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2016 Cardinals Preview: Tommy Pham, Worth Waiting For
With opening day a little more than a month away, Here’s the latest in my series of individual-player previews for the 2016 Cardinals. In case you missed any of the previous previews and would like to...
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As Exhibition Games Begin, My Five Questions on the Cardinals’ Offense
The Cardinals formally open their Grapefruit League schedule on Thursday with a game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Stadium in Jupiter. In time the spring-training games will turn monotonous, with...
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Cardinals’ 2016 Preview: Matt Carpenter, Mixer of Power and OBP
I’ve been slacking in this area, so let’s resume our Cardinals’ 2016 player previews … Today: Third baseman Matt Carpenter, age 30. He’s entering his fifth full season with the Cardinals. Carpenter hit...
View ArticleCardinals’ 2016 Preview: Mike Leake, Professional Pitch Maker
As the Cardinals continue their warm relationship with the Florida sun, here’s my latest player preview for 2016… Today: RH starting pitcher Mike Leake, who signed a five-year, $80 million free-agent...
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An Extensive Look at Ruben Tejada: The Solution or a Mediocre Placeholder?
Updated at noon Sunday: Many thoughts and bits of information in my reaction to the Cardinals’ signing of former NY Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million … Ruben Tejada –...
View ArticleThe Cardinals Did the Right Thing In Sending Diaz to Memphis
After an emphatically strong and eye-opening finish to his 2015 season, Aledmys Diaz arrived in Jupiter and became the top new toy in spring training, especially after the Cardinals lost starting...
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2016 Cardinals’ Preview: Adam Wainwright, Still the Ace?
After previewing all of the Cardinals’ relevant position players, it’s time to shift focus to the pitching staff, which carried the 2015 Cardinals to 100 wins in a season in which the offense ranked...
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2016 Cardinals Preview: Michael Wacha, and a Question of Endurance
Here’s the latest in my series of player previews as the Cardinals near the start of the 2016 season … Today: RH starting pitcher Michael Wacha, who turns 25 on July 1. He’s been a part of the...
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2016 Cardinals Preview: Jaime Garcia and Keeping Your Fingers Crossed
Here’s my latest player preview for the 2016 Cardinals… Today: LH starter Jaime Garcia, who turns 30 on July 8. Garcia will be paid $11.5 million this season after the Cardinals picked up his option...
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2016 Cardinals Preview: Carlos Martinez, a Very Special Talent
With the Cardinals down to their last few days of spring-training preparation, let’s move forward with my latest pitcher preview for 2016 … Today: RH starter Carlos Martinez, age 24. After parts of...
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