So with Albert Pujols signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the St. Louis Cardinals are left with $200 million over 9 years to figure out how to spend, and a hole at first base and in their line-up.  While the Angels might have gone after Prince Fielder- as the Marlins probably will do- [...]

Pujols to the Angels is a bit of a shocker- though there was a lot of buzz about the Angels being “in” on many of the free agents this last week.  I personally had guessed that Pujols wasn’t going to Miami- he would have signed by Tuesday night if that were going to happen, no [...]

Mike Matheny was chosen to replace Tony LaRussa as the Cardinals next manager.  Like the pick of Robin Ventura on the South side of Chicago, the selection of Matheny goes far away from any of the “new” business of baseball conventions being employed by Chicago and Boston in their managerial search.  In-game decisions aren’t the [...]

The Cardinals proved that their desire and their ability to finish the job in Game 6 were not just a mirage.  After Texas put two runs on the board in the first inning on Friday night, the Cardinals bounced back and kept on scoring until they had a three run lead.  Then they held that [...]

Joe Torre postponed Game 6 last night to protect both team’s and their pitching staffs.  No starting and stopping for a starting pitcher that has already pitched a very long season.  No starting and stopping for fans who want to see the entire elimination game.  For those complaining about having to stay up late for [...]