Monthly Archives: May 2011

Franklin wants his old job back

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Jon Doble

Fernando Salas and Eduardo Sanchez, be forewarned: Ryan Franklin wants his old job back. The Cardinals’ 38 year old incumbent closer said to the Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold that he intends to return to his late-inning role. Franklin has been the … Continue reading →

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Boggs’ treatment confuses me

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Jon Doble

As a Cardinals fan, blogger, and generally a studier of the habits of the management and organization, I consider myself fairly well read on the topic of what the team is going to do and the motives behind why they … Continue reading →

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River Bandits at Busch

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jon Doble

Praying all day that the weather would hold out for the River Bandits vs Cougars game tonight at Busch I was watching the weather every hour at work today! Got to the ball park tonight 30 mins before game time … Continue reading →

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Series Notes @ San Diego

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jon Doble

I know, one more game to go but with the events of the last two nights, I couldn’t wait any longer! While the Cardinals offense has not been prolific over the last two nights in San Diego, it’s gotten the … Continue reading →

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Cox promoted to Springfield

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jon Doble

The Cards top pick from the 2010 MLB Draft, Zack Cox, was promoted from Palm Beach (High A) to Springfield (AA) today. In a corresponding move Niko Vasquez (2008 3rd Rdr) was demoted to Palm Beach. This move shouldn’t come … Continue reading →

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