Tag Archives: Skip Schumaker

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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The keys to the offseason

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Jon Doble

“I love the smell of free agency in the morning.” I don’t think anyone has actually said that. Maybe Scott Boras. Or Dan Lozano last November. But as the sun rose today, free agency officially opens and it begins that … Continue reading →

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Offense shows up in Game 2

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jon Doble

The St. Louis Cardinals entered Monday evening’s game down 0-1 to the Washington Nationals in a unique National League Division Series. Depending on the outcome of the game, they may have had to head to Washington needing to sweep the … 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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April Grades: Position Players

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jon Doble

I know it’s been awhile since I was able to add to the blog, it’s not for lack of desire, but more a lack of time. Over the last few weeks I’ve gotten a job, been working on finishing the … Continue reading →

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