This time on The Cooperstown Case, we’re going to do something a little different. Instead of talking about a player, we’re going to delve into the world of journalism. Because writers are people too. In fact, some writers are even Hall of Famers. Every year (since 1962 and excluding the strike-shortened 1994 season), the National … More The Cooperstown Case for Joe Strauss
First there was The Man, years later there was El Hombre. Albert Pujols, the 402nd pick in the 1999 MLB draft, recently announced that 2021 would indeed be his last year as a player. A Los Angeles Angel for the last 9 years, Pujols played in St. Louis from 2001-2011 winning the Rookie of the … More Albert Pujols decides 2021 will be his Swan Song
The date was June 22nd, 2002. While fans were waiting for the Cardinals-Cubs game at Wrigley Field to get underway, Cubs catcher Joe Girardi went onto the field and spoke to the crowd, visibly emotional… “Excuse me. I thank you for your patience. We regret to inform you because of a tragedy in the Cardinal … More Cardinals re-issue the late Darryl Kile’s No. 57
Players will report to Jupiter, FL a week from today to get the 2021 season started. While there are always Spring Training surprises or disappointments, the Cardinals aren’t having a lot of “open auditions” for roster spots to start the season. Injuries, or now even Covid, can always stop a player from taking an active … More The 2021 Cardinals Roster: February 10th Edition
The date was January 16th, 1970. A lawsuit was filed against Major League Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn and MLB, alleging violation of federal antitrust laws. And the person who filed the lawsuit? St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood. In 1972, Flood v. Kuhn went to the Supreme Court, where the judges ruled 5-3 in Kuhn’s … More The Cooperstown Case for Curt Flood
Yadier Molina, the nine time Gold Glove winner, and mainstay behind the plate every season played at Busch Stadium III, has agreed to come back for an 18th season (details pending). Molina who will turn 39 this summer, has been a career .281 hitter for the Cardinals since 2004. He reached 2000 hits late last … More Molina Returns for 2021 Season
Up until about a week ago, if you talked to Cardinals fans, you heard a lot of doom and gloom. “Why did they not pick up Kolten Wong’s option?” “Why haven’t they brought franchise icons Adam Wainwright, and Yadier Molina back?” “Why haven’t they signed any big league talent?” “Does John Mozeliak even want this … More Cardinals Offseason Update 2-5
In a move that seemingly came out of nowhere, the St. Louis Cardinals have traded OF Dexter Fowler to the Los Angeles Angels for a PTBNL or cash considerations. Fowler, who was in the last year of his 4 year deal with the Cardinals, will be reunited with his old manager Joe Maddon. However, this … More Cardinals Trade Fowler to Open Roster Spot
It happened, folks. It really, really happened. Just two years removed from Paul Goldschmidt becoming a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, they committed highway robbery in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, acquiring Nolan Arenado and cash considerations for a pool of prospects. Goldy and Arenado on the same team? Fire and brimstone coming … More Cardinals hit the jackpot acquiring Nolan Arenado
MLB careers don’t always last long. A study of the 20th century found that a rookie ballplayer could expect to play only 5.6 years in the big leagues. That’s not how it went for legendary pitcher Jim Kaat. He played 25 seasons in Major League Baseball. Yes, you read that right. A quarter of a … More The Cooperstown Case for Jim Kaat
