Author Archives: Jon Doble

Game 3: Cardinals 2, Padres 0

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Jon Doble

Finally! The Cardinals break through for the win on the back of Jaime Garcia. Garcia, who had looked shaky during Spring Training, put some worries to rest with his dominant pitching performance. He used just 102 pitches to work through … Continue reading →

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Albert Pujols doesn’t owe Bobby Bonilla?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Jon Doble

Consider it news to the entire Cardinals’ fan base or a non-issue to some. In B.J. Rains’ article this morning about Albert Pujols’ 10 year anniversary of making that opening day roster in 2001, Cardinals’ manager Tony LaRussa is quoted … Continue reading →

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Game 2: Padres 11, Cardinals 3

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jon Doble

If you thought Thursday’s game was bad, Saturday’s was worse. Ugly is about the only word I have to describe what happened. Thanks to Allen Craig, who picked up where Holliday left off, the Cardinals scored a pair of runs … Continue reading →

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Preseason Approval Ratings: Position Players

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jon Doble

Many readers are familiar with the Approval Ratings that Daniel at C70 at the Bat does over the course of the Spring. With his permission, I’m taking them to the next level (cue cool voice voicer). I’m a little late, … Continue reading →

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Game 1: Padres 5, Cardinals 3

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jon Doble

It was a game that the Cardinals had every opportunity to win. Chris Carpenter turned in 7 stellar innings for the Cards, but that wasn’t enough for the bullpen to hold on. Or the offense to secure the win. The … Continue reading →

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