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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…