St. Louis Cardinals 2022

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pruman91
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Cardinals opening day ticket prices more than double after Pujols news

The lowest ticket price for the Cardinals home opener has more than doubled since news broke of a deal to bring Albert Pujols back to St. Louis.
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Albert Pujols' impending return to the Cardinals has made the April 7 home opener against the Pirates a much hotter ticket.
According to StubHub, the lowest price for tickets to the home opener has more than doubled from last week after news of the Pujols deal broke early Monday morning.

Last Tuesday, the lowest price available was $39, according to StubHub. By Monday afternoon, the price for standing room only had climbed to $86.
 
#77      
Dee_4_Three_83
pruman91 said:
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Cardinals opening day ticket prices more than double after Pujols news

The lowest ticket price for the Cardinals home opener has more than doubled since news broke of a deal to bring Albert Pujols back to St. Louis.
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Albert Pujols' impending return to the Cardinals has made the April 7 home opener against the Pirates a much hotter ticket.
According to StubHub, the lowest price for tickets to the home opener has more than doubled from last week after news of the Pujols deal broke early Monday morning.

Last Tuesday, the lowest price available was $39, according to StubHub. By Monday afternoon, the price for standing room only had climbed to $86.
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If Keller starts opening day for Pirates, people will be paying twice as much for MAYBE one at bat. Maybe Quintana will get the nod though, we'll see.
 
#78      
the juiceman cometh
Dee_4_Three_83 said:
If Keller starts opening day for Pirates, people will be paying twice as much for MAYBE one at bat. Maybe Quintana will get the nod though, we'll see.
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I think this is why you all are underestimating the potential of the team to abandon the "DH against lefty only" strategy, and caving to pressure to use him beyond that scope. Every fan who buys a ticket is going to want to see him take at least 1 at-bat. I could see them use him as DH against righties in a lot of home games, especially early on while the buzz is strong. I guess this will be a good case test on where the club's priorities are: winning or profit.
 
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Dee_4_Three_83
the juiceman cometh said:
I think this is why you all are underestimating the potential of the team to abandon the "DH against lefty only" strategy, and caving to pressure to use him beyond that scope. Every fan who buys a ticket is going to want to see him take at least 1 at-bat. I could see them use him as DH against righties in a lot of home games, especially early on while the buzz is strong. I guess this will be a good case test on where the club's priorities are: winning or profit.
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The game itself isn't the only motivation for prices going up on the opening day tickets. I'm sure a lot of people want to be there for the moment Albert returns and starts his farewell tour, his final opening day with all the Clydesdale/Red Jacket/Ford Truck Parade hoopla.

But I think after a dose of reality sets in, like an 0 for 16 stretch and promising production from Yepez, the craze will die down. I would hope Albert just has a magical final year, but the pragmatist in me says he will have a few magical moments, pass the torch, and receive a fond farewell as one of the greats to ever play. Of the 3 that are potentially retiring, Albert may be the greatest when all is said and done, but the other two will have a bigger impact on whether this particular season is championship caliber.
 
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pruman91
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Cardinals notebook: Hicks his the century mark 13 times in spring debut

He says he has more in the tank if he needs it. But, more importantly, former closer is healthy for the first time in a long time.
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JUPITER, Fla. — Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux has programmed reliever Jordan Hicks for three more spring outings after his initial appearance against Houston on Monday. If those generally rival what Maddux and manager Oliver Marmol saw on Monday, Hicks would be a viable candidate to come north with the club a little more than a week from now.
The righthander, who scarcely has pitched since 2019 because of various elbow issues, hit 100 mph on 13 of his 20 pitches and fanned two batters in a scoreless sixth inning. He walked one and induced a weak grounder to third as he also had a good slider.
“It was fun to watch, man,” offered Maddux after the Cardinals’ 2-1 loss. “The guy really hasn’t pitched really for a couple of years. We’ve seen the work he’s put in.”

Maddux was referring to Hicks’ bullpen sessions and his batting practice outings.
“We just want that to translate to the game and it was even better in the game than what we’d seen,” Maddux said. Hicks isn’t throwing 104 or 105 anymore, not that he couldn’t approach that again if he felt he needed something extra “in hairier situations — if you’ve got men on first and third with one out, no outs,” Hicks said. “They might need to see something they haven’t seen in a while. I think I still have that in me.
 
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Se Il Illini
Who on here believes thar Albert wil not be in the line-up on opening day no matter, who is on the mound. I am in the camp that he will be in the line-up at most home games, particularly early in the season. Now the away games are a totally different situation. With gas prices over $4.00 a gallon and fans in many cases driving 100's of miles to the park, I think there will be tremendous pressure to put him in the line-up.
 
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wpr
Se Il Illini said:
Who on here believes thar Albert wil not be in the line-up on opening day no matter, who is on the mound. I am in the camp that he will be in the line-up at most home games, particularly early in the season. Now the away games are a totally different situation. With gas prices over $4.00 a gallon and fans in many cases driving 100's of miles to the park, I think there will be tremendous pressure to put him in the line-up.
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I don't see him in the game unless the situation dictates it not the longing of the fans or media.
 
#83      
jrichisamazing
I see I'm in the minority here, but I'm 100% behind wasting a roster spot on Pujols. He's one of the best players of all time. Seasons come and go, but players like him are few and far between. I know he is nothing like he used to be and I have zero expectations for him, but he has given me so many childhood memories that it's worth a potentially wasted season to watch him make some more memories.
 
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the juiceman cometh
jrichisamazing said:
I see I'm in the minority here, but I'm 100% behind wasting a roster spot on Pujols. He's one of the best players of all time. Seasons come and go, but players like him are few and far between. I know he is nothing like he used to be and I have zero expectations for him, but he has given me so many childhood memories that it's worth a potentially wasted season to watch him make some more memories.
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I think we're 99% in agreement. I just hope they do it in a way that doesn't hurt the team's chances. While seasons come and go, we have as good a lineup as we've had in years, I just wouldn't want to waste it. But by far failing to adequately address starting pitching is going to be a bigger issue than using a roster spot on Pujols.
 
#85      
IlliniKat91
Hey guys! I'm married to a Cards fan and want to take him to a game this summer. I have two questions that I know will matter to him:

1. Are there any specialty seating sections a la the Goose Island bleachers at Comisky? We'd like to look for tickets in a section like that if possible.

2. What's the craft beer scene like there? We'd prefer it to domestic beer.

Any help you guys could offer would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
 
#86      
IlliniwekKDR
IlliniKat91 said:
Hey guys! I'm married to a Cards fan and want to take him to a game this summer. I have two questions that I know will matter to him:

1. Are there any specialty seating sections a la the Goose Island bleachers at Comisky? We'd like to look for tickets in a section like that if possible.

2. What's the craft beer scene like there? We'd prefer it to domestic beer.

Any help you guys could offer would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
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Remember you're talking to Cardinals fans, I don't know what the Goose Island section is haha. If it's like an all inclusive food and drink section, there are several of those. I've done a couple for bachelor parties. I've done one directly in the outfield and also done one that's in the RF corner area. There's also the Champions Club, which I think is a little bit nicer. I've never sat there, but I know my brother has. They keep several of the WS trophies in that area.

It's been a few years since I've been home to go to a game, so I don't know what the craft beer options are like for sure, if you mean inside the stadium. In downtown STL, there's definitely some great options. Every time I go back to the area, I always buy some cans of 4 Hands City Wide and bring it home to Colorado if I'm able.
 
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IlliniKat91
IlliniwekKDR said:
Remember you're talking to Cardinals fans, I don't know what the Goose Island section is haha. If it's like an all inclusive food and drink section, there are several of those. I've done a couple for bachelor parties. I've done one directly in the outfield and also done one that's in the RF corner area. There's also the Champions Club, which I think is a little bit nicer. I've never sat there, but I know my brother has. They keep several of the WS trophies in that area.

It's been a few years since I've been home to go to a game, so I don't know what the craft beer options are like for sure, if you mean inside the stadium. In downtown STL, there's definitely some great options. Every time I go back to the area, I always buy some cans of 4 Hands City Wide and bring it home to Colorado if I'm able.
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Fair point. I was hoping there might be some other St. Louis transplants to Chicago.

I was asking about inside the stadium. We've been down for some of his family functions and have hit 4 Hands and a few other local breweries. I can't bring myself to pay ballpark prices for Miller Lite, etc
 
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Dee_4_Three_83
wpr said:
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I don't see him in the game unless the situation dictates it not the longing of the fans or media.
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Marmol is very much going to play this by the numbers, but I anticipate an opening Day start for Pujols. Beyond opening day, I think it will be situational. I'm guessing he won't just be in there against LHP. I'm sure batter vs. pitcher stats between Dickerson and Pujols will be a determining factor as well. If both of them don't have great stats vs. a particular guy, you may see Yepez.
 
#90      
Ryllini
IlliniKat91 said:
Hey guys! I'm married to a Cards fan and want to take him to a game this summer. I have two questions that I know will matter to him:

1. Are there any specialty seating sections a la the Goose Island bleachers at Comisky? We'd like to look for tickets in a section like that if possible.

2. What's the craft beer scene like there? We'd prefer it to domestic beer.

Any help you guys could offer would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
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Yes, there are a ton of all inclusives. Champions Club is my favorite, you can go inside or out with longer service for drinks. 5 of the trophy’s are on that room. National Car Rental club is a good one. I’ll be there for a couple of games end of April. Homers landing and Powerade club are cool out in the outfield, but it is all bud light(which I love) and hotdogs. You can always score cheap tickets and go to the Budweiser bash area. You can guess what they serve there.
I’d also recommend taking him on a tour of stadium in the morning. Good prices on that and they do a great job, just stay off the grass.

Also, beware of the prices. Albert has shot them up.
 
#94      
wpr
IlliniKat91 said:
Fair point. I was hoping there might be some other St. Louis transplants to Chicago.

I was asking about inside the stadium. We've been down for some of his family functions and have hit 4 Hands and a few other local breweries. I can't bring myself to pay ballpark prices for Miller Lite, etc
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I like the Champions Club. Been in this stadium and Old Busch about a dozen times. It is nicer with a better variety of food. I don't drink but I think they have a few variations of beer. As far as ticket pricing goes they change from day to day and opponent to opponent. Mid week against a weaker team will be less than the Cubs on a weekend.
I don't know where you are coming from but I have a 4 hour drive so I stay overnight. The last few years I have stayed out in the O'Fallon area and rode the Redbird Express to the stadium. Free parking at the mall where they pick you up and $5 each way. Buses run at least every half hour. Not as good of an option if you want to stay after the game for more than 1/2 hour or so.
 
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pruman91
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Tipsheet: Experts see great promise in top-end Cardinals prospects

The return of Albert Pujols reminds fans that it has been a while since the organization developed its own high-impact power hitter. Now the Cardinals have young sluggers who can
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Jeff Gordon
The Cardinals can indulge a nostalgic season with Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright taking one more tour together.
Why? Because while the franchise still lacks depth with their prospect pile, they have a higher-than-usual number of high-ceiling prospects for a team that avoids the tank-and-rebuild route. The franchise is in good shape despite its middle-of-the-pack overall prospect rankings.
Nolan Gorman didn’t make a great showing in the big league camp during this spring training, so he got booted back to the minor league camp. But he, Jordan Walker and Joshua Baez have huge power potential.
Shortstop Masyn Winn is an elite athlete with a live pitching arm. Elsewhere on the pitching front, lefty Matthew Liberatore could fill a rotation slot as needed this season and Zack Thompson could grow into a long relief role. Starter Michael McGreevy could move onto the radar screen this season and Tink Hence offers long-range potential.

Well-regarded catcher Ivan Herrera faces a critical developmental year while Molina plays one more season. His defensive skills are there, but can he hit enough to be a big league regular?
 
#96      
Carl Spackler
wpr said:
I like the Champions Club. Been in this stadium and Old Busch about a dozen times. It is nicer with a better variety of food. I don't drink but I think they have a few variations of beer. As far as ticket pricing goes they change from day to day and opponent to opponent. Mid week against a weaker team will be less than the Cubs on a weekend.
I don't know where you are coming from but I have a 4 hour drive so I stay overnight. The last few years I have stayed out in the O'Fallon area and rode the Redbird Express to the stadium. Free parking at the mall where they pick you up and $5 each way. Buses run at least every half hour. Not as good of an option if you want to stay after the game for more than 1/2 hour or so.
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Just a heads-up - O’Fallon is the ideal place to stay to avoid some of the STL downtown hotels, but note: The Redbirds Express is not running this year. Shut down due to lack of bus drivers. Which sux, because that was the best way to travel to/from the stadium imo.
 
#97      
wpr
Carl Spackler said:
Just a heads-up - O’Fallon is the ideal place to stay to avoid some of the STL downtown hotels, but note: The Redbirds Express is not running this year. Shut down due to lack of bus drivers. Which sux, because that was the best way to travel to/from the stadium imo.
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Good to know. I was planning on coming down in June.
 
#98      
Ryllini
Carl Spackler said:
Just a heads-up - O’Fallon is the ideal place to stay to avoid some of the STL downtown hotels, but note: The Redbirds Express is not running this year. Shut down due to lack of bus drivers. Which sux, because that was the best way to travel to/from the stadium imo.
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If you are staying downtown, I like the last hotel(a little ways always, but a manageable walk), the Sheraton is close and good rates, and I’m staying a Lumiere which is a mile away from the stadium. I usually gamble after games at lumiere, I always have a nice time. @IlliniKat91
Hilton at the park bark is awesome too.
 
#99      
IlliniFaninHoosierLand
I've stayed at the Drury Inn and the Hampton Inn near the Dome for Cardinals games and never had any issues. It's about a 1/2-3/4 mile walk to the stadium but not too bad overall.

I'm actually set to go to Cardinals/Braves in St. Louis the last weekend of August.
 
#100      
wpr
I don't think the Cards have announced their opening day SP have they? With Flaherty injured I am assuming it will be Waino. Only Mikolas has been decent in Spring Training and I don't see them giving him the ball. I've been hoping Dakota would finally step up and show something but he may be on a short leash this year and they work on getting his innings up and he certainly has not impressed so far. But it is ST and ST stats don't count.
 
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