Author Archives: Bob Netherton

Progressive Game Blog – May 4, 2013: The Fifth Inning

Posted on May 5, 2013

For the last five years, members of the United Cardinal Bloggers participate in a progressive game blog, with each writer sharing their perspectives on an inning of a game.  This year, we will look at a Saturday afternoon game between … Continue reading →

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Birds Eye View: April 22-24 – St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals

Posted on April 22, 2013

The St. Louis Cardinals (10-8, 1/2 game back)  conclude their East Coast road trip with a three games series against the Washington Nationals (10-8, 3 games back).  The last time these two teams met was in the 2012 National League … Continue reading →

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2012 United Cardinal Bloggers Award Ballot

Posted on December 1, 2012

As we look to close out the 2012 season, the United Cardinal Bloggers have one more task to complete – the annual awards.  This is always a fun project because you get a chance to pat some of your peers … Continue reading →

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It’s 1968 All Over Again

Posted on October 19, 2012

Congratulations to the Detroit Tigers for an impressive four game sweep of the New York Yankees to earn their 11th American League Championship. With the Cardinals just one win away from their 19th NL Pennant, it begs the obvious question, … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2012 – Matheny the Magician

Posted on October 18, 2012

Not all games are created equal in a seven game series. Game Five, if needed, is the most important as it means either elimination for one team, or having to face two such games should they lose.  Game Five of … Continue reading →

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ScooterGate!

Posted on October 16, 2012

Game Two of the National League Championship series was a wild affair, but perhaps for the wrong reasons.  Let me explain. In the top of the first inning, Carlos Beltran walks.  Matt Holliday follows that with a single to left … Continue reading →

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Bird’s Eve View – The National League Championship Series

Posted on October 15, 2012

For the first time since Major League Baseball adopted divisional play in 1969, the winners of the last two World Series championships will meet in a League Championship Series.  The NL West champions, the San Francisco Giants (94-68, 3-2) will … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2012 – What Just Happened

Posted on October 5, 2012

There is nothing like a little bit of controversy to add more anxiety to an already stressful elimination game. With two outs in a scoreless, second inning, Atlanta catcher, David Ross,  asked for time while batting. We don’t know exactly … Continue reading →

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The Texas League, Don Denkinger, and one of the best radio calls I’ve ever heard…..

Posted on September 16, 2012

With a title like that, I am sure you are wondering where this is going.  Yeah, me too. Last night, the Springfield Cardinals capped off a thrilling season by defeating the Frisco Roughriders (Texas AL) 2-1.  That gave them a … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to 2013, Part 1: The Pitchers (SPF 162 required)

Posted on September 5, 2012

Since being recalled from Memphis a second time this season, Trevor Rosenthal has been used sparingly.   In those precious few outings, he has been all that Cardinals fans could have imagined.  To be fair, he was pretty spectacular in his … Continue reading →

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