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Motte has tear in elbow, Boggs to start 2013 as Cards closer

Posted on March 23, 2013 by JD

The Cards just announced that Jason Motte will be shut down with a tear in his right elbow, and Mitchell Boggs will be the Cards closer to start the year.  As I always say, you never have a pitching surplus.  … Continue reading →

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Michael Wacha and Eduardo Sanchez

Posted on March 2, 2013 by JD

We all remember Eduardo Sanchez from 2011.  He struck out 35 in 30 IP.  He had an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.0.  He looked like the closer of the future with the Cards.  His stuff was electric … Continue reading →

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Comparing the 2012 Cards vs. the 2003, 2008 and 2011 teams

Posted on June 29, 2012 by JD

If the Cards didn’t go on a late season run, the 2011 season would have been another lost opportunity that was lost due to a terrible bullpen just like in 2003 and 2008.  The Cardinals made all the right moves … Continue reading →

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Cards big win and the next 5 games

Posted on May 16, 2012 by JD

The Cardinals finished the homestand 1-4 after beating the Cubs yesterday. The win was a big one, as they did not want to take a 5 game losing streak to San Francisco. The bullpen once again had problems as Jason … Continue reading →

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Cards get first sweep—Team WAR and Run Differential

Posted on May 10, 2012 by JD

Finally, the Cards got a sweep. The starting pitching continued to be great. The offense was again a beast after hibernating for a few days in Houston. Manager Mike Matheny pushed all the right buttons, expect for 1 inning with … Continue reading →

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