It is amazing that as the NFL and NBA recently concluded labor disputes their popularity isn't suffering as much as Major League Baseball; who are losing the youth demographic. The decision for L.A. Angels owner Artie Moreno to pay Albert Pujols two hundred fifty four million dollars over ten years is ludicrous and absurd. Say that again $254 million over 10 years. There is … [Read more...] about L.A. Angels’ Albert Pujols Contract is Nonsensical
Tony LaRussa
While Stl. Cardinals Fans Mourn, Did Albert Pujols Do Right Thing?
'Whenever older sports fans are goaded into talking about the good old days, certain things will inevitably come up in the conversation. Whether it be something along the lines of "players used to play for the competition and the love of the game, not the money," or "Dick Butkus killed a guy, and that's real football", these old school fans of the games we love have a certain … [Read more...] about While Stl. Cardinals Fans Mourn, Did Albert Pujols Do Right Thing?
World Series to Determine Fair Value for Albert Pujols, Stl. Cardinals?
Shaun Marcum and Edwin Jackson struggled in their starts on Sunday night in the 2011 National League Championship Series. That was no surprise considering their previous track records. The eighteen total runs scored made the over betters elated in Las Vegas. Albert Pujols had a home run and two runs batted in for the Cardinals. Pujols has an average of over four hundred in … [Read more...] about World Series to Determine Fair Value for Albert Pujols, Stl. Cardinals?
Lance Berkman: The Feel Good Story of the First Half
New York isn’t for everyone. Lance Berkman can certainly attest to that. He was shipped off to the Bronx last season and began his tenure as a reserve player. This simply didn’t suit the man who had been the face of the Houston Astros since the the days of the killer bees in Texas. Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell had a long run of success at Minute Maid Park, but Bagwell … [Read more...] about Lance Berkman: The Feel Good Story of the First Half
Sparky Anderson’s Special Day: Detroit Tigers Retire His Number
In a gesture that is long overdue, the Detroit Tigers are scheduled to retire the number of managerial legend Sparky Anderson on Sunday prior to their game against Kirk Gibson’s Arizona Diamondbacks. It is not surprising that one of these teams is entering the season in first place, but the part that is shocking is that it is the club from Phoenix. They are really cashing in on … [Read more...] about Sparky Anderson’s Special Day: Detroit Tigers Retire His Number
Twins’ Gardenhire Should Take Notes From Cardinals’ LaRussa
I have thought for quite some time that Ron Gardenhire is in the top quartile of managers. His longevity is rare in the major leagues. He has the necessary knowledge to get the job done, and his players enjoy competing for him. The Minnesota Twins have stumbled out of the gate so far this season-losing two thirds of their games. It is not as bad as the Red Sox have done and is … [Read more...] about Twins’ Gardenhire Should Take Notes From Cardinals’ LaRussa
THE CASE FOR LARRY ROTHSCHILD
By George Ofman There is a hue and cry around Clark and Addison these days and it has nothing to do with wanting more rum at Captain Morgan’s. Many displeased Cubs fans want Lou Piniella to take a hike. They also want to sleep with the enemy. They desperately want to embrace the men who have had far more success several hundred miles south than those who have commanded their … [Read more...] about THE CASE FOR LARRY ROTHSCHILD
St. Louis Cardinals Streaking!
By Jake McCormick Baseball is great because it can be so unpredictable, yet so easy to understand. Case in point: the St. Louis Cardinals and their past 18 games. Ten days ago, the team was on the losing end of a sweep from the Brewers and had lost seven of nine games. Since that point, St. Louis did a Michael Jackson 180 and tallied a 7-2 record, including an always … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals Streaking!
What’s Brewing in ’09: Opening Week Woes, Cold Soup & Hot Hitting
By: Melissa Wollering It wouldn’t be rivalry if there weren’t highlights and lowlights to the Brewers Opening home stand against the Cubs this past week. Personal highlights include the first christening of my new handmade cornhole game with my little brother, having a Brewers fan tell me ‘that’s an impressive amount of liquor you brought for two … [Read more...] about What’s Brewing in ’09: Opening Week Woes, Cold Soup & Hot Hitting