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Pujols likely to add to Cards' awards

20 Nov 2009 12:55:00 PST

Written by Matthew Leach
Thursday brought a disappointing surprise for the Cardinals. If Tuesday also brings disappointment, it will fall more under the category of jaw-dropping shocker. Pujols favorite to add to Cards' awards

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No place like home for Wainwright

19 Nov 2009 11:16:37 PST

Adam Wainwright is a star pitcher with the Cardinals, but in the winter he returns to the town where he grew up, a town, he says, where the people haven't changed.

Original story at St. Louis Post-Dispatch .

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WAINO: Why Carpenter should win

15 Nov 2009 01:32:58 PST

Cardinals pitchers Adam Wainwright and Chris Carpenter are the top candidates to win the NL Cy Young Award this week. Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold asked each to write why his teammate should win.

Original story at St. Louis Post-Dispatch .

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This Day In Baseball History: November 15th

14 Nov 2009 16:00:01 PST

Written by Administrator
In 1988, Dodgers World Series hero Kirk Gibson edged out Met outfielders Darryl Strawberry and Kevin McReynolds for the National League MVP Award. In 2000, A’s first baseman Jason Giambi (.333, 43, 137) won the American League MVP Award edging out two-time winner White Sox first baseman F...

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This Day In Baseball History: November 13th

12 Nov 2009 16:00:44 PST

Written by Administrator
In 2000, Red Sox hurler Pedro Martinez (18-6,1.74) became the first pitcher in history to win the American League Cy Young Award unanimously in consecutive years… including his NL Cy Young Award win in 1997, he had won the ‘top pitcher’ honor in three of four seasons.

Original story at SOX1FAN .

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Cards put '06 meltdown behind them

08 Nov 2009 15:59:18 PST

Scott Bordow: The press conference was over. Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt had answered every question after Arizona’s 41-21 victory over the Chicago Bears Sunday, and the reporters stood up to collect their tape recorders. But Whisenhunt wasn’t finished.

Original story at East Valley Tribune .

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St. Louis Cardinals news and blogs - November 21, 2009

21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit St. Louis Cardinals news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Thoughts On Red Sox’s Offseason, Part One -- by Tyler Hissey from MVN
• Decade Retrospective: 2000 [Decadium] -- by Will Leitch from Deadspin
• Cards' Spring Training slate official -- by Matthew Leach from St. Louis Cardinals News
• This Day In Baseball History: November 12th -- by Administrator from Friend of Boxxet
• No Mumbling Mark: McGwire Must Open Up During Cardinals Introduction -- by Teddy Mitrosilis from MVN
• Phillies' Rollins, Victorino take home Gold Gloves -- from FOXSports.com News for MLB
• Red Sox could trade for a rookie short stop -- by bottomlinesox from MVN
• Red Sox could trade for a rookie short stop -- by bottomlinesox from MVN
• x -- from STLtoday.com Top Cardinals Headlines
• Fantasy Football Applaud or a Fraud – Rookies -- by rn575 from MVN

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Ochocinco Is Straight Cash [Nfl]

08 Nov 2009 13:15:00 PST

Written by Barry Petchesky
•Jaguars 24, Chiefs 21. Tell me again how much money did KC give Matt Cassel? But when Chris Chambers and Lance Long are your top targets, there's not a heck of a lot you can do. Mike Sims-Walker had 147 yards receiving, and the Jaguars are somehow a .500 team.

Original story at Deadspin .

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This Day in Baseball History: October 15th

14 Oct 2009 17:44:36 PDT

Written by Administrator
In 1923, the Yankees defeated their cross-town rivals, the New York Giants, to win their first World Championship. In 1925, the Pirates became the first team to win a World Series after being down three games to one as the Bucs beat Washington and Walter Johnson in Game 7, 9-7.

Original story at SOX1FAN .

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Sunday's probable pitching matchup

27 Sep 2009 01:07:35 PDT

Cardinals at Colorado, 2:10 p.m., Coors Field KYLE LOHSE RH — 6-8, 4.81 Lohse strengthened his claim to a postseason starting job with his last start, arguably his best since the injuries that eroded his delivery. He held Houston to three...

Original story at St. Louis Post-Dispatch .

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Game 155: Adam Wainwright vs. Ubaldo Jimenez

26 Sep 2009 15:29:24 PDT

Written by Poseidon's Fist
3 months ago: St. Louis Cardinals' Adam Wainwright reacts to giving up a solo home run to Colorado Rockies' Dexter Fowler in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 5, 2009 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Adam Wainwright #50 / Pitcher / St. Louis Cardinals Height: 6-7 Bats: R

Original story at Purple Row .

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Cubs vs. Cardinals Preview, Sunday 9/20, 7:05 CT

20 Sep 2009 08:43:44 PDT

Written by Al
Five months and a day ago, the Cubs and Cardinals were supposed to meet on ESPN on Sunday Night Baseball. The Cubs were 7-4 and had won two of the first three games of the series; the Cardinals were 8-5. MLB.com Gameday Baseball-reference.com game preview

Original story at Bleed Cubbie Blue .

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Nike shop sprints into downtown

15 Jun 2009 19:19:37 PDT

MO The store, which opened without fanfare on May 30, also sells Cardinals gear and items related to the All-Star Game, which will be played July 14 across the street at Busch Stadium. Sportservice, the Cardinals' concessions operator — not Cordish Co., ...

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Opinion: Lohse, Cardinals beat Royals 5-0

23 May 2009 13:55:12 PDT

KS Posted By: Snoopy: Right on TINMAN, KSU needs a through TOP TO BOTTOM REVIEW of all FINANCIAL DEALINGS. They (KSU) can spend big $$$ on Sports programs, yet neglect maintenance and other basic programs for the University. ACCOUNTABILITY is needed. ...

Original story at WIBW .

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Opinion: VENUE: Busch Stadium

05 May 2009 22:41:19 PDT

With each club trying to avoid a fourth consecutive loss, the Cardinals and Pirates begin a two-game series Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. This is the second time the NL Central foes are meeting at Busch this season. They split a four-game set to ...

Original story at CBS News .

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Opinion: PostCards: Chris Carpenter … Closer?

02 Dec 2008 13:35:02 PST

Written by Derrick Goold
– Mark, St. Louis Ist Albert Pujols 2nd Rogers Hornsby 3rd Ken Boyer SS Ozzie Smith Left Lou Brock Center Joe Medwick Right Stan “The Man” Musial Catcher Tim McCarver SP Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Dizzy Dean, Grover Cleveland Alexander Closer take your pick Bruce Sutter or Lee Smith.

Original story at St. Louis Post-Dispatch .

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Pujols Named NL MVP For Second Time

17 Nov 2008 22:41:32 PST

Written by Administrator
This evening, I read a couple of newspaper / website articles which used that superlative to describe St Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols. Initially, my reaction was to discount the description… but the more I thought about Pujols career to this point — and his 2008 season, in particular —...

Original story at SOX1FAN .

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Opinion: Adams, Cardinals make magic

27 Sep 2008 02:00:00 PDT

ALBANY ? He's arrogant and pouty; whiny and selfish. He's also brilliant.Ryan Adams brought his band, The Cardinals, to The Egg on Thursday for an epic concert that will live long in the memories of his loyal fans. CARDINALS featuring Ryan Adams When: 8:30 p.m. Thursday

Original story at Albany Times Union .

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Opinion: Final thoughts on the Cardinals 2008 draft.

28 Apr 2008 18:17:31 PDT

Not a bad haul. I give it a B+. As I review the two days of action in the 2008 NFL draft, as well as the pick up’s in free agency immediately after the draft, it is obvious there has been a major change in philosophy in the Cardinals draft and how they approach it. Last year gave a minor indication of th...

Original story at The Cardinals Report .

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Podcast: MLB Week 2: Pujols-Backe fight, Angels HR explosion, Carmona deal risky?

10 Apr 2008 15:00:38 PDT

The guys also examine Albert Pujols‘ squabble with Houston pitcher Brandon Backe following the Cardinals slugger’s slide into Astros catcher J.R. Towles in the eighth inning of the Cardinals’ 5-3 win Tuesday. The show documents a huge HR day for the Angels in Anaheim, drunk fans in Toronto...

Original story at MVN .

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NCAA Pants Party: Louisville Vs. Boise State [NCAA Tournament Previews]

19 Mar 2008 14:40:39 PDT

Written by Leitch
1. I Just Flew In From Boise, and Boy Are My Legs Tired. Four days might not be near enough time for the Broncos to rest up for their first round game. They needed three overtimes and 107 points to put away the pesky New Mexico State Aggies and take the WAC's auto-bid. The good news is that it was only 1...

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Podcast: Video: John Mozeliak Talks About Rolen-Glaus Trade

16 Jan 2008 14:25:26 PST

Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak held a news conference Wednesday to talk about the trade that sent Scott Rolen to Toronto and brings Troy Glaus to St. Louis. You can download the video version through iTunes. Click here to learn more.

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Podcast: The Mitchell Report: Cardinals President Mark Lamping And General Manager John Mozeliak

13 Dec 2007 20:02:05 PST

By RONALD BLUM and BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writers NEW YORK (AP) -- Seven MVPs and 31 All-Stars -- one for every position -- and that still wasn't the worst of it for the long-awaited Mitchell Report. That infamy belonged to Roger Clemens, the greatest pitcher of his era. The Steroids Era. Seven...

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Podcast: Tony La Russa Agrees To 2-Year Deal

22 Oct 2007 16:03:24 PDT

By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Tony La Russa tended to his many pets on the West Coast for a week or so, and made up his mind: He wanted to keep managing. Now, he's hoping the St. Louis Cardinals can make an equally quick decision on hiring a general manager. La Russa agreed Monday...

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Podcast: Cardinals among mourners at service for Hancock

04 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

The Cardinals were among an estimated 500 mourners for Josh Hancock, who died in an automobile accident early Sunday.

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Podcast: Grieving Cardinals return to work

01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

A day after the death of Josh Hancock, the St. Louis Cardinals tried to move on. They had a game to play.

Original story at AZ Central.com .

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