treat today, as we get to hear from John Manuel instead of Jim Callis. Enjoy everyone!
Also, here's a preview: Keith...
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Last post by mikechamp
December 20 07, 1:34 am
Tendencies of Tony LaRussa
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jim »
December 19 07, 12:58 pm
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One of my favorite sections in the Bill James handbook is the manager record. Since not everyone gets this publication, I thought I would share. I'll...
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Ok, the platoon thing from a practical view. When guys start throwing breaking pitches above 80mph, you definitely want to be facing an opposite...
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Last post by jim
December 19 07, 10:05 pm
GttB of 2008 Part II: How much talent do we have?
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EastonBlues22 »
December 17 07, 4:02 pm
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Part II: What is the current talent level for the Cardinals?
Let's start with a quick analysis of last year by the numbers. The basic building...
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If you have followed this thread you will be interested in VEB ( today. He ran some sims on projection data and came out with the Cardinals scoring...
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Last post by ghostrunner
December 19 07, 7:30 pm
Cards sign a free agent (Jimenez)
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showtime »
December 19 07, 12:03 am
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yet another project :
Cardinals sign infielder Jimenez
By Joe Strauss
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
12/19/2007
D'Angelo Jimenez
September 16, 2007:...
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Jimenez is a hack defensively at 2B, lacks range, bad footwork, prone to mental mistakes. I can't imagine him playing SS anymore.
He seems like the...
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Last post by UK
December 19 07, 5:19 pm
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December 19 07, 5:13 pm
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Last post by Knot Hole Gang Vet
December 19 07, 5:07 pm
Rob Neyer's NL Central "comments"
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mikechamp »
December 18 07, 11:30 pm
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From an ESPN chat. A vast majority of the chat was about PEDs.
For the last Q&A, I quoted it entirely, as it certainly pertains to the Cards'...
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Rob says he wasn't qualified to comment on the issue. However, he was revolted that people weren't more interested in Big Mac's andro use, stating...
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Last post by Socnorb11
December 19 07, 2:40 pm
Funny Story
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Hungary Jack »
December 19 07, 11:38 am
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Time for some levity. This is a good one.
First, create a profile in your mind of Antonio Alfonseca--born in a small town in the Dominican, six...
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Gene Simmons is clearly juicin'
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Last post by heyzeus
December 19 07, 1:30 pm
Rosenthal: Mariners in serious talks with Silva
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haltz »
December 19 07, 12:10 am
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Carlos Silva, perhaps the top starting pitcher remaining on the free-agent market, does not figure to be available much longer.
The Mariners are in...
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The Mariners seem to have an affinity for inking league-average FA pitchers to long-term deals:
2005 - sign Jarrod Washburn for 4/38
2006 - sign...
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Last post by Hungary Jack
December 19 07, 1:10 pm
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December 19 07, 11:29 am
GttB of 2008 PIII: What did we need to get?
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EastonBlues22 »
December 17 07, 7:51 pm
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And now for the real fun.
Based upon these two previous reference threads ( Part I and Part II ), we seem to have reached the conclusion that this...
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This is really good stuff. And sobering stuff, too. I think we all have our expectations aligned on the '08 Cards. The '07 team's pythagorean was an...
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Last post by Hungary Jack
December 19 07, 10:00 am
Should Austin Kearns be a
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BW23 »
December 9 07, 9:04 pm
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target for the Cards? You'd have to think they're looking for a RH hitting OF already. And that will certainly step up if and when an OF gets dealt....
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Now that Edmonds is gone, and we're considering options for the third starting OF spot, is it time to re-visit this?
A few comparison graphs, vs....
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Last post by Popeye_Card
December 19 07, 8:26 am
Just a Reminder
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Hungary Jack »
December 18 07, 5:34 pm
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Rick Ankiel hit 32 HR in 389 AB at Memphis last year, and then added 11 HR in 172 AB as a Cardinal. That is 43 HR in 561 AB, or 1 every 13 AB.
This...
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I thought I'd throw out some old school observations about Ankiel to cheer things up.
Well you inspired me to make this.
Just a reminder, Ankiel...
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Last post by Hungary Jack
December 19 07, 8:11 am
If AP stopped playing now, is he in the HOF?
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jim »
December 18 07, 9:48 am
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My son came home from college yesterday afternoon, and as we were discussing the off season moves by the Cardinals he asked a simple question. If...
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Can we burn this thread to the ground yet? The words What if Albert gets hurt and can never play again are starting to make me cry on the inside.
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Last post by PujolJunkie
December 19 07, 4:14 am
BP: Hatching Cardinals
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Magneto2.0 »
December 18 07, 1:56 pm
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by Bryan Smith
Before the 2005 season, the St. Louis Cardinals were rated as the most barren farm system in the Major Leagues. The team’s promise at...
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Look at the minor league stats for most closers. Percival, Nen, Wagner, Nathan, Benitez, Todd Jones... It seems an absolute ton of them had execrable...
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Last post by cpebbles
December 18 07, 10:00 pm
Greatest Cardinal Player Smackdown:Gibson V/s Musial
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Dillagii »
December 18 07, 11:20 am
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Who is the greatest cardinal player?
Gibson Or Stan The Man?
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It's the old peak value vs. career value argument.
I certainly understand that, Jerry. It's like when I picked Gibby over Clemens > using the...
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Last post by Richie Allen
December 18 07, 9:52 pm
Lawrence Bigbie: Juice spilling
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docellis »
December 18 07, 10:21 am
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Bigbie was squeezed by investigators armed with information about other criminal activity, apparently including possible marijuana distribution. He...
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Bobblehead night: 80 minutes of madness
Bobbleheads are as popular with ticket-takers as anything that would spur thousands of people to line up at...
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Last post by Cole Burns
December 18 07, 7:19 pm
The Mitchell Report Thread
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Spider John »
December 13 07, 10:08 am
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PER ESPN: Roger Clemens
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The topic of race once again came up on XM about this issue. The premise was Bonds and Marion Jones = scapegoats where white guys = I made a mistake .
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Last post by planet planet
December 18 07, 6:45 pm
Best Cardinal Defender (That You've Seen)
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Fat Strat »
December 17 07, 5:29 pm
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With Jimmy going to the Pad's, I thought this would be a good topic. Who's the best defensive player you've ever seen on the Cards?
Keep in mind,...
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In my lifetime that I've seen play, Ozzie has no rival. From what I've heard about the past, Terry Moore might have been the best CF of them all...
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Last post by Tambourine Man
December 18 07, 2:53 pm
Does #15 get retired?
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Fan_In_NY »
December 15 07, 1:41 pm
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Well he had some of the greatest seasons here, what say you? Will there be another #15?
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I voted yes. I'm with the people who think that is Sutter and Boyer are up there that Jimmy should be. I guess there's always an outside chance that...
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Last post by haltz
December 18 07, 1:44 pm
Could the 2008 team hit as many homeruns as the 2004 team?
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Secret Weapon »
December 17 07, 2:22 am
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2004 starters:
Albert - 46
Edmonds - 42
Rolen - 34
Sanders - 22
Lankford/Walker - 17
Renteria - 10
Matheny - 5
Womack - 5
= 181 homers
2008...
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Isn't it interesting that nowaday, we consider 140 home runs to be a low number of homers, considering that prior to 1997, when we hit 144 homers,...
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Last post by clement
December 17 07, 10:00 pm
Cassel, Bennett signed (not by Cards)
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picasso »
December 17 07, 7:55 pm
Our former backup catcher and the pitcher Joe Strauss told us to chew on (Cassel) have been signed. Oh what could have been.
Astros signed RHP...
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December 17 07, 7:55 pm
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