Monthly Archives: November 2006
Cards quiet, Cubs not so much
It’s been a while since anything has happened with the Cards and free agents. Nothing has really happened of note. They waived Larry Bigbie and Carmen Cali and moved pitchers Blake Hawksworth (who should be a starter at Memphis next … Continue reading
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Signings
Scott Spezio is back… for two years / $4.5 million + ’09 option. That seems like a lot of money to me unless they plan on playing him at second base with Miles. Of course, he’ll get time in the … Continue reading
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World Series $hare$ announced
Here’s the link to the complete info… St. Louis Cardinals (Share of Players’ Pool: $20,016,735.81; value of each full share: $362,173.07) – The Cardinals awarded 48 full shares, 7.133 partial shares and 16 cash awards. I’ll be back tomorrow with … Continue reading
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FA Second basemen number dwindling
Another one bites the dust… Kennedy’s (and the others) price may be going up. Loretta, Kennedy, and DeRosa remain the best options. [EDIT] – DeRosa to the Cubs? 3 years/ 13 million is the offer. Overpaid? Yes. The Cards are … Continue reading
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Tell me what’s wrong here
Louisville Slugger announced the 2006 Silver Slugger awards on Friday. From the article (emphasis is mine): Silver Slugger Awards were determined by a vote of MLB managers and coaches who selected the opposing players they felt were the best offensive producers … Continue reading
Edmonds extension imminent?
According to Ken Rosenthal… “Edmonds’ average salary in the deal is expected to be comparable to the $10 million he would receive if the Cardinals exercised his option for 2007.” I don’t like this at all. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading
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Ankiel won’t play winter ball
“Ankiel is still expected to be healed in January, a month before spring training begins. At this point, there are no restrictions on Ankiel’s training regimen and he is able to sprint, Cardinals extended spring training trainer Adam Olsen said.” … Continue reading
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Encarnacion’s next career?
Unconfirmed reports say that Encarnacion wants to acquire the properties to produce farm goods for export. – Dominican Today
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Cards Pitches per Plate Appearance
I’ve always liked this stat, as it shows you how patient hitters are. The 2006 Cardinals were all over the board on this one and there are some interesting things contained here. TPA Pit Pit/PA (AVG/OBP) 2005 (AVG/OBP) 2004 (AVG/OBP) … Continue reading
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Gold Glove Analysis
As I posted on Friday, Rolen and Pujols got rewarded for their fielding with Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. Yadi was edged out by Brad Ausmus and Edmonds didn’t get one either. Let’s take a long at their fielding stats a little … Continue reading
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