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Lorde Singing About The Royals and The Top 5 Baseball Songs Ever

What are the best songs either about or inspired by baseball.

Freese Trade Provides Needed Reality Check

The Cardinals pulled the trigger on one of the most roundly debated moves in many years Friday afternoon, by trading third baseman David Freese to the Anaheim Angels. It is a decision that is good for business, but more difficult for the heart.

The Past Meets The Future—Matheny Extended, Carp Retires

It was a day of coming and going for the Cardinals as a franchise on Wednesday. General Manager John Mozeliak announced that the organization was furthering its leadership on the bench with Mike Matheny, while also making official that Chris Carpenter would be retiring from professional baseball as well.

Cardinals Master Moment to Fight Another Day

Stopping the Boston momentum was the most important job the Cardinals had to do entering game two. And all things considered, there was no better man available to do the job than Michael Wacha.

Cardinals Nation, Meet Randal Grichuk

Posted on 26 November 2013.

Much of the focus has been on Bourjos, and rightfully so, as I am very excited he is now a Cardinal.

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Peralta Signing Creates Best-Case Outcome

Posted on 26 November 2013. Tags: Brendan Ryan, Detroit Tigers, Free Agency, Jhonny Peralta, John Mozeliak, Mlb, MLB Free Agency, Pete Kozma, Rafael Furcal, Ryan Theriot, St Louis Cardinals

The aggressive Cardinal offseason continued this weekend, when the club came to terms with free agent shortstop Jhonny Peralta. It is a signing that seems contrary to how the team has operated in years past, but it certifies one thing above all others: the team is ready to get over the hump.

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St. Louis Cardinals David Freese trade provides opportunity, pressure for Kolten Wong

Posted on 24 November 2013.

The St. Louis Cardinals made their first big move of the offseason Friday when they traded third baseman David Freese to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and got center fielder Peter Bourjos in return, but one of the players most affected had never played a Major League Baseball game until Aug. 16.

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David Freese Trade Puts Emphasis on Cardinals’ Shortstop Needs

Posted on 22 November 2013.

David Freese and Fernando Salas were traded to Anaheim in exchange for outfielder Peter Bourjos and minor league outfielder Randal Grichuk, as reported by various outlets including the Cardinals’ Twitter account.

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Bill Ivie’s UCB Award Ballot

Posted on 22 November 2013.

Every year, the United Cardinal Bloggers ask their membership to cast a ballot for various awards. Some awards honor members of the UCB while others honor players and moments on the field.

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Angels might be best fit for David Freese, St. Louis Cardinals

Posted on 21 November 2013.

In the wake of the Kinsler-Fielder trade, some of the most recent trade rumors have linked Cardinals third baseman David Freese to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, which is a team that could seriously use an upgrade at the position.

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Royals add and subtract players to their 40-man roster

Posted on 21 November 2013.

Some players have a chance to be a part of the Royals future while some are moving on.

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B/R: Prince Fielder Trade Likely Shortens Cardinals’ SS Shopping List

Posted on 21 November 2013.

Yahoo! Sports’ Jeff Passan noted that the St. Louis Cardinals were rumored to have coveted either Elvis Andrus or Jurickson Profar, but they may now find the Rangers unwilling to part with either.

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