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End of the road for Tony La Russa
When I read that Tony La Russa had retired on Halloween, I initially took to be some sort of joke. Usually fake headlines are saved for April Fool's Day, but I thought maybe some writers were being especially creative. It wasn't until a saw it on the ESPN crawl that I realized it was for real. ...
Mets' David Wright could become available?
The Chicago Tribune reported today that there is little doubt the Mets, currently tied for last with the Nationals, will hold some form of a fire sale this summer. Most of their marquee players are coming off the books in the next few years - Beltran in '11, Wright in '12*, and Bay and Santana in...
Cardinals will look outside organization for pitching
Sources have confirmed that the Cardinals are discussing external pitching options for their starting rotation. While the team has said they will fill the spot made vacant by Adam Wainwright, who will miss all the 2011 season and most likely the beginning of 2012 recovering from Tommy John surgery....
Lance vs. Larry: Imitation is Flattery
Since crafting my previous graphic analyzing how Lance Berkman's performance at Minute Maid Park would translate to Busch Stadium, I've had a pesky thought stuck in my mind: is Lance Berkman the next Larry Walker? Check out the graphic below, and read the analysis after the jump. wWAR...
Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols defends deadline
Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols defended the deadline his representatives put on the Cardinals to agree to a new deal by spring training, saying its what's best for the team. "Do you want to bring all that into the clubhouse all year, like you guys have been doing the last couple of years?"...
How Will Busch Affect Berkman?
When a player moves from team to team, and thus from one home stadium to another, some funky things can happen. Sometimes he performs better than he ever has, and other times his numbers tank. What will happen to Lance Berkman in 2011? </center>Click to embiggen, if you please When the St....
Cardinals acquire infielder Ryan Theriot from Dodgers
The Cardinals have acquired middle infielder Ryan Theriot from the Dodgers in exchange for pitcher Blake Hawksworth, according to ESPN Los Angeles. The Dodgers were expected to non-tender Theriot after landing infielder Juan Uribe via free agency, but the Cardinals bolstered their infield and...
Pirates designate Zach Duke for assignment
The Pirates designated left-handed pitcher Zach Duke for assignment today after posting an 8-15 record with a 5.72 ERA and 96 strike outs to 51 walks. It was his worst ERA in an already disappointing six-year stint with the Pirates. Duke has the ability to win games but has played on a team with...
Marlins' Dan Uggla rejects four-year offer
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla rejected the teams four-year deal worth 48 million dollars, according to FOXSPORTS.com. Uggla, 30, had the best statistical year of his career posting a .287 average and 33 home runs in 159 games, tying a career high in games played. The Marlins have made Uggla...
Cardinals outfielder Colby Rasmus going to draw interest?
Cardinals outfielder Colby Rasmus had choice words for the Cardinals over the season, and even though GM John Mozeliak said he won't trade the prospect, several teams are already eyeing the outfielder. Rasmus improved over 20 points on his average from 2009, posting a .276 average with a career...
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