Author Archives: Jon Doble

2012 Preview: Shortstop

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jon Doble

For the Cardinals, the Opening Day starter at shortstop is pretty well assured. That would be Rafael Furcal. A mid-season addition at the trade deadline for the Cardinals in 2011, Furcal provided a significant upgrade to the defense at shortstop … Continue reading →

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2012 Preview: Second Base

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jon Doble

Second base looks to be one of the more interesting positions in 2012. The perceived incumbent, Skip Schumaker, is looking at more of a utility role than in years past while both Daniel Descalso and Tyler Greene have been mentioned … Continue reading →

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2012 Preview: First Base

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jon Doble

As I said in the Catcher preview last week, there are only three players expected to start Opening Day at the same place they started it last year. Lance Berkman is the other player who stays in the lineup but … Continue reading →

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Alex Cora agrees to minor league deal

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jon Doble

The Cardinals made it official this morning that they have signed infielder Alex Cora to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. According to Derrick Goold, the move is not only for competition, but to help provide … Continue reading →

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2012 Preview: Catcher

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jon Doble

From Opening Day 2011 to Opening Day 2012, there are only two positions that we know will be the same, Yadier Molina at catcher and Matt Holliday in left field. Of course, saying that I’ve probably doomed them both to … Continue reading →

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