The St. Louis Cardinals had a rough time in the 2011 regular season. Kind of like the 20o4 World Series championship team that went just 83-79 in the regular season. But with a remarkable run of good luck, they back-doored into the playoffs at the last second, when the Atlanta Braves chokes. And no one was expecting they would take the National League crown, especially the … [Read more...] about 2011 World Series Cardinals vs. Rangers Preview: Taiwan Animation Edition
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Do the St Louis Cardinals have the Best Outfield in MLB?
Expensive acquisition Matt Holliday might currently be on the Disabled List, but that doesn't prevent the St. Louis Cardinals from continuing to have the highest producing outfield in all of MLB. Very few expected the aging, but now slimmer downed Lance Berkman to be a seriously game-changing addition, but his numbers (including a 1000+ OPS) tell the story- he's one of the … [Read more...] about Do the St Louis Cardinals have the Best Outfield in MLB?
Blueprint for winning the MLB MVP Award
Let's look at has been consistent in the MVP winners of the past. It seems like voters emphasize batting average over defensive position, or OBP. My preconception is that more MVP winners come from East coast teams and are generally first basemen, or second basemen. Also, I think voters emphasize a teams’ overall record in their voting. Am I right in feeling this way? … [Read more...] about Blueprint for winning the MLB MVP Award
2011 Baseball Season has been Bizarro World So Far
Fans of all sports typically love to see David slay Goliath. They usually root against the haves and in favor of the have-nots. They must really enjoy attending MLB games so far, because unpredictability has been the norm in April. Albert Pujols, Justin Morneau, and the Boston Red Sox are all prime examples of conventional wisdom being useless thus far when analyzing the early … [Read more...] about 2011 Baseball Season has been Bizarro World So Far
Albert Pujols or the St. Louis Cardinals: Who Will Blink First?
The big story surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals going into 2011 is obviously Albert Pujols. The slugger wants a contract like the one Alex Rodriguez signed a while back for $25 million per season. Here’s the problem: he also reportedly wants a VERY long-term deal. If I were any GM outside of St. Louis, there’s no way I meet his demands. The Cardinals, however, are in … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols or the St. Louis Cardinals: Who Will Blink First?