Tag Archives: Daniel Descalso

Be the GM: My offseason strategy

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jon Doble

We all know that question #1 for the Cardinals is whether or not Albert Pujols comes back, and that will be keeping John Mozeliak’s attention for most of the next two months. I expect it will be a long negotiation … Continue reading →

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Happy Trails, Tony La Russa

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jon Doble

What a way to go out. For Tony LaRussa, it was probably the best managing job he’s ever done. Over 10 games out in August, rallying to make the playoffs on the final day of the season, beating Philadelphia in … Continue reading →

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Freese keeps the champagne on ice

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jon Doble

Four times the Cardinals tied up or took the lead in the game. Four times the Rangers followed in their next half inning by taking it back. When Jake Westbrook came in to pitch the top of the 11th and … Continue reading →

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Playing Game 6 Manager

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Jon Doble

Tony LaRussa has some tough decisions to make about his lineup for tomorrow night’s contest against the Texas Rangers. I’m here to help him make those decisions. I might not have any major league or minor league experience for that … Continue reading →

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Rangers steal Game 2

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Jon Doble

As I said after the game on Twitter, I expected the Cardinals to lose this one. Just not the way they did. By all accounts Jaime Garcia should have been lit up by the Texas Rangers offense that can be … Continue reading →

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