Monthly Archives: December 2006

According to the Star-Telegram in Dallas: Indications are that Mulder is deciding between the Rangers and his previous team, the St. Louis Cardinals, on a two-year deal. I like this.  Walt & Company can patch together a rotation until Mulder … Continue reading →

From the Dallas Morning News: [Mark Mulder's agent Greg] Clifton said the Indians and Cardinals have stepped up their interest lately, with back-and-forth proposals and plenty of dialogue. Clifton has also sent Arizona a counterproposal and as of Wednesday was waiting … Continue reading →

 The Denver Post says: The Cardinals, Rangers and Brewers have explored deals for Barmes, with Milwaukee offering center fielder Brady Clark. Even with top prospect Troy Tulowitzki expected to start at shortstop, Colorado isn’t motivated to move Barmes. The Rockies … Continue reading →

Batista is apparently going to be a Mariner, so now what’s left for the Cardinals?  Tomo Ohka. Not very convincing as a #2, is he?  That’s who the Cards are talking to now.  Other alternatives: Suppan – still probably too … Continue reading →

According to a story on the San Jose Mercury News’ Web site, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa approached Bonds’ agent on Wednesday night and requested a meeting with the currently unemployed outfielder and owner of 734 career home runs.”I want … Continue reading →

3 years, almost 16 million per year according to Rosenthal.  Is he worth it?  I’d have to say yes.  Should the Cards have went there?  I think the answer is no.  What now?  Will Walt try to pry Miguel Batista away … Continue reading →

“We’ve always liked going to camp and stretching out pitchers,” La Russa said. … “I think the plan would be to have as many of those relievers come into camp extending their innings and their pitches, and I’m including Braden, … Continue reading →

After ranking the free agent starters still available by their VORPs (from MLB.com and Baseballprospectus.com) I came up with a nicely ordered list of FA pitchers, but WordPress ate my table and I’m not going to reproduce it again. Quickly looking … Continue reading →

You’d think I’d talk about the signings of Adam Kennedy and Kip Wells before I’d talk about Eli Marrero, but you’d be wrong.  After all, I predicted that Kennedy would be back (and was only off by $666K/yr on the … Continue reading →