Category Archives: Minor Leagues

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

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

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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Cardinals Minor League Guide for the All Star Break

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

The All Star Game break.  Four days without meaningful baseball.  Over those four days, we can watch an ESPN Tribute to the PED era and hear more calls of “back, back, back” than in the career of a chiropractor (the … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2012 – A Tale of Two Grounders

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Over the last couple of years, we have spent a lot of time digging through Cardinals history, looking at specific games or former players.  There has always been a reason, a subtext that connects some piece of the past to … Continue reading →

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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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