The Cardinals announced yesterday afternoon that they “dismissed” manager Mike Shildt after three and a half years in the position. During a teleconference to discuss the move, Cardinals’ President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak cited “philosophical differences” as the reasoning behind the decision, but declined to elaborate further. …
Because nobody likes the day off after Opening Day
Every year Major League Baseball celebrates Opening Day. And then the day after most teams get an off day. It’s an annual tradition as much as Opening Day is. But why? To build a day into the schedule to protect against a rain out on Opening Day. …
December 7, 2010. The Cardinals had just acquired shortstop Ryan Theriot for right handed pitcher Blake Hawksworth from the Dodgers. Calling him a “natural shortstop” the organization quickly distanced themselves from Brendan Ryan as their starting shortstop in an effort to become a better team. …
Could the Indians shortstop find his way to St. Louis?
Just over a week ago it began being reported that the Cleveland Indians have informed other clubs that they intend to trade Francisco Lindor this offseason. It’s not that surprising of a proposition considering that the organization has all but come out and said that they don’t intend to sign…
On Tuesday night, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com posted an article talking about the history of the Tampa Bay Rays’ pursuit of Randy Arozarena, who has been the breakout star of this postseason. So far this postseason, Arozarena has the rookie record for home runs in a postseason and is knocking…
Because when you look at what we know, it doesn’t seem like it.
Over the weekend, negotiations between the Major League Baseball owners and the Players’ Association about a new economic agreement to get the season started have broken down. …
When it comes to money, it’s never as easy at seems.
St. Louis Cardinals’ owner Bill DeWitt Jr was on St. Louis’ 590 The Fan this week and talked about the business side of baseball and negotiations with the players while they try to find a way to get back on the field and play the 2020 season. …
As he nears salary arbitration, the stage is set for intrigue
The St. Louis Cardinals announced yesterday that they have agreed to terms with all 25 of their team controlled players, except one. Jack Flaherty.
For players with fewer than three years of Major League service time, teams hold rights of renewal on a player’s contract and have the right to…
It’s the Cardinal Way
Same verse, new year for the Cardinals. A young prospect arrives in St. Louis out of nowhere and then goes on a tear that earns them consistent playing time to finish out the season. …
Not yet, but he’s not as far off as you think
Earlier this year I was talking baseball with my brother when he mentioned that he saw a comment on an article calling Diamondbacks’ shortstop Nick Ahmed the best shortstop in baseball. Even my Dbacks fan brother thought it was a laughable concept because Ahmed’s is not a name that comes…
