St Louis Cardinals 2023

GILL-INOIS · Aug 27, 2023

I have been flustered with TON for a long time. Injuries happen and he is injury prone. He had one real good year filled with a bunch of so-so years. He is a difference maker if he can play 130+ games a year.

One year of arbitration left next season and has the Boras Corporation representing him. Time to cut the cord and trade him or work on a short term deal in the offseason. Paying this guy long term serious money would be a joke.

pruman91 · Aug 28, 2023

Cardinals’ Drew Rom makes strides in 2nd start despite the Phillies' dominant performance

Cardinals left-hander Drew Rom bounced back against the Phillies after having been overwhelmed in his debut last week in Pittsburgh.

www.stltoday.com

I saw major improvement in Mr. Rom's performance yesterday..............he had some of the Philly's off balance and looked much more composed compared to his debut outing............................jmho

champaignchris · Aug 28, 2023

In-depth article about former Illini and Cardinal Scott Spiezio’s struggles with addiction. Well worth the read. ($)

Twenty years after his World Series moment, Scott Spiezio puts his life back together

Over the course of his addiction, Spiezio went to rehab 12 times, was arrested five times, and almost died before getting clean.

theathletic.com

pruman91 · Aug 28, 2023

I sincerely hope that the Cardinals FO spends enough on pitching in FA and by trades that Pallante starts next season at Memphis.......Has been a big disappointment to me this year.........................JMHO

The Cardinals have the lowest batting average in all of MLB with the bases loaded..........

I watched the Phillies broadcast of the Cards game Sunday and someone asked Mike Schmidt about Jordan Walker's batting stance ,,,,,,He said it needed a lot of work as he looked off balance a lot of the time when swinging.......TIFWIW..........................

pruman91 · Aug 28, 2023

Pitching , pitching and more pitching is needed before the Cards can move up from last place.....................LAST PLACE !!!!!!!..UGH..

IlliniwekKDR · Aug 28, 2023

champaignchris said:
In-depth article about former Illini and Cardinal Scott Spiezio’s struggles with addiction. Well worth the read. ($)

Twenty years after his World Series moment, Scott Spiezio puts his life back together

Over the course of his addiction, Spiezio went to rehab 12 times, was arrested five times, and almost died before getting clean.

theathletic.com

Whoa hold up. I did not know he played for the Illini

pruman91 · Aug 29, 2023

Cardinals’ absent offense fails to support steady Adam Wainwright, leaves him stuck at 198

San Diego manages one run against the right-hander and wins, 4-1, while the Cardinals failed to score more than a run for the third consecutive game.

www.stltoday.com

Lars Nootbaar feels prideful as hometown El Segundo captures LLWS title: Cardinals Extra

Nearly a decade after his El Segundo Little League team could not win the Little League World Series, Lars Nootbaar shared the joy of seeing his hometown do so.

www.stltoday.com

champaignchris · Aug 29, 2023

IlliniwekKDR said:
Whoa hold up. I did not know he played for the Illini

His dad, Ed Spiezio, also a Cardinal, also played for the Illini.

wpr · Aug 29, 2023

champaignchris said:
In-depth article about former Illini and Cardinal Scott Spiezio’s struggles with addiction. Well worth the read. ($)

Twenty years after his World Series moment, Scott Spiezio puts his life back together

Over the course of his addiction, Spiezio went to rehab 12 times, was arrested five times, and almost died before getting clean.

theathletic.com

On our way into the Game 3 of the 2016 WS, I got Dad to wear a "Spiezio" that I bought from a vendor for him. A little red sole patch like Scott wore. Dad was pretty straight laced no nonsense kind of a guy. He liked to initiate the joke but never to be the butt of a joke. He took it in stride. I took his picture before the glue worn out and it fell off. It's one of my favorite photos of him.

the national · Aug 29, 2023

Go get um.

pruman91 · Aug 29, 2023

THATS A WINNER !!!!!

Cards win 6-5 in 10 innings

Contreras with 2 HR's with the second homer tying the game in bottom of 8th
Tommy Edman with the game winning RBI single

IlliniFaninHoosierLand · Aug 29, 2023

pruman91 said:
Tommy Edman with the pinch-hit game winning RBI single

Fixed it for ya.

pruman91 · Aug 30, 2023

‘This is my house’: Finally at home in St. Louis, Willson Contreras treats his parents to a show

Catcher's mom and dad arrived this week to see him play as a Cardinal for first time Tuesday, and he delivered two homers to hoist his new team to 6-5

www.stltoday.com

Willson Contreras powers Cardinals back from brink, sets up a walk-off winner vs. Padres

Catcher hits two home runs to eventually tie the game, 5-5, before Tommy Edman delivers a game-winner on the first pitch he sees in 10th inning.

www.stltoday.com

Cardinals prospect Thomas Saggese reaches 100 RBIs, Matthew Liberatore rehabs: Minor League Report

With a one-for-five night that included an RBI double for Class AA Springfield, Cardinals infield prospect Thomas Saggese reached the 100-RBI mark for the first time in his career.

www.stltoday.com

BillyBob1 · Aug 30, 2023

pruman91 said:
‘This is my house’: Finally at home in St. Louis, Willson Contreras treats his parents to a show

Catcher's mom and dad arrived this week to see him play as a Cardinal for first time Tuesday, and he delivered two homers to hoist his new team to 6-5

www.stltoday.com

Willson Contreras powers Cardinals back from brink, sets up a walk-off winner vs. Padres

Catcher hits two home runs to eventually tie the game, 5-5, before Tommy Edman delivers a game-winner on the first pitch he sees in 10th inning.

www.stltoday.com

Cardinals prospect Thomas Saggese reaches 100 RBIs, Matthew Liberatore rehabs: Minor League Report

With a one-for-five night that included an RBI double for Class AA Springfield, Cardinals infield prospect Thomas Saggese reached the 100-RBI mark for the first time in his career.

www.stltoday.com

Thanks for posting these! It’s been almost a daily occurrence to see Saggese’s name doing something positive.

GILL-INOIS · Aug 30, 2023

the national said:
Go get um.
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Problem is we have enough decent OFs who can play some D and not hit

DeJong traded and let go....picked up

Bader traded and let go....will be picked up

Cardinals still have guys on the roster who have similar defensive skills yet liability at the plate

the national · Aug 30, 2023

GILL-INOIS said:
Problem is we have enough decent OFs who can play some D and not hit

DeJong traded and let go....picked up

Bader traded and let go....will be picked up

Cardinals still have guys on the roster who have similar defensive skills yet liability at the plate

It’s true, and you are probably right. Plus, picking him up would be like Mo admitting he messed up on which outfielder to send.

But I liked Bader’s energy. He brought a bounce that we have been missing since he left.

Ultimately, I see us not picking anyone up unless it’s a pitcher and giving an open try out to the farm this last month.

pruman91 · Aug 30, 2023

the national said:
It’s true, and you are probably right. Plus, picking him up would be like Mo admitting he messed up on which outfielder to send.

But I liked Bader’s energy. He brought a bounce that we have been missing since he left.

Ultimately, I see us not picking anyone up unless it’s a pitcher and giving an open try out to the farm this last month.

we already have enough injury prone outfielders...................pass on Bader.................

BillyBob1 · Aug 30, 2023

A big hit with runners on base!

Not sure why you would wear a ring while playing.

IlliniwekKDR · Aug 30, 2023

pruman91 said:
we already have enough injury prone outfielders...................pass on Bader.................

But how do the NL's feel about Bader's long locks coming back to Busch Stadium?

pruman91 · Aug 30, 2023

The newfound legend of the BrockaBrella..................Walker with a 431 ft 3 run HR to tie it up 3-3 going into the top of the 5th.....................\

Chip Carey cracked me when he said to Brad T. " we are so stupid ".....................they had both put the rally BrockaBrella's on............

pruman91 · Aug 30, 2023

IlliniwekKDR said:
But how do the NL's feel about Bader's long locks coming back to Busch Stadium?

lol........they only have eyes for ole pru...........................they really really do........................

pruman91 · Aug 30, 2023

THATS A WINNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cardinals win the game 5-4 and the series 2 out of 3..........

Edman is the hero 2 straight games....................
Walker with 431 ft 3 run homer....................

BillyBob1 · Aug 30, 2023

pruman91 said:
THATS A WINNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cardinals win the game 5-4 and the series 2 out of 3..........

Edman is the hero 2 straight games....................
Walker with 431 ft 3 run homer....................

Edman with back to back game winning hits off Hader!

GILL-INOIS · Aug 30, 2023

Random talk on this forum since follow the Cardinals and enjoy baseball

Anyone watch the baseball comedy series Brockmire that ended a few seasons ago? Thought about giving it a shot and wondered if any good

Knee brace · Aug 30, 2023

GILL-INOIS said:
Random talk on this forum since follow the Cardinals and enjoy baseball

Anyone watch the baseball comedy series Brockmire that ended a few seasons ago? Thought about giving it a shot and wondered if any good

Just my opinion but I wouldn’t waste your time