Author Archives: Jon Doble

Westbrook signs new deal

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Jon Doble

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have signed Jake Westbrook to a new deal. The deal is essentially a 1 year deal that gives Westbrook $250,000 more than he would have made on his 2013 option and gives … Continue reading →

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Descalso or Schumaker, that is the question

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Jon Doble

Last night Mike Matheny was left with a choice. Do you leave in Daniel Descalso to face Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer Joel Hanrahan? Or do you pinch hit using Skip Schumaker. We all know the outcome. With Carlos Beltran on first … Continue reading →

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Jackson to get the call

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jon Doble

It was first reported, I believe, by Joe Strauss last night on Twitter. The Cardinals plan to call up short stop Ryan Jackson from Memphis to replace Tyler Greene on the active roster. Jackson, 24, was drafted by the Cardinals … Continue reading →

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Happy trails, Tyler Greene

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jon Doble

At first I thought it was a joke. Something I never thought would happen. Let alone in the middle of a season when he’s our only right-handed infielder who doesn’t already have a locked in starting job. A little more … Continue reading →

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Berkman to the DL again

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jon Doble

For the third time this season Lance Berkman is headed to the disabled list. The move was made this afternoon as the team recalled outfielder Shane Robinson from Memphis to take his spot on the roster. Berkman, 36, had just … Continue reading →

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