Redbird Droppings: Our No Trade Clause
The Cardinals are talking with their players with no trade clauses about the next season. Plus other trade candidates, minor transactions, and some former Cardinals in the news.
Should the 2011 Cardinals Provide Hope for the 2021 Team?
One thing you will hear out of half the Cardinals fanbase is the reminder that the 2011 Cardinals were 8.5 games back of the division and the Wild Card on September 1st. Unfortunately, it’s tough to catch lightening in bottle twice like that. The question is, is it possible? The 2021 Cardinals have played 132…
Cardinals Acquire J.A. Happ and Jon Lester at Trade Deadline
CARDINALS & TWINS ANNOUNCE TRADE; VETERAN LEFTY J.A. HAPP JOINS REDBIRDS; JOHN GANT TO MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS, MO., July 30, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that they have acquired veteran left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ and cash considerations from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed pitcher John Gant and minor league…
The Cardinals are Starting to Play Better, But Are They Really?
It’s been a long 2 weeks for the Cardinals; after sweeping the Marlins in 3 games, they have dropped 8 out of 10 to the Braves, Tigers, and Pirates. Prior to this patch, the Cardinals dispatched the sub-.500 teams pretty well and struggled against the better teams; well, the Pirates and Tigers have killed that…
The John Gant Problem
Coming into the 2021 season, it appeared that John Gant had finally earned his shot at the rotation. And he started the season on fire, at least when you looked at the surface numbers; he had a great ERA and kept the Cardinals in the game for 5 innings each start. But the walks… Due…
2021 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #7
2021 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #7: Thursday, June 24—Wednesday, June 30 ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 24, 2021 – The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium for a seven-game homestand featuring a four-game weekend series vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (June 24-27) followed by three games with the Arizona Diamondbacks (June 28-30). Fans can view a full list…
Could the Cardinals Match Up With These Teams?
I don’t think you’ll find a Cardinal fan right now that says this team doesn’t need an upgrade. The pitching is walking too many hitters, the bullpen can’t hold a lead, and the offense is very inconsistent. Here are 5 teams they could match up with on potential deals. Colorado Rockies: This is probably the…
2021 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #5
Thursday, June 3—Wednesday, June 9 ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 3, 2021 – After completing a three-city, 10-game road trip, the Cardinals return to Busch Stadium for four games versus division rivals Cincinnati Reds (June 3-6) followed by a two-game Interleague series with the Cleveland Indians (June 8-9). Fans can view a full list of homestand…
2021 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #4
Tuesday, May 18—Sunday, May 23 ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 17, 2021 – The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium for two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates (May 18-19) followed by their first series of the season against the Chicago Cubs (May 21-23). Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand. Tuesday, May 18…
2021 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #3
Monday, May 3—Sunday, May 9 ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 2, 2021 – After sweeping a brief three-game road trip in Pittsburgh, the Cardinals are back at Busch Stadium with four games against the New York Mets (May 3-6) followed by a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies (May 7-9). Fans can view a full list…
2021 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #2
Friday, April 23—Thursday, April 29 ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 22, 2021 – The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium with three games against NL Central rival Cincinnati Reds (April 23-25) followed by a four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies (April 26-29). Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand. Friday, April 23 —…
