Covering MLB with a focus on the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals
On Monday, July 29, The Hall of Very Good™ opened its proverbial doors to two new members…two-time National League MVP, Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy and former Pittburgh Pirates World Series hero Steve Blass.
The Seattle Mariners extended Felix Hernandez’s contract on Thursday and many St. Louis Cardinal fans reacted quickly, feeling Adam Wainwright’s price tag just went up. The problem with that thought is simple, Hernandez is no Wainwright, he’s much, much better.
If you enjoyed last week’s article then you should really enjoy this one.
The Kansas City Royals today announced the club has signed first-round draft choice Kyle Zimmer, the fifth overall selection in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft. Consistent with team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Baseball Digest’s Report Card on the 2011 Kansas City Royals
How many times have the two superstars matched up…
When asked who his favorite player was, Whitey Herzog answered without hesitation, Joaquin Andujar. The self-proclaimed “one mean Dominican” was temperamental, hot-headed and might say the craziest things in an interview. He also pitched some of the best baseball we’ve ever seen in St. Louis.
The Cardinals from 1960-1965.
Kevin Appier may be overlooked for the top quality pitcher that he really was.
Chris Carpenter may be the key to the Cardinals overcoming Cliff Lee’s deal in Philadelphia and Zack Gerinke’s arrival in Milwaukee.
