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Tag Archives: Allen Craig
Dealing with Postpujols Depression
For immediate release: Albert Pujols is no longer with the Cardinals. Over the winter, he signed a blockbuster 10 year contract with the California Anaheim Los Angeles errr Angels. According to the national media, that was the only story so … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Season
Tagged Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, anaheim, angels, baseball, cardinals, carlos beltran, el hombre, Los Angeles, redbirds, st. louis, stlcards
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5 Reasons Why We Should All Move On
After nearly completing a nice article where I suggested that we all hold off judgment on Albert Pujols, he signs a contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. So much for all of the nice things I had written … Continue reading
2011 Cardinal Blogger Awards ballot
The Cardinal Blogger awards is one of my favorite projects of the United Cardinal Bloggers. Not only do we get one more opportunity to talk about the players and games, it is the one time of the year when we … Continue reading
Posted in United Cardinals Bloggers
Tagged Allen Craig, awards, baseball, c70, cardinal diamond diaries, cardinals, carlos marmol, chicago, Chris Carpenter, Colby Rasmus, cubs, kyle lohse, Lance Berkman, Matt Adams, ncls, nlds, philadelphia, phillies, pitchers hit 8th, pitchers hit eighth, rafael furcal, redbirds, retrosimba, st. louis, St. Louis Cardinals, stlcards, ucb, united cardinal bloggers, World Series
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The Little Things: Allen Craig
In a season full of big wins, huge disappointments, unbelievable comebacks and a thrilling World Series Championship, sometimes it is important to take a step back and take a look at a few of the little things that made all … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Season
Tagged 2011, Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, baseball, cardinals, David Freese, Lance Berkman, Matt Holliday, redbirds, st. louis, stlcards, Tony La Russa, World Series
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Mike Matheny and Red Schoendienst – A Tale of Two Rookie Managers
Just when you thought the 1964 story had played out it’s last comparison, the Cardinals hire Mike Matheny to replace the legendary Tony La Russa. Once more, we will look back at the events in and around the 1964 World … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Season, General History
Tagged 1964, 2011, Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, baseball, Bill White, cardinals, curt simmons, gibson, Johnny Keane, Lance Lynn, manager, mike matheny, Ray Sadecki, redbirds, st. louis, St. Louis Cardinals, stlcards, Tony La Russa, washburn, World Series
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UCB Roundtable: Rookie of the Year
Twice a year, the writers of the United Cardinal Bloggers join together and participate in a roundtable discussion. Each member asks a question and then summarizes the responses for us all to enjoy. My question, influenced by an earlier one … Continue reading
Posted in United Cardinals Bloggers
Tagged adron chambers, Allen Craig, baseball, brandon dickson, cardinals, Chris Carpenter, daniel descalso, eduardo sanchez, Fernando Salas, Lance Lynn, minor leagues, redbirds, roundtable, st. louis, St. Louis Cardinals, stlcards, Tony La Russa, ucb, united cardinal bloggers, World Series
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The Little Things: Ryan Theriot
In a season full of big wins, big disappointments, big comebacks and a big World Series Championship, sometimes it is important to take a step back and take a look at some of the little things that made all of … Continue reading
Allen Craig, meet Carl Warwick
In Game One of the 2011 World Series, Allen Craig was the offensive hero with his pinch hit single off Alexi Ogando in the sixth inning. It was a cold night, Craig had been sitting on the bench for a … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Season, General History, The Atlas Awards, Unforgotten Cardinals
Tagged 1964, Allen Craig, Astros, baseball, Bob Skinner, cardinals, Carl Warwick, Colt 45s, Curt Flood, Dodgers, Frank Howard, Houston, Johnny Keane, Los Angeles, Mike Shannon, pinch hit, Ray Sadecki, redbirds, st. louis, St. Louis Cardinals, stlcards, unforgotten, Wally Moon, World Series
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The Pitch, the Hit and the Call
There is a lesson to be learned from Game Six of the National League Championship Series. It is that you don’t want that series to go to a Game Seven. It doesn’t matter if you have your best starter on … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Season
Tagged Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, baseball, brewers, cardinals, controversial call, controversy, Corey Hart, Fernando Salas, Gary Darling, home run, Marc Rzepczynski, milwaukee, NLCS, nlds, philadelphia, phillies, RBI, redbirds, Ryan Braun, Shaum Marcum, single, st. louis, St. Louis Cardinals, stlcards, strikeout, umpire, World Series
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Viva el Baby Birdos
If you haven’t had a chance to read our friend Erika’s excellent article at Baseball Digest titled Up Close and Personal: The Beauty of a Minor League Fan Experience, stop reading this immediately and do so now. I’ll wait. I’ve … Continue reading
On the Outside Corner 