Category Archives: Columns

Position Battle: Starting Pitcher #5

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jon Doble

With the Cardinals getting into the final two weeks of camp, the final jostling for spots on the roster are beginning to take shape. For the Cardinals they have a handful of positions up for grabs. There’s the fifth spot … Continue reading →

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Furcal injury opens door

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jon Doble

“The sky is falling!” That’s been the common sentiment I’ve seen over the last couple days,  since the news came that shortstop Rafael Furcal is still feeling the effects of the elbow injury he sustained last season and has been … Continue reading →

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Lynn’s comments ignite fans

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jon Doble

Many St. Louis Cardinals fans and bloggers today have jumped all over Lance Lynn thanks to a quote tweeted by Cardinals.com beat writer Jenifer Langosch. “I was an 18 game winner last year with an All Star appearance. I have … Continue reading →

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Is Ronny Cedeno an upgrade?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Jon Doble

Over the weekend there have been a couple reports out of Venezuela saying that shortstop Ronny Cedeno has signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. When given an opportunity to comment on it this weekend, Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said that … Continue reading →

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Why not Punto?

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Jon Doble

Exactly one month ago today the St. Louis Cardinals traded Skip Schumaker to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league shortstop Jake Lemmerman. It wasn’t a trade of necessity for the Cardinals, but rather a trade of accomodation. … Continue reading →

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