Category Archives: Minor Leagues

Previewing the Memphis Redbirds – Pitching

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

In this first of a four part series, we will take a closer look at the 2012 Memphis Redbirds.  In addition to all of the roster changes, we will also suggest a few things to pay attention to as the … Continue reading →

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Off Days are (Still) for the Minor Leagues

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Today is the first off-day of the 2012 season.   Last season, the Cardinals had played six games before their first travel day, and fans were still reeling from an ugly 2-4 start, where the bullpen was anything but reliable.   We … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to the September Callups

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

On September 1, all major league teams are allowed to expand their rosters beyond the 25 man active limit imposed on them during the first part of the season.  The rules are simple, if you are on the 40 man … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for an Off Day

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

While the Cardinals enjoy an off-day before an important series in Chicago, this can be a very difficult time of the year for a fan. We sit by helplessly while our division rivals either win, pushing the Cards back farther … Continue reading →

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Player B and how he might impact the Albert Pujols contract situation

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

There is no question that Albert Pujols has been a juggernaut for the St. Louis Cardinals thus far in his career.  Even in a down year, his numbers (.284/.348/.535, 28 home runs, 73 RBI, 1K per 10 AB) are still … Continue reading →

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Aug 4, 2011 – Reno Scoreboard Overflow

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

Several times during the baseball season, I encourage Cardinals fans to listen to one of the minor league radio broadcasts.  While these are usually on an off day with the big club, this current road trip as given us another … Continue reading →

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Maikel Cleto 2.0

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Cardinals fans know the name Maikel Cleto, even if we may not know how to spell it correctly.  He was the hard throwing A ball pitcher that we got from the Seattle Mariners for fan favorite and defensive wizard, Brendan … Continue reading →

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Two more Baby Birds hit the DL

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

For Andrew Brown and Shane Robinson, the Triple A game between the Memphis Redbirds and Iowa Cubs on April 16, 2011, lasted just a few minutes. On the third pitch of the home half of the first inning, Tony Campana … Continue reading →

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Baby Birds on the Mend

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

The beginning of a new baseball season is such a special time.  Not only does America’s pastime return to it’s almost daily cadence of pitching, hitting and spectacular plays on the field, but it also can wipe away the frustrations … Continue reading →

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Off days are for the Minor Leaguers

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Today is the first off-day of the 2011 season.   Even though the first six games haven’t been pretty, it is still better than having no baseball at all. Just because the big leaguers aren’t playing doesn’t mean there isn’t Cardinals … Continue reading →

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