By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) I spent a lot of time defending Matt Adams last year. Understandable. He’s a polarizing player, much like Chris Duncan was during his time in the Redbird dugout. Many fans wanted his playing time cut, his role reduced, and ultimately applauded the trade that banished him from Mike Matheny‘s lineup card. … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of talent on their roster…their triple-A roster. Patrick Wisdom, Harrison Bader, and the ever-circulated Carson Kelly are all potential big-league prospects waiting for their shot. Wisdom, the best defensive third baseman in the system with a bat comparable to the powerful Todd Frazier, could mash … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) The Cardinals lost again last night, this time 4-to-3 to the Pirates. Ho-hum. Next! Seriously. If this is how the season is going to go, let’s just line ’em up and knock ’em down. Get it over with. The losing in St. Louis has reached the point of morbid predictability, and it’s … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) After Matt Carpenter‘s return to leadoff and the Cardinals’ clubhouse shakeup, offense hasn’t been a significant problem for the Busch Stadium boys. St. Louis is averaging over five runs a game since kicking off a dramatic homestand against the Phillies last Friday night. In fact, aside from the opening contest – which they won 3-to-2 … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) Doesn’t that title just turn your stomach? There are fans in St. Louis who have gone their entire lives without seeing this organization bite the bullet and enter the trade market with wares to sell instead of a last-minute shopping list. But if this losing trend continues, it’s going to dovetail bitterly … Continue reading