Warning: For me...and anyone else that could care to read

[Jeffy25]

St. Louis Cardinals 2009 Moving Forward (OOTP)

no point in bothering to rate, because i am not doing this dynasty for anyone else and i don't are how it appears or reads:

I should also note this dynasty is being done in OOTP.....but i want to write it down for later viewing and i think it will help me enjoy it more.

I am taking over the 09 Cards. and i am completing each transaction prior to the year the same way that John Moz has already done, everything from the DeRosa deal to Franklin's new contract..

We are opening the season with a four game set against the Pirates.

a few small deals have been completed to get us started:

Jason LaRue was put onto waivers and claimed by the Mets. A trade was completed to send Blake Hawksworth, Jason LaRue, and Nick Stavinoha for rookie league 18 year old shortstop Miguel Tejada.

I want a future lefty closer to go with Jason Motte at the back end of the rotation. So i have traded Mark Shorey and Joe Mather for 23 year old reliver Craig Rodriguez. he has been sent to Triple A Memphis and put on the 40 man roster.

Ben Sheets has signed a minor league contract, however, it is unknown if he can rehab in time to join the ballclub.

The New York Yankees have traded 3B/C Mitch Hillgross for Joe Thurston, Nathan Rigoberto, and Nathan Southard.

Reliever Al Reyes has signed a minor league contract and added to the 40 man roster and sent to the St. Louis to help out in the bullpen.


A few manipulations to point out:

1. Draft picks can be traded, and so can the slots
2. The playoff is a four round set up consisting of a total of 16 teams....8 from each league.

top two from the east, central, west and the top two wild card teams can make it. Basically, if you are in the A.L. West, your welcome.

[Jeffy25]

Major League Ballclub only

Catchers:
Yadier Molina
R/R
49/64
26 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Arm
Weakness: No Power
A great young catcher that can handle gold glove caliber defense a solid .300 hitter, a step above most Catchers in baseball.

Backup Catcher:
Mitch Hilligoss
L/R
20/56
23 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Avoid K's
Weakness: No HomeRun Power
Hilligoss isn't really a back up catcher, he can also play corner infield positions, but he is an above average catcher who can also help the team off the bench with a left handed bat.

First Basemen
Albert Pujols
R/R
80/80
29 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Contact
Weakness: Eye
Well no surprise here, Albert is probably the greatest in the game, at least he is rated as such.

Second Basemen
Skip Shumaker
L/R
37/37
29 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Avoid K's
Weakness: No Power
Skippy is transferring from the outfield to a second basemen, his defense is iffy, but there is no room for his offense in this jam packed outfield.

Third Basemen
Mark DeRosa
R/R
49/40
34 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Gap Power
Weakness: Avoiding K's with little speed.
DeRosa is over the hill, and slipping fast, however, his replacement is coming

David Freese
R/R
29/55
25 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Gap Power
Weakness: Avoid K's
And the replacement who is coming would be Freese. Freese could turn into a great power hitter with a bright future. this book is wide open.

Shortstop
Khalil Greene
R/R
33/52
29 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Stealing Bases somehow
Weakness: Strikes out a lot
Solid defense, not sure how his speed is his greatest strength. But he has sound defense.

Brendan Ryan
R/R
23/40
27 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Defense
Weakness: No Power
Ryan is a defensive replacement all around the infield. He is also very quick and could become a .300 hitter.

Julio Lugo
R/R
23/23
33 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Stealing Bases
Weakness: No Power
the weakness and strength protocol is right down the line on these shortstops. Lugo provides depth and a right handed bat off the bench.






Game 1
Cardinals win 2-1
Chris Carpenter gets the win going 8.1 innings allowing four hits and struck out 4.
Motte comes in and gets the last two out save.

Holiday homers.

obviously the first for each this season.

Game 2
Cardinals get shut out 4-0
Wainwright goes all nine allowing 4 earned.
Ian Snell pitched 7 great innings

Game 3
Cardinals shut out Pirates 2-0
Lohse pitched 7.2 innings of shut out ball.
Miller gets a hold and Motte gets a save.
Pujols and DeRosa homer.

Game 4 Cardinals go to 2-2
get creamed 12-3
Pinero goes six innings giving up 5 earned
Kinney gets lit up for two innings giving up 6 earned.

[Jeffy25]

Outfielders


Left
Matt Holiday
R/R
78/78
29 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Stealing Bases actually
Weakness: Arm
Matt Holliday is all that and a bag of chips, a proper projection could be a .300 average and 30 homers.

Ryan Ludwick
R/L
71/71
30 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Arm
Weakness: Strikeouts a ton
Ludwick has a solid arm and is a good hitter, but he does strike out, there will be a platoon system going on in this outfield this year, all four will get plenty of time, with Holiday being the leader


Center
Colby Rasmus
L/L
67/79
22 Years Old
Greatest Strength: range
Weakness: Strikes Out a lot
Colby is major league ready. Prepare to see him as a majority every day player.

Right
Rick Ankiel
L/L
60/60
29 Years Old
Greatest Strength: Arm
Weakness: Not much Speed
Rick is probably the fourth outfielder. Occasional starter against righties.

Cardinals go to 3-2
Cardinals win this one 5-3
Welly pitched 7.1 innings one earned run. a few unearned runs.
Miller gets the win and Ankiel had the big come from behind two run double to take the lead.
Motte gets his third save of the year.

Cardinals go to 3-3
Carpenter got 12 pitches in this one before getting back stiffness. So essentially a bullpen start,
And then a seven run seventh blows up a pretty good Ostlund game.
Oswalt pitched nine innings allowing one earned.

[Jeffy25]

Top Prospects in our farm system, in order of ranking 1-20

1. OF Colby Rasmus
2. 3B David Freese
3. SP P.J. Walters
4. SP Mitchell Boggs
5. SP Lance Lynn
6. SP Jamie Garcia
7. SP Tyler Herron
8. OF Daryl Jones
9. SP Adam Ottavino
10. C Byran Anderson
11. OF Jon Jay
12. SS Tyler Greene
13. OF Shane Peterson
14. RP Richard Castillo
15. SP Tyler Norrick
16. SS Pete Kozma
17. 1B Mark Hamilton
18. 2B Jarrett Hoffpaiur
19. 3B Roberto De la Cruz
20. C Luis de la Cruz

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 4-3
Cardinals win 5-2
Molina doubled and homered, as did Pujols
Wainwright goes 8 innings allowing 2 to score and Motte gets his fourth save in four tries in four wins.

Cardinals go to 4-4
The Diamondbacks slap the Cardinals around for a ten nothing game. Doug Davis gets the shutout and Kyle Lohse and Al Reyes allow all 10 runs.

Cardinals go to 4-5
As they lose 5-1 Pinero allows four earned in six innings and the Diamondbacks go to 6-2

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 5-5
Win 8-2
Carpenter returns to his old self
Complete game two earned runs.

Some notes:
Albert is batting .417
DeRosa is batting .371
Carpenter is 2-0
and Motte has 4 out of 4 saves.
Reds are 8-1 leaving the Cardinals 3.5 Back
The Cubbies are also 4-4
Dye and Konerko hit numbers 300

[BINGLEBOP]

a few small deals have been completed to get us started:

Jason LaRue was put onto waivers and claimed by the Mets. A trade was completed to send Blake Hawksworth, Jason LaRue, and Nick Stavinoha for rookie league 18 year old shortstop Miguel Tejada.

I know he lies about his age and all, but he really duped you if you believe he's 18 all of a sudden.

[FloydtheBarber]

Why is Pujol's eye a weakness?????

[BINGLEBOP]

Why is Pujol's eye a weakness?????

And why do you put the apostrophe between the L and S in Pujols instead of after the S like it's supposed to be? If his name was Albert Pujol, you would be correct, but it ends in an S.

[Jeffy25]

Pujols is rated on a scale of 1-100 in the 90's in almost every rating, except his eye, which is an 80.....if he has a weakness, that is where it is.

and it's a prospect, named Miguel Tejada from the Mets. a 20 overall with a peak of 64, he plays for the Sand Gnats in real life.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 5-6
Cubs win 2-1
Wainwright and Harden each pitched very well, but Harden gets this win.
Pujols had a leadoff homer in the ninth
Wainwright (1-2)

Cardinals go back to 6-6
Cardinals win 8-0
Lohse throws a four hit shutout with five strikeouts
Quite a few rbi doubles by a variety of hitters.
Lohse goes to (2-1)

And to 6-7 go the Cardinals
Cubs win 3-2
Zambrano 7 innings and 2 earned runs, Wellemeyer 6 innings 3 earned runs.
Albert hit his fourth homer of the year. Soto and Ramirez each homered for the Cubbies. Wellemeyer goes to (0-1)

The Cardinals go to 7-7
As the Cardinals beat the Cubbies 6-3
Motte gets his fifth save
Pujols had a big three run homer, K. Greene solo homered, and Ankiel homered.
Pinero goes 7 innings giving up a three run homer to D. Lee and he goes to (1-2)
Pujols went 2 for 2 with three walks.

an even split with the Cubs keep both teams tied.

Albert is leading baseball in the following offensive categories:
AVG, OBP, SLG, OPS, RC/27, VORP, Isolated Power, TB, and HR's

Best Records:
Phillies and Reds are both 11-2
Worst Record:
Rangers are 3-9

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 7-8
Mets beat the Carinals 4-3
Santana vs Carpenter duel
Carpenter went 7 innings giving up one earned
Santana 8 innings and giving up two earned
but the three unearned runs by Carpenter gives him his first loss of the season and he goes to 2-1
Shumaker had two fielding errors in the sixth to cost the game.

Ryan Garko was traded today for Russel Branyan

Julio Lugo is finally activated and ready to play.

Cardinals get back to .500 to 8-8
Cardinals win 6-1
Pujols hits a three run homer for his 6th of the year.
Wainwright goes 8 innings allowing one earned for his second win of the year

Cardinals go to 9-8
Cardinals beat Mets 3-2
Another pitching duel John Maine and Kyle Lohse each pitch 8 innings, and Motte gets the save.
Lohse goes to 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA


Pitching staff stats
Carpenter 2-1 with a 1.07 ERA
Wainwright 2-2 with a 2.45 ERA
Lohse 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA
Pinero 1-2 with a 5.68 ERA
Wellemeyer 0-1 with a 2.70 ERA
Motte has 6 saves in 6 chances and an era of 0.00, only 2 hits allowed

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 10-8
Cardinals beat the Cubbies 7-2
Pinero goes to 2-2 pitching 6 innings not allowing any runs.
DeRosa and Ludwick each homer.

Cardinals go to 11-8
Cardinals win 5-4 in 11 innings
DeRosa had a first inning homer
Carpenter gets the start, and Welley gets the win pitching three innings in relief.
Holliday had a four hit game and DeRosa three, and his final hit was a walk off two run double to win the game after the Cubbies scored one in the top half of the 11th

Cardinals go to 11-9
Cubbies ass slap the Cardinals 11-5 with a 5 run 9th.
Ankiel and Rasmus each homered and A. Ram homered twice.
Wainwright got slapped for 5 runs in four innings.
Motte and D. Reyes allow the ninth inning disaster.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 12-9
Cards beat the Braves 9-2
This game was much closer then the score shows, a 5 run top of the 9th blew the game up
Lohse goes 7 innings and gives up 2 runs for his fourth win...and McLellan gets a four out save.

Cardinals go to 12-10
Braves rookie Hanson beats Pinero 9-3
Francouer had two homers and Hanson went 8 innings giving up all 3 runs.
Albert hit his 7th homer of the season and Pinero goes 6 innings giving up 3. But Trever Miller allowed the big runs, including a granny to Franky.
Albert is on pace to hit 52.

Cardinals go to 12-11
Braves beat the Cardinals 8-3
Wainwright gives up 4 in 6 innings...and the bullpen didn't pitch much better.
Ludwick did hit a solo homer and Jair Jurrjens goes a complete game for the Braves.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 13-11
Carpenter pitches a shutout as the Cardinals beat the Nationals 5-0
five hits allowed and Albert hits his 8th homer.

some trades made to keep things current.

The Marlins have traded Logan Kensing to the Nationals for Kyle Grunderson.
Darren O'Day was sent from the Mets to the Rangers
Drew Sutton was sent to the Reds
Travis Metcalf was sent to the Rangers from the Royals.
AL Batter of the Month:
Grady Sizemore .345, 7HR, 21 RBI
NL Batter of the Month:
Albert Pujols .410, 8HR, 18 RBI's, 20 Runs scored
AL Pitcher of the Month
Odalis Perez (KC) 5-0, 1.16 ERA
NL Pitcher of the Month
Manny Parra (MIL) 5-0, 0.69 ERA
AL rookie of the month
Jayson Nix
NL rookie of the month
Jason Schafer

[Jeffy25]

At the end of month one
The Cardinals are out by five games of the Reds.

The Reds are 17-5
The Brewers are 13-9
and the Cardinals are 13-11

Carpenter is 3-1 with a 1.28 ERA
Wainwright is 2-4 with a 3.56 ERA
Lohse is 4-1 with a 2.14 ERA
Pinero is 2-2 with a 4.35 ERA
Wellemeyer is 1-1 with a 2.76 ERA

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 13-12
Cardinals lose to the Nationals
A 3 run sixth, a 6 run seventh, and a 4 run eighth give the Nationals a 13-3 win.
Wellemeyers goes to 1-2

Cardinals go to 13-13
and are swept by the Nationals!
this game goes 5-4 as Lohse gave up all five in four innings and Albert hit his 9th.

[Jeffy25]

Julio Lugo discusses his role with Manager Tony LaRussa. Wanting to be a starter, Tony considers giving him a few more starts with some players struggling, especially following that sweep.

Cardinals bounce back going to 14-13
Two homers for both Molina and Ludwick
Pinero goes 7 innings giving up 1 earned to become 3-2
Pujols delivers three more hits
Lugo went 1 for 5 with an rbi and a run scored.
Pujols gets his 1000th RBI and gets named NL player of the week

Cardinals go to 15-13
Cardinals win 6-1 over the Phillies
a one run seventh and a five run eighth to win this game.
Wainwright goes 8 innings, giving up one earned to go to 3-4.

Cardinals go to 15-14
A 4-3 loss, with Carp going all nine innings giving up 3 earned and four total runs to lose this game. Pujols hit number 10 on the season.


Colby Rasmus gets hurt for 2 weeks and is placed on the 15 day DL with a mild hamstring injury. 21 year old outfielder Daryl Jones is next on the depth chart and is called up to cover for Rasmus.

Felix Hernandex signs a one year extension for next year at a little over 16 Million.

[CatKnight]

The Reds are off to one heck of a start in your league.

Pujols is doing very well out of the gate. Are you using the full setup including all minors?

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 16-14
Cardinals win 4-3
Ankiel and Ludwick hit big two run homers in the seventh to help the Carinals beat up on the Pirates. Franklin gets the win and Motte gets his seventh save.

Cardinals go to 17-14
Cardinals win 6-5 in 12 innings.
Pinero goes three innings in relief and wins the game for us.
The Cards had a ninth inning rally where they scored three runs with no outs left to go!
Good motivational win.

Giambi hits number 400


The Reds are off to one heck of a start in your league.

Pujols is doing very well out of the gate. Are you using the full setup including all minors?

Yes sir, and this upcoming draft will hopefully help us restack our minor league system, which needs some help. I was having some difficulties getting the draft to create all of the players though, still working on it.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 17-15
Wainwright pitched great, but Owings pitched slightly better.
both went 8 innings and F. Cordero gets his 8th save.

a few rbi doubles decided this one.

Wainwright now goes to 3-5 with an era below 3 still.

Cardinals go to 18-15 and 3.0 GB
Carpenter goes 7 innings, 3 allowed and the offense comes out as the Cardinals win 13-3, Home Runs by Albert (11) and Holliday (2). Trying to get Holliday hot, he gets his average up above .200 in this game and Albert is still hitting over .400.
Votto homered twice and Carpenter goes to 4-2

Cardinals go to 19-15 and 2.0 GB
Cardinals win 3-1 getting 2 in the top of the ninth to help Motte get his 8th save and Pinero gets his team leading 5th win, after just getting one the other day. T. Miller gets a big hold when Pinero got into a jam. And DeRosa hit his 4th homer.



Some good news! figured out my draft pool issues, so we are good to go :D

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 19-16, 2.5 GB
The Cards manage to tie it back up in the top of the ninth with Albert and his rbi double, but Ian Oustland gives it back to them in the 10th. Ludwick (7) and DeRosa (5) each homered and Lohse gave up 5 in 7.1 innings.


Adam Miller has been called up in place of Ian Oustland. This gives Tony only two lefties in the bullpen. He is put in as the mop-up reliever and Kyle McLellan goes into the long relief role.


Cardinals go to 19-17, 3.5GB
Wainwright goes 7 innings giving up 4 earned and getting his 6th loss of the year.
Cardinals lose 4-3

Berkman socks HR number 300

Cardinals go to 20-17, 3.0 GB
Cardinals win 10-3 but Carpenter got hurt in the third inning and Adam Miller had to come in and get the win. Franklin gets a three inning save.
No Home Runs but Shumaker and Holliday each had 4 hits.

Adam Miller first career game, and gets the win going 3.2 IP allowing 2 earned.

Carpenter: not a major injury, a one day thing, mild hamstring pull.

Big series coming up against the Brewers who are 21-14

On a major note, Kevin Towers was fired as GM in San Diego.

[Jeffy25]

Cubs get Ryan Freel for Joey Gathright in a trade with the Orioles.

Josh Wilson was sent to San Diego from Arizona

Pirates and Yankees exchange Hacker for Sanchez.

Steven Jackson is claimed by the Pirates from the Yankees.

Craig Breslow is sent from Minnesota to Oakland.

[Jeffy25]

We are wanting the top pick in the next ammy draft. The Nationals have it, but we are interested in trying to get Strasburg as a future starting competitor for us. We have been in talks with their General Manager about getting the top pick traded and have made several offers. Still trying to get it to work and the financials to allow it. We feel this is a trade that would basically be for Strasburg, so that is how we are approaching it.

Cardinals go to 21-17, remain 3.0 GB
Cards win 10-2 as Pinero beats Bush in a big win early in this season. Albert (12), Ludwick (8), Ankiel (4) and DeRosa (6) all homer. McLellan gets a three inning save, his second of the year, and Pinero gets his team leading 6th win.

Pinero now 6-2 with a 2.98 ERA.

Mike Socisa is fired today

Cardinals go to 21-18, remain 3.0 GB
Kyle Lohse was asked to start on three days rest over Wellemeyer and goes 5 innings allowing 3 earned. Welly was brought in as relief after the fifth and pitched great through another 5 innings finally allowing an earned run in the top half of the 10th. The problem is that the Brewers bullpen played shutdown after the 4th inning, and Hoffman got the save. Prince Fielder (6) hit a solo shot in the top of the 10th. Pujols (13) and Ankiel (5) each also homered.

Kenny Williams is fired as the General Manager for the White Sox.

[Jeffy25]

Today the Cardinals closed on a deal to get this year's amateur draft top pick from the Washington Nationals.
The Cardinals send 19 year old left fielder Joe Babrick, 22 year old reliever Hector Cardenas, 26 year old starter Mike Parisi, 21 year old starter Shaun Garceau, and 26 year old Matt Scherer.

This move does unload whatever strong presence the Cardinals had in their minor league system. basically a five for one trade, and a few of these guys could turn out. The Cardinals are obviously banking on using Stephen Strasburg to make up for the deal....although, it isn't proven that the Cardinals wouldn't want Dustin Ackley, all signs point toward pitching being replinshed in this year's draft.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals win and go to 22-18, 2.0 GB
Cardinals win 2-0
Carpenter shuts out the Brewers and Y. Gallardo allowing only 2 hits. Carpenter gets to 5-2, with a 1.55 ERA. Molina had a big RBI double in the 2 run fourth

Joel Pinero is asking for an extension. We are reviewing that possibility as well Holliday and Ludwick.

Cardinals win this one and go to 23-18, 2.0 GB
Cardinals win 2-1 on a walkoff homer by Ankiel.
Bottom of the ninth, Holliday leads off with a walk against Marmol, he then steals second and Ankiel hits one 406 feet to right to win it. Wainwright pitched all nine innings going to 4-6, with a 2.88 ERA. Poor Dempster.

Rasmus has come off the DL and replaced Daryl Jones as Jones has gone back to Triple A.

Note: The Cardinals Farm System was ranked number 23 in baseball. Rangers are number one, and the Astros are number 30

The Cardinals Power Rankings make them 8th.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 24-18, getting to 1.0 GB
Beating the Cubbies 5-3 Pinero pitched a solid 8 innings getting his seventh win of the year and Motte gets his 9th save. Ludwick hit his 9th homer of the year.

Cardinals go to 22-18, Cardinals are in a three way tie with Milwaukee and Cinncinati for first place.
A come from behind victory, the Cubbies scored five in the first two innings off Lohse, Welly came in relief and pitched five almost perfect innings, while the offense came back and Motte gets his 10th save.
Two big two out rbi's by Yadier on a double in the bottom of the 8th was the big hit.

In big news!

Some extensions were accepted today by player agents: Joel Pinero and Matt Holliday
Joel Pinero signs a three year $2,790,000 deal. This is a major bargain. Joel was cited as saying "I already made my money in baseball, i want to stay in St. Louis and win a World Series. I just plan to stay in the rotation and keep on pitching."

Matt Holliday is signed to an extension worth $41,700,000 for three years. This was the big deal coming up this offseason and General Manager and Owner Jeffrey Lage wanted to get it completed early before the pre-season. Holliday was quoted as saying, "I got the years I wanted, I am comfortable with the money, now I am just wanting to concentrate on helping the Cardinals win and let's get first place and stay there."

Right now, no news with Ryan Ludwick or Mark DeRosa, as both are still in negotiations.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 23-18, Cardinals take a one game lead.
Cardinals beat the Royals 5-2 as Carpenter goes to 6-2 and Motte gets his 11th save.
Ankiel hit a big go ahead homer (7) and Holliday celebrated his new extension with his third homer of the year.

Cardinals go to 24-18, and remain in first place
Wainwright pitched sensationally allowing only two hits through nine innings striking out ten for his fifth win this year. Cardinals win 8-3. Ludwick hit his 10th homer of the year and Albert's 15 game hitting streak ends.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals close the deal to resign Ryan Ludwick, a three year deal worth $30,320,000!

this was a great deal for the Cardinals to keep Luddy!

Cardinals fall to 27-19, one game lead over both CIN and MIL
Cardinals lose 10-3 with a seven run fourth for Kansas City. Ankiel hit his 8th and Pinero got smashed for seven runs through four innings.

Cardinals go to 28-19, 1.0 Lead over CIN
Another extra inning win gives the Cardinals an 8-6 win in 10 innings after Welly and Franklin allow an early lead to disapear for St. Louis. Ludwick homered twice (11,12) and McLeLLan gets his first win and Motte gets his 12th save. Pujols finally has his average reach below .400 after today's game.

Lackey signs a two year extension and Frank Catalantto hits for the cycle.

Cardinals win going to 29-19
Albert hit a three run homer in the top of the 12th with two outs, the ball went 497 feet to dead center.
Cardinals win 7-6 as Adam Miller didn't get the save, and Motte had to finish the last out for him with two in scoring position. Carpenter went nine innings allowing 2 earned, 4 runs overall. McLellan gets his second win of the year.

Players available to be traded on the 40 man roster are DeRosa, Ankiel, Wellemeyer, Franklin, and potentially Lohse if there would be an upgrade. We are not actively shopping any of these players, but we are listening if any offers come along.
thank you to Catknight for helping me find newer logo's

[Jeffy25]

The Cardinals did end up completing a trade today. The Orioles have been hot and are currently leading the powerful A.L. East. They have agreed to trade single A 21 year old prospect starting pitcher Zach Britton for 30 year old righty Todd Wellemeyer.

Wellemeyer is 2-3 with an ERA of 2.43 in four starts and 9 games so far.

Britton will likely remain in the minors, however, Tony has made comments in belief that Britton is more Major league ready than anticipated. this deal was completed when Baltimore threw in their first round pick as well, and St. Louis agreed to pay the rest of Wellemeyer's 2009 salary. Obviously a win now decision for Baltimore who wants to take advantage of their early success.

Britton is a total junk ball pitcher, topping out around 89 MPH with his fastball. This is an intriguing move by a first place Cardinal team. But they are getting a chance to rebolster a weak farm system. General Manager Jeffrey Lage has made indications that Britton will probably get a major promotion and be given the chance to enter the starting rotation. When asked why, Mr. Lage said this, "Zach is a very young man, but we have been watching him for a long time, and this was a move we wanted to make. We think he will make an immediate impact to this team, and will for a very long time. Finally having a left handed starter in the rotation as well, we believe he will become our third ace."

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 30-19 and are still hot in May. 5-28
Defeating the ankle biting Brewers in a very major way. Wainwright goes 8 innings giving up 2 runs, one earned getting him his 6th win of the season and Motte gets his 14th save of the year. K. Greene also hits his second homer of the year in the second. 4-2

Cardinals lose going to 30-20 5-29
Matt Cain simply outpitched Joel Pinero giving Pinero his 4th loss of the season. This game ended 7-2

Jason Bays signed a 3 year extension worth about 30 million to stay in Boston.
Steven Register goes from Colorado to Philadelphia
The Brewers and Padres swapped Jody Gerut for Tony Gwynn Jr.
Mets and White Sox swapped Lance Broadway for Ramon Castro

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 31-20, keeping first along with Cincy
Cardinals win 5-1 over the Giants as Kyle Lohse gets his fifth win of the year going 7 innings giving up the lone run.
Holliday also homered (5) a grand slam in the fifth inning.

Colby Rasmus is heading back to the 15 day DL with another hamstring pull. Daryl Jones is being brought back up.

Cardinals lose 1-0 through 12 innings and go to 31-21
Lincecum and Carpenter have a duel that lives up to expectations. Carp goes 7 shutout innings, and Lincecum goes 8....but eventually the bullpens had to decide this one. Fred Lewis walked, stole second, was sacrificed twice and eventually scored the winning run.

Zach Britton got his big league debut, one inning, two strike outs, and no one got on.

[Jeffy25]

End of May:
Bobby Abreu gets his 2000th hit
Adam Jones is AL Player of the year
Lance Berkman gets the NL Player of the year
Roy Halladay AL pitcher
and Brian Wilson is NL pitcher

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 32-21
Wainwright didn't pitch too well, but the offense held it's own to hold the Cardinals to an 8-7 victory.
Brendan Ryan 3-3 night Pujols (15) and Holliday (6) each homered and Pujols now has 42 RBI's. Franklin gets the win and Motte gets his 15th save of the year.

Cardinals go to 32-22
Britton in his first big league start, went five near perfect innings until 2 runs got to him in the sixth. Cards could only get one run off Ramon Ramirez

[Harden#40]

Liking this so far, OOTP looks great. The only thing I dislike is the team you're playing as!

[Jeffy25]

:p

Cardinals go to 33-22
Offensive explosion, and Pinero is dealing!
8 runs scored in the first three innings, eventually 11 by the end of it and Pinero gets a shutout. Pujols had four hits including his 16th homer and B. Ryan got his first homer of the season. Pinero goes to 8-4 on the season.

We are trying to work out a deal to get Tampa prospect Catcher Alex Jamison. Why? depth behind Yadier, in case we can't resign Yadier in a few years, and the guy can help play back up for awhile. And he can play a few positions. Trade from some places we are strong in for a place we are weak in....which is behind Yadier.

I did change the A.I. trading difficulty to it's hardest level. I felt like some of the deals i had done to this point wasn't really fair enough. Right now, you basically have to over pay in order to get someone, which makes it waaaaay more fun for me. Tampa did say they were interested in triple A third basemen Brian Barden, but i am not really sure why. depth maybe? and prospect catcher Bryan Anderson....so those two should be starters in any deal that might be reached.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 34-22
Kyle Lohse deals and the offense is produced. K. Greene hits his third homer of the year. And Lohse gets a complete game to go to 6-2 on the year.
Cardinals win 7-1
D. Jones gets his first big league hit, an RBI double in the 8thWe are drawing walks, stealing bases (Matt Holliday for example already has 9, 2 in this game, and it seems everyone has more than a couple) moving runners over, getting sac flies and winning games playing small ball. And then you have guys like Holliday and Ludwick and Albert hitting the occasional homer and the offense is set. But then you ignore the great pitching we have been expiercing, and you have a first place team.

Pujols is leading in almost every single offensive category except for Home Runs and RBI's Ryan Howard is beating him in that department.

currently 21-9 at home
and 13-13 on the road :eek:

and we have taken a two game lead over the Reds.

Colorado comes to town

And Cardinals go to 35-22
Carpenter pitched like........well Carpenter
and we couldn't get a two out hit until the 8th inning, an RBI double by Ryan Ludwick. We left at least one runner in scoring position each of the previous 7 innings in this one.
Motte came in in the 9th, a leadoff double, intentional walk, a bunt moves the runners over and then on a sac fly attempt to center, Rick the Dick Ankiel gunned down Ianneta to save the game. Cardinals win 1-0
Carpenter is 7-2 and Motte now has 16 saves....i bet he is buying Rick a steak dinner after this one.


Ryan Howard has a three homer game putting him now up to 22 (6 ahead of Pujols)


Done Deal!
Cardinals did get Jamison
Cardinals send 28 year old third basemen Brian Barden, 22 year old catcher Bryan Anderson, 23 year old third basemen and catcher Mitch Hillgoss, and 17 year old top prospect center fielder Wagner Mateo to the Rays for Alex Jamison and the Rays first round and fourth round draft picks in this June draft.

Jamison is brought onto the 40 man roster (currently sitting at only 35 for now) and brought up to the major leagues to replace Hillgoss.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 35-23
Colorado wins 4-3

Jamison gets his first big league start and bats 8th catching Adam Wainwright and hitting against Ubaldo Jimenez.
In his first at bat in the majors, with one out and the bases loaded........he flies out to right and Ludwick is thrown out trying to score on the play at home.
In his second at bat, again with the bases loaded and now two out, he grounds out to second.
Jamison ended his big league debut 0-4 leaving 8 men on base single handedly. not the big league debut you dream about having as a kid.
Wainwright goes to 6-7 even though he only gave up three earned in 8 innings. that has been Wainwright's story this year.
Pujols tied the game at three in the fifth with a two run homer. (17) Pace is currently 47.

A bad day to be a phillies fan: in a brawl, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Cole Hamels all each got injured....Howard is out 2 weeks. With Rollins being a six weeker and Hamels being 4 months :eek:

Cardinals go to 36-23
Win 7-6 over Colorado
A dramatic win, that was finished by a walk off win off the bat of Skip the Shoeman Shumaker who had a two run one out double off Houston Street.
The Cardinals almost blew this one, as they had a 4-1 lead going into the seventh, and then Pinero gave up a four spot, and the pen gave up another in the 8th. But in the ninth, facing Street Ludwick draws a walk, Ankiel hits a two run homer, Alex Jamison gets his first big league hit as a pinch hitter with a single, Molina gets a single, then David Freese strikes out, and then Skippy sent them home.
Def another dramatic win
Trever Miller goes to 2-1 and that was Ankiel's 9th homer of the year.

[Jeffy25]

Glavine retires, he only pitched in two games for Atlanta this year getting a loss.

Fausto Carmona joined the Rockies and pitches him against rookie Zach Britton.

Cardinals go to 36-24
Cardinals lose 2-1 to the Rockies
Britton went 7 innings only allowing 1 earned, back in the first, but he doesn't get a decision in this one. McLellan goes to 2-2 on the year.

Cardinals go to 36-25
Lose to the Marlins 7-6
Almost had a 9th inning come back, but just not enough outs late in the game to quite catch up.
DeRosa homerd in the 8th (7)
and Lohse goes to 6-3 giving up 7 earned in 6 innings due to a major two out grand slam by Cody Ross in his last inning of work.

The Cardinals claim SP Randy Wells from Chicago and
CL Cedrick Bowers from Colorado. Both are placed on the 40 man roster.

Bowers is sent to the majors.
Wells and Lugo are sent to Triple A Memphis. Randy Wells is put into the rotation, Lugo leads off and plays third and Bowers is put into a set up role.

After further review, we decided to designate Al Reyes for assignment and pull Randy Wells up to be a swing man starter.
Reyes currently has an era over 10 in 8 innings pitched in light relief. The Cardinals are looking for ways to dump some salary before the end of the season.

Ryan Franklin is designated for assignment as well and Brad Thompson is brought in on relief. Franklin is over paid for someone who isn't used much.

Both relievers are claimed by Boston. 19 year old low A pitcher Tyler Wilson is sent in a trade to complete the waiver transaction. The reaction of the fans isn't happy. But we are shedding about 3 million in payroll this year, and almost 3 million for 2010 and 2011

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 37-25
Beat the Marlins 3-1
Chris Carpenter remains basically unhittable, one earned in 8 strong innings, goes to 8-2 and Motte gets his 17th save.
Brendan Ryan had a small shoulder injury, he could miss up to a week, but for now is listed as day to day.

A note: The Cardinals starters ERA for the year is 2.84, good enough for first in bsaeball. And we are third in the power rankings behind Toronto and Baltimore of all teams, Detroit is a close fourth.
Toronto is 41-21
and Texas is 18-41

Cardinals go to 37-26
Marlins win 4-3
Albert his a solo shot his 18th in the first.
Ludwick took a two run homer in the 6th his 13th to take a 2-1 game into a 3-2 lead.
and then a two run homer by Uggla in the bottom of the 8th and again the Cardinals can't get enough run support for Adam Wainwright, now an unfair 6-8.

The most cost effective players thus far this year:
1.) Kyle McLellan 7.8
2.) Zach Britton 6.0
3.) Adam Wainwright 4.0
4.) Jason Motte 2.8
5.) Ryan Ludwick 1.6

35.) Ian Oustland -3.0

this is measured using VORP in comparision to salaries.

Vlad Gurrero hit number 400

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 38-26
Cards beat Cleveland 7-5
Weird using the DH (Yadier)
All 12 runs were scored in the first 3 innings as both bullpens settled things down.
Pujols hit his 19th in the first
and Jamison had a three hit night raising his average to over .300 on his short season. (he still can't get two out hits or hits with men on)
Pinero goes to 9-4
Motte gets his 18th save, and Randy Well and Zach Britton both got to get some reliever expierence. claiming their first big league holds.

Cardinals go to 39-26
Beat the Indians 7-5
My DH in this game!
Adam Wainwright! ratings wise, he is better than my other options against lefties...and with Ryan and Skippy being day to day and us carrying an extra pitcher during this long road trip it made the most sense. That and he is batting .344 thus far. First time this has ever happened?
How did he do?
Grounded into a 6-4-3 DP in the second
struck out in the fourth with a man on third with no one out
singled in the 6th
singled in the 8th and scored a run
and struck out in the 9th
so 2 for 5
so you say what you want, he did ok in this experiement
Pujols hit his 20th of the year in the third
Lohse goes to 7-3 allowing one earned in 7 innings
Adam Miller got knocked around for 3 earned in .3 innings of work and Motte gets the save (19).
Holds for Bowers, McLellan and Miller.

Colby Rasmus finally comes off the DL and Daryl Jones is sent down to make room for him.....not a moment too soon as I was getting worried about who was going to be DHing for us soon ;)

In Carpenter's last three starts....he is 2-0 with an era of .39
Albert in his last 6 games is batting .455 with 3 homers.

The Cardinals go to 40-26
Beat the Indians 7-6
Facing former Game 1 of the 06 WS winner Anthony Reyes (as a Cardinal in case you guys didn't know :D) Jamison gets his first big league homer in the fourth. The Cardinals get seven off him.
Carpenter was moved up a day to start in place of Britton. It was a planned attempt and we were only going to let him pitch 5 or 6 innings. but the ******* was efficient threw 80 pitches through 8 innings.
The Indians ended up getting 6 in the 9th to almost tie it up, Adam Miller, again, didn't pitch well. and Motte got D. Ward to strike out with the base loaded!


Carpenter ended up giving up three of those runs in the ninth finishing his night at 8.1 IP allowing three earned. But he also only threw 100 pitches, probably kept him in too long. Motte gets his 20th save. And Rasmus gets his 2nd homer.

[Jeffy25]

Ammy Draft Day

It feels like Christmas if you are a Cardinal fan today having four first round picks including the first overall.

The Cardinals have the 1st, 5th, 18th, and 28th overall picks is going to be a great way to start to replinish this depleated farm system. It's bone dry and ranked in the bottom five in baseball. Today should really help the Cardinals plan to complete in the future years.

We will be conducting a 20 round draft this year.

With the first overall pick, it's no surprise the Cardinals are likely heading toward Strasburg over Ackley. Pitching is more a need, Strasburg is probably Major League ready and they don't need help at first or center with Ackley. It's more of a pick over need, not ability...although, most teams would likely be doing the same thing.

The Cardinals will likely be taking a look at more college aged players earlier in the draft and high schoolers later, however, expect a greater number of high schoolers this draft for St. Louis

The picks:
Number Age Position Name Where they are headed
1(1) 20 SP Stephen Strasburg Memphis (AAA) number 2 in the rotation
1(5) 21 CF Dustin Ackley Quad Cities (A) starting centerfielder batting third
1(18) 18 RF Tanner Morey GCL (R) starting right fielder batting 8th
1(28) 18 2B Carl Joyce Johnson City (R) starting second basemen batting 5th
2(48) 18 CL Jesus Hernandez Johnson City (R) staff ace even though he is listed as a close. we will try starter
3(78) 22 RP Rob Coleman Johnson City (R) closer
4(108) 18 1B John Clay Johnson City starting 1B batting sixth
4(118) 17 RP Alberto Ruiz Johnson City (R) number 4 in the rotation

And I don't feel like writing out the rest of the picks, they are all likely headed toward Rookie ball anyway, if anyone does anything noticable I will share then.

So obviously, the big surprise here is that Ackely wasn't taken yet at number 5. We were not expecting that fortune. Two catchers and a pitcher were taken instead. Ackley is rated quite well, and any scouting director would have chosen him next. I really have no idea why he was still available. We were not planning on picking any outfielders with that pick, but since we couldn't pass on his talent level, Ackely could potentially move quickly or be trade bait. We did lose Wagner Mateo in a trade this season, so he could take that potential spot back.

We will try Strasburg out a few times in Triple A and see how he does, he could be on the big league roster soon.

The rest will not likely be joining the Cardinals this year.

[Jeffy25]

Strasburg didn't do too hot in his first triple A start....allowing 7 earned in just over 4 innings.
He did strike out 7 though.

Cardinals go to 41-26
Beating the Tigers 3-0
Rematch of the 06 WS the Tigers are coming into town.
Bonderman vs Wainwright
Skip Shumaker led the Cardinals off in the first with a his first homer of the year.
The Cardinals had a successful suicide squeeze in the 6th with runners at second and third and Brendan Ryan at the plate, Ludwick scored and Ryan ended up getting a hit out of it.
Wainwright goes to 7-8
and Adam Miller gets his second save of the year, getting tow very big outs in a pressing ninth inning.

Cardinals go yo 42-26
Beat the Tigers 13-3
Back to Back homers by Ludwick and Rasmus in the fourth
Ludwick also homered in the 5th
Ludwick drove in 5
Ankiel was used as a pinch hitter in the 8th, and was able to bat twice....i think that explains enough of the offensive entourage the Cardinals played on the Tigers.
Pinero didn't have to do much, pitched 6 innings giving up three to become the first player in baseball with 10 wins. Six players (including Carp) have 9.

Cards may have a great record, but the Reds are still only two games back.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 44-26
Beat the Tigers 7-0
Albert walked for the 50th time this year and stole his 10th base of the season and also drove in a couple of rbi singles in this game.
Carpenter pitched 5 shutout innings, and we decided since we were already up 7-0 we would give him a break, he threw 65 pitches and got to take the rest of the night off, giving Randy Wells some innings as he went four shutout innings and got a save for his work.
Carpenter is currently 10-2 with an era of 1.48
Rasmus hit his 4th homer of the year today.

Brad Thompson was sent back to Triple A today, as John Smoltz came off the DL. We are not sure where he will be placed, but for the time being he will be inserted as the fifth starter over Zach Britton.

A nice sweep of the Tigers.
and the Cards are officially number one in the Power Rankings! Ahead of Arizona by 2 points.
Best record in baseball: Toronto 44-25 (and Doc Halladay has been hurt)
Worth record in baseball: Texas is 20-46


Manny Parra and the Reds offense have been the biggest surprises in baseball thus far.


Carpenter is on a 10 game winning streak, Motte has saved 20 in a row, Rasmus has homered in three straight. and it is worth mentioning that Miguel Montero has the longest hitting streak of the year at 19 games, which was ruined in that series with us.

Cardinals go to 44-26
Beating the Royals 8-4
Matt Holliday and Colby Rasmus got the day off
Cards scored 5 in the first inning, which made things easy on Lohse. He was taken out after 5 innings of work and 2 earned runs. And we let Smoltz get a chance to pitch. He pitched the final four innings of the game. Gave up 7 hits, two earned runs, a wild pitch and struck out 2. Getting save number 155 of his career.

Albert hit his 21st of the year and K. Greene hit number 4.

Thats 7 wins in a row!

New York, Philly and Florida are in a three way tie for first all sitting at 38-30

Alberts numbers at this point in the season?
.378/478/693 with 22 HR's and 65 RBI's along with 10 SB's

Jon Jay from AAA Memphis will miss 8 months due to a torn ligament.

Cardinals fall to 44-27
Lose to the Royals 15-14
Yes you did read that right, 15-14 in a game that was plagued with rain. It looks more like the Chiefs beat the Rams today on the scoreboard and happened to go for two and get it.
A total slug fest, Wainwright only pitched 3 innings, got shelled for 11 earned giving a grand slam.
Zach Britton pitched the other five innings claiming the loss and allowing four earned.

Here is the list of players who homered in this game.
Molina (4)
Holliday (7)
Pujols (22)
Ludwick (16)
Crisp (5)
there were 10 doubles in this game, three by Albert
and also a triple.
36 hits, 16 were for extra bases and 29 runs and two errors in this game.

Albert went 4 for 6 with 7 RBI's though :D

On pace to hit 50

Strasburg did a little better in his next start:
9 innings, 2 earned, 15 k's for a win

Our minor league system very quickly went from ranked 25th to 7th from the draft alone. Strasburg is considered the 4th best prospect in baseball, and Ackley is the 7th.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 44-28
Royals win 3-2
Pujols and Rasmus each get three hits
Pinero goes 10-5 pitching 7 innings allowing 3 earned.
Grienke goes 8 innings giving up 2 earned.
And Soria gets a save.

Cardinals go to 45-28
Beat the Royals 6-5
Holliday homered for the 8th time of the year.
Carpenter goes 7 innings allowing 3 earned and five hits.
This game went back and forth but the Cardinals nudge this one out.
Carpenter goes to 11-2
Motte gets his 21st save in a row.

John Smoltz sent a message asking for an extension.
We are interested in pursuing something, but not sure what money will be left over for extensions for 2010.

The Cardinals also claim Martin Garcia a 20 year old rookie prospect, with a high potential from the Mets.

[Jeffy25]

We have been considering what our plans are for 2010.

We believe that Strasburg will likely enter the rotation. Pinero, Carp and Wainer will remain constants and Britton and Lohse are borderline.

So do we really need Smoltz? He is very highly rated, and can probably still pitch well.

I asked the owner what our budget was for extensions for next year, and the figure came in just under 9 million.

So what does that 9 Million have to cover?
The possible free agents still?

Well let's answer the second question first.
We are losing Glaus's 12.5 million, and i don't forsee us giving him anything close in regards to an extension.
I could see us resigning DeRosa, but right now discussions have been stalled based on DeRosa's asking price, he is currently making 5.5 Mil.
Ankiel, Ludwick, Thompson, K. Greene all are available for arbitration, and T. Miller's 500k contract ends.

Team needs:
Well right now the only outfielders signed officially are Holliday and Rasmus and Ludwick. We could chance the fourth and fifth outfielders to rookies, possibly even Ackley, or we could let those players continue to develop and resign players like Ankiel. With Ludwick and Holliday's contracts, we already have an expensive outfield. We could also let DeRosa and Shumaker play defensive backups in the outfield as well other players can play positions like leftfield.

As of right now, Smoltz started his extension talks in the neighborhood of 5.5 million. Which we are not going to consider, especially since he may not even make the rotation for next year.

But we will make an offer and see how he feels about it.


Cardinals and DeRosa accept terms through 2011!

Deal worth 7 million, 3 in 2010, and 4 in 2011!

The reason we made this offer was because DeRosa is versatile and he helps secure third base. It also means that Glaus is unlikely to be resigned.

this does lower the extensions budget, but we think we got a great player well below his deserved price.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 46-28
Cards beat the Mets 3-2
Trailing 2-0 with Lohse battling Pelfrey, the Cardinals were able to chip away a run in the 5th with Albert getting a lead off single, a wild pitch, and then two sacrifices.
In the 6th Jamieson hits his second homer, a solo shot
and in the 7th Shumaker drives in a big run on a single.
Lohse goes to 9-3 pitching 7 innings giving up both runs, and Motte gets his 22nd save only having to face one batter to do it.


Cardinals fall to 46-29
Lose to the Mets 2-1
A day after Smoltz is given a one year extension offer (still waiting to hear his reply). He has a start against the amazing Mets. He throws 8 pitches and then begins to get elbow discomfort...

and he has to leave the game. Elbow inflamation, 4 months! we literally just got this guy back from the DL!

In the 6th inning, Rasmus leads off, gets a single to right, then steals second, Shumaker grounds out up the middle, Rasmus moves to third and Albert drives him in with a single.
A two run triple for Cora in the 8th with two outs
and the Cardinals couldn't get anything back off of K-Rod.
John Maine pitched great
and Zach Britton ended up getting the loss going 7 innings, allowing two earned.

Smoltz is placed back on the 60 day dl and B. Thompson is called back up to cover for him.

[CatKnight]

I think it's time to let Smoltz go. He was great in his prime, but in your universe it looks like he's getting too fragile. Best to go with your future.

[Coach Owens]

I think it's time to let Smoltz go. He was great in his prime, but in your universe it looks like he's getting too fragile. Best to go with your future.

That also sums up your dynasties perfectly, Cat! :p ;) :D

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals fall to 46-30
Lose to the Mets 8-6
We were up 6-2 going into the seventh. Carpenter allows a few to get on and Denny Reyes then allowed the inning to get away.
Holliday had a major 3 run homer in the 5th, his 9th, and Ankiel hit his 10th.
Carpenter got blamed for some of those runs, 6.2 innings allowing 6 earned, but the big sweat gets the loss, his first of the year and technically blows his first save.
David Wright had four hits and four rbi's

J.D. Drew had a 6 hit game.

Current NL Central standings:
STL 46-30
CIN 41-31 3.0
MIL 39-33 5.0
CHC 38-34 6.0
HOU 33-39 11.0
PIT 34-40 11.0

Cardinals go to 47-30
Beat the Twins 5-1
There wasn't a hit in this game until the 6th as Blackburn and Wainwright battle....
Holliday had a leadoff triple in the seventh, eventually scored. top of the 8th Twins followed up with another run, bottom of the 8th Pujols hits a two run homer. End up getting 4 that inning.
Wainwright gets the complete game going to 8-8

Lincecum out until end of season.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals fall to 47-31
Lose to the Twins 7-4
A three run first and a four run 7th off Pinero and he falls to 10-6 through seven innings pitched. K. Greene hit his 5th homer of the year.

Cardinals fall to 47-32
Lose to the Twins 5-3
Walked in two runs in the 8th, blew it off that. Lohse goes to 9-4.
Holliday had 3 hits.

M. Rivera gets his 500th save.

[Jeffy25]

All Star voting has been completed and four Cardinals made it:

A. Pujols
C. Carpenter
J. Pinero
J. Motte


Should Pinero have made it? likely not, a 10-6 with an era just above 4 probably it wasn't deserved.

Taking on the Giants, the Cardinals lost a series to the Giants 2-1 earlier this season.

Cardinals fall to 47-33
Lose to the Giants 5-2
Carpenter goes to 11-3 pitching 7 innings allowing 4 earned.

Cardinals fall to 47-34
Lose to the Giants 2-1
Supporting a five game losing streak, tons of chances to come back and take the lead, and the Cards just couldn't, even though they had 6 doubles.
Wainwright gives up 2 earned through 8 innings and falls to a very unfair 8-9

and we have lost 7 of 8

Cardinals go to 48-34
Beat the Giants 3-1
Joel Pinero goes 8 and Motte gets his 23rd save.
Pinero goes to 11-6

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals fall to 48-35
Lose to the Giants 7-1
Tough times against the Giants this year, Lohse got shelled and R. Johnson pitched great
Lohse goes to 9-5
Pujols hit his 24 th homer of the year.

This was Randy Johnson's 300th career win!

When Mark DeRosa was interviewed after the game he commented that this could be the last 300 game winner we see for a very long time, or maybe even ever. That you hate to have it happen to you, it's still amazing to witness and watch.

Johnson's career numbers: 300-163 with a 3.27 ERA having tossed 4109 innings pitched and 4853 career strikeouts.

Cardinals go to 49-35
Beat the Reds 3-0
Carpenter throws a three hitter improving to 12-3, and he did it with defense, no walks and only 3 k's.
Ryan Ludwick and Skip Shumaker both got hurt in this game.
Ludwick messed up his thumb diving, he will miss 2 weeks.
Daryl Jones is brought up for two weeks.
Skip just has a sore hamstring, maybe a couple of days.

Cardinals go to 50-35
Beat the Reds 4-3
In the 7th, Albert hit his 25th homer of the year, and it went 508 feet to dead center field to give the Cards a 4-3 lead.
In Alex Jamieson's 30 plate appearances this year, 6 have now been with the bases loaded...and none have produced any runs for the Cardinals....strike outs, double plays, or inning ending outs.
Wainwright gets a deserved win going to 9-9 pitching seven innings allowing only 1 earned.
The big news for Wainwright is today he walked his 14th of the year in 149 innings pitched!!!!!!!
Motte's 24th save of the year

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 51-35
Beat the Reds 6-5
Albert hit a solo shot in the first, and a two run shot in the 7th to tie the game, giving him 27 on the year. DeRosa also hit a solo homer in the 7th his 8th.
Pinero only pitched 3 innings, giving up four earned, even though he got two double plays...his pitch count was unusually high...so Kyle Lohse pitched four innings in relief, and did quite well and getting his 10th win of the year.

This mix and match rotation of 6-7 deep has kept the overall bullpen very well rested.
Motte gets his 25th save, and McLellan continues to be the most efficient pitcher for the Cardinals overall...get a major out in the 8th.

Brad Thompson is sent back to Triple A Memphis and CF Tommy Phram is called up and placed on the 40 man roster.

The reason: We were carrying an extra pitcher due to that stretch of games together on the road. Now we want to have some bench depth with an extra right handed hitter until Ludwick gets back.

Cardinals go to 52-35
Beat the Brewers 7-6
Albert hits number 28 in the first. DeRosa also hit his 9th in the first. Holliday hits number 10 in the fifth, a three run shot.
That was enough for Carpenter who went 7 allowing only 1. the bullpen gave Milwaukee 5 in the 8th, literally gave it to them, there were three freaking balks!
Motte gets 5 outs to get the save, apparently being the only bullpen pitcher who could record any outs, that is his 26th consecutive save.
Carpenter goes to 13-3
D. Reyes and K. McLellan give up 5 earned in .2 innings pitched.

Even with the recent losing skid, we are still standing 5 games ahead of Milwaukee

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 53-35
Beat the Brewers 8-2
Wainwright gets a complete game
Albert homers for the 4th straight night, hitting a three run shot in the first, his 29th. Holliday extends his hitting streak to 12 games and the Cardinals first six get hits to start the game. That is all Wainwright needed for his 10th win of the year.

Pujols has caught up to Howard in homers, with 29


Cardinals go to 53-36
Lose to the Brewers 5-2
Holliday extends his hit streak to 14 games, DeRosa homers in his third straight, 10 on the season. Pujols homered for the 5th game in a row, hitting number 30, a solo shot in the 8th. Lohse goes to 10-6

Daryl Jones got hit on the elbow suffering a contusion and will miss five days due to it.
Cardinals retain their 5 game lead preparing for a battle with Chicago.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 54-36
Beat the Cubbies 8-2
Holliday hits number 11, a three run shot in the 3rd. K. Greene hits his 6th homer of the year. Pinero goes to 12-6 on the year.

Cardinals fall to 54-37
Lose to the Cubbies 4-2
Carpenter claims his fourth loss of the season, even though he pitched great, the Cubbies broke a tied game in the bottom of the 8th with a two out two run scoring error.
Most of the starters had tonight off.
Zambrano gets his 4th win of the year.

Albert is currently leading in the Triple Crown, beating Howard by 2 RBI's and tied with him in homers, and leading by 13 points in average.
Carpenter is close to the pitching triple crown, ahead by one win, leading in ERA, but down to J. Santana by 13 strike outs.
Quite the season thus far!

it's July 12th.

[RandyTiger]

A nice sweep of the Tigers.


Boo! Hiss! The umps were paid off by the Cards! :p

This is an enjoyable read, and it's encouraged me to go back to OOTP. Keep up the good work, Jeffy. :)

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 55-37
Beat the Cubs 13-4
Wainwright goes to 11-9
A save for Britton pitching 3 innings, getting his first big league save.
Molina hits his 5th homer in the third. Kahlil and Molina each drive in 4 each.
Shumaker gets hurt on a collission sliding into second.
Will miss two days.

Cardinals go to 55-38
Lose to the D-Backs 4-2
Haren vs Wainwright, the D-Backs got all four in the 6th, mainly contributed by a two out three run homer by Chris Snyder.
Pujols hit number 31 in the first
and Wainwright falls to 11-10, even though his ERA is 3.11 and he never walks anyone.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 56-38
Beat the D'Backs 3-0
a two run two out single by Rick Ankiel in the 4th
a two out rbi single by Rasmus in the 7th
And that was enough for Lohse who pitches a three hit shutout for his 11th win of the getting Lohse to 11-6
Rasmus stole two bases getting to 19 on the year beating Brandon Webb.

Ludwick comes off the DL and Daryl Jones is sent back to Memphis.


Cardinals go to 57-38
Cardinals win 6-0
Back to back three hit shutouts, Carpenter pitches great striking out 9. Carpenter goes to 14-4. Rasmus gets three hits, two doubles and scores 4 runs.
Carp's era is 1.95

Cardinals go to 58-38
Beat the Astros 7-4
Pinero pitched well, but the Cards couldn't score early enough to get him the win.
Molina (6) and Shumaker (9) each homered and Randy Wells gets his first big league win.
and Motte gets his 27th save of the year.

Matt Holliday got hurt, brusing his knee, he will miss 35 days and is sent to the DL.

Daryl Jones is called back up from Triple A Memphis.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 59-38
Beat the Astros 7-0
16 hits, Rick Ankiel hits his 11th homer of the year.
Wainwright allows 5 hits throwing a shutout going to 12-10, striking out 5 and no walks. Rasmus steals two more and now has 23 stolen bases. DeRosa now has an 11 game hitting streak. Shumaker sadly now has 8 errors.

Troy Glaus is finally ready to come off the DL and David Freese is sent to Triple A Memphis to allow room for him.

That makes 9 shutouts from our starting pitchers combined. 4 for Carpenter, 2 for Lohse and Wainwright, and 1 for Pinero. and 19 CG's.

Cardinals go to 60-38
Cardinals beat the Astros 7-6
Motte locks it down with one out and the bases loaded and a one run game after Miller loaded them up.
Cardinals get five hits, by seven runs. Rick Ankiel drove in four, including a three run double.
Carpenter is now 15-4
Motte gets his 28th consecutive save.

Casper Wells from Detroit a right fielder is claimed off waivers. He is a power hitter only, dead pull hitter, at the age of 24. This year he has already hit 17 homers in 50 game in Triple A for the Tigers, but was placed on waivers following a trade in Detroit. St. Louis has claimed him and called him up to fill in for Holliday during his DL stint.
Daryl Jones is sent back to Triple A, yet again. Wells will be used in situations against lefties.

[RandyTiger]

You're rolling along pretty good!

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 60-39
Lose to the Phillies 7-3
We left Lohse in too long, and knew it immediately as he got shelled in the 7th for four runs. Rasmus is becoming a real threat on the base paths, stealing three in this game, taking his number to 27.
Lohse goes to 11-7

Cardinals go to 60-40
Lose to the Phillies 9-6
Pinero pitched terribly, 3.2 IP, 7 ER, two walks, no k's.
Molina homered (7)
Pujols homered twice (32,33)
Phils had too much offense, including Ibanez and his 5 RBI's

Cardinals go to 61-40
Beat the Phillies 7-2
Homers: Pujols ( 34)
Ludwick (17)
Ankiel (12)
and Wainwright threw a complete game improving to 13-10 and Rasmus steals another, getting up to 28.

[Jeffy25]

Trade made!

Cardinals move Kahlil Greene for Super Utility Player Wilkin Castillo!

Cardinals send free agent to be SS Kahlil Greene and $1,000,000 to Cincinati for Wilkin Castillo.

Why? We want the versatility, we have no plans with Kahlil in the future and we are possibly going to look at shortstop in the offseason. Cincy is still in the hunt for a playoff possibility and barely agreed to this deal. They had no help at short right now.

Greene hit .250, with 6 homers, 22 RBI's and 27 Runs scored.

1B Allen Craig is sent to the Big Leagues and Wilkin Castillo is sent to the Quad Cities (A) affiliate....he has a high peak.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 62-40
Beat the Dodgers 5-4 in 11 innings!
Jason Motte blows his first save of the season! giving up two in the ninth. And Zach Britton is able to get the extra inning win erasing a great pitching performance by Carp.
Pujols hits number 35 and Rasmus steals number 30, being very aggressive. Britton's first big league win makes him 1-3

Ryan Ludwick fractures his foot and will miss two weeks.
Dustin Ackley is going to get his first shot at the big leagues being called up from Triple A Memphis.

We weren't planning on calling up Ackley, but he is the best player available, and with Holliday and Ludwick both being hurt, it made the most sense.

Cardinals go to 62-42
Lose to the Dodgers 10-3
Kyle Lohse second start in a row in which he shouldn't have been left in in the 7th.
Glaus hits his first homer of the year, a two run shot.
Ackley gets his first big league start, playing left field and batting second behind Rasmus in front of Albert. He went 0 for 3, drew two walks, was caught stealing once and struck out once. Lohse goes to 11-8
Manny had a beastly game with two major homers.

Cardinals go to 64-41
beat the Dodgers 10-4
Glaus hit number 2 and Pinero goes to 13-7
Rasmus steals number 33


Cardinals make another big move!

Unloading many players to San Francisco....getting lefty starter Johnathan Sanchez in return.

The deal:
San Francisco gets
CF Rick Ankiel 57/57
3B David Freese 36/51
RP Dennys Reyes 41/32
RP Josh Kinney 34/34
RP Brad Thompson 22/29
CP Fernando Salas 30/53
CP Adam Reifer 22/63
SP Jesus Hernandez 42/80 (18 years old)

St. Louis gets
2B Nick Noonan 20/58
SP Jonathan Sanchez 54/72

The Cardinals may have over paid a little bit for this deal, but they weren't going to be resigning Ankiel and the prospects will be missed, but the Cardinals want to win now, and Sanchez makes a great rotation, incredible! Noonan could potentially help in the middle infield within the next few years, and he is quick. The Giants needed the offensive help for Ankiel and Sanchez was a 5th/6th starter. Freese will also be in the big leagues.

This will likely complete the Cardinals moves for the rest of the season, and General Manager Jeffrey Lage feels that the team is set for many years to come.

[Jeffy25]

Lefty Craig Rodriguez and Jonathan Sanchez are brought up to replace D. Reyes and R. Ankiel on the 40 man and 25 man rosters.

Everth Cabrera is placed on waivers and the Cardinals claim him, a trade is completed with San Diego for Closer Trey Hearne.
Cabrera is sent to Triple A Memphis.

Cardinals go to 63-42
Lose to the Dodgers 14-4
Pinero was awful! going to 13-8 and raising his ERA to over 5, walking 10 in this game.

Cardinals go to 63-43
Lose to the Astros 9-3
A seven run 5th off Wainwright is all the Stros needed.
Pujols hit number 36 and Wainwright goes to 13-11.
Rasmus now has 34 stolen bases.

today is the trading deadline.

[FloydtheBarber]

Your trade with San Fran was kind of unrealistic

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 64-43
Beat the Astros 7-2
Alex Jamieson hits his third homer and Carpenter goes to 16-4 on the year goingn 7 innings, allowing one earned. Rasmus and Ackley each steal a base and Ackley goes a nice 2 for 3.

At the end of July.

This is how the Cardinals are looking:

[RandyTiger]

Seems to me that Carpenter, Pujols, and Rasmus are what's keeping your team afloat. Sure, the others have helped, but without those three... ick.

What's your lead in the division standings? Anyone close enough to present a challenge if things slide downhill?

[Jeffy25]

Seems to me that Carpenter, Pujols, and Rasmus are what's keeping your team afloat. Sure, the others have helped, but without those three... ick.

What's your lead in the division standings? Anyone close enough to present a challenge if things slide downhill?



The playoff structure was changed this year, so as long as you are in first or second place in your division, you are in the playoffs, and then after that, there are two wildcard berths.

Milestones thus far this year:

Catalanatto and McClouth each have hit for the cycle, Ryan Howard had a three homer game, and Johan Santana had a 16 strike out night.

I would insert all the team transactions, but it is waaaaaaaaaay over the character limit.

[Jeffy25]

News log


Saturday, August 1st, 2009
LF N. Markakis of the Baltimore Orioles honored: Wins the MLB AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B A. Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP C. Sabathia of the New York Yankees honored: Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP D. Bush of the Milwaukee Brewers honored: Wins the MLB NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
1B J. Miranda of the Seattle Mariners honored: Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
LF C. Dickerson of the Cincinnati Reds honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.
Arizona Diamondbacks: D. Haren pitches a 4-hit shutout against the New York Mets with 6 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Cleveland Indians: C. Lee pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Detroit Tigers with 3 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Baltimore Orioles: N. Markakis goes 1-4 against the Boston Red Sox, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Cleveland Indians: Z. Jackson pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Detroit Tigers with 9 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Monday, July 27th, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks: D. Haren pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
Detroit Tigers: The Detroit Tigers have announced that they set their team focus to 'Rebulding'
Detroit Tigers: Put P. Polanco on the trading block.
Detroit Tigers: Put A. Everett on the trading block.
Detroit Tigers: Put J. Isringhausen on the trading block.
Detroit Tigers: Put M. Grudzielanek on the trading block.
Detroit Tigers: Put R. Seanez on the trading block.
Detroit Tigers: Put S. Elarton on the trading block.
New York Mets: J. Maine pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Houston Astros with 6 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays: A. Rios goes 0-4 against the Tampa Bay Rays, ending his hitting streak at 21 games.
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Atlanta Braves: D. Lowe pitches a 6-hit shutout against the San Francisco Giants with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Milwaukee Brewers: R. Weeks goes 5-5 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with 2 2B, 2 RBI and 1 R.
St. Louis Cardinals: A. Wainwright pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Houston Astros with 5 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Los Angeles Angels: E. Santana pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 6 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Monday, July 20th, 2009
RF N. Markakis of the Baltimore Orioles honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
RF J. Werth of the Philadelphia Phillies honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Los Angeles Angels: J. Saunders pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 3 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
St. Louis Cardinals: C. Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Baltimore Orioles: K. Uehara pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox with 2 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
St. Louis Cardinals: K. Lohse pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks with 6 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Cincinnati Reds: A. Harang pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Friday, July 17th, 2009
New York Yankees: C. Sabathia pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Detroit Tigers with 7 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Atlanta Braves: J. Vazquez pitches a 5-hit shutout against the New York Mets with 8 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Monday, July 13th, 2009
1B C. Pena of the Tampa Bay Rays honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
LF C. Dickerson of the Cincinnati Reds honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Cleveland Indians: The Cleveland Indians have announced that they set their team focus to 'Rebulding'
Cleveland Indians: Put O. Dotel on the trading block.
New York Yankees: A. Pettitte pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 3 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!
Monday, July 6th, 2009
LF B. Abreu of the Los Angeles Angels honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
RF A. Ethier of the Los Angeles Dodgers honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
San Francisco Giants: The San Francisco Giants have announced that they set their team focus to 'Rebulding'
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Los Angeles Dodgers: The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
St. Louis Cardinals: C. Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Cincinnati Reds with 3 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
San Diego Padres: The San Diego Padres have announced that they set their team focus to 'Rebulding'
San Diego Padres: Put J. Isringhausen on the trading block.
San Diego Padres: Put D. Eckstein on the trading block.
San Diego Padres: Put H. Blanco on the trading block.
San Diego Padres: Put C. Floyd on the trading block.
San Diego Padres: Put B. Clark on the trading block.
San Diego Padres: Put J. Hairston Jr. on the trading block.
San Diego Padres: Put E. Brown on the trading block.
Atlanta Braves: D. Lowe pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies with 3 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Seattle Mariners: J. Lopez goes 0-2 against the New York Yankees, ending his hitting streak at 25 games.
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
2B J. Lopez of the Seattle Mariners honored: Wins the MLB AL Batter of the Month Award.
RF C. Hart of the Milwaukee Brewers honored: Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP K. Slowey of the Minnesota Twins honored: Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP J. Santana of the New York Mets honored: Wins the MLB NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
LF T. Snider of the Toronto Blue Jays honored: Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
1B T. Ishikawa of the San Francisco Giants honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.
New York Mets: J. Santana pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers with 16 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Seattle Mariners: J. Lopez goes 2-4 against the New York Yankees, extending his hitting streak to 25 games!
New York Yankees: D. Jeter goes 5-5 against the Seattle Mariners, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 4 R.
New York Yankees: M. Cabrera goes 5-6 against the Seattle Mariners, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 2 R.
Monday, June 29th, 2009
2B T. Wigginton of the Baltimore Orioles honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
CF N. McLouth of the Pittsburgh Pirates honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
American All-Star Game Selections announced:
SP K. Slowey (MIN)
SP J. Verlander (DET)
SP C. Sabathia (NYA)
SP J. Beckett (BOS)
SP R. Halladay (TOR)
SP S. Gallagher (OAK)
CL J. Papelbon (BOS)
CL J. Nathan (MIN)
CL B. Morrow (SEA)
CL B. Seay (DET)
CL J. Soria (KCA)
CL B. Ryan (TOR)
2B J. Lopez (SEA)
CF A. Jones (BAL)
C V. Martinez (CLE)
RF J. Dye (CHA)
C M. Napoli (LAA)
1B C. Pena (TBA)
SS A. Ramirez (CHA)
LF A. Lind (TOR)
3B E. Longoria (TBA)
CF G. Sizemore (CLE)
CF A. Rios (TOR)
RF I. Suzuki (SEA)
CF B. Upton (TBA)
SS O. Cabrera (OAK)
2B M. Ellis (OAK)
SS M. Aviles (KCA)
National All-Star Game Selections announced:
SP C. Carpenter (STL)
SP J. Santana (NYN)
SP M. Parra (MIL)
SP D. Lowe (ATL)
SP D. Haren (ARI)
SP J. Johnson (FLO)
CL B. Lidge (PHI)
CL F. Rodriguez (NYN)
CL M. Capps (PIT)
SP J. Pineiro (STL)
CL J. Broxton (LAN)
CL J. Motte (STL)
1B A. Pujols (STL)
RF J. Upton (ARI)
3B D. Wright (NYN)
SS S. Drew (ARI)
C R. Martin (LAN)
LF R. Braun (MIL)
2B R. Weeks (MIL)
CF C. Beltran (NYN)
C B. McCann (ATL)
1B L. Berkman (HOU)
1B J. Votto (CIN)
RF A. Ethier (LAN)
RF H. Pence (HOU)
RF C. Hart (MIL)
1B C. Delgado (NYN)
3B J. Cantu (FLO)
Toronto Blue Jays: A. Rios goes 1-5 against the Tampa Bay Rays, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Seattle Mariners: J. Lopez goes 1-4 against the San Diego Padres, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!
Arizona Diamondbacks: S. Drew goes 5-5 against the Texas Rangers, with 0 RBI and 2 R.
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates: N. McLouth hits for the CYCLE, going 4-4 against the Cleveland Indians, with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored.
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Tampa Bay Rays: S. Kazmir pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies with 10 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Minnesota Twins: K. Slowey pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers with 6 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

[Jeffy25]

continued


Monday, June 22nd, 2009
1B D. Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
3B G. Atkins of the Colorado Rockies honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Sunday, June 21st, 2009
New York Mets: J. Santana pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays with 11 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
New York Mets: O. Perez pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Baltimore Orioles with 2 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Chicago Cubs: The Chicago Cubs have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
Monday, June 15th, 2009
2B A. Iwamura of the Tampa Bay Rays honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
LF B. Moss of the Pittsburgh Pirates honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Baltimore Orioles: A. Huff goes 5-5 against the Atlanta Braves, with 1 HR, 1 RBI and 3 R.
Cincinnati Reds: M. Owings pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Friday, June 12th, 2009
Baltimore Orioles: J. Guthrie pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Atlanta Braves with 4 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Detroit Tigers: M. Thames goes 5-6 against the Chicago White Sox, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 3 R.
New York Yankees: C. Sabathia pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Boston Red Sox with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Texas Rangers: The Texas Rangers have announced that they set their team focus to 'Rebulding'
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Atlanta Braves: K. Kawakami pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Texas Rangers: B. McCarthy pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Monday, June 8th, 2009
LF J. Damon of the New York Yankees honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B L. Berkman of the Houston Astros honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Houston Astros: The Houston Astros have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Atlanta Braves: The Atlanta Braves have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
Kansas City Royals: M. Wright pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays with 0 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
New York Mets: J. Santana pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Washington Nationals with 8 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!
Friday, June 5th, 2009
Boston Red Sox: The Boston Red Sox have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
Los Angeles Angels: The Los Angeles Angels have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
New York Mets: The New York Mets have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
Philadelphia Phillies: The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
Tampa Bay Rays: A. Sonnanstine pitches a 2-hit shutout against the New York Yankees with 9 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Pittsburgh Pirates: P. Maholm pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Houston Astros with 3 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Philadelphia Phillies: R. Howard hits three home runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 3-5 with 4 RBI and 3 runs scored!
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Chicago White Sox: The Chicago White Sox have announced that they set their team focus to 'Rebulding'
Chicago White Sox: Put M. MacDougal on the trading block.
Chicago White Sox: Put R. Castro on the trading block.
Chicago White Sox: Put C. Miller on the trading block.
Chicago White Sox: Put A. Pierzynski on the trading block.
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
New York Yankees: The New York Yankees have announced that they set their team focus to 'Rebulding'
New York Yankees: Put J. Damon on the trading block.
Toronto Blue Jays: The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that they set their team focus to 'Win Now'
San Francisco Giants: E. Velez goes 5-5 against the Washington Nationals, with 1 2B, 1 RBI and 1 R.
St. Louis Cardinals: J. Pineiro pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Cincinnati Reds with 5 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Seattle Mariners: I. Suzuki goes 5-5 against the Baltimore Orioles, with 1 2B, 3 RBI and 5 R.
Monday, June 1st, 2009
SS E. Aybar of the Los Angeles Angels honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
RF J. Upton of the Arizona Diamondbacks honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
CF A. Jones of the Baltimore Orioles honored: Wins the MLB AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B L. Berkman of the Houston Astros honored: Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP R. Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays honored: Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CL B. Wilson of the San Francisco Giants honored: Wins the MLB NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
C M. Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles honored: Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
LF C. Dickerson of the Cincinnati Reds honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Kansas City Royals: Z. Greinke pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks: D. Haren pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Atlanta Braves with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Monday, May 25th, 2009
2B A. Hill of the Toronto Blue Jays honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
CF J. Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Toronto Blue Jays: F. Catalanotto hits for the CYCLE, going 4-5 against the Baltimore Orioles, with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored.
Sunday, May 24th, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks: C. Jackson goes 5-6 against the Oakland Athletics, with 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 4 R.
Milwaukee Brewers: M. Parra pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 2 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
St. Louis Cardinals: A. Wainwright pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 10 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Seattle Mariners: E. Bedard pitches a 4-hit shutout against the San Francisco Giants with 5 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Washington Nationals: Put D. Young on the trading block.
Monday, May 18th, 2009
RF X. Nady of the New York Yankees honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B L. Berkman of the Houston Astros honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Sunday, May 17th, 2009
St. Louis Cardinals: C. Carpenter pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Baltimore Orioles: M. Hendrickson pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Atlanta Braves: D. Lowe pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Seattle Mariners: R. Rowland-Smith pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Texas Rangers with 7 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Houston Astros: M. Hampton pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Colorado Rockies with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Monday, May 11th, 2009
RF J. Dye of the Chicago White Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B C. Delgado of the New York Mets honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
New York Mets: J. Santana pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Atlanta Braves with 14 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
Baltimore Orioles: C. Izturis goes 5-5 against the New York Yankees, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 1 R.
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Seattle Mariners: E. Bedard pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays: R. Halladay pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Angels with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Monday, May 4th, 2009
C M. Montero of the Detroit Tigers honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B A. Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
San Francisco Giants: M. Cain pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Chicago Cubs with 5 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Friday, May 1st, 2009
CF G. Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians honored: Wins the MLB AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B A. Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP O. Perez of the Kansas City Royals honored: Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP M. Parra of the Milwaukee Brewers honored: Wins the MLB NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
2B J. Nix of the Chicago White Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
CF J. Schafer of the Atlanta Braves honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
St. Louis Cardinals: C. Carpenter pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Washington Nationals with 7 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Monday, April 27th, 2009
CF V. Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B J. Cantu of the Florida Marlins honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
New York Yankees: A. Burnett pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Boston Red Sox with 8 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Monday, April 20th, 2009
3B M. Mora of the Baltimore Orioles honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B R. Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Sunday, April 19th, 2009
Minnesota Twins: G. Perkins pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Angels with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Friday, April 17th, 2009
St. Louis Cardinals: K. Lohse pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Chicago Cubs with 5 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Los Angeles Angels: N. Adenhart pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 7 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

[Jeffy25]

final page:


Monday, April 13th, 2009
CF G. Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B J. Votto of the Cincinnati Reds honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Milwaukee Brewers: M. Parra pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Cincinnati Reds with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Arizona Diamondbacks: D. Davis pitches a 6-hit shutout against the St. Louis Cardinals with 8 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!
Saturday, April 11th, 2009
Detroit Tigers: J. Verlander pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Texas Rangers with 8 strikeouts and 5 BB allowed!
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Los Angeles Dodgers: M. Kemp goes 5-7 against the San Diego Padres, with 2 RBI and 0 R.

Cardinals go to 64-44
Lose to the Astros 6-3
Kyle Lohse loses another going to 11-9 giving up five earned through five innings.
Allen Craig hits his first big league home run.
And Albert gets number 37 of the year and now has 100 runs driven in.

Troy Glaus is suspended for 13 games for getting into a very intense argument with the home plate umpire in this game over a called third strike.

Albert now has 9 seasons in a row, in which he has hit 30 homers and driven in at least 100....and this is in his first 9 pro seasons!

he is two runs scored away from 100 as well.

[CatKnight]

Any league with the Yanks in last place in their division is my kind of league. Well done ;) (Sorry OldYankFan :D )

[RandyTiger]

Four players on the All-Star squad. Not bad! It certainly looks like you're playoff-bound, but like Yogi says, "It's ain't over till it's over".

Pujols sure is having a monster year - and he may even win the triple crown if he keeps doing his stuff. I'm impressed. Carpenter looks to have a good shot at the NL Cy Young.

I'm stunned to see Polanco (Det) on the trading block - he's a solid player, and they really don't have a good replacement available in the minors, as far as I can remember. He might be worth acquiring as a replacement for Schumaker. Everett is all glove, no bat. Good riddance. The others... meh.

I'm surprised to see the White Sox dumping some good players. Granted, none of them are exactly superstars, but it's still surprising.

That being said, I'm enjoying what you've been posting. Thanks, man. :)

Those screenies look so much better than OOTP 8. I think I'm going to grab that thing next month.

[Jeffy25]

The Cardinals go on a waiver claim frenzy.

As the trade deadline has passed, the first year GM didn't realize so many players would go through waivers and reach the Cardinals. the Cardinals could have some issues with their 40 man rosters.

the following players were claimed:

3B Conor Gillaspie
SP Marco Estrada
MR Luis Mendoza
CF Steve Moss
3B Mitch Hilligoss
and CP Jim Miller

The following players have been designated for assignment by the Cardinals to make room from the overload of accepted players.

SP Tyler Herron
RP Charlie manning
C Luis de la Cruz
SS Tyler Greene
(it may be noted, i claimed way more players, i didn't think we would be getting like any of them haha).

Mitch Hilligoss was a part of the Alex Jamieson trade earlier this season.

Marco Estrada and Jim Miller are sent to St. Louis
and Adam Miller and Randy Wells are sent to Triple A Memphis.

[Jeffy25]

CK: well 4.5 games for a team like the Yankees, i wouldn't rule them out yet ;)

RT: thanks! i am really enjoying this, Carpenter and Pujols are playing amazingly!

I didn't realize that many players would make it all the way to me on waivers! yikes! :eek:

but it isn't a bad problem to have.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 64-45
Lose to the Mets 10-4
Sanchez gets knocked around in his first start in St. Louis
Using a weaker lineup has been tough on St. Louis due to injuries and suspensions.
Today's lineup:
CF Rasmus
2B DeRosa
1B Pujols
RF WElls
3B Craig
LF Phram
SS Ryan
C Molina
SP Sanchez

Sanchez's line: 2.0 IP, 5 hits, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR...now is 7-7

Phram bruised his thumb and will miss six days.

Cardinals go to 65-45
Beat the Mets 5-1
Mets scored their first run with two out in the ninth in this rain plagued game. Wainwright was pulled after only 44 pitches through five innings pitched due to the rain delays...but he does manage to get his 14th win of the year, and Britton pitches all four innings in relief to get his 2nd save of the year.

Brendan Ryan has an elbow contusion in this game and will miss two weeks from a collision at second in this game.

The injury bug will not leave these Cardinals alone.

The lead is now 4 games over Milwaukee

Everth Cabrera is called up for B. Ryan.
Craig Rodriguez is sent back to Triple A Memphis for Steve Moss. We need an extra hitter with Phram's injury and Gluas's suspension.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 66-45
Beat the Pirates 2-0
Carpenter throws a two hitter! Making him now 17-4! He is trying to achieve the pitcher's triple crown, he just isn't getting enough strike outs.

Cardinals go to 66-46
Lose to the Pirates 7-4
Lohse fails again, going to 11-10 now, he has been having a hard time

Cardinals go to 67-46
Beat the Pirates 12-2
DeRosa hits number 11, and Rasmus steals 3 again, 40 on the year. Sanchez gets a complete game, going to 8-7

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 68-46
Beat the Reds 5-1
Albert gets his 150th hit of the season with a single in the first.
RBI single by Jamieson in the 4th
A two run, one out error scored Cabrera and Rasmus in the 7th. E8 by Dickerson.
RBI single in the 8th by Taveras for Cin
Colby gets hurt throwing the ball in in the 8th
2 more in the 8th for the Cards.
Wainwright gets the complete game, allowing 7 hits, striking out 8 going to 15-11
Rasmus will miss 2 weeks.

Cardinals go to 69-46
Beat the Reds 5-4 in 11 innings
Shumaker hits a game tying 3 run homer with two out in the bottom of the ninth off Bill Bray to right center! 387 feet! (3)
Ackley gets a walk off single in the 11th scoring Moss. Zach Britton gets the win after Carpenter gave up 4 through 8 innings. (2-3)

Ludwick finally comes off the DL

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 69-47
Lose to the Reds 3-2
2 hits for Shumaker, Ludwick, and Derosa
Pinero goes to 13-9
Cueto pitched well, and Estrada pitches two innings in relief for the first time as a Cardinal this year.

Cardinals are stuck on 69 :cool: going to 69-48
Cardinals lose to the Padres 9-3
Ackley steals his sixth and Sanchez gets lite up, five earned in five innings going to 8-8

Tyler Greene, Charlie Manning, Tyler Henley, and Brandon Yarbourough all clear waivers and are sent to Triple A Memphis.

[RandyTiger]

You definitely have a nice solid team there, and your bullpen has got to be mowing them down left and right most of the time.

Whatever did Troy Glaus do to earn a suspension? Bump an umpire for being stingy on plate calls?

[Jeffy25]

You definitely have a nice solid team there, and your bullpen has got to be mowing them down left and right most of the time.

Whatever did Troy Glaus do to earn a suspension? Bump an umpire for being stingy on plate calls?

I don't really know, i didn't bother to look back to find out, but it said that he was ejected and suspended for arguing with an umpire, whatever it was must have been quite severe.

Cardinals go to 70-48
Beat the Padres 4-2
two run triple by Cabrera was huge in this game, and then he scored on a single by Wainwright. Wainwright is batting .308 on the season with 7 RBI's.
Wainwright goes 8 innings allowing 1 earned and two runs overall while striking out four, he goes to 16-11
Motte gets his 29th save on the season.

Cardinals go to 71-48
Beat the Padres 6-5
Cardinals enjoy a come from behind victory as Lohse got knocked around for five runs through four innings. Carpenter pitched the top of the 9th to get the victory and go to 18-4. The reason; the bullpen was worn out from the past series, so we were going to let Carpenter pitch this game since he had had plenty of rest and we were going to just move his start and let him try to win us a game in extras, but it didn't get that far as Shumaker had a walk off double to win it.
Ackley who scored the winning run went 4 for 5, drove in four and scored three times hitting his first two big league home runs. (1,2).

Jarret Hoffpauir and Ian Oustland are each placed on waivers as Ben Sheets comes off the DL and actually rehabed himself well enough to make it back this year.
The Cardinals got him on a minor league contract in April, and now he might be able to help them contribute for their playoff run.

Cardinals go to 72-48
Beat the Dodgers 12-6
Sheets pitched well enough in his 09 debut, 6 innings, 3 earned
Pinero pitched the final three innings to get a save as Sheets took his spot in the rotation today.
Feldman for the Dodgers walked in four runs in this game. and DeRosa homered twice (12,13) a solo and a three run shot.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 73-48
Beat the Dodgers 2-1 through 13 innings
Troy Glaus is finally back from his 12 game suspension
Carpenter goes 9 innings allowing one run and allowing only 3 hits, but James McDonald also only allowed one run through his 9 innings. Pujols has a two out rbi single in the 13th
Britton goes to 3-3 pitching three scoreless innings allowing only one hit and Motte gets his 30th save.
DeRosa and Ludwick both got hurt in this game.

DeRosa will miss 4 weeks with a hamstring pull
Ludwick will miss 1-2 weeks with a knee contusion.

We can't avoid the injury bug.

But Matt Holliday and Brendan Ryan both came off the DL today, so it worked out fine.
Rasmus suffered a setback during his recovery, he is still at least a week away from being able to come back.

The Cardinals claimed first basemen Garrett Jones from Toronto.
Lugo is placed on recoverable waivers and Phram is sent to Triple A Memphis for Garrett Jones who comes to St. Louis.

Cardinals go to 74-48
Beat the Dodgers 5-2
Holliday hits an RBI double in his first at bat back
Pujols homered for the first time in 14 games, number 38
Sanchez goes to 9-8 pitching 8 innnigs giving up two earned because of a two run shot by Casey Blacke in the 7th.
Motte gets his 31st save.


Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays: R. Halladay pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Boston Red Sox with 6 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Monday, August 17th, 2009
RF G. Gross of the Tampa Bay Rays honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
SS H. Ramirez of the Florida Marlins honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
San Francisco Giants: Put R. Winn on the trading block.
Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Baltimore Orioles: J. Guthrie pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Angels with 2 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
San Diego Padres: C. Baek pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers with 2 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Philadelphia Phillies: J. Werth goes 5-5 against the Chicago Cubs, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI and 3 R.
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks: D. Haren pitches a 2-hit shutout against the New York Mets with 11 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Monday, August 10th, 2009
1B A. Gordon of the Kansas City Royals honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
SS T. Tulowitzki of the Colorado Rockies honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
Florida Marlins: J. Johnson pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
Chicago White Sox: C. Richard pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Cleveland Indians with 6 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Tampa Bay Rays: M. Garza pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Seattle Mariners with 2 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Friday, August 7th, 2009
St. Louis Cardinals: C. Carpenter pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates with 4 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks: D. Haren pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates with 13 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Tampa Bay Rays: J. Shields pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Boston Red Sox with 6 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Boston Red Sox: J. Beckett pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays with 6 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Baltimore Orioles: N. Markakis goes 0-3 against the Detroit Tigers, ending his hitting streak at 22 games.
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
LF J. Hamilton of the Texas Rangers honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
CF M. Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Los Angeles Angels: J. Lackey pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 7 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 75-48
Beat the Padres 6-2
Holliday (12) and Schumaker (4) each homer in this one, and Pujols drives in 3.
Holliday (17) and Ackley (8) each steal bases
and Wainwright goes to 17-11

Cardinals go to 75-49
Lose to the Padres 7-6
The Bullpen blew this one, as the Padres scored four in the bottom of the ninth.
Cards scored three in each of the sixth and the seventh innings, Pujols (39) hit a two run shot, and Glaus (3) hit a three run shot as Jason Motte (0-1) gets blamed for all four earned runs only getting one out, but McClellan and Jim Miller actually allowed the runs.
McClellan actually walked in the final run of the game with two outs.

Our scout found a kid from Costa Rica, we signed him to a minor league contract today.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 75-50
Padres beat the Cards 3-2
Sheets pitched well, but the Cards couldn't get the big two out hit. Sheets goes 7 innings, two earned and goes to 1-1.

Cardinals go to 76-51
Beat the Padres 5-1
Same story when Carpenter pitches as always, complete game, one earned going to 19-4 and striking out 12....ERA is now 1.86
Ackley steals two more, getting to 10 and has played well in Rasmus's absence.
3 hits for Schumaker.

An offer was made to see if we could retain Sheets at a competive price for the 2010 season, but he is looking for more than we are prepared to pay. We may revisit the discussion during the offseason.

Ludwick is ready to play again.

Cardinals go to 76-52
Lose to the Astros 5-2
W/ two out in the ninth, Wainwright was left in with the bases loaded against K. Matsui who hits a base clearing double.
Wainwright goes to 17-12
Schumaker makes his 10th error and Holliday steals his 18th of the year....two hits for Holliday.

Colby Rasmus comes back off the DL and Casper Wells is sent down to Triple A Memphis for the time being.

standings added just for you coach :)

[Coach Owens]

Can we see the standings, Jeffy?

[Jeffy25]

added them just for you Coach :p

Remember we have an expanded playoff in this dynasty:

the top two teams in each division make the playoffs, and then the top two teams in each league after that.

Cardinals go to 76-52
Lose to the Astros 6-5
Cardinals were up 4-0 at one point, but managed to lose this one 6-5 as the bullpen blows this one
Britton gets the lose (3-4) and gets a blown save.
Sanchez pitched well enough, but got pulled after 6, Britton had a tough 2 innings pitched. Ludwick left 4 on base, but the offense wasn't the problem, Ackley stole two more bases and B. Ryan and C. Rasmus both got hurt in this game!

Injuries have been quite the problem
Ryan will miss three weeks, Rasmus will be day to day.

Cardinals go to 77-52
Beat the Astros 1-0
Sheets almost got the shutout, but we used Motte to get the final out with some runners on.
Sheets allowed six hits through 8.2 innings, walking three and striking out six. (2-1) and Motte got his 32nd save.
Sheets drove in the only run, with a two out double in the 4th. Pujols, Luddy and Schumaker also doubled.

Oustlund and Hoffpauir cleared waivers and were sent to Triple A Memphis.

[CatKnight]

Hm. The Yanks would be your #2 wildcard. Looks like you're letting too many teams into the playoffs, Jeff ;)

[Red Sox Fan 734]

The Al East is stacked!

[RandyTiger]

Maybe it's time for a re-alignment. Swap the Yanks and the Mets, just to get them out of everyone's hair.

Seriously.

Swap the Twins and Cubbies. I LOATHE the Twins. I want them GONE! :p

[Jeffy25]

CK: Makes the playoffs that much more entertaining!

RSF: I am surprised by the Orioles, they have been doing a lot of buying it seems, and their young talent is going to be beastly for years to come.

RT: not a chance ;)

Cardinals go to 78-52
Beat the Nationals 5-1
2 run, 2 out triple by Ludwick in the 4th
Albert hit a 2 run homer in the 5th, his 40th!
Carpenter gets his 20th win on the season, allowing 6 hits, one earned for his 10th complete game of the year.
Albert has hit 40 home runs in 5 out of his 9 years.

Cardinals go to 79-52
Beat the Nationals 10-2
First hit Lohse gave up was with one out in the 6th.
Jamieson hits his 4th homer of the season, a two run shot. Molina had three hits, Rasmus had two hits and drove in three. Lohse goes to 12-10 as a rain delay limited his work load in this game, going six innings, one earned, one hit while striking out four.
Britton goes the final three innings to get his 3rd save of the year.

Lugo clears waivers and is sent to Triple A, but he is still hurt and will spend time on the DL first.

Ankiel had a five hit day for San Francisco today.

Estrada is brought back up to the Major Leagues

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 80-52
Beats the Nationals 5-4 in 10
Wainwright allows four to score through 8 innings, but only 2 were earned. Pinero gets the win pitching two innings in relief, improving to 14-9
Glaus had a walk off single in the 10th to score Holliday.
Pujols gets his 19th stolen base, and Rasmus steals two more to get to 45.

Osiris Matos was claimed off waivers, he still has options, and is sent to Triple A Memphis, Randy Wells is designated for Assignment, he been struggling since going to Triple A Memphis.


Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
CF G. Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians honored: Wins the MLB AL Batter of the Month Award.
RF M. Bradley of the Chicago Cubs honored: Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP C. Wang of the New York Yankees honored: Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP C. Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CF C. Carter of the Oakland Athletics honored: Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
LF S. Smith of the Colorado Rockies honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.
Monday, August 31st, 2009
2B R. Cano of the New York Yankees honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
SS J. Reyes of the New York Mets honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
San Francisco Giants: R. Ankiel goes 5-5 against the Colorado Rockies, with 0 RBI and 1 R.
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Seattle Mariners: F. Hernandez pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 6 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Colorado Rockies: D. Fowler goes 5-6 against the San Francisco Giants, with 1 2B, 1 RBI and 3 R.
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Boston Red Sox: K. Youkilis goes 5-6 against the Chicago White Sox, with 2 2B, 5 RBI and 3 R.
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Milwaukee Brewers: S. McClung pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Cincinnati Reds with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Monday, August 24th, 2009
1B S. Thorman of the Baltimore Orioles honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
C C. Iannetta of the Colorado Rockies honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Cleveland Indians: G. Sizemore hits for the CYCLE, going 4-5 against the Kansas City Royals, with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored.
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates: A. LaRoche goes 5-5 against the Cincinnati Reds, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 4 R.
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Los Angeles Angels: J. Lackey pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays with 0 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Baltimore Orioles: R. Andino goes 0-4 against the Chicago White Sox, ending his hitting streak at 20 games.
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Baltimore Orioles: R. Andino goes 3-6 against the Chicago White Sox, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!
Baltimore Orioles: S. Thorman hits for the CYCLE, going 5-6 against the Chicago White Sox, with 5 RBI and 3 runs scored.
Baltimore Orioles: S. Thorman goes 5-6 against the Chicago White Sox, with 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 5 RBI and 3 R.

[RandyTiger]

Whoa! You sure got a steal by claiming Matos. He's going to be one heck of a closer for you in a few years if he develops properly.

[Jeffy25]

RT: ya, sometimes the AI seems to put players down on assignment that maybe that team wouldn't really do, that is the only problem i have with the AI.

Cardinals go to 81-52
Glaus with a walk off single win this one 4-3
Sanchez pitched well for 7 innings, giving up 3 earned, and Britton gets the win pitching the last two, going to 4-4

Cardinals go to 82-52
Beat the Brewers 4-2
Motte strikes out Braun with the bases loaded in the ninth to finish it off.
Carpenter pitched another great game (21-4)
Motte's 33rd save.
Holliday has 19 saves.

Rich Hill went down with a torn rotator cuff and it's a career ending injury.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 82-53
Lose to the Brewers 8-6
a 5 run 8th for the Brewers couldn't be stopped, Pinero gets the loss, 14-10

Cardinals go to 83-53
Beat the Pirates 3-2
Rasmus hits his 5th homer of the year, a solo shot.
Wainwright goes to 18-12
Motte's 34th save, and Bowers gets another hold (9).

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 83-54
Lose to the Pirates 4-3 through 12
Hinske hits a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to tie this game at nine off Motte, his second blown save of the year.
Pinero with another loss, 14-11, as a walk off two out single scored the winning run.
But Lohse pitched well.

We will be attempting to use more of the extras from the 40 man roster to finish out the season, and may even consider bringing up Strasburg before the end of the season to get some major league conditioning. But our playoff chances are looking strong.

to see how Strasburg has been doing:

[RandyTiger]

Stasburg is going to be something else once he gets into the bigs. o.O

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 83-55
Lose to the Pirates 4-3
Sanchez goes 6 innings, allowing 2 earned, McLellan did ok in relief, but Blowers and Estrada blew this one in the ninth, walk off double finishes it off.
Pujols hits number 41 in this one.

Cardinals go to 84-55
Beat the Pirates 3-0
Carpenter gets his 6th shutout, Pujols gets his 20th stolen base of the year, first time he has ever reached 20 in a year! and he obviously is a part of the 20-20 club.
Rasmus has 47 steals, Cabrera now has 12.
Carp is 22-4 with a 1.77 ERA.....a completely dominant season!


Sheets is really wanting to negotiate an extension, but we doubt we will have a need or a place for him next year, our rotation is looking like Carp, Wainer, Sanchez, Strasburg, and then a combo of Pinero, Lohse and Britton for the five spot.

so where does sheets fit? We don't forsee us paying much to retain him, and he wants a big deal.

How good has carp been this year?

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 85-55
Beat the Brewers 8-7 in 13 innings
Using much of the 40 man roster because of the September call ups.
Britton started this game, only pitched one inning, giving up 4 earned runs.
Motte blows another save, causing some worries late in the season.
Craig Rodriguez gets the win (1-0) and Adam Miller gets his third save.
We started this game, using all left handed hitters and let the starters get the day off, but late in the game, Holliday and Pujols did enter late.

Cardinals fall to 85-56
Lose to the Brewers 6-5
Wainwright still manages to pitch a complete game, three of the six runs are unearned due to errors. He goes to 18-13.
Cardinals had the long ball working, Back to back homers by Connor Gillaspie (his first big league career homer) and Albert Pujols.
Albert homered twice (42,43) and had four hits in this one, but the Cards couldn't win this one, as the Brewers put a five spot up in the 4th.

Cardinals go to 86-56
Beat the Braves 9-1
Glaus and Pujols (44) hit back to back homers in the second, and Glaus (5,6) homers twice. Cardinals were up 7-0 after 2, and Sheets (3-1) pitched 7 shutout innings before allowing some rookies to get some playing time in this one. Don't want to risk any injuries this close to playoff time. That and we have basically clinched our playoff berth to this point.


Saturday, September 12th, 2009
San Diego Padres: Put C. Floyd on the trading block.
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Seattle Mariners: R. Rowland-Smith pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Los Angeles Angels with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Los Angeles Angels: C. Figgins goes 0-4 against the Seattle Mariners, ending his hitting streak at 22 games.
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Atlanta Braves: B. Jones goes 5-6 against the Houston Astros, with 1 3B, 2 RBI and 3 R.
Monday, September 7th, 2009
3B T. Wigginton of the Baltimore Orioles honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
LF S. Hairston of the San Diego Padres honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Toronto Blue Jays: J. Litsch pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 5 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
St. Louis Cardinals: C. Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers with 8 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Sunday, September 6th, 2009
New York Yankees: C. Sabathia pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Cincinnati Reds: B. Arroyo pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Atlanta Braves with 6 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Los Angeles Angels: J. Saunders pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 2 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Saturday, September 5th, 2009
Houston Astros: W. Rodriguez pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies with 6 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Los Angeles Angels: C. Figgins goes 1-5 against the Kansas City Royals, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 87-56
Beat the Braves 7-5
Carpenter gets a complete game, didn't allow a run until the 9th, four were earned, but we didn't want to take him out, and he wasn't tired pitching through it all.

Rasmus steals two more, getting to 51, Ackley to 16, Cabrera up to 17.
The first Cardinal to steal 50 bases since Vince Coleman in 1990

Brandon Jones hit a grand slam in the ninth to make this game closer, with two outs...but we let Carp still get the final out. (23-4) ERA is now 1.85.

Cardinals go to 87-57
Lose to the Braves 6-2
Glaus homered his 7th of the year, and Rasmus had an RBI triple as well.
Sanchez goes to 9-9 with one earned through 7.
Errors by Glaus and Ludwick allowed this one to slip away.

Brendan Ryan comes off the DL, and McClellan has a stiff arm and will miss a few days.

Cardinals go to 88-57
Beat the Marlins 2-1 with a walkoff win on a play at the plate that scored Ackley.
Wainwright gets a complete game win, and gets his 200th strike out of the season.
Ackley also hit his third homer of the season in this one.
Wainwright is now 19-13

[RandyTiger]

Two impressions:

1. Carpenter ain't human. What planet is he from? :p

2. You're pretty much unstoppable.

[Jeffy25]

Two impressions:

1. Carpenter ain't human. What planet is he from? :p

2. You're pretty much unstoppable.

ya, team is great, but some of these great players will hit arby, and we won't be able to afford them.

and pujols will have a large contract in the future.

no clue how carp is doing this, or how much longer, but he is 34 already, and is past his peak...so it's bound to end.

Cardinals go to 89-57
Beat the Marlins 10-1
Holliday (13) and Pujols (45) each homered in this one and Lohse gets a complete game getting his 13th win of the year.

DeRosa comes off the DL.

Cardinals continue to claim everyone under the son, getting Octavio Dotel. Even though his salary is 6,000,000 this year, he is expected to be a Type A and can likely help during the playoffs.

This game was worth sharing the box score of:

here are the screen shots

[RandyTiger]

!! 14 K's? Test that guy for steroids. He ain't human.

That's a heckuva blowout. The Marlins sure didn't help their cause with so many errors, but even without them, you still walked all over those guys with metal cleats. Impressive.

[Jeffy25]

!! 14 K's? Test that guy for steroids. He ain't human.

That's a heckuva blowout. The Marlins sure didn't help their cause with so many errors, but even without them, you still walked all over those guys with metal cleats. Impressive.

ya, that game was such a retarded blow out, that i had to post it :p

Cardinals go to 91-57
Barely edge out the Cubbies 5-4
A 4 spot in the 6th due to a Matt Holliday (16) three run homer did it. Dotel came up with a huge hold in his Cardinals debut in the 8th and Motte gets a dramatic save in the 9th getting a double play on his first pitch of the inning.
Wainwright joins Carpenter with a 20 game season, 20-13.
Motte gets his 35th save of the year.

Cardinals go to 92-57
Beat the Cubbies 7-1
A scoreless game until the 7th, the Cards finally respond with one out and the bases loaded with a two run double by Rasmus, then a three run homer by Schumaker (5).
The first run the Cubs got was with two outs in the ninth, on an rbi single.
Lugo comes off the DL and is brought up with the 40 man roster.

Cardinals go to 93-57
Beat the Cubbies 5-4
this game was won on a play at the plate, Bradley was thrown out trying to score on a double
Carp started this game, hamstring hurt a bit, and was pulled after three innings...but won't miss any time. Sheets gets the win, 4-1, Motte gets his 36th save.
Rasmus steals his 56th of the year.

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Cardinals go to 93-58
Lose to the Astros 4-3
Britton started this game, giving up five hits and no runs through 6 innings, due to a pinch hit situation, he is removed and Pinero is set to pitch for him, in the eighth with the bases loaded and two out, K. Matsui hits a grand slam off him to make it a 2-4 game.
Glaus hits number 8, and Casper Wells hits his first big league homer in this game.
Pinero goes to 14-12

Cardinals go to 93-59
Lose to the Astros 2-0
Couldn't get the offense going, as the Cards only manage 5 hits off a plethroa of relief pitchers, J. Tavarez started the game for Houston.
Alex Jamieson had three of the five hits, and Everth Cabrera had two errors in this one.
Wainwright throws a complete game, zero earned runs. And he loses another game this season he didn't deserve to lose (20-14)

Cardinals go to 93-60
Lose to the Astros 5-4
Lohse goes to 13-11 going 3 innings giving up 5 runs.
Molina (8) and Pujols ( 46) each homered in this one. Cabrera steals his 20th of the year, joining like 4 others on the team :D

Matt Stairs retires.

Current playoff set up:
American League:
Tampa
Baltimore
Minnesota
Detroit
Oakland
Los Angeles Angels
Toronto and the
Yankees

fringe teams:
Boston

National League:
Philadelphia
New York Mets
St. Luois
Cincinnati
Arizona
Los Angeles Dodgers
Florida
and the Cubs and Brewers are currently tied for the last spot.

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Cardinals go to 94-60
Beat the Rockies 5-2
Molina breaks a 1-1 tie in the 7th with a grand slam. His 9th homer of the year.
Carpenter goes 25-4 and gets a complete game, era now is 1.78. Ron Guidry anyone?

Cardinals go to 94-61
Lose to the Rockies 8-7
Cardinals had the home run going, but Sanchez gave up 5 in his first two innings before settling down, but the bullpen gave up the last three.
Pujols (47,48) homered twice and Ludwick (18) did as well.
Rasmus steals number 57, and Cabrera gets number 21.
Pujols, Schumaker, and Holliday all had 3 hits.
Sanchez is now 10-10.

Cardinals go to 95-61
Shutout the Rockies 5-0
Wainwright with the six hit shutout.
Shumaker and Rasmus each get three hits, and Rasmus and Ackley had triples.
Rasmus and Cabrera each steal two bases each in this game.

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Cardinals go to 96-61
Beat the Reds 6-4
Carpenter was Carpenter, yet again, getting his 26th win of the year!
Schumaker has yet another 3 hit game
Holliday (17), Rasmus (7), and Schumaker (6) all homer in this game.
Pujols (21), Holliday (22), Rasmus (60), Cabrera (24), and Ackley (18) all steal bases in this one.
Motte gets his 37th save.
Lance Nix had 3 homers in this game though, all solos though.

Cardinals go to 97-61 (trying to get to 100)
Beat the Reds 11-8
A come from behind win, as Sheets gave up 6 in two innings, Pinero pitched well for many innings, but Estrada (1-1) gets the win.
Cards get 3 in the 8th and 9th each.
Motte's 38th save of the year.
Pujols (49) ties his career high, and Wells got his second homer of his career.
Ackley gets his 20th stolen base of the year.
Pujols and Wells each get four hits in this game, Schumaker had the day off.

Cards go to 98-61
Beat the Reds 9-1
Homers for Molina (10), Holliday (18), and Rasmus (8).
Rasmus steals number 61

Wainwright with a complete game now 22-14


Thursday, October 1st, 2009
1B B. Butler of the Kansas City Royals honored: Wins the MLB AL Batter of the Month Award.
RF J. Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds honored: Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP C. Reineke of the Oakland Athletics honored: Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP C. Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
C M. Ramirez of the Texas Rangers honored: Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
CF C. Dickerson of the Cincinnati Reds honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.
San Diego Padres: 3B R. Contreras honored: Wins the 2009 NWL Outstanding Hitter Award.
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Atlanta Braves: D. Lowe pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Florida Marlins with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Detroit Tigers: C. Thomas goes 5-5 against the Minnesota Twins, with 1 3B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 3 R.
Chicago Cubs: A. Soriano hits for the CYCLE, going 4-4 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored.
San Diego Padres: SP R. Daigle honored: Wins the 2009 NWL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Cincinnati Reds: L. Nix hits three home runs against the St. Louis Cardinals, going 3-4 with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored!
Monday, September 28th, 2009
1B W. Betemit of the Chicago White Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
2B B. Phillips of the Cincinnati Reds honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Los Angeles Dodgers: R. Martin goes 1-5 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!
Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Boston Red Sox: K. Youkilis goes 5-5 against the New York Yankees, with 1 RBI and 1 R.
St. Louis Cardinals: A. Wainwright pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Colorado Rockies with 6 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Philadelphia Phillies: 2B B. Harman honored: Wins the 2009 EL Outstanding Hitter Award.
Friday, September 25th, 2009
Minnesota Twins: S. Baker pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Baltimore Orioles: SP J. Arrieta honored: Wins the 2009 EL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Cincinnati Reds: RF J. Duran honored: Wins the 2009 GCL Outstanding Hitter Award.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Tampa Bay Rays: S. Kazmir pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Seattle Mariners with 8 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Boston Red Sox: J. Masterson pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 4 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Chicago White Sox: W. Betemit hits three home runs against the Minnesota Twins, going 3-4 with 6 RBI and 3 runs scored!
Philadelphia Phillies: SP M. Ayala honored: Wins the 2009 GCL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Monday, September 21st, 2009
1B M. Ramirez of the Texas Rangers honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
CF C. Beltran of the New York Mets honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Minnesota Twins: 1B J. Hajtmar honored: Wins the 2009 APP Outstanding Hitter Award.
Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Oakland Athletics: Put G. Rusch on the trading block.
Atlanta Braves: SP T. Stovall honored: Wins the 2009 APP Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Kansas City Royals: CF D. Rodriguez honored: Wins the 2009 ARL Outstanding Hitter Award.
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Kansas City Royals: Put J. Guillen on the trading block.
St. Louis Cardinals: C. Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Florida Marlins with 14 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
St. Louis Cardinals: M. Holliday goes 5-6 against the Florida Marlins, with 1 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI and 4 R.
Milwaukee Brewers: SP S. Lintz honored: Wins the 2009 ARL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Atlanta Braves: Put O. Infante on the trading block.
Houston Astros: L. Berkman goes 5-5 against the Cincinnati Reds, with 3 2B, 3 RBI and 3 R.
Monday, September 14th, 2009
LF W. Balentien of the Seattle Mariners honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B A. Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Milwaukee Brewers: D. Bush pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Chicago Cubs with 5 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Sunday, September 13th, 2009
Florida Marlins: R. Nolasco pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Washington Nationals with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Toronto Blue Jays: R. Halladay pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Detroit Tigers with 6 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Oakland Athletics: S. Gallagher pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 4 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Pittsburgh Pirates: J. Wilson hits for the CYCLE, going 4-5 against the Houston Astros, with 2 RBI and 3 runs scored.

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Cardinals go to 99-61
Beat the Brewers 6-2
Sanchez goes five innings, allowing both runs, and Britton pitches the last four, no runs allowed.
Schumaker, Holliday, and Cabrera each had three hits .
Sanchez is now 11-10 (4-4 with the cards)
and Britton gets his 4th save.
Rasmus and Cabrera steal bases.

Cardinals win number 100!
Beat the Brewers 6-5 through 10 innings
Schumaker has yet ANOTHER 3 hit game! 16 of his last 29
Carpenter pitched well, until the 8th, before he started getting knocked around for five runs.
Lohse gets the extra inning win 14-11.
Rasmus steals number 63, but was also caught twice in this game.

In the final game of the year, the Cardinals beat the Brewers 5-1 to end the season on quite the winning streak.
Moss hit his first big league homer
Marco Estrada gets his second win (2-1)
and McClellan gets his third save of the year pitching four innings.

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Florida Marlins: H. Ramirez hits three home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 4-4 with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored!
Los Angeles Dodgers: R. Martin goes 1-6 against the Colorado Rockies, extending his hitting streak to 25 games!
Los Angeles Dodgers: M. Kemp goes 1-5 against the Colorado Rockies, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!
Atlanta Braves: SP C. Rohrbough honored: Wins the 2009 SL Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Milwaukee Brewers: SP M. Ramlow honored: Wins the 2009 FLO Outstanding Pitcher Award.
San Diego Padres: SP W. Inman honored: Wins the 2009 MID Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Baltimore Orioles: K. Uehara pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays with 3 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks: D. Davis pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Chicago Cubs with 5 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Kansas City Royals: K. Davies pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Minnesota Twins with 1 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Minnesota Twins: CL K. Mulvey honored: Wins the 2009 IL Outstanding Pitcher Award.

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Team leaders of all time, I bolded the actives for your conveyance

Team Index | Draft History | Starters: Positional - Pitchers | Registers: Batters - Pitchers | Leaders: Batters - Pitchers
Team Batting Single Season Leaders Team Batting Career Leaders
502 PA required for season rate statistics. 2000 PA required for career rate statistics.
Batting Average - Single Season
Rank Player AVG Year
1. Rogers Hornsby .424 1924
2. Rogers Hornsby .403 1925
3. Rogers Hornsby .401 1922
4. Rogers Hornsby .397 1921
5. Jesse Burkett .396 1899
6. Stan Musial .376 1948
7. Jesse Burkett .376 1901
8. Joe Medwick .374 1937
9. Jim Bottomley .371 1923
10. Rogers Hornsby .370 1920

Batting Average - Career
Rank Player AVG PA
1. Rogers Hornsby .359 6714
2. Johnny Mize .336 3582
3. Joe Medwick .335 5056
4. Albert Pujols .335 6108
5. Stan Musial .331 12712
6. Chick Hafey .326 3277
7. Jim Bottomley .325 6008
8. Patsy Donovan .314 2131
9. Frankie Frisch .312 5653
10. George Watkins .309 2061
On-Base Pct - Single Season
Rank Player OBP Year
1. Rogers Hornsby .507 1924
2. Rogers Hornsby .489 1925
3. Mark McGwire .470 1998
4. Jesse Burkett .463 1899
5. Albert Pujols .462 2008
6. Jack Clark .459 1987
7. Rogers Hornsby .459 1922
8. Rogers Hornsby .458 1921
9. Joe Cunningham.453 1959
10. Stan Musial .450 1948

On-Base Pct - Career
Rank Player OBP PA
1. Mark McGwire .427 2251
2. Albert Pujols .427 6108
3. Rogers Hornsby .427 6714
4. Johnny Mize .419 3582
5. Stan Musial .417 12712
6. Joe Cunningham.413 2622
7. Miller Huggins .402 3427
8. Ray Blades .395 2846
9. Jim Edmonds .393 4356
10. Solly Hemus .392 2494
Slugging Pct - Single Season
Rank Player SLG Year
1. Rogers Hornsby .756 1925
2. Mark McGwire .752 1998
3. Rogers Hornsby .722 1922
4. Stan Musial .702 1948
5. Mark McGwire .697 1999
6. Rogers Hornsby .696 1924
7. Albert Pujols .671 2006
8. Albert Pujols .667 2003
9. Albert Pujols .657 2004
10. Albert Pujols .653 2008

Slugging Pct - Career
Rank Player SLG PA
1. Mark McGwire .683 2251
2. Albert Pujols .625 6108
3. Johnny Mize .600 3582
4. Rogers Hornsby .568 6714
5. Chick Hafey .568 3277
6. Stan Musial .559 12712
7. Jim Edmonds .555 4356
8. Joe Medwick .545 5056
9. Jim Bottomley .537 6008
10. Ripper Collins .517 3077
OPS - Single Season
Rank Player OPS Year
1. Rogers Hornsby 1.245 1925
2. Mark McGwire 1.222 1998
3. Rogers Hornsby 1.203 1924
4. Rogers Hornsby 1.181 1922
5. Stan Musial 1.152 1948
6. Mark McGwire 1.120 1999
7. Albert Pujols 1.114 2008
8. Albert Pujols 1.106 2003
9. Albert Pujols 1.102 2006
10. Rogers Hornsby 1.097 1921

OPS - Career
Rank Player OPS PA
1. Mark McGwire 1.111 2251
2. Albert Pujols 1.052 6108
3. Johnny Mize 1.018 3582
4. Rogers Hornsby .995 6714
5. Stan Musial .976 12712
6. Chick Hafey .948 3277
7. Jim Edmonds .947 4356
8. Jim Bottomley .924 6008
9. Joe Medwick .917 5056
10. Ripper Collins .887 3077
VORP - Single Season
Rank Player VORP Year
1. Albert Pujols 106.82009
2. Matt Holliday 44.4 2009
3. Colby Rasmus 41.7 2009
4. Mark DeRosa 30.8 2009
5. Yadier Molina 18.1 2009
6. Troy Glaus 17.6 2009
7. Ryan Ludwick 16.1 2009
8. Alex Jamieson 13.2 2009
9. Skip Schumaker 9.8 2009
10. Khalil Greene 9.4 2009

VORP - Career
Rank Player VORP PA
1. Albert Pujols 106.8 6108
2. Matt Holliday 44.4 574
3. Colby Rasmus 41.7 458
4. Mark DeRosa 30.8 501
5. Yadier Molina 18.1 2438
6. Troy Glaus 17.6 811
7. Ryan Ludwick 16.1 1420
8. Alex Jamieson 13.2 151
9. Skip Schumaker 9.8 1482
10. Khalil Greene 9.4 213
Games - Single Season
Rank Player G Year
1. Jose Oquendo 163 1989
2. Ken Boyer 162 1964
3. Terry Pendleton 162 1989
4. Curt Flood 162 1964
5. Pedro Guerrero 162 1989
6. Bill White 162 1963
7. Dick Groat 161 1964
8. Albert Pujols 161 2009
9. Keith Hernandez 161 1977
10. Albert Pujols 161 2005

Games - Career
Rank Player G PA
1. Stan Musial 3026 12712
2. Lou Brock 2289 9927
3. Ozzie Smith 1990 8242
4. Enos Slaughter 1820 7710
5. Red Schoendienst 1795 7446
6. Curt Flood 1738 6914
7. Ken Boyer 1667 7046
8. Willie McGee 1661 6100
9. Rogers Hornsby 1580 6714
10. Ray Lankford 1580 6289
At-Bats - Single Season
Rank Player AB Year
1. Lou Brock 689 1967
2. Curt Flood 679 1964
3. Garry Templeton 672 1979
4. Lou Brock 664 1970
5. Taylor Douthit 664 1930
6. Curt Flood 662 1963
7. Lou Brock 660 1968
8. Red Schoendienst 659 1947
9. Bill White 658 1963
10. Lou Brock 655 1969

At-Bats - Career
Rank Player AB PA
1. Stan Musial 10972 12712
2. Lou Brock 9125 9927
3. Ozzie Smith 7160 8242
4. Red Schoendienst 6841 7446
5. Enos Slaughter 6775 7710
6. Ken Boyer 6334 7046
7. Curt Flood 6318 6914
8. Rogers Hornsby 5881 6714
9. Willie McGee 5734 6100
10. Ted Simmons 5725 6450
Runs - Single Season
Rank Player R Year
1. Jesse Burkett 142 1901
2. Rogers Hornsby 141 1922
3. Albert Pujols 137 2003
4. Stan Musial 135 1948
5. Albert Pujols 133 2004
6. Rogers Hornsby 133 1925
7. Joe Medwick 132 1935
8. Albert Pujols 131 2009
9. Rogers Hornsby 131 1921
10. Mark McGwire 130 1998

Runs - Career
Rank Player R PA
1. Stan Musial 1949 12712
2. Lou Brock 1427 9927
3. Rogers Hornsby 1089 6714
4. Albert Pujols 1078 6108
5. Enos Slaughter 1071 7710
6. Red Schoendienst 1025 7446
7. Ozzie Smith 991 8242
8. Ken Boyer 988 7046
9. Ray Lankford 928 6289
10. Jim Bottomley 921 6008
Hits - Single Season
Rank Player H Year
1. Rogers Hornsby 250 1922
2. Joe Medwick 237 1937
3. Rogers Hornsby 235 1921
4. Joe Torre 230 1971
5. Stan Musial 230 1948
6. Stan Musial 228 1946
7. Jim Bottomley 227 1925
8. Rogers Hornsby 227 1924
9. Jesse Burkett 226 1901
10. Joe Medwick 224 1935

Hits - Career
Rank Player H PA
1. Stan Musial 3630 12712
2. Lou Brock 2713 9927
3. Rogers Hornsby 2110 6714
4. Enos Slaughter 2064 7710
5. Red Schoendienst 1980 7446
6. Ozzie Smith 1944 8242
7. Ken Boyer 1855 7046
8. Curt Flood 1853 6914
9. Albert Pujols 1735 6108
10. Jim Bottomley 1727 6008
Total Bases - Single Season
Rank Player TB Year
1. Rogers Hornsby 450 1922
2. Stan Musial 429 1948
3. Joe Medwick 406 1937
4. Albert Pujols 394 2003
5. Albert Pujols 389 2004
6. Mark McGwire 383 1998
7. Stan Musial 382 1949
8. Albert Pujols 382 2009
9. Rogers Hornsby 381 1925
10. Rogers Hornsby 378 1921

Total Bases - Career
Rank Player TB PA
1. Stan Musial 6134 12712
2. Lou Brock 3776 9927
3. Rogers Hornsby 3342 6714
4. Albert Pujols 3238 6108
5. Enos Slaughter 3138 7710
6. Ken Boyer 3011 7046
7. Jim Bottomley 2852 6008
8. Red Schoendienst 2657 7446
9. Ted Simmons 2626 6450
10. Ray Lankford 2606 6289
Singles - Single Season
Rank Player 1B Year
1. Jesse Burkett 185 1899
2. Jesse Burkett 181 1901
3. Curt Flood 178 1964
4. Jesse Burkett 170 1900
5. Milt Stock 170 1920
6. Joe Torre 164 1971
7. Willie McGee 162 1985
8. Curt Flood 160 1968
9. Red Schoendienst 160 1949
10. Lou Brock 159 1974

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Singles - Career
Rank Player 1B PA
1. Stan Musial 2253 12712
2. Lou Brock 2029 9927
3. Ozzie Smith 1529 8242
4. Red Schoendienst 1498 7446
5. Curt Flood 1454 6914
6. Enos Slaughter 1417 7710
7. Rogers Hornsby 1407 6714
8. Willie McGee 1282 6100
9. Ken Boyer 1270 7046
10. Frankie Frisch 1179 5653
Doubles - Single Season
Rank Player 2B Year
1. Joe Medwick 64 1936
2. Joe Medwick 56 1937
3. Stan Musial 53 1953
4. Enos Slaughter 52 1939
5. Stan Musial 51 1944
6. Albert Pujols 51 2004
7. Albert Pujols 51 2003
8. Stan Musial 50 1946
9. Scott Rolen 49 2003
10. Scott Rolen 48 2006

Doubles - Career
Rank Player 2B PA
1. Stan Musial 725 12712
2. Lou Brock 434 9927
3. Joe Medwick 377 5056
4. Albert Pujols 373 6108
5. Rogers Hornsby 367 6714
6. Enos Slaughter 366 7710
7. Red Schoendienst 352 7446
8. Jim Bottomley 344 6008
9. Ray Lankford 339 6289
10. Ozzie Smith 338 8242
Triples - Single Season
Rank Player 3B Year
1. Perry Werden 29 1893
2. Roger Connor 25 1894
3. Tom Long 25 1915
4. Jim Bottomley 20 1928
5. Stan Musial 20 1946
6. Rogers Hornsby 20 1920
7. Stan Musial 20 1943
8. Duff Cooley 20 1895
9. Garry Templeton 19 1979
10. Stan Musial 18 1948

Triples - Career
Rank Player 3B PA
1. Stan Musial 177 12712
2. Rogers Hornsby 143 6714
3. Enos Slaughter 135 7710
4. Lou Brock 121 9927
5. Jim Bottomley 119 6008
6. Ed Konetchy 94 4152
7. Willie McGee 83 6100
8. Joe Medwick 81 5056
9. Pepper Martin 75 4521
10. Garry Templeton69 3114
Home Runs - Single Season
Rank Player HR Year
1. Mark McGwire 70 1998
2. Mark McGwire 65 1999
3. Albert Pujols 49 2006
4. Albert Pujols 49 2009
5. Albert Pujols 46 2004
6. Johnny Mize 43 1940
7. Albert Pujols 43 2003
8. Jim Edmonds 42 2000
9. Jim Edmonds 42 2004
10. Rogers Hornsby 42 1922

Home Runs - Career
Rank Player HR PA
1. Stan Musial 475 12712
2. Albert Pujols 368 6108
3. Ken Boyer 255 7046
4. Jim Edmonds 241 4356
5. Ray Lankford 228 6289
6. Mark McGwire 220 2251
7. Rogers Hornsby 193 6714
8. Jim Bottomley 181 6008
9. Ted Simmons 172 6450
10. Johnny Mize 158 3582
RBIs - Single Season
Rank Player RBI Year
1. Joe Medwick 154 1937
2. Rogers Hornsby 152 1922
3. Mark McGwire 147 1998
4. Mark McGwire 147 1999
5. Rogers Hornsby 143 1925
6. Joe Medwick 138 1936
7. Albert Pujols 137 2006
8. Johnny Mize 137 1940
9. Jim Bottomley 137 1929
10. Joe Torre 137 1971

RBIs - Career
Rank Player RBI PA
1. Stan Musial 1951 12712
2. Enos Slaughter 1148 7710
3. Albert Pujols 1112 6108
4. Jim Bottomley 1105 6008
5. Rogers Hornsby 1072 6714
6. Ken Boyer 1001 7046
7. Ted Simmons 929 6450
8. Joe Medwick 923 5056
9. Ray Lankford 829 6289
10. Lou Brock 814 9927
Stolen Bases - Single Season
Rank Player SB Year
1. Lou Brock 118 1974
2. Vince Coleman 110 1985
3. Vince Coleman 109 1987
4. Vince Coleman 107 1986
5. Vince Coleman 81 1988
6. Vince Coleman 77 1990
7. Lou Brock 74 1966
8. Lou Brock 70 1973
9. Lonnie Smith 68 1982
10. Vince Coleman 65 1989
*Colby was one off

Stolen Bases - Career
Rank Player SB PA
1. Lou Brock 888 9927
2. Vince Coleman 549 3906
3. Ozzie Smith 433 8242
4. Willie McGee 301 6100
5. Ray Lankford 250 6289
6. Jack Smith 203 4147
7. Frankie Frisch 195 5653
8. Tommy Dowd 187 3122
9. Miller Huggins 174 3427
10. Lonnie Smith 173 1924
Caught Stealing - Single Season
Rank Player CS Year
1. Lou Brock 33 1974
2. Vince Coleman 27 1988
3. Lou Brock 27 1965
4. Lonnie Smith 26 1982
5. Vince Coleman 25 1985
6. Lou Brock 24 1977
7. Ray Lankford 24 1992
8. Garry Templeton24 1977
9. Vince Coleman 22 1987
10. Jack Fournier 22 1921

Caught Stealing - Career
Rank Player CS PA
1. Lou Brock 285 9927
2. Vince Coleman 115 3906
3. Ray Lankford 115 6289
4. Ozzie Smith 102 8242
5. Willie McGee 97 6100
6. Garry Templeton79 3114
7. Curt Flood 72 6914
8. Ken Boyer 69 7046
9. Jack Smith 67 4147
10. Rogers Hornsby 64 6714
Walks - Single Season
Rank Player BB Year
1. Mark McGwire 162 1998
2. Jack Clark 136 1987
3. Jack Crooks 136 1892
4. Mark McGwire 133 1999
5. Jack Crooks 121 1893
6. Miller Huggins 116 1910
7. Albert Pujols 112 2009
8. Stan Musial 107 1949
9. Stan Musial 105 1953
10. Miller Huggins 105 1914

Walks - Career
Rank Player BB PA
1. Stan Musial 1599 12712
2. Ozzie Smith 876 8242
3. Enos Slaughter 838 7710
4. Albert Pujols 808 6108
5. Ray Lankford 780 6289
6. Lou Brock 681 9927
7. Rogers Hornsby 660 6714
8. Jim Edmonds 645 4356
9. Ken Boyer 631 7046
10. Ted Simmons 624 6450
Hit by Pitch - Single Season
Rank Player HBP Year
1. Steve Evans 31 1910
2. Fernando Vina 28 2000
3. Dan McGann 24 1900
4. John McGraw 23 1900
5. Dan McGann 23 1901
6. Dick Harley 22 1898
7. Fernando Vina 22 2001
8. Solly Hemus 20 1952
9. Steve Evans 19 1911
10. Fernando Vina 18 2002

Hit by Pitch - Career
Rank Player HBP PA
1. Steve Evans 87 2673
2. Fernando Vina 79 2221
3. Albert Pujols 64 6108
4. Stan Musial 53 12712
5. Curt Flood 52 6914
6. Ray Blades 47 2846
7. Dan McGann 47 976
8. Solly Hemus 45 2494
9. Ed Konetchy 45 4152
10. Joe Torre 42 3908
Strikeouts - Single Season
Rank Player K Year
1. Jim Edmonds 167 2000
2. Ron Gant 162 1997
3. Mark McGwire 155 1998
4. Ray Lankford 151 1998
5. Jim Edmonds 150 2004
6. Ray Lankford 148 2000
7. Ray Lankford 147 1992
8. Ryan Ludwick 146 2008
9. Mark McGwire 141 1999
10. Jack Clark 139 1987

Strikeouts - Career
Rank Player K PA
1. Lou Brock 1469 9927
2. Ray Lankford 1449 6289
3. Jim Edmonds 1029 4356
4. Willie McGee 926 6100
5. Ken Boyer 859 7046
6. Julian Javier 801 6079
7. Stan Musial 696 12712
8. Vince Coleman 628 3906
9. Curt Flood 606 6914
10. Bill White 601 4617

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Pitching

Team Pitching Single Season Leaders Team Pitching Career Leaders
162 IP required for season rate statistics. 500 IP required for career rate statistics.
ERA - Single Season
Rank Player ERA Year
1. Bob Gibson1.12 1968
2. Bill Doak 1.72 1914
3. Mort Cooper1.78 1942
4. Max Lanier 1.90 1943
5. John Tudor 1.93 1985
6. Chris Carpenter 1.93 2009
7. Kid Nichols 2.02 1904
8. Bugs Raymond 2.03 1908
9. Ed Karger 2.04 1907
10. Mike O'Neill 2.09 1904

ERA - Career
Rank Player ERA IP
1. Ed Karger 2.46 647.0
2. John Tudor 2.52 881.2
3. Slim Sallee 2.67 1905.1
4. Jack Taylor 2.67 816.0
5. Mike O'Neill 2.73 694.1
6. Johnny Lush 2.74 841.1
7. Chris Carpenter 2.74 969.0
8. Red Ames 2.74 827.0
9. Mort Cooper 2.77 1480.1
10. Cy Young 2.78 690.2
Wins - Single Season
Rank Player W Year
1. Dizzy Dean 30 1934
2. Dizzy Dean 28 1935
3. Ted Breitenstein 27 1894
4. Cy Young 26 1899
5. Chris Carpenter 26 2009
6. Dizzy Dean 24 1936
7. Jesse Haines 24 1927
8. Jack Powell 23 1899
9. Jack Harper 23 1901
10. Bob Harmon 23 1911

Wins - Career
Rank Player W IP
1. Bob Gibson 251 3884.1
2. Jesse Haines 210 3203.2
3. Bob Forsch 163 2658.2
4. Bill Sherdel 153 2450.2
5. Bill Doak 144 2387.0
6. Dizzy Dean 134 1737.1
7. Harry Brecheen 128 1790.1
8. Slim Sallee 106 1905.1
9. Mort Cooper 105 1480.1
10. Larry Jackson 101 1672.1
Losses - Single Season
Rank Player L Year
1. Red Donahue 35 1897
2. Ted Breitenstein 30 1895
3. Bill Hart 29 1896
4. Jack Taylor 29 1898
5. Willie Sudhoff 27 1898
6. Pink Hawley 27 1894
7. Bill Hart 27 1897
8. Ted Breitenstein 26 1896
9. Stoney McGlynn 25 1907
10. Bugs Raymond 25 1908

Losses - Career
Rank Player L IP
1. Bob Gibson 174 3884.1
2. Jesse Haines 158 3203.2
3. Bill Doak 136 2387.0
4. Bill Sherdel 131 2450.2
5. Bob Forsch 127 2658.2
6. Ted Breitenstein 125 1896.2
7. Slim Sallee 107 1905.1
8. Larry Jackson 86 1672.1
9. Bob Harmon 81 1284.1
10. Harry Brecheen 79 1790.1
Winning Pct - Single Season
Rank Player WPct Year
1. Chris Carpenter .867 2009
2. Dizzy Dean .811 1934
3. Ted Wilks .810 1944
4. Chris Carpenter .808 2005
5. Johnny Beazley .778 1942
6. Bob Gibson .767 1970
7. Jesse Haines .765 1926
8. Red Munger .762 1947
9. Harry Brecheen .762 1944
10. Bob Tewksbury .762 1992

Winning Pct - Career
Rank Player WPct IP
1. Chris Carpenter .762 969.0
2. Ted Wilks .718 742.2
3. John Tudor .705 881.2
4. Mort Cooper .677 1480.1
5. Woody Williams .672 588.2
6. Harry Gumbert .667 501.2
7. Dizzy Dean .641 1737.1
8. Darryl Kile .631 544.1
9. Lon Warneke .629 1157.2
10. Jeff Suppan .629 572.1
Saves - Single Season
Rank Player SV Year
1. Lee Smith 47 1991
2. Jason Isringhausen 47 2004
3. Bruce Sutter 45 1984
4. Lee Smith 43 1992
5. Lee Smith 43 1993
6. Jason Isringhausen 39 2005
7. Jason Motte 38 2009
8. Tom Henke 36 1995
9. Bruce Sutter 36 1982
10. Todd Worrell 36 1986

Saves - Career
Rank Player SV IP
1. Jason Isringhausen 217 408.0
2. Lee Smith 160 266.2
3. Todd Worrell 129 425.2
4. Bruce Sutter 127 396.2
5. Dennis Eckersley 66 113.0
6. Lindy McDaniel 64 884.2
7. Al Brazle 60 1376.2
8. Joe Hoerner 60 244.0
9. Al Hrabosky 59 451.1
10. Dave Veres 48 224.0
Games Pitched - Single Season
Rank Player G Year
1. Steve Kline 89 2001
2. Ray King 86 2004
3. Steve Kline 78 2003
4. Julian Tavarez 77 2004
5. Mike Perez 77 1992
6. Ray King 77 2005
7. Russ Springer 76 2007
8. Todd Worrell 75 1987
9. Jason Isringhausen 74 2004
10. Julian Tavarez 74 2005

Games Pitched - Career
Rank Player G IP
1. Jesse Haines 554 3203.2
2. Bob Gibson 528 3884.1
3. Bill Sherdel 465 2450.2
4. Bob Forsch 455 2658.2
5. Al Brazle 441 1376.2
6. Jason Isringhausen 401 408.0
7. Bill Doak 376 2387.0
8. Todd Worrell 348 425.2
9. Lindy McDaniel 336 884.2
10. Larry Jackson 330 1672.1
Games Started - Single Season
Rank Player GS Year
1. Ted Breitenstein 50 1894
2. Ted Breitenstein 50 1895
3. Jack Taylor 47 1898
4. Kid Gleason 45 1893
5. Kid Gleason 45 1892
6. Jack Powell 43 1899
7. Ted Breitenstein 43 1896
8. Red Donahue 42 1897
9. Cy Young 42 1899
10. Ted Breitenstein 42 1893

Games Started - Career
Rank Player GS IP
1. Bob Gibson 482 3884.1
2. Bob Forsch 401 2658.2
3. Jesse Haines 388 3203.2
4. Bill Doak 319 2387.0
5. Bill Sherdel 242 2450.2
6. Harry Brecheen 224 1790.1
7. Ted Breitenstein 220 1896.2
8. Slim Sallee 215 1905.1
9. Larry Jackson 209 1672.1
10. Matt Morris 206 1377.1
Complete Games - Single Season
Rank Player CG Year
1. Ted Breitenstein 46 1894
2. Ted Breitenstein 46 1895
3. Kid Gleason 43 1892
4. Jack Taylor 42 1898
5. Cy Young 40 1899
6. Jack Powell 40 1899
7. Jack Taylor 39 1904
8. Ted Breitenstein 38 1893
9. Red Donahue 38 1897
10. Kid Gleason 37 1893

Complete Games - Career
Rank Player CG IP
1. Bob Gibson 255 3884.1
2. Jesse Haines 208 3203.2
3. Ted Breitenstein 196 1896.2
4. Bill Doak 144 2387.0
5. Bill Sherdel 144 2450.2
6. Dizzy Dean 141 1737.1
7. Slim Sallee 123 1905.1
8. Harry Brecheen 122 1790.1
9. Mort Cooper 105 1480.1
10. Jack Powell 101 999.0
Shutouts - Single Season
Rank Player SHO Year
1. Bob Gibson 13 1968
2. Mort Cooper 10 1942
3. John Tudor 10 1985
4. Bill Doak 7 1914
5. Mort Cooper 7 1944
6. Harry Brecheen 7 1948
7. Dizzy Dean 7 1934
8. Chris Carpenter 7 2009
9. Curt Simmons 6 1963
10. Mort Cooper 6 1943

Shutouts - Career
Rank Player SHO IP
1. Bob Gibson 56 3884.1
2. Bill Doak 30 2387.0
3. Mort Cooper 28 1480.1
4. Harry Brecheen 25 1790.1
5. Jesse Haines 24 3203.2
6. Dizzy Dean 23 1737.1
7. Max Lanier 20 1454.2
8. Howie Pollet 20 1401.2
9. Bob Forsch 19 2658.2
10. Ernie Broglio 18 1124.0

[Jeffy25]

Pitching continued:


Innings Pitched - Single Season
Rank Player IP Year
1. Ted Breitenstein 447 1894
2. Ted Breitenstein 429 1895
3. Kid Gleason 400 1892
4. Jack Taylor 397 1898
5. Pink Hawley 392 1894
6. Ted Breitenstein 382 1893
7. Kid Gleason 380 1893
8. Jack Powell 373 1899
9. Cy Young 369 1899
10. Stoney McGlynn 352 1907

Innings Pitched - Career
Rank Player IP IP
1. Bob Gibson 3884.1 3884.1
2. Jesse Haines 3203.2 3203.2
3. Bob Forsch 2658.2 2658.2
4. Bill Sherdel 2450.2 2450.2
5. Bill Doak 2387.0 2387.0
6. Slim Sallee 1905.1 1905.1
7. Ted Breitenstein 1896.2 1896.2
8. Harry Brecheen 1790.1 1790.1
9. Dizzy Dean 1737.1 1737.1
10. Larry Jackson 1672.1 1672.1
Hits Allowed - Single Season
Rank Player H Year
1. Ted Breitenstein 497 1894
2. Red Donahue 484 1897
3. Pink Hawley 481 1894
4. Jack Taylor 465 1898
5. Ted Breitenstein 458 1895
6. Kid Gleason 436 1893
7. Jack Powell 433 1899
8. Bill Hart 411 1896
9. Bill Hart 395 1897
10. Kid Gleason 389 1892

Hits Allowed - Career
Rank Player H IP
1. Jesse Haines 3455 3203.2
2. Bob Gibson 3279 3884.1
3. Bill Sherdel 2721 2450.2
4. Bob Forsch 2602 2658.2
5. Bill Doak 2285 2387.0
6. Ted Breitenstein 1994 1896.2
7. Slim Sallee 1831 1905.1
8. Larry Jackson 1689 1672.1
9. Dizzy Dean 1684 1737.1
10. Harry Brecheen 1609 1790.1
Home Runs Allowed - Single Season
Rank Player HR Year
1. Murry Dickson 39 1948
2. Matt Morris 35 2004
3. Jason Marquis 35 2006
4. Brett Tomko 35 2003
5. Dustin Hermanson 34 2001
6. Bob Gibson 34 1965
7. Darryl Kile 33 2000
8. Lon Warneke 32 1937
9. Garrett Stephenson 31 2000
10. Jerry Staley 31 1953

Home Runs Allowed - Career
Rank Player HR IP
1. Bob Gibson 257 3884.1
2. Bob Forsch 204 2658.2
3. Jesse Haines 165 3203.2
4. Larry Jackson 152 1672.1
5. Matt Morris 129 1377.1
6. Bill Sherdel 126 2450.2
7. Ray Sadecki 125 1103.2
8. Jerry Staley 115 1274.2
9. Harry Brecheen 110 1790.1
10. Ernie Broglio 110 1124.0
Walks Allowed - Single Season
Rank Player BB Year
1. Ted Breitenstein 191 1894
2. Kid Gleason 187 1893
3. Bob Harmon 181 1911
4. Ted Breitenstein 178 1895
5. Ted Breitenstein 156 1893
6. Kid Gleason 151 1892
7. Pink Hawley 149 1894
8. Bill Hart 148 1897
9. Ted Breitenstein 148 1892
10. Bill Hart 141 1896

Walks Allowed - Career
Rank Player BB IP
1. Bob Gibson 1336 3884.1
2. Jesse Haines 870 3203.2
3. Ted Breitenstein 825 1896.2
4. Bob Forsch 780 2658.2
5. Bill Doak 740 2387.0
6. Bill Hallahan 648 1453.1
7. Bill Sherdel 595 2450.2
8. Bob Harmon 594 1284.1
9. Vinegar Bend Mizell 568 1218.2
10. Max Lanier 524 1454.2
Walks per 9 IP - Single Season
Rank Player BB9 Year
1. Chris Carpenter 0.5 2009
2. Bob Tewksbury 0.8 1992
3. Bob Tewksbury 0.8 1993
4. Adam Wainwright 0.9 2009
5. Cy Young 1.0 1900
6. Cy Young 1.1 1899
7. Pete Alexander 1.3 1927
8. Jack Powell 1.3 1901
9. Nig Cuppy 1.4 1899
10. Pete Alexander 1.4 1928

Walks per 9 IP - Career
Rank Player BB9 IP
1. Cy Young 1.0 690.2
2. Bob Tewksbury 1.2 968.2
3. Pete Alexander 1.4 792.0
4. Chris Carpenter 1.4 969.0
5. Jack Powell 1.9 999.0
6. Paul Dean 1.9 669.0
7. Adam Wainwright 2.0 708.1
8. John Tudor 2.0 881.2
9. Chappie McFarland 2.0 797.0
10. Syl Johnson 2.0 976.2
Strikeouts - Single Season
Rank Player K Year
1. Chris Carpenter 277 2009
2. Bob Gibson 274 1970
3. Bob Gibson 270 1965
4. Bob Gibson 269 1969
5. Bob Gibson 268 1968
6. Bob Gibson 245 1964
7. Bob Gibson 225 1966
8. Sam Jones 225 1958
9. Adam Wainwright 221 2009
10. Chris Carpenter 213 2005

Strikeouts - Career
Rank Player K IP
1. Bob Gibson 3117 3884.1
2. Dizzy Dean 1095 1737.1
3. Bob Forsch 1079 2658.2
4. Matt Morris 986 1377.1
5. Jesse Haines 979 3203.2
6. Steve Carlton 951 1265.0
7. Bill Doak 938 2387.0
8. Larry Jackson 899 1672.1
9. Harry Brecheen 857 1790.1
10. Chris Carpenter 836 969.0
Strikeouts per 9 IP - Single Season
Rank Player K9 Year
1. Rick Ankiel 10.0 2000
2. Andy Benes 8.9 1997
3. Bob Gibson 8.4 1970
4. Jose DeLeon 8.3 1988
5. Chris Carpenter 8.2 2009
6. Bob Gibson 8.1 1965
7. Sam Jones 8.1 1958
8. Jose DeLeon 8.1 1990
9. Bob Gibson 8.0 1962
10. Steve Carlton 8.0 1969

Strikeouts per 9 IP - Career
Rank Player K9 IP
1. Todd Stottlemyre 8.0 565.2
2. Chris Carpenter 7.8 969.0
3. Jose DeLeon 7.5 917.2
4. Bob Gibson 7.2 3884.1
5. Andy Benes 7.1 777.2
6. Darryl Kile 7.0 544.1
7. Steve Carlton 6.8 1265.0
8. Adam Wainwright 6.6 708.1
9. Matt Morris 6.4 1377.1
10. Woody Williams 6.3 588.2
K/BB - Single Season
Rank Player K/BB Year
1. Chris Carpenter 15.39 2009
2. Adam Wainwright 7.62 2009
3. Bob Tewksbury 4.85 1993
4. Bob Tewksbury 4.55 1992
5. Bob Gibson 4.32 1968
6. Chris Carpenter 4.28 2006
7. Chris Carpenter 4.18 2005
8. Chris Carpenter 4.00 2004
9. Dizzy Dean 3.68 1936
10. Bob Gibson 3.67 1967

K/BB - Career
Rank Player K/BB IP
1. Chris Carpenter 5.39 969.0
2. Adam Wainwright 3.33 708.1
3. Bob Tewksbury 3.27 968.2
4. Cy Young 2.83 690.2
5. Darryl Kile 2.79 544.1
6. Dizzy Dean 2.69 1737.1
7. Woody Williams 2.62 588.2
8. Matt Morris 2.61 1377.1
9. Paul Dean 2.44 669.0
10. Todd Stottlemyre 2.40 565.2
WHIP - Single Season
Rank Player WHIP Year
1. Chris Carpenter 0.84 2009
2. Bob Gibson 0.85 1968
3. John Tudor 0.94 1985
4. Dick Hughes 0.95 1967
5. Mort Cooper 0.99 1942
6. Kid Nichols 1.00 1904
7. Bob Tewksbury 1.02 1992
8. Bugs Raymond 1.02 1908
9. Ed Karger 1.03 1907
10. Bob Gibson 1.03 1966

WHIP - Career
Rank Player WHIP IP
1. Chris Carpenter 1.01 969.0
2. John Tudor 1.08 881.2
3. Cy Young 1.14 690.2
4. Jack Taylor 1.16 816.0
5. Ed Karger 1.17 647.0
6. Pete Alexander 1.17 792.0
7. Harry Brecheen 1.18 1790.1
8. Adam Wainwright 1.18 708.1
9. Joaquin Andujar 1.19 1077.0
10. Bob Gibson 1.19 3884.1
OAVG - Single Season
Rank Player OAVG Year
1. Bob Gibson .182 1968
2. Fred Beebe .193 1908
3. Jose DeLeon .196 1989
4. Mort Cooper .202 1942
5. Dick Hughes .202 1967
6. Bob Gibson .204 1966
7. Bob Gibson .204 1962
8. Bugs Raymond .207 1908
9. John Tudor .208 1985
10. Bill Doak .209 1914

OAVG - Career
Rank Player OAVG IP
1. Fred Beebe .218 861.0
2. Bob Gibson .226 3884.1
3. Jose DeLeon .227 917.2
4. Chris Carpenter .228 969.0
5. Todd Stottlemyre .230 565.2
6. Ernie Broglio .230 1124.0
7. John Tudor .231 881.2
8. Mort Cooper .232 1480.1
9. Jack Taylor .236 816.0
10. Harry Brecheen .237 1790.1
OSLG - Single Season
Rank Player OSLG Year
1. Fred Beebe .206 1908
2. Bugs Raymond .213 1908
3. Bob Gibson .213 1968
4. Bill Doak .216 1914
5. Kid Nichols .227 1904
6. Mort Cooper .228 1942
7. Ed Karger .228 1907
8. Jack Taylor .231 1904
9. Fred Beebe .234 1907
10. Mort Cooper .237 1943

OSLG - Career
Rank Player OSLG IP
1. Fred Beebe .227 861.0
2. Ed Karger .250 647.0
3. Jack Taylor .253 816.0
4. Red Ames .256 827.0
5. Mort Cooper .261 1480.1
6. Harry Gumbert .267 501.2
7. Johnny Lush .267 841.1
8. Lee Meadows .268 1056.0
9. Slim Sallee .269 1905.1
10. Max Lanier .269 1454.2
OOPS - Single Season
Rank Player OOPS Year
1. Bob Gibson .444 1968
2. Fred Beebe .472 1908
3. Kid Nichols .480 1904
4. Mort Cooper .482 1942
5. Bugs Raymond .489 1908
6. Bill Doak .498 1914
7. John Tudor .499 1985
8. Ed Karger .499 1907
9. Jack Taylor .502 1904
10. Harry Brecheen .502 1948

OOPS - Career
Rank Player OOPS IP
1. Fred Beebe .527 861.0
2. Jack Taylor .545 816.0
3. Ed Karger .547 647.0
4. Cy Young .550 690.2
5. Mort Cooper .556 1480.1
6. Red Ames .556 827.0
7. Harry Gumbert .562 501.2
8. John Tudor .565 881.2
9. Slim Sallee .568 1905.1
10. Chris Carpenter .572 969.0
VORP - Single Season
Rank Player VORP Year
1. Chris Carpenter 106.3 2009
2. Adam Wainwright 76.5 2009
3. Zach Britton 18.4 2009
4. Kyle Lohse 15.8 2009
5. Kyle McClellan 12.0 2009
6. Todd Wellemeyer 11.2 2009
7. Jonathan Sanchez 8.1 2009
8. Ben Sheets 7.4 2009
9. Trever Miller 6.0 2009
10. Ryan Franklin 5.8 2009

VORP - Career
Rank Player VORP IP
1. Chris Carpenter 106.3 969.0
2. Adam Wainwright 76.5 708.1
3. Zach Britton 18.4 82.0
4. Kyle Lohse 15.8 398.1
5. Kyle McClellan 12.0 118.2
6. Todd Wellemeyer 11.2 296.0
7. Jonathan Sanchez 8.1 70.1
8. Ben Sheets 7.4 44.2
9. Trever Miller 6.0 29.0
10. Ryan Franklin 5.8 180.1

[Jeffy25]

Milestones

Date Player Milestones
04-13-2009 Jermaine Dye 300 Home Runs, while playing for Chicago
04-18-2009 Jermaine Dye 1000 Runs Batted In, while playing for Chicago
04-19-2009 Paul Konerko 300 Home Runs, while playing for Chicago
04-26-2009 Gary Sheffield 500 Home Runs, while playing for New York
04-26-2009 Jim Thome 1500 Runs Batted In, while playing for Chicago
05-03-2009 Albert Pujols 1000 Runs Batted In, while playing for St. Louis
05-05-2009 Carlos Delgado 1500 Runs Batted In, while playing for New York
05-06-2009 Jason Giambi 400 Home Runs, while playing for Oakland
05-09-2009 Carlos Beltran 1000 Runs Batted In, while playing for New York
05-13-2009 Lance Berkman 300 Home Runs, while playing for Houston
05-14-2009 Jason Kendall 2000 Hits, while playing for Milwaukee
05-31-2009 Bobby Abreu 2000 Hits, while playing for Los Angeles
06-01-2009 Todd Helton 2000 Hits, while playing for Colorado
06-03-2009 Lance Berkman 1000 Runs Batted In, while playing for Houston
06-11-2009 Vladimir Guerrero 400 Home Runs, while playing for Los Angeles
06-12-2009 Albert Pujols 1000 Runs Scored, while playing for St. Louis
06-20-2009 David Ortiz 1000 Runs Batted In, while playing for Boston
06-28-2009 Mariano Rivera 500 Saves, while playing for New York
07-02-2009 Randy Johnson 300 Wins, while playing for San Francisco
07-04-2009 Derek Jeter 1500 Runs Scored, while playing for New York
08-18-2009 Paul Konerko 1000 Runs Batted In, while playing for Chicago
08-27-2009 Alex Rodriguez 2500 Hits, while playing for New York
08-29-2009 Lance Berkman 1000 Runs Scored, while playing for Houston
09-22-2009 Magglio Ordonez 1000 Runs Scored, while playing for Detroit
09-27-2009 Carlos Lee 300 Home Runs, while playing for Houston

[Jeffy25]

Other accomplisments:

Date Player Cycles
05-25-2009 Frank Catalanotto 4 Hits in 5 AB, 1 HR and 3 RBI versus Baltimore while playing for Toronto
06-24-2009 Nate McLouth 4 Hits in 4 AB, 1 HR and 3 RBI versus Cleveland while playing for Pittsburgh
08-21-2009 Scott Thorman 5 Hits in 6 AB, 2 HR and 5 RBI versus Chicago while playing for Baltimore
08-24-2009 Grady Sizemore 4 Hits in 5 AB, 1 HR and 1 RBI versus Kansas City while playing for Cleveland
09-13-2009 Jack Wilson 4 Hits in 5 AB, 1 HR and 2 RBI versus Houston while playing for Pittsburgh
09-30-2009 Alfonso Soriano 4 Hits in 4 AB, 1 HR and 3 RBI versus Pittsburgh while playing for Chicago


Date Player Hitting Streaks
07-02-2009 Jose Lopez 25 Games, while playing for Seattle
07-25-2009 Alex Rios 21 Games, while playing for Toronto
08-04-2009 Nick Markakis 22 Games, while playing for Baltimore
08-22-2009 Robert Andino 20 Games, while playing for Baltimore
09-10-2009 Chone Figgins 22 Games, while playing for Los Angeles


06-05-2009 Ryan Howard 3 Home Runs, 3 for 5, 4 RBI versus Los Angeles while playing for Philadelphia
09-22-2009 Wilson Betemit 3 Home Runs, 3 for 4, 6 RBI versus Minnesota while playing for Chicago
09-29-2009 Laynce Nix 3 Home Runs, 3 for 4, 3 RBI versus St. Louis while playing for Cincinnati
10-04-2009 Hanley Ramirez 3 Home Runs, 4 for 4, 3 RBI versus Philadelphia while playing for Florida

Here is your all time Home Run leaderboard Top 100

1 Barry Bonds 762 1986-2007
2 Hank Aaron* 755 1954-1976
3 Babe Ruth* 714 1914-1935
4 Willie Mays* 660 1951-1973
5 Ken Griffey Jr.# 622 1989-2009
6 Sammy Sosa 609 1989-2007
7 Frank Robinson* 586 1956-1976
8 Mark McGwire 583 1986-2001
9 Alex Rodriguez# 575 1994-2009
10 Harmon Killebrew* 573 1954-1975
11 Rafael Palmeiro 569 1986-2005
12 Reggie Jackson* 563 1967-1987
13 Jim Thome# 562 1991-2009
14 Mike Schmidt* 548 1972-1989
15 Manny Ramirez# 540 1993-2009
16 Mickey Mantle* 536 1951-1968
17 Jimmie Foxx* 534 1925-1945
18 Willie McCovey* 521 1959-1980
18 Frank Thomas# 521 1990-2009
18 Ted Williams* 521 1939-1960
21 Ernie Banks* 512 1953-1971
21 Eddie Mathews* 512 1952-1968
23 Mel Ott* 511 1926-1947
24 Eddie Murray* 504 1977-1997
25 Gary Sheffield# 500 1988-2009
26 Carlos Delgado# 494 1993-2009
27 Lou Gehrig* 493 1923-1939
27 Fred McGriff 493 1986-2004
29 Stan Musial* 475 1941-1963
29 Willie Stargell* 475 1962-1982
31 Dave Winfield* 465 1973-1995
32 Jose Canseco 462 1985-2001
33 Carl Yastrzemski* 452 1961-1983
34 Jeff Bagwell 449 1991-2005
35 Dave Kingman 442 1971-1986
36 Andre Dawson 438 1976-1996
37 Juan Gonzalez 434 1989-2005
38 Cal Ripken* 431 1981-2001
39 Chipper Jones# 427 1993-2009
39 Mike Piazza 427 1992-2007
41 Billy Williams* 426 1959-1976
42 Jason Giambi# 418 1995-2009
43 Darrell Evans 414 1969-1989
44 Vladimir Guerrero# 412 1996-2009
45 Duke Snider* 407 1947-1964
46 Andres Galarraga 399 1985-2004
46 Al Kaline* 399 1953-1974
48 Dale Murphy 398 1976-1993
49 Joe Carter 396 1983-1998
50 Graig Nettles 390 1967-1988
51 Johnny Bench* 389 1967-1983
51 Jim Edmonds# 389 1993-2009
53 Dwight Evans 385 1972-1991
53 Andruw Jones# 385 1996-2009
55 Harold Baines 384 1980-2001
56 Larry Walker 383 1989-2005
57 Frank Howard 382 1958-1973
57 Jim Rice 382 1974-1989
59 Albert Belle 381 1989-2000
60 Orlando Cepeda* 379 1958-1974
60 Tony Perez* 379 1964-1986
62 Matt Williams 378 1987-2003
63 Norm Cash 377 1958-1974
63 Jeff Kent 377 1992-2008
65 Carlton Fisk* 376 1969-1993
66 Rocky Colavito 374 1955-1968
67 Gil Hodges 370 1943-1963
68 Ralph Kiner* 369 1946-1955
69 Albert Pujols# 368 2001-2009
70 Joe DiMaggio* 361 1936-1951
71 Gary Gaetti 360 1981-2000
72 Johnny Mize* 359 1936-1953
73 Yogi Berra* 358 1946-1965
74 Greg Vaughn 355 1989-2003
75 Luis Gonzalez# 354 1990-2009
75 Lee May 354 1965-1982
77 Ellis Burks 352 1987-2004
78 Dick Allen 351 1963-1977
79 Chili Davis 350 1981-1999
80 George Foster 348 1969-1986
81 Ron Santo 342 1960-1974
82 Jack Clark 340 1975-1992
83 Tino Martinez 339 1990-2005
83 Dave Parker 339 1973-1991
83 Boog Powell 339 1961-1977
86 Don Baylor 338 1970-1988
87 Joe Adcock 336 1950-1966
88 Darryl Strawberry 335 1983-1999
89 Moises Alou 332 1990-2008
89 Bobby Bonds 332 1968-1981
91 Hank Greenberg* 331 1930-1947
92 Jermaine Dye# 328 1996-2009
92 Shawn Green 328 1993-2007
92 Mo Vaughn 328 1991-2003
95 Willie Horton 325 1963-1980
96 Lance Berkman# 324 1999-2009
96 Gary Carter* 324 1974-1992
96 Lance Parrish 324 1977-1995
99 Ron Gant 321 1987-2003
100 Vinny Castilla 320 1991-2006

[RandyTiger]

If Pujols and Carpenter don't make it into the Hall at the end of their careers, I'll be very surprised.

Well done on the great season - and it must really give you a thrill to have two of the top pitchers of the league starting for you.

[Jeffy25]

To share Albert's career information, as well more details of his season this year:


G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB
161 605 204 31 0 49 135 112 46 .337 .441 .631 21
Overall Potential
Contact
Gap
Power
Eye
Avoid K's

Batting Ratings (OSA)
Overall Vs Left Vs Right Potential
Contact 100 100 100 100
Gap 100 100 100 100
Power 100 100 100 100
Eye 95 97 94 95
Avoid K's 100 100 99 100
Fielding Ratings
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 40 37
Errors: - 89 53
Arm: 1 23 31
Turn DP: - 8 -
Ability: 1 - -

Position Ratings
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: -
1st Base: 94 Center Field: -
2nd Base: - Right Field: -
3rd Base: -


Run/Bunt Ratings
Running Speed: 33
Stealing Ability: 69
Baserunning Inst.: 67
Sacrifice Bunt: 31
Bunt for Hit: 5

Game Log, Last 10 Games
Date Opponent Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB
10-04-2009 MIL Win, 5-1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10-03-2009 MIL Win, 6-5 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 0
10-02-2009 MIL Win, 6-2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
10-01-2009 @ CIN Win, 9-1 3 1 1 1 0 2 0 0
09-30-2009 @ CIN Win, 11-8 5 2 4 4 1 1 0 0
09-29-2009 @ CIN Win, 6-4 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 1
09-27-2009 @ COL Win, 5-0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
09-26-2009 @ COL Loss, 7-8 4 3 3 4 2 1 0 0
09-25-2009 @ COL Win, 5-2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
09-23-2009 @ HOU Loss, 4-5 5 1 2 1 1 0 0 0

Albert Pujols
Birthday: 01-16-1980
Born in: Santo Domingo (Distrito Nacional)
Nationality: Dominican Republic
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 208 lbs
Local Popularity: Extremely Popular
National Popularity: Extremely Popular
Status
Contract: Major League Contract
Salary: $16,000,000
Signed Through: 2011 Season
Major Service: 6 Years, 192 Days
Service This Year: 182 Days
40-Man Service: 7 Years, 161 Days
Pro Service: 9 Years
Arbitration Eligibility: Not eligible, free agent after contract expires!
Option Years: 1 option year left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted: -
Major League 2009 Batting Stats
Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS TAVG ISO VORP
Overall 161 605 204 31 0 49 135 131 112 46 .337 .441 .631 1.073 1.216 .294 106.8
Batting GS PA HP IW CI GDP SH SF TB EBH SB CS SB% RC RC/27
Overall 160 726 4 12 1 13 0 4 382 80 21 7 75.0 170.6 10.84
Batting AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Versus Left 152 46 6 0 11 33 29 34 10 2 0 3 .303 .435 .559 .994
Versus Right 453 158 25 0 38 102 102 78 36 2 0 1 .349 .444 .656 1.099
Batting AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
This Week 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .250 .000 .250
Last Week 23 8 0 0 1 5 4 6 2 0 0 1 .348 .500 .478 .978
April 83 34 7 0 8 18 20 23 7 0 0 1 .410 .542 .783 1.325
May 108 36 6 0 6 22 22 19 12 0 0 0 .333 .433 .556 .989
June 114 41 6 0 9 28 28 14 13 1 0 0 .360 .426 .649 1.075
July 92 32 6 0 13 29 26 16 8 1 0 1 .348 .445 .837 1.282
August 103 26 2 0 4 16 13 13 4 1 0 1 .252 .339 .388 .727
September 93 33 4 0 9 21 20 22 1 1 0 0 .355 .474 .688 1.162
October 12 2 0 0 0 1 2 5 1 0 0 1 .167 .444 .167 .611
Last Year 524 187 44 0 37 116 100 104 54 8 0 5 .357 .462 .653 1.114
2 Years Ago 565 185 38 1 32 103 99 99 58 8 0 7 .327 .429 .568 .997
Career 5183 1735 373 13 368 1112 1078 808 552 51 1 64 .335 .427 .625 1.052
Home 300 86 12 0 18 49 51 52 24 2 0 3 .287 .395 .507 .902
Road 305 118 19 0 31 86 80 60 22 2 0 1 .387 .486 .754 1.241
Grass 605 204 31 0 49 135 131 112 46 4 0 4 .337 .441 .631 1.073
Day 224 68 10 0 16 44 43 38 23 3 0 1 .304 .402 .563 .965
Night 381 136 21 0 33 91 88 74 23 1 0 3 .357 .464 .672 1.136
Close/Late 110 44 9 0 9 25 26 26 10 0 0 0 .400 .515 .727 1.242
Inning 1-3 231 71 11 0 17 57 48 44 18 2 0 3 .307 .421 .576 .997
Inning 4-6 195 60 9 0 16 34 38 32 15 1 0 1 .308 .406 .600 1.006
Inning 7-9 169 67 11 0 15 40 43 33 12 1 0 0 .396 .493 .728 1.220
Extra Innings 10 6 0 0 1 4 2 3 1 0 0 0 .600 .692 .900 1.592
0 Outs 171 59 14 0 17 36 46 29 17 1 0 0 .345 .438 .725 1.163
1 Outs 216 79 12 0 18 64 53 38 17 3 0 2 .366 .459 .671 1.131
2 Outs 218 66 5 0 14 35 32 45 12 0 0 2 .303 .426 .518 .945
Scoring Position 164 53 10 0 11 85 31 41 11 4 0 1 .323 .452 .585 1.038
Bases Empty 304 109 15 0 28 28 76 53 18 0 0 1 .359 .455 .684 1.140
Runner on 1st 137 42 6 0 10 22 24 18 17 0 0 2 .307 .395 .569 .964
Runner on 2nd 63 17 6 0 2 17 11 20 4 0 0 1 .270 .452 .460 .913
Runner on 3rd 26 5 0 0 1 11 4 9 3 1 0 0 .192 .389 .308 .697
Runner on 1st & 2nd 33 15 1 0 4 22 6 7 3 0 0 0 .455 .550 .848 1.398
Runner on 1st & 3rd 26 10 2 0 4 22 6 3 0 2 0 0 .385 .419 .923 1.342
Runner on 2nd & 3rd 7 3 1 0 0 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 .429 .500 .571 1.071
Bases Loaded 9 3 0 0 0 8 1 1 1 1 0 0 .333 .364 .333 .697
Two Strikes 230 68 9 0 20 52 50 46 46 3 0 3 .296 .415 .596 1.011
First Pitch 102 40 7 0 14 25 23 0 0 0 0 0 .392 .392 .873 1.265
Count 0-1 69 27 1 0 7 19 15 0 0 1 0 1 .391 .394 .710 1.105
Count 0-2 37 11 3 0 4 7 8 0 10 0 0 1 .297 .316 .703 1.018
Count 1-0 56 19 4 0 1 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 .339 .339 .464 .804
Count 1-1 57 22 4 0 4 16 10 0 0 0 0 0 .386 .386 .667 1.053
Count 1-2 77 19 3 0 6 14 13 0 18 0 0 0 .247 .247 .519 .766
Count 2-0 24 5 0 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 .208 .208 .333 .542
Count 2-1 41 15 4 0 1 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 .366 .366 .537 .902
Count 2-2 63 21 2 0 7 16 11 0 12 2 0 1 .333 .333 .698 1.032
Count 3-0 4 2 0 0 0 0 11 32 0 0 0 0 .500 .944 .500 1.444
Count 3-1 22 6 2 0 1 6 10 34 0 0 0 0 .273 .714 .500 1.214
Full Count 53 17 1 0 3 15 18 46 6 1 0 1 .321 .634 .509 1.143
Behind in Count 183 57 7 0 17 40 36 0 28 1 0 2 .311 .317 .628 .946
Ahead in Count 147 47 10 0 4 23 33 66 0 0 0 0 .320 .531 .469 .000
Career Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS VORP
2001 St. Louis - MLB 21 161 590 194 47 4 37 130 112 69 9 7 93 1 3 .329 .403 .610 1.013 0.0
2002 St. Louis - MLB 22 157 590 185 40 2 34 127 118 72 9 4 69 2 4 .314 .394 .561 .955 0.0
2003 St. Louis - MLB 23 157 591 212 51 1 43 124 137 79 10 5 65 5 1 .359 .439 .667 1.106 0.0
2004 St. Louis - MLB 24 154 592 196 51 2 46 123 133 84 7 9 52 5 5 .331 .415 .657 1.072 0.0
2005 St. Louis - MLB 25 161 591 195 38 2 41 117 129 97 9 3 65 16 2 .330 .430 .609 1.039 0.0
2006 St. Louis - MLB 26 143 535 177 33 1 49 137 119 92 4 3 50 7 2 .331 .431 .671 1.102 0.0
2007 St. Louis - MLB 27 158 565 185 38 1 32 103 99 99 7 8 58 2 6 .327 .429 .568 .997 0.0
2008 St. Louis - MLB 28 148 524 187 44 0 37 116 100 104 5 8 54 7 3 .357 .462 .653 1.114 0.0
2009 St. Louis - MLB 29 161 605 204 31 0 49 135 131 112 4 4 46 21 7 .337 .441 .631 1.073 106.8
Total MLB 1400 5183 1735 373 13 368 1112 1078 808 64 51 552 66 33 .335 .427 .625 1.052 106.8
Career Minor League Batting Stats
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS VORP
Career Fielding Stats
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RANGE PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2001 St. Louis - ML 1B 43 32 283 19 27 307 5 .984 287.0 9.47
2001 St. Louis - ML 3B 55 52 40 111 17 161 10 .938 431.2 3.15
2001 St. Louis - ML LF 39 37 72 3 0 76 1 .987 309.0 2.18
2001 St. Louis - ML RF 39 33 56 3 0 63 4 .937 302.2 1.75
2001 St. Louis - ML DH 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 16.0 0.00
2002 St. Louis - ML 1B 21 16 140 13 24 154 1 .994 144.0 9.56
2002 St. Louis - ML 3B 41 37 25 66 6 97 6 .938 293.0 2.80
2002 St. Louis - ML SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2.0 0.00
2002 St. Louis - ML LF 117 101 173 4 0 181 4 .978 870.2 1.83
2002 St. Louis - ML RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 3.0 0.00
2002 St. Louis - ML DH 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 16.0 0.00
2003 St. Louis - ML 1B 62 36 340 33 34 374 1 .997 369.2 9.08
2003 St. Louis - ML LF 113 113 198 7 0 208 3 .986 904.1 2.04
2003 St. Louis - ML DH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 8.0 0.00
2004 St. Louis - ML 1B 150 150 1458 114 136 1582 10 .994 1338.2 10.57
2004 St. Louis - ML DH 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 24.0 0.00
2005 St. Louis - ML 1B 158 155 1596 97 175 1707 14 .992 1358.2 11.21
2006 St. Louis - ML 1B 143 142 1345 110 145 1461 6 .996 1244.1 10.52
2007 St. Louis - ML 1B 154 153 1325 124 132 1457 8 .995 1324.2 9.84
2008 St. Louis - ML 1B 144 140 1297 135 119 1438 6 .996 1215.0 10.61
2008 St. Louis - ML 2B 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.000 3.1 2.70
2008 St. Louis - ML DH 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 24.0 0.00
2009 St. Louis - ML 1B 161 160 1650 111 107 1767 6 .997 1434.2 11.05

Player History
06-01-1999 Selected in the amateur draft (Round 13, 402nd overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals.
07-10-2001 Was selected to the 2001 ML All-Star game.
11-01-2001 2001 NL Rookie of the Year
05-31-2003 NL Player of the Month (May 2003)
06-30-2003 NL Player of the Month (June 2003)
07-15-2003 Was selected to the 2003 ML All-Star game.
07-13-2004 Was selected to the 2004 ML All-Star game.
07-12-2005 Was selected to the 2005 ML All-Star game.
11-01-2005 Wins the 2005 ML NL MVP.
04-30-2006 NL Player of the Month (April 2006)
07-11-2006 Was selected to the 2006 ML All-Star game.
11-01-2006 Wins the 2006 ML NL Gold Glove at 1B.
07-10-2007 Was selected to the 2007 ML All-Star game.
05-01-2009 Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
05-03-2009 Collects his 1000th career Major League RBI!
05-04-2009 Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
06-12-2009 Scores his 1000th career Major League run!
06-29-2009 Was selected to the 2009 Major League All-Star Game.
08-01-2009 Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
09-14-2009 Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.

[RandyTiger]

One word: Monster.

And he's worth every single penny he's getting.

[Jeffy25]

thanks RT:

It's scary to think that in some ways Carp's year was greater than Gibson's 68.



Here is how we are set up for the playoffs this year:

The Reds wemt 90-72 on the season
and we went 13-3 against them for the year :D
Harang, Cueto, Owings and Arroyo all had decent years...winning over 10 and losing less than 10 for the Reds.
Votto, Bruce, and Dickerson all hit at least 30 homers

Their team as a whole:



Team Leaders AVG
J. Bruce .321
J. Votto .301
C. Dickerson .287
B. Phillips .284
E. Encarnacion .237


Team Leaders HR
J. Bruce 39
J. Votto 34
C. Dickerson 30
B. Phillips 18
E. Encarnacion 14


Team Leaders RBI
J. Bruce 130
J. Votto 99
C. Dickerson 88
B. Phillips 80
E. Encarnacion 63

Team Leaders W
A. Harang 15
B. Arroyo 14
J. Cueto 14
M. Owings 11
E. Volquez 8


Team Leaders ERA
J. Cueto 3.62
E. Volquez 3.90
B. Arroyo 4.03
A. Harang 4.23



Team Leaders K
J. Cueto 189
E. Volquez 176
A. Harang 165
B. Arroyo 145
M. Owings 100
Who's Hot?
P Arthur Rhodes 1 SV, 1.27 Last 14 games
P Rick Bauer 0-0, 0.00 Last 12 games
LF Laynce Nix .381, 6 HR Last 7 games

Who's Not?
P David Weathers 1-0, 9.35 Last 11 games
Pitching Staff
Role T Pitcher G GS W L SV ERA WHIP Status
Starter R Johnny Cueto 33 33 14 10 0 3.62 1.20 Rested
Starter R Edinson Volquez 29 29 8 10 0 3.90 1.38 Rested
Starter R Aaron Harang 32 32 15 11 0 4.23 1.14 Rested
Spot Starter R Bronson Arroyo 31 31 14 8 0 4.03 1.23 Rested
Mopup R Mike Lincoln 24 0 1 1 1 5.01 1.52 Rested
Mopup R David Weathers 32 0 1 1 0 10.28 1.90 Rested
Middle Reliever R Nick Masset 26 0 1 0 2 2.86 1.48 Rested
Middle Reliever R Micah Owings 19 19 11 6 0 5.32 1.38 Rested
Middle Reliever R Rick Bauer 15 0 1 1 0 0.89 0.69 Rested
Middle Reliever L Arthur Rhodes 52 0 3 2 2 2.88 1.25 Rested
Setup Reliever R Jared Burton 56 0 4 5 6 3.51 1.39 Rested
Setup Reliever R Bronson Arroyo 31 31 14 8 0 4.03 1.23 Rested
Closer L Bill Bray 61 0 4 2 16 2.81 1.20 Rested
Catchers
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
29 R Ryan Hanigan C 88 282 81 6 32 36 34 39 .287 .365 .418
55 R Ramon Hernandez C 118 367 89 7 45 42 36 53 .243 .312 .346
Infielders
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
62 L Danny Richar SS 33 74 24 5 12 11 9 8 .324 .393 .554
19 L Joey Votto 1B 162 614 185 34 99 109 76 101 .301 .377 .511
28 R Edwin Encarnacion 3B 130 506 120 14 63 56 46 82 .237 .310 .368
2 R Alex Gonzalez SS 133 471 120 13 61 49 22 82 .255 .286 .403
4 R Brandon Phillips 2B 158 648 184 18 80 96 36 99 .284 .321 .426
5 R Khalil Greene SS 107 266 58 7 25 30 24 64 .218 .288 .383
Outfielders
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
21 L Chris Dickerson CF 154 596 171 30 88 107 65 144 .287 .364 .505
32 L Jay Bruce RF 158 647 208 39 130 108 35 148 .321 .358 .581
17 L Laynce Nix LF 105 250 63 13 39 31 19 62 .252 .314 .444
3 R Willy Taveras CF 108 302 78 1 17 44 15 51 .258 .310 .331
20 R Drew Stubbs CF 42 73 17 1 10 8 7 21 .233 .309 .329
Lineup vs RHP
# B Name Pos AVG HR RBI SB
1 L Chris Dickerson CF .287 30 88 25
2 R Brandon Phillips 2B .284 18 80 27
3 L Jay Bruce RF .321 39 130 16
4 L Joey Votto 1B .301 34 99 18
5 R Edwin Encarnacion 3B .237 14 63 2
6 R Ryan Hanigan C .287 6 32 0
7 L Laynce Nix LF .252 13 39 0
8 R Alex Gonzalez SS .255 13 61 1


Lineup vs LHP
# B Name Pos AVG HR RBI SB
1 L Chris Dickerson LF .287 30 88 25
2 R Brandon Phillips 2B .284 18 80 27
3 L Jay Bruce RF .321 39 130 16
4 R Edwin Encarnacion 3B .237 14 63 2
5 L Joey Votto 1B .301 34 99 18
6 R Ryan Hanigan C .287 6 32 0
7 R Alex Gonzalez SS .255 13 61 1
8 R Drew Stubbs CF .233 1 10 4

Injuries
Player Injury Out for... Disabled List Status
P David Purcey bone chips (elbow) 2 weeks On DL, eligible for return
P Francisco Cordero ruptured ulnar collateral ligament 7-8 months On DL, eligible for return (60-day DL)
P Danny Herrera sprained elbow one week 12 day(s) left
Wed 10/7
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP A.Wainwright
22-14, 2.69

Thu 10/8
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP C.Carpenter
26-4, 1.93

Fri 10/9
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
LHP J.Sanchez
11-10, 4.05

Sun 10/11
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP A.Wainwright
22-14, 2.69

Mon 10/12
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP C.Carpenter
26-4, 1.93

Links
Roster Ratings
News Potential Ratings
Major Transactions Leaders
Transactions Batting Stats
Injuries Pitching Stats
Personnel Fielding Stats
Schedule BA Top Prospects
Positional Strength Player Salaries
Financial Report Minor League System

News
Bad News for Cincinnati, Herrera Injured
Cincinnati's Dickerson Suspended 3 Games
Dickerson Tabbed NL's Top Rookie
Cincinnati's Bruce Winner, NL Best Hitter in September
Nix Swats 3 HR Against St. Louis

Standings
Central Division W L PCT GB
St. Louis Cardinals 101 61 .623 -
Cincinnati Reds 90 72 .556 11.0
Chicago Cubs 87 75 .537 14.0
Milwaukee Brewers 84 78 .519 17.0
Houston Astros 74 88 .457 27.0
Pittsburgh Pirates 70 92 .432 31.0

Team Information
Record overall 90-72, .556 PCT
Position in Division 2nd, 11.0 GB
Record at home 43-38, .531 PCT
Record on the road 47-34, .580 PCT
Record in X-inning games 11-8, .579 PCT
Record in one-run games 24-20, .545 PCT
Record versus LHP 33-27, .550 PCT
Record versus RHP 57-45, .559 PCT
Record last 10 games 4-6, .400 PCT
Record in April 17-5, .773 PCT
Record in May 13-15, .464 PCT
Record in June 12-14, .462 PCT
Record in July 13-14, .481 PCT
Record in August 16-12, .571 PCT
Record in September 18-9, .667 PCT
Record in October 1-3, .250 PCT

Team Batting Stats & Rankings
Batting Average .266 - 9th in NL
On-Base Percentage .323 - 10th in NL
Slugging Percentage .427 - 4th in NL
On-Base + Slugging .750 - 7th in NL
Runs Scored 786 - 6th in NL
Hits 1513 - 6th in NL
Extra-Base Hits 505 - tied for 6th in NL
Home Runs 197 - 2nd in NL
Bases-On-Balls 456 - 13th in NL
Strikeouts 1152 - 9th in NL
Stolen Bases 143 - 3rd in NL

Team Pitching Stats & Rankings
Earned Run Average 4.15 - 6th in NL
Starters' ERA 4.20 - 6th in NL
Bullpen ERA 4.06 - 8th in NL
Runs allowed 744 - 6th in NL
Hits allowed 1382 - 1st in NL
Opponents AVG .246 - 1st in NL
BABIP .283 - 1st in NL
Home Runs allowed 192 - 15th in NL
Bases-On-Balls 520 - tied for 10th in NL
Strikeouts 1211 - tied for 4th in NL

Minor League System
[Louisville Bats (AAA)] Louisville Bats (AAA)
76-68, .528, 2.0 GB
[Carolina Mudcats (AA)] Carolina Mudcats (AA)
63-77, .450, 19.0 GB
[Dayton Dragons (A)] Dayton Dragons (A)
61-79, .436, 21.0 GB
[Sarasota Reds (A)] Sarasota Reds (A)
72-68, .514, 4.0 GB
[Billings Mustangs (R)] Billings Mustangs (R)
26-50, .342, 19.0 GB
[GCL Reds (R)] GCL Reds (R)
44-16, .733, - GB

[RandyTiger]

That is going to be one fun series to watch...

[CatKnight]

Just a thought - you may want to go into Setup and think up names for each of your series. It looks like Divisional/Championship/World Series/Round 4.

Yes, you easily routed Cincy during the regular seasion, but if we take your games they're what..87-49? That's a .640 winning percentage and sounds dangerous to me.

[Jeffy25]

Thanks CK :p changed it

Game 1 for the Subdivision Series
Cueto vs Carpenter

[Jeffy25]

Game 2
Wainwright vs Volquez

[Jeffy25]

Game 3
Sanchez vs Harang
SWEEP!

[Jeffy25]

now the D'Backs:

In the 6 games this year, the split is 3-3



Team Leaders AVG
2 tied with .317
J. Upton .317
S. Drew .317
F. Lopez .298
C. Jackson .267


Team Leaders HR
M. Reynolds 31
J. Upton 27
C. Young 27
S. Drew 23
C. Tracy 23


Team Leaders RBI
C. Young 111
S. Drew 106
M. Reynolds 97
J. Upton 80
C. Tracy 72

Team Leaders W
D. Haren 19
B. Webb 13
B. Buckner 10
M. Scherzer 10
D. Davis 9


Team Leaders ERA
D. Haren 3.20
B. Webb 3.59
D. Davis 4.09
M. Scherzer 4.22



Team Leaders K
D. Haren 221
B. Webb 174
M. Scherzer 164
D. Davis 122
B. Buckner 110
Who's Hot?
P Brandon Webb 2-0, 1.33 Last 3 games
P Chad Qualls 12 SV, 1.15 Last 16 games
3B Mark Reynolds .500, 2 HR Last 8 games
SS Stephen Drew .407, 2 HR Last 7 games

Who's Not?
P Scott Schoeneweis 1 SV, 8.53 Last 17 games
SS Jason Smith .077, 0 HR Last 18 games
Pitching Staff
Role T Pitcher G GS W L SV ERA WHIP Status
Starter R Dan Haren 35 35 19 10 0 3.20 1.00 Rested
Starter R Brandon Webb 35 35 13 15 0 3.59 1.18 Rested
Starter R Max Scherzer 31 31 10 10 0 4.22 1.38 Rested
Spot Starter L Doug Davis 28 28 9 12 0 4.09 1.34 Rested
Mopup R Jon Garland 50 0 4 3 3 5.93 1.80 Rested
Mopup L Scott Schoeneweis 22 0 0 0 1 6.84 1.67 Rested
Middle Reliever R Tony Pena 38 0 0 1 3 3.65 1.24 Rested
Middle Reliever R Jon Rauch 58 0 8 4 3 4.52 1.35 Rested
Middle Reliever L Doug Slaten 55 0 4 1 0 2.71 1.11 Rested
Middle Reliever R Armando Galarraga 26 4 2 3 0 6.00 1.55 Rested
Setup Reliever L Doug Davis 28 28 9 12 0 4.09 1.34 Rested
Setup Reliever R Billy Buckner 24 23 10 4 0 3.98 1.27 Rested
Closer R Chad Qualls 65 0 5 5 40 2.86 1.05 Rested
Catchers
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
19 R Chris Snyder C 145 501 123 15 54 51 60 139 .246 .329 .397
20 R Matt Treanor C 39 81 21 0 6 5 8 15 .259 .333 .284
Infielders
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
2 S Felipe Lopez 2B 142 577 172 9 44 98 51 62 .298 .361 .433
27 R Mark Reynolds 3B 157 583 139 31 97 91 74 156 .238 .325 .458
7 L Stephen Drew SS 155 606 192 23 106 98 61 75 .317 .379 .521
18 L Chad Tracy 1B 148 456 122 23 72 56 41 78 .268 .330 .474
3 L Jason Smith SS 118 318 87 6 42 38 17 78 .274 .315 .421
Outfielders
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
34 R Conor Jackson LF 157 622 166 18 70 88 59 58 .267 .337 .413
23 R Matt Diaz LF 95 198 55 6 28 27 17 47 .278 .338 .455
24 R Chris B. Young CF 155 608 161 27 111 81 49 121 .265 .318 .464
11 R Justin Upton RF 125 489 155 27 80 98 59 107 .317 .397 .562
22 R Eric Byrnes RF 128 300 71 8 38 35 26 62 .237 .299 .350
16 L Cliff Floyd LF 81 212 65 10 34 28 16 47 .307 .362 .486
Lineup vs RHP
# B Name Pos AVG HR RBI SB
1 S Felipe Lopez 2B .298 9 44 29
2 R Conor Jackson LF .267 18 70 8
3 R Justin Upton RF .317 27 80 9
4 L Stephen Drew SS .317 23 106 4
5 R Chris B. Young CF .265 27 111 8
6 R Mark Reynolds 3B .238 31 97 4
7 R Chris Snyder C .246 15 54 1
8 L Chad Tracy 1B .268 23 72 1


Lineup vs LHP
# B Name Pos AVG HR RBI SB
1 S Felipe Lopez 2B .298 9 44 29
2 R Conor Jackson 1B .267 18 70 8
3 R Justin Upton RF .317 27 80 9
4 L Stephen Drew SS .317 23 106 4
5 R Chris B. Young CF .265 27 111 8
6 R Mark Reynolds 3B .238 31 97 4
7 R Chris Snyder C .246 15 54 1
8 R Matt Diaz LF .345 1 3 0

Wed 10/14
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP C.Carpenter
26-4, 1.93

Thu 10/15
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP A.Wainwright
22-14, 2.69

Fri 10/16
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
LHP J.Sanchez
11-10, 4.05

Sun 10/18
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP C.Carpenter
26-4, 1.93

Mon 10/19
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP A.Wainwright
22-14, 2.69

Links
Roster Ratings
News Potential Ratings
Major Transactions Leaders
Transactions Batting Stats
Injuries Pitching Stats
Personnel Fielding Stats
Schedule BA Top Prospects
Positional Strength Player Salaries
Financial Report Minor League System

News
Davis Spins Shutout
Rumors Confirmed, Clark Retires
Justin Upton Hurt, Out 3 Weeks
More Injury Problems For Arizona's Felipe Lopez
Trade Rumors Abound in Arizona

Standings
Western Division W L PCT GB
Arizona Diamondbacks 89 73 .549 -
Los Angeles Dodgers 87 75 .537 2.0
San Francisco Giants 78 84 .481 11.0
San Diego Padres 71 91 .438 18.0
Colorado Rockies 70 92 .432 19.0

Team Information
Record overall 89-73, .549 PCT
Position in Division 1st, - GB
Record at home 45-36, .556 PCT
Record on the road 44-37, .543 PCT
Record in X-inning games 10-4, .714 PCT
Record in one-run games 32-20, .615 PCT
Record versus LHP 27-21, .563 PCT
Record versus RHP 62-52, .544 PCT
Record last 10 games 7-3, .700 PCT
Record in April 13-9, .591 PCT
Record in May 14-16, .467 PCT
Record in June 17-9, .654 PCT
Record in July 15-11, .577 PCT
Record in August 14-14, .500 PCT
Record in September 13-13, .500 PCT
Record in October 3-1, .750 PCT

Team Batting Stats & Rankings
Batting Average .265 - 10th in NL
On-Base Percentage .332 - 8th in NL
Slugging Percentage .433 - 2nd in NL
On-Base + Slugging .764 - 3rd in NL
Runs Scored 777 - 11th in NL
Hits 1485 - tied for 9th in NL
Extra-Base Hits 522 - 3rd in NL
Home Runs 188 - 3rd in NL
Bases-On-Balls 534 - 6th in NL
Strikeouts 1136 - 7th in NL
Stolen Bases 78 - 11th in NL

Team Pitching Stats & Rankings
Earned Run Average 3.96 - 5th in NL
Starters' ERA 3.83 - 4th in NL
Bullpen ERA 4.28 - 12th in NL
Runs allowed 726 - 5th in NL
Hits allowed 1438 - 6th in NL
Opponents AVG .257 - 6th in NL
BABIP .299 - 3rd in NL
Home Runs allowed 142 - 5th in NL
Bases-On-Balls 397 - 2nd in NL
Strikeouts 1124 - 11th in NL

Minor League System
[Reno Aces (AAA)] Reno Aces (AAA)
69-75, .479, 18.0 GB
[Mobile Bay Bears (AA)] Mobile Bay Bears (AA)
78-62, .557, 1.0 GB
[Visalia Rawhide (A)] Visalia Rawhide (A)
74-66, .529, 9.0 GB
[South Bend Silver Hawks (A)] South Bend Silver Hawks (A)
82-58, .586, - GB
[Yakima Bears (S A)] Yakima Bears (S A)
47-29, .618, - GB
[Missoula Osprey (R)] Missoula Osprey (R)
33-43, .434, 12.0 GB

the only difference this year is that the Tigers are still in it rather than the Orioles, all the other teams would have still be in it according to the old playoff setup.

[Jeffy25]

Game 1
Carpenter vs Haren
Carpenter was amazing!

[Jeffy25]

Game 2
Webb vs Wainwright

couldn't get the big two out hits, and we couldn't get them out, or keep the ball in the park.

series is split 1-1

[Jeffy25]

Game 3
Sanchez vs Scherzer
Cardinals take the lead 2-1



Smoltz comes off the DL and joins the big league club, Zach Britton is sent to Triple A Memphis.

Not sure the rules on promotion during the playoffs, but if this breaks any rules, let m know.

[Jeffy25]

Game 4
Carpenter vs Haren
Tough game
Series split at 2 games a piece.

[Jeffy25]

Game 5
Tough loss
Down 2 games to 3 to Arizona


Justin Upton in the final inning, with two outs hit a big homer.

the D'Backs had 8 hits in the first three innings.

[Jeffy25]

Game 6
Cardinals tie this one 3-3 in great come from behind fashion.

It was a tough win, but we couldn't get anyone out to start the game, but putting Lohse in was a great move, and the team slowly came back.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals edge out Arizona in this one
Beating them 2-1

It was a great pitching matchup, as Haren and Carpenter met up for the third time in this series, and it was a great one!
Especially if you think about the history, Haren being an ex Cardinal.

I'll share with you the game log, weak way to win it....but the D'backs barely got edged out.


Top of the 9th - Arizona Diamondbacks batting - Pitching for St. Louis Cardinals : RHP C. Carpenter
Pinch Hitting: RHB E. Byrnes 0-0: Ball
1-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
1-1: Swinging Strike
1-2: Strikes out looking
Batting: SHB F. Lopez 0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Ball
1-2: Fly out, F6 (Popup, 5D)
Batting: RHB C. Jackson 0-0: Called Strike
0-1: Swinging Strike
0-2: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Ball
1-2: DOUBLE (Line Drive, 5D)
Batting: RHB J. Upton 0-0: SINGLE (Line Drive, 56)
C. Jackson to third
Throwing error, E7
C. Jackson scores
J. Upton to second
Batting: RHB C. Young 0-0: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-1: Foul Ball, location: 2F
0-2: Ball
1-2: Strikes out looking
Top of the 9th over - 1 run(s), 2 hit(s), 1 error(s), 1 left on base; Arizona 1 - St. Louis 1

Bottom of the 9th - St. Louis Cardinals batting - Pitching for Arizona Diamondbacks : RHP D. Haren
Pitching: RHP C. Qualls
Batting: LHB S. Schumaker 0-0: Ball
1-0: SINGLE (Groundball, 34)
Batting: RHB A. Pujols 0-0: SINGLE (Line Drive, 78S)
S. Schumaker to second
S. Schumaker to third
Batting: LHB A. Jamieson 0-0: Ball
1-0: Ball
Balk!
S. Schumaker scores
Game Over ... St. Louis defeats Arizona, 2 to 1

[Jeffy25]

Taking on the Mets for the Pennant

In the season series, the Cardinals are up 5-4




Team Leaders AVG
C. Delgado .317
C. Beltran .308
D. Wright .293




Team Leaders HR
D. Wright 34
C. Beltran 26
C. Delgado 25
J. Reyes 10
2 tied with 7


Team Leaders RBI
D. Wright 120
C. Beltran 102
C. Delgado 101
B. Schneider 55
D. Murphy 48

Team Leaders W
J. Santana 20
J. Maine 15
M. Pelfrey 14
T. Redding 10
3 tied with 6


Team Leaders ERA
J. Santana 2.64
J. Maine 3.78
M. Pelfrey 4.24
T. Redding 4.44



Team Leaders K
J. Santana 284
J. Maine 183
T. Redding 132
M. Pelfrey 112
F. Rodriguez 90
Who's Hot?
P Francisco Rodriguez 13 SV, 1.31 Last 20 games
P Sean Green 2 SV, 1.42 Last 23 games
3B David Wright .333, 5 HR Last 6 games
RF Nick Swisher .450, 3 HR Last 6 games
LF Daniel Murphy .640, 1 HR Last 6 games

Who's Not?
P Livan Hernandez 1-1, 9.00 Last 13 games
Pitching Staff
Role T Pitcher G GS W L SV ERA WHIP Status
Starter L Johan Santana 36 36 20 10 0 2.64 1.10 Rested
Starter R John Maine 35 35 15 11 0 3.78 1.34 Rested
Starter R Mike Pelfrey 32 32 14 13 0 4.24 1.40 Rested
Starter R Tim Redding 30 30 10 9 0 4.44 1.46 Rested
Spot Starter R Luke Hudson 5 5 4 1 0 3.44 1.25 Rested
Mopup L Jonathon Niese 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested
Middle Reliever L Pedro Feliciano 53 0 6 3 4 4.33 1.39 Rested
Middle Reliever R Tom Gordon 23 0 0 0 0 4.83 1.64 Rested
Middle Reliever R Luke Hudson 5 5 4 1 0 3.44 1.25 Rested
Middle Reliever R Livan Hernandez 35 0 1 2 0 5.55 1.77 Rested
Setup Reliever L Billy Wagner 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 Rested
Setup Reliever R Sean Green 58 0 3 3 1 2.85 1.27 Rested
Closer R Francisco Rodriguez 63 0 6 3 33 1.62 1.04 Rested
Catchers
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
23 L Brian Schneider C 108 372 103 4 55 40 31 62 .277 .334 .368
29 R Henry Blanco C 55 124 32 2 19 11 7 37 .258 .291 .371
Infielders
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
9 L Marlon Anderson 2B 79 216 48 2 17 18 23 33 .222 .307 .301
21 L Carlos Delgado 1B 151 558 177 25 101 90 55 108 .317 .384 .522
5 R David Wright 3B 157 622 182 34 120 123 87 106 .293 .383 .519
7 S Jose Reyes SS 74 306 99 10 30 67 41 23 .324 .405 .503
17 R Fernando Tatis 3B 73 141 31 3 15 16 8 51 .220 .263 .390
Outfielders
# B Player Pos G AB H HR RBI R BB K .AVG OBP SLG
35 S Nick Swisher RF 145 484 113 18 62 74 76 116 .233 .341 .407
15 S Carlos Beltran CF 150 581 179 26 102 112 79 85 .308 .389 .515
16 S Angel Pagan RF 104 278 74 3 29 43 29 52 .266 .339 .367
28 L Daniel Murphy LF 145 433 117 7 48 59 46 75 .270 .344 .390
18 L Jeremy Reed CF 81 275 74 5 27 33 15 54 .269 .313 .378
12 L Dave Roberts CF 75 86 21 0 9 16 10 31 .244 .337 .337
Lineup vs RHP
# B Name Pos AVG HR RBI SB
1 S Jose Reyes SS .324 10 30 17
2 L Daniel Murphy LF .270 7 48 12
3 R David Wright 3B .293 34 120 14
4 S Carlos Beltran CF .308 26 102 20
5 L Carlos Delgado 1B .317 25 101 0
6 S Nick Swisher RF .206 5 20 0
7 L Brian Schneider C .277 4 55 0
8 L Marlon Anderson 2B .222 2 17 3


Lineup vs LHP
# B Name Pos AVG HR RBI SB
1 S Jose Reyes SS .324 10 30 17
2 S Angel Pagan RF .266 3 29 7
3 R David Wright 3B .293 34 120 14
4 S Carlos Beltran CF .308 26 102 20
5 L Carlos Delgado 1B .317 25 101 0
6 S Nick Swisher LF .206 5 20 0
7 L Marlon Anderson 2B .222 2 17 3
8 L Brian Schneider C .277 4 55 0

Injuries
Player Injury Out for... Disabled List Status
2B Luis Castillo intercostal strain 4 weeks 8 day(s) left
P Manny Corpas radial nerve (elbow) decompression surgery 3 months 8 day(s) left (60-day DL)
P Oliver Perez torn flexor tendon (elbow) 4 months On DL, eligible for return (60-day DL)
P Jose Sanchez undisclosed injury 7 months On DL, eligible for return (60-day DL)
Sat 10/24
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP A.Wainwright
22-14, 2.69

Sun 10/25
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
LHP J.Sanchez
11-10, 4.05

Mon 10/26
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP C.Carpenter
26-4, 1.93

Wed 10/28
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
RHP A.Wainwright
22-14, 2.69

Thu 10/29
vs STL
[St. Louis Cardinals]
LHP J.Sanchez
11-10, 4.05

Links
Roster Ratings
News Potential Ratings
Major Transactions Leaders
Transactions Batting Stats
Injuries Pitching Stats
Personnel Fielding Stats
Schedule BA Top Prospects
Positional Strength Player Salaries
Financial Report Minor League System

News
Star MR Signs Extension with New York
Beltran's Treatment Not Going Well, Suffers Setback
Carlos Beltran of New York Injured, DTD
Beltran on a Hot Streak, NL Player of the Week
5-5 Day for Reyes

Standings
Eastern Division W L PCT GB
Philadelphia Phillies 93 69 .574 -
New York Mets 92 70 .568 1.0
Florida Marlins 85 77 .525 8.0
Atlanta Braves 76 86 .469 17.0
Washington Nationals 62 100 .383 31.0

Team Information
Record overall 92-70, .568 PCT
Position in Division 2nd, 1.0 GB
Record at home 49-32, .605 PCT
Record on the road 43-38, .531 PCT
Record in X-inning games 9-10, .474 PCT
Record in one-run games 25-24, .510 PCT
Record versus LHP 22-17, .564 PCT
Record versus RHP 70-53, .569 PCT
Record last 10 games 8-2, .800 PCT
Record in April 10-11, .476 PCT
Record in May 15-14, .517 PCT
Record in June 19-9, .679 PCT
Record in July 10-15, .400 PCT
Record in August 18-11, .621 PCT
Record in September 17-10, .630 PCT
Record in October 3-0, 1.000 PCT

Team Batting Stats & Rankings
Batting Average .267 - 6th in NL
On-Base Percentage .339 - 3rd in NL
Slugging Percentage .404 - 12th in NL
On-Base + Slugging .743 - 10th in NL
Runs Scored 793 - 5th in NL
Hits 1512 - 7th in NL
Extra-Base Hits 462 - 14th in NL
Home Runs 140 - 11th in NL
Bases-On-Balls 583 - 1st in NL
Strikeouts 1092 - 5th in NL
Stolen Bases 101 - 7th in NL

Team Pitching Stats & Rankings
Earned Run Average 3.80 - 2nd in NL
Starters' ERA 3.89 - 4th in NL
Bullpen ERA 3.83 - 3rd in NL
Runs allowed 687 - 3rd in NL
Hits allowed 1425 - 5th in NL
Opponents AVG .255 - 5th in NL
BABIP .307 - 8th in NL
Home Runs allowed 113 - 2nd in NL
Bases-On-Balls 513 - 9th in NL
Strikeouts 1211 - tied for 4th in NL

Minor League System
[Buffalo Bisons (AAA)] Buffalo Bisons (AAA)
54-90, .375, 35.0 GB
[Binghamton Mets (AA)] Binghamton Mets (AA)
61-81, .430, 18.0 GB
[St. Lucie Mets (A)] St. Lucie Mets (A)
76-64, .543, - GB
[Savannah Sand Gnats (A)] Savannah Sand Gnats (A)
66-74, .471, 22.0 GB
[Brooklyn Cyclones (S A)] Brooklyn Cyclones (S A)
44-32, .579, - GB
[Kingsport Mets (R)] Kingsport Mets (R)
39-29, .574, 7.0 GB
[GCL Mets (R)] GCL Mets (R)
30-30, .500, - GB

[Jeffy25]

Poor pitching in this game

Mets take a one game lead
1-0

[Jeffy25]

Well Kyle Lohse single handedly handed the Mets this game.

Mets are up to 2 games to none.

[Jeffy25]

Man, the Mets offense is too strong

Down 3 games to none

[200tang]

Just wait until next year. Fernando Martinez in OOTP 10 is just ridiculous.

[Jeffy25]

Well Carp get us one

Mets lead this series 3 games to 1

[Jeffy25]

Just wait until next year. Fernando Martinez in OOTP 10 is just ridiculous.

:p

[200tang]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a279/200tang/fmart.jpg?t=1254385427

awww yeah boieee!

[Jeffy25]

Absolutely pitiful!

the pitching was just terrible in this series!

So that wraps it up

The Mets will play the Rays in the World Series

[Jeffy25]

As the Season ends

The Rays beat the Mets in 6

The owner has told me my budget for this year will be around $120,000,000 but we don't plan to use anything near that.


Tony LaRussa is given a 5 year extension to remain the Cardinals manager! The deal includes a two year team option

We have some openings in our personnel that we will need to fill this offseason.

[Jeffy25]

The following players have retired and will be inducted into the baseball hall of fame:

Ken Griffey Jr
Pedro Martinez
John Smoltz
Frank Thomas
Trevor Hoffman
Tom Glavine
Randy Johnson

Each of these players has retired at the end of this season

I have attached John Smoltz career numbers, if anyone wants to see anyone else's just ask and i will post them.

Other players leaving:
Ian Oustland retires from baseball at the age of 31

[Jeffy25]

Arbitration


The following players will have Arbitration cases:

Jonathan Sanchez, age 26, service is just under 3 years.
The team is offering $5,000,000
Skip Schumaker, age 29, service is just under 3 years.
The team is offering $1,000,000








Free Agency Eligible Players

Troy Glaus: Type A
Ben Sheets: Type A
Octavio Dotel: Type A

The Cardinals offer arbitration to each player

[RandyTiger]

My sympathies on not acquiring the crown, but you're in solid position for next year, with the core nucleus you've got. What a fun story to read! Thanks, man. :)

[Jeffy25]

AWARDS

AL CY YOUNG
C.C. Sabathia
19-10, 280 IP, 3.28 ERA, 230 K

NY CY YOUNG
Chris Carpenter
26-4, 302.1 IP, 277 K, 1.93 ERA

AL MVP
Grady Sizemore
.293/.399/.535, 26HR, 85 RBI, 14 SB

NL MVP
Albert Pujols
.337/.441/.631, 49HR, 135 RBI, 21SB

AL Rookie of the Year
Matthew Wieters - BAL
.269/.342/.391, 12HR, 60 RBI, 0 SB

NL Rookie of the Year
Chris Dickerson - CIN
.287/.364/.505, 30 HR, 88 RBI, 25 SB
(Colby Rasmus was the runner up)



Gold Gloves
AL
P-Zach Miner (DET)
C-Rob Johnson (SEA)
1B-Mark Teixeira (NYY)
2B-Alberto Callaspo (KC)
3B-Evan Longoria (TB)
SS-Adam Everett (DET)
LF-Felix Pie (BAL)
CF-Carlos Gomez (MIN)
RF-Travis Buck (OAK)

NL
P-Roy Oswalt (HOU)
C-Yadier Molina (STL)
1B-Albert Pujols (STL)
2B-Brandon Phillips (CIN)
3B-Andy LaRoche (PIT)
SS-Troy Tulowitzki (COL)
LF-Chris Dickerson (CIN)
CF-Dexter Fowler (COL)
RF-Milton Bradley (CHC)

[Jeffy25]

Trainer Barry Weinberg agrees to a five year contract extension to remain the team's trainer

The Cardinals have to sign two minor league pitching coaches and one minor league hitting coaches, some offers are currently out there.

And we are preparing our off-season plans.

[RandyTiger]

Zach Miner, a gold glove? Are you kidding me?

[Jeffy25]

Zach Miner, a gold glove? Are you kidding me?

Yeah, I dunno about that one ;)

Salary Report

Name 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Albert Pujols $16.0m $16.0m $16.0m
Chris Carpenter $14.0m $14.5m $15.0m $15.0m
Matt Holliday $13.5m $12.9m $13.9m $14.9m
Troy Glaus $12.5m
Kyle Lohse $8.4m $8.9m $11.9m $11.9m
Joel Pineiro $7.5m $830k $930k $1.0m
Octavio Dotel $6.0m
Mark DeRosa $5.5m $3.0m $4.0m
Ryan Ludwick $3.7m $8.4m $10.4m $11.4m
Yadier Molina $3.3m $4.3m $5.3m $7.0m
Adam Wainwright $2.6m $4.6m $6.5m $9.0m $12.0m
Trever Miller $500k $700k
Royce Ring $475k $400k $400k $428k(A) $428k(A) $428k(A)
Jonathan Sanchez$455k $6.9m(A) $6.9m(A) $6.9m(A) $6.9m(A)
Skip Schumaker $430k $882k(A) $882k(A) $882k(A) $882k(A)
Kyle McClellan $410k $400k $400k $2.8m(A) $2.8m(A) $2.8m(A)
Luis Mendoza $406k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Brendan Ryan $405k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Randy Wells $402k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Charlie Manning $401k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Osiris Matos $401k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Dustin Ackley $400k $400k $400k $400k $5.2m(A) $5.2m(A) $5.2m(A)
Mitchell Boggs $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Cedrick Bowers $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Zach Britton $400k $400k $400k $400k $2.6m(A) $2.6m(A) $2.6m(A)
Everth Cabrera $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Allen Craig $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Marco Estrada $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Jaime Garcia $400k $400k $400k $400k $2.4m(A) $2.4m(A) $2.4m(A)
Martín García $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Conor Gillaspie $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Mitch Hilligoss $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Alex Jamieson $400k $400k $400k $400k $3.2m(A) $3.2m(A) $3.2m(A)
Daryl Jones $400k $400k $400k $400k $560k(A) $560k(A) $560k(A)
Garrett Jones $400k $400k $400k $496k(A) $496k(A) $496k(A)
Julio Lugo $400k $400k $400k
Adam Miller $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Jim Miller $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Steve Moss $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Jason Motte $400k $400k $400k $2.8m(A) $2.8m(A) $2.8m(A)
Tommy Pham $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Colby Rasmus $400k $400k $400k $400k $5.6m(A) $5.6m(A) $5.6m(A)
Craig Rodriguez $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
Ben Sheets $400k
Casper Wells $400k $400k $400k $400k $400k(A) $400k(A) $400k(A)
TOTAL $106.8m $93.9m $103.7m $94.6m $53.4m $33.3m $26.3m


We will be losing Glaus, Dotel, and Sheets from these contract totals....but since they were offered arbitration, we will see who will accept and what will be paid out before deciding any trades or moves to make. We also need to see what Sanchez and Schumaker will be paid.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals sign minor league coaches to help out. No one of any fame worth naming.

Jerry Manuel from the Mets and Joe Maddon of the Rays are the Managers of the Year.

The Cardinals win both of their arbitration cases with Sanchez and Schumaker.

$5,000,000 for Sanchez
and
$1,000,000 for Schumaker

The Cardinals didn't make any selections in the Rule V Draft

Dotel, Sheets, and Glaus all file for free agency and decline arbitration. Which is just fine with St. Louis. The only significant loss is Glaus, fans seemed to have loved him.

[Jeffy25]

We saw a glaring need at shortstop this season.

We had poor defense all year, and we want to lock down our shortstop defensive needs for the future. We have some solid prospects, but we made a deal today with Arizona for a highly touted prospect that we feel can make an impact soon, and long term into the future. We traded five players, none of which will likely be very impactful for St. Louis, however, could really help Arizona.

Here is the deal.


Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Traded 28-year-old first baseman G. Jones, 27-year-old minor league shortstop B. Ryan, 22-year-old minor league left fielder D. Jones, 21-year-old center fielder T. Pham, 22-year-old minor league reliever F. Samuel and $2,000,000 in cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting 19-year-old minor league shortstop R. Navarro in return.

G. Jones 40/50
F. Samuel 22/40
B. Ryan 25/35
D. Jones 47/80
T. Phram 21/80

for
R. Navarro 20/74
B. Ryan is a great defensive shorstop, and could hit well enough to play on a daily basis, he will back up Drew. Jones was the best player overall in this deal, and will help out a first and the corner outfield positions. Phram and Jones are solid prospects, each have their potentials at 80, and Samuel has a good peak, but the Cardinals have little need for him ever, as we have our future closers set up.

We are stocked up in the outfield, and we want to be stronger on the infield

[Jeffy25]

Free Agents

Here are the top available Free Agents based on overall values

[Jeffy25]

Free Agent Contracts


Brad Penny signed to a one year deal, worth $1,000,000!

He will be an extra starter in case of injuries, or as a swing man starter. We feel the talent is worth the risk financially.

MR Jarod Plummer is signed to a Minor League contract

RF Miguel Pina is signed to a Minor League contract

MR Arroyo agrees to a Minor League deal

[Jeffy25]

The Cardinals also get their prized possession, RP Rafael Soriano.

No compensation picks were required for signing Soriano.

The deal is a 3 year deal, that totals $6,400,000 in complete value.

This signing should help anchor the backend of our bullpen better than it could ever be. There were too many games given up late last year, even for a team that won 101 games.

Ben Sheets was signed by the A's
Octavio Dotel signed with the Pirates
and Troy Glaus was signed by the D'Backs.

The Cardinals claim their first round picks and supplemental picks.

The Cardinals were actually ok with not signing Soriano after Dotel agreed to the signing, but we still feel Soriano is a good deal.

[RandyTiger]

Based on everything I've seen so far, projected wins: 110-120.

[CatKnight]

I'd say another 100 wins, but not necessarily more. OOTP's AI is usually pretty good about keeping their teams alive.

Unless you've not shown us something though, I think the NL Central is a lock.

[RandyTiger]

*pokes Jeffy* Dude, are you going to continue this? :)

[Jeffy25]

*pokes Jeffy* Dude, are you going to continue this? :)


Sorry, became a father this week, so playing a dynasty hasn't been much of a priority. I will try to play it later tonight after I finish this business plan. Kaden is laying here next to me in my office :)

[Jeffy25]

Getting ready for opening day:

Here are the lineups and rotation/bullpen for Opening Day. Several players have been Designated for Assignment, but many are recoverable. Some players you will notice missing are Trever Miller, Kyle Lohse and Casper Wells. Many of these players ratings have suffered during this offseason.

I would list all of the transactions, but there are tooo many to post. 40,000 characters per month this offseason.

We are very pleased with how well Alex Jamieson improved this offseason, and may even start over Yadier Molina. Navarro also got better, and DeRosa got worse. Several players ratings changed quite drastically.

You will notice Ackley and Stasburg as the greatest changes, but since they didn't really exist opening day 2009.

[Jeffy25]

Game 1 of the Season!
Cardinals go to 0-1
Lose to the Reds 4-1
An RBI single by Alex Jamieson scoring Colby Rasmus is all the offense could muster, as Carpenter falls to 0-1 going 7 innings, allowing 3 earned.

Cardinals go to 0-2
Lose to the Reds 9-7
Strasburg got his major league debut and pitched great, struck out the first two batters he saw, then allowed a solo homer, and then was great. 5 innings, allowing 2 hits, allowing the one earned run and striking out 9 while walking none.
But the bullpen was awful, Soriano allowed 3 earned while only getting one out, and Motte blew a save as well allowing 3 earned in one inning pitched after the Cardinals fought to get the lead back.
Pujols, Holliday, and Rasmus all hit their first homer of the season.


Cardinals make a trade!
Sending reliever Jim Miller, starter Adam Ottavino, starter P.J. Walters, first basemen Allen Craig, and shortstop prospect Niko Vasquez.
for 26 year old reliever Bill Bray from Cincinnati.

The reason: Another strong left handed reliever, that can close out games against lefties, since Motte has shown some issues. We feel this will help add versatility, and the players that we sent won't have much need in St. Louis.
Jim Miller will be their closer, Ottavino and Walters could be starters for their weakened rotation, and Allen Craig will immediately play first in the Majors or the corner outfields and he can't play for St. Louis with Albert and Niko will be a great prospect for them, they are thin at short, and we are loaded with specs at that position.

[RandyTiger]

CONGRATS!

Don't worry about this thing - go and be with your kid and wife. It can wait. :D

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 1-2
Beat the Reds 6-3
Bray gets his first save, and Wainwright goes to 1-0
Rasmus drives in 5 hitting two homers (2,3) and Albert hit a solo shot (2).


Trever Miller was claimed by the Washington Nationals
Everth Cabrera has been claimed by the San Francisco Giants
Joel Pinero has been claimed by the San Diego Padres

Nick Noonan was called up from the minors, an additional left handed bat to come off the bench to help platoon

[RandyTiger]

Certainly looks like you're primed for a run at the title on paper. Can't believe how much some of these players have gained during the off-season. Strasburg's gonna be a monster pitcher, and yoked with Carpenter... they might as well give you the NL pennant outright, because with that lineup you have, you're going to win a healthy chunk of games.

Oh, nice trade, benefits both sides.

Keep up the great work, mister. :)

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals even themselves out go to 2-2
beat the Astros 6-3
Johnny Sanchez goes to 1-0 pitching 6 innings allowing 3 earned and Brad Penny struck out 4 in two innings of relief work. Motte gets his first save pitching the ninth.
Pujols (3) and DeRosa (1) each homered and drove in two.
The Birds had a nice four run 5th.

Cardinals go to 3-2
Beat the Astros 9-3
Carpenter goes to 1-1 beating the Astros, allowing two solo homers through six innings. McClellan gets his first save, pitching the final three innings. Navarro hits his first big league homer, a two run shot in the 4th.
4 hits for Navarro and Holliday.

Cardinals go to 3-3
Lose to the Astros 3-2
With runners on the corners and no one out in the ninth, the Cardinals couldn't score the tying run off Valverde.
Strasburg pitched great again, but the bullpen blew it again. Strasburg went 6 innings allowing 1 earned. Matos and Britton blew this one allowing 2 in the 7th.
Holliday (2) homered in this one, a solo shot.


Monday, April 19th, 2010
1B J. Smoak of the Texas Rangers honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
C J. Flores of the Washington Nationals honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Sunday, April 18th, 2010
New York Mets: C. Beltran goes 5-5 against the Atlanta Braves, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 1 R.
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Boston Red Sox: J. Masterson pitches a 4-hit shutout against the New York Yankees with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Los Angeles Dodgers: M. Kemp goes 2-5 against the Colorado Rockies, extending his hitting streak to 25 games!
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Minnesota Twins: B. Tallet pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox with 10 strikeouts and 5 BB allowed!
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Minnesota Twins: S. Baker pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox with 9 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Texas Rangers: E. Andrus goes 5-7 against the Oakland Athletics, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 4 R.
Monday, April 12th, 2010
Los Angeles Dodgers: R. Martin goes 0-4 against the San Francisco Giants, ending his hitting streak at 25 games.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 4-3
Beat the Brewers 7-6
Wainwright gave up 5 in the first inning, but then settled down and pitched just long enough to get the win as the Cardinals slowly battled out of the hole.
Rasmus received his first big league intentional walk and had two hits, scored two runs, and drove in two.
Ackley (3), Rasmus (4) and Gillaspie (1) all stole bases and Wainwright goes to (2-0) with holds going to Soriano and Bowers and Motte gets his second save.

One thing i like about this game, is that they keep hitting streaks alive during the offseason. Matt Kemp's 26 game hitting streak just ended.

Cardinals go to 5-3
Beat the Brewers 5-1
Carpenter goes to (2-1) and Britton gets a three inning save (1).
Ludwick hit his first homer of the year and Colby was intentionally walked again with first base open :eek:
Pujols had an rbi double and an rbi single in this game and Carp went six innings only allowing one earned run, a solo shot to Rickie Weeks in the 4th.

Boston currently has a team 1.44 ERA

Cardinals go to 6-3
beat the Brewers 11-1
Strasburg (1-0) goes all nine innings, only allowing 5 hits, and a solo homer to Angel Salome in the 3rd inning.
Pujols (4), Navarro (2), Rasmus (4) and Holliday (3) all homered, none of these were solo shots and Pujols stole his first base of the season.
3 hits and 3 rbi's for Navarro.

Several players cleared waivers and were sent to either Double A or Triple A, including Kyle Lohse.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals continue their winning streak go to 7-3
Beat the Cubbies 8-5
Wainwright (3-0) did well until his last inning, his final numbers were 6 innings and 4 runs.
Bowers pitched 3 relief innings to get his first save
Colby hit his 5th homer of the year and as a team there were several bases stolen. Harden walked in 3 runs in this game! overall walking 5 in 4 innings pitched and giving up 6 earned.
Navarro had 3 hits and is now batting .385

Cardinals go to 7-4
Lose to the Cubbies 6-5
Almost came back, after being down 6-2 and scoring just one run an inning in each of the last three in this one.
Johnny Sanchez (1-1) didn't have a great start but the bullpen of McClellan, Britton, and Matos held off any more production from being made.
Pujols had three hits, all he needed was the homer for the cycle in this!


The Cardinals claim Marcus Thames from Detroit

He will replace Jon Jay off our bench.

Thames will mostly be used to hit lefties off the bench down the stretch. He is getting almost 6 million this year, but after this season, we will either keep him for cheap, or let him walk. We don't anticipate he being a long term solution, but a stop gap while letting someone like Jay develop and play more in Triple A rather than riding the bench in the Major Leagues.

Ichiro got hit number 2000 today.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals win this one going to 8-4
Beat the Cubbies 15-6!
A one out grand slam in the 4th by Ackley (1) breaks up a 3-3 tie
a 5 run 4th and 6 run 5th were plenty for Carpenter to get his third win of the year (3-1).
Pujols (5), Ackley (1), and Navarro (3) all homered in this game and Ackley drove in 5 and Gillaspie drove in 3. Brad Penny pitched the last three innings, allowing a three run homer in the ninth to Soriano but managed to get his first save of his big league career.

Cardinals go to 9-4
Beat the Cubbies 7-1
It was 2-1 until the 8th and the Cardinals were able to get hit after hit to throw on the insurance. Strasburg (2-0) gets his second consecutive complete game. Pujols and Strasburg were the only Cardinals to not get hits in this one, as it was fairly spread out. Strasburg strikes out 10.


Thames's agent is asking for 5 years 28 Million. Quite a lot for a guy that was just designated for assignment. Needless to say, we are choosing to wait to continue negotiations until the offseason

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 10-4
Beat the Rockies 7-5
Dexter Fowler hit a three run homer with two outs in the top of the ninth of Billy Bray to tie this one up, but in the bottom of the ninth with one out Pujols walks, and then Colby hits a walk off homer.
Jamieson hit his first homer of the year and that was Colby's 6th of the year already in this contest.
Wainwright went 6, allowing 2 earned for a no decision, and McClellan got a hold, Penny made the last out for Bray in the ninth and gets his first win of the year.
Bray's first blown save.

Cardinals go to 11-4
Beat the Rockies 8-2
Jamieson had 4 hits, and Albert (6) had a three run homer in the first. The first 7 batters for the Cards in this game reached base, even though only 4 runs scored in the first.
Sanchez gets a complete game and goes to 2-1 on the year and struck out 9 in this game. Ackley (8) and Rasmus (12) each stole in this game.

Cardinals go to 12-4 getting two sweeps in a row!
Beat the Rox 6-0
Jamieson (2) drove in four, including a big three run homer in the 6th. Carpenter gets a shutout allowing only three hits and strikes out 11 to go to (4-1)
Ackley now has 10 stolen bases on the year.


Thursday, April 29th, 2010
St. Louis Cardinals: C. Carpenter pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Colorado Rockies with 11 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Monday, April 26th, 2010
LF C. Quentin of the Chicago White Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B A. LaRoche of the Pittsburgh Pirates honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Houston Astros: W. Rodriguez pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Cincinnati Reds with 6 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Texas Rangers: J. Saltalamacchia goes 5-5 against the Los Angeles Angels, with 1 HR, 3 RBI and 2 R.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals finally end their winning streak go to 12-5
Lose to the Pirates 5-4
Strasburg pitched great, 6 shutout innings, but we had to pull him because he got tired because of constant rain delays in this game.
3 hits for Navarro and Rasmus, and we battled back after giving up runs in each the 7th, 8th, and 9th, but it wasn't enough at the end of the 9th to win.

How the pitching box score was broken down, we used a lot of people, trying to get the best possible matchup per Pirate batter, possibly over managing a bit.

St. Louis IP H R ER BB K HR PI PS ERA
S. Strasburg 6.0 2 0 0 0 9 0 70 48 1.03
Z. Britton BS (2) 0.2 2 2 2 1 0 1 13 6 7.94
B. Penny 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 4 4.26
C. Bowers H (2) 0.1 1 1 1 0 0 1 4 2 2.84
O. Matos H (2) 0.0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 13.50
B. Bray BS (2) 0.1 1 0 0 2 1 0 18 7 6.23
K. McClellan L (0-1) 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 0 10 7 1.64
R. Soriano 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 13.50

Cardinals go to 13-5
Beat the Pirates 8-6
Wainwright (4-0) goes 6 innings allowing 4, striking out 3. Penny gives up one getting 4 outs, and Motte gets his 3rd save of the year.
Jamieson drove in two and had two hits, but really the entire lineup basically had a hit and an RBI it seems. a well balanced attack where we scored runs exactly how I like to strategize them. Get a run an inning, draw walks, get a single, double whatever, get into scoring position with a hit and run, sacrifice, steal the base etc. We basically scored a run in almost every inning.

Cardinals go to 14-5
Beat the Pirates 1-0!
Johnny Sanchez pitched 8 shutout innings only allowing 4 base hits (all singles) and the Cardinals got one run in the 3rd when Colby Rasmus got an RBI double scoring Schumaker with two outs who had singled earlier in the innings, accounting for the only two Cardinal hits in this one.
Motte got the first two right handed hitters out in the top of the 9th and Bray (4) gets the save for striking out LaRoche to end it.


A few days before this start we offered Johnathan Sanchez a contract extension to buyout the rest of his arbitration years plus one. Below you will see the details of that extension.
3 Years $16,500,000

I have also included our salary report.


Monday, May 3rd, 2010
1B B. Allen of the Chicago White Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
C A. Jamieson of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
1B D. Barton of the Oakland Athletics honored: Wins the MLB AL Batter of the Month Award.
RF A. Ethier of the Los Angeles Dodgers honored: Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP J. Beckett of the Boston Red Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP W. Rodriguez of the Houston Astros honored: Wins the MLB NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
1B J. Smoak of the Texas Rangers honored: Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SS R. Navarro of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 15-5
Beat the Cubbies 7-3
Navarro hits his 5th homer of the year already! we were not anticapting any of this production when we traded for him, we thought he would simply be fringe, and after his first month in the big leagues, he has been electric, batting .368, 5 HRs, and 17 RBIs.
Carpenter is now 5-1 going 6 innings allowing 2 earned runs and Britton gets his second save pitching the last 3. Ackley steals two more

Cardinals go to 16-5
Beat the Cubbies 6-2
Bray gets his 5th save of the year, pitching two innings.
Home Runs for Rasmus (7) and Holliday (4)
Rasmus had 3 hits, and Jamieson drove in 3 and Strasburg gets his third win (3-0) of the season going 6 innings allowing 2 earned and now has an ERA of 1.32
Holds for Bowers (3) and Matos (3)

Cardinals go to 17-5
Beat the Cubbies 9-2
a 5 run first is plenty for Wainwright (5-0) who pitches a complete game.
DeRosa (2), Ackley (2), and Holliday (5) all homered in this game.
Sam Fuld had 4 of the Cubs 5 hits in this one, including two solo homers. Too bad for him, no one else showed up.
Molina, Pujols, and Navarro all had three hits in this one and DeRosa drove in 3

[Jeffy25]

Draft Pool for 2010 is being produced currently, if you would like a prospect in the draft, PM me and I will tell you what you can make the attributes out of. Bryce Harper is in this draft.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 18-5
Beat the Braves 6-1
Carpenter (6-1) pitched a solid six innings and Brad Penny pitched the final three to get this second save of the year and his career. Holliday (6) hit a two run homer and the rest of the runs were produced.

Our pitching rotation has accounted for a 17-2 record thus far!

Cardinals go to 19-5
Beat the Braves 15-1!
A 7 run first was plenty for Strasburg who didn't allow a hit until the 5th.
Molina (1) and Pujols (7) each homered and Strasburg (4-0) had three hits and only allowed 5 hits and a solo homer in the 8th, that's it.
Navarro had 4 hits, Pujols, Strasburg, and Schumaker each had 3 hits and Pujols also drove in 3.

Boston is currently 21-3 and Chris Duncan has 10 homers already for them.

[FloydtheBarber]

I want OOTP 10... :(

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 20-5
Sweep the Braves, win this one 4-1
Sanchez pitches great again heading to 4-1, Matos gets his 4th hold and Bray gets his 6th save.
Pujols hit one 465 feet in this game for his 8th homer of the year, Ackley and Rasmus each steal bases and Pujols had 3 hits, raising his average to .354.

Sandoval is still batting .448!

Cardinals go to 20-6
Lose to the Mets 6-2
The Cardinals had 3 errors, 2 in the fifth that lead to a 5 run 5th for the Mets. Wainwright goes to 5-1 allowing 6, but only 2 were earned through 4 innings pitched.

Cardinals go to 20-7
Lose to the Mets 5-3
Carpenter had a hamstring strain in the second and Brad Penny had to come in and gave up 4 earned in 3 innings walking 3 and striking out 3 getting his first loss.
Ludwick had a pinch hit homer in the 8th, but it was a solo shot, his second of the year.

Carpenter is going to miss 15 days and is sent to the DL, Marco Estrada is called up to cover for him

Cardinals go to 21-7
Beat the Reds 8-2
Pujols hits a three run homer (9) and Holliday hits a solo shot (7)
Strasburg (5-0) goes 7 innings, striking out 9 allowing 2 earned.

Albert is currently number 63, tied with Norm Cash and Jeff Kent with 377 career homers. I have attached the totals.

[TheBest21]

I love all the trades that you have done that would not work at all in real life. 6 for 1 or 5 for 1 trades. :rolleyes: Always unloading your farm system for one player.

[Jeffy25]

I love all the trades that you have done that would not work at all in real life. 6 for 1 or 5 for 1 trades. :rolleyes: Always unloading your farm system for one player.

pretty sure i have had people checking on my trades to make sure they are fair. Ya, i have unloaded the farm system, win now. Plan to be in the playoffs for the next few years while i have a player like Albert in the center of my lineup.

what trades wouldn't work?

I got Navarro on basically a 5 for 1, but i also gave two players that were equivalent to him in that deal. Sanchez was a 2 for 8 deal, where again, i over paid to make it happen, giving them 4 prospects, 2 major league ready players, and 2 so-so specs. Currently, four of those players are playing for the Giants and it fit into their budget nicely. I am overpaying and have a weak farm system, but the team is set to be competitive for a few years. For Bray, i gave up 5 prospects, two of which had a higher value. Trading difficulty is on it's highest setting, and I have two people I am Personally messaging that have to agree to the deal before i do it. I don't want an unfair dynasty. We may be good now, we won't be in a few years.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 22-7
Beat the Reds 5-2
The Reds have quite a new team this year, adding Brett Myers, Vlad Gurrerro, Taylor Teagarden, Johnny Damon, and Nate Shierholtz during the off season.
Albert and Colby had big two out extra base hits in the 7th to go on to win this one.
Sanchez goes to 5-1 and Bray gets his 7th save.

Cardinals go to 23-7
Beat the D'Backs 11-9
Here is the line score:
Friday, May 14th, 2010
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Arizona Diamondbacks 0 0 0 2 0 3 4 0 0 9 6 0
St. Louis Cardinals 2 0 3 0 0 2 3 1 X 11 17 2

In this tug of war affair the Cardinals edge out the D'Backs.
Holliday had 4 hits, and Pujols (10,11) and DeRosa (3) each homered. Pujols had a strong game going 3 for 5 with 4 RBI's. But no one could pitch in this one, Estrada made his first big league start, and he pitched well, 5 innings, one earned, but the bullpen was useless until Motte came in to get his 4th save of the season.

[RandyTiger]

What's your starter ERA compared with your bullpen ERA at this point, please?

[Jeffy25]

What's your starter ERA compared with your bullpen ERA at this point, please?

2.84 to 4.26 haha

[RandyTiger]

*winces*

Re-tooling time. :|

*winces again*

"Marge, where's the damn rolaids?" - Coach Jeffy.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 24-7
Beat the D'Backs 7-6
A come from behind victory on the last at bat in the bottom of the ninth, Matt Holliday sends them home with a bases loaded two out single to cap off a huge come from behind victory. The Cardinals were down 6-1 going into the bottom of the 8th, a 5 spot tied it up and Britton (1-1) had a 1,2,3 ninth and Holliday delieverd in the 9th. Rasmus (8) hit a huge 3 run homer with two outs in the 8th to tie it up as the Cardinals save Wainwright from a loss.

Cardinals go to 24-8
Lose to the D'Backs 5-4
They had this one wrapped up and then Billy Bray blew his save. We lost this one in 12 innings though. Strasburg went 8 innings allowing only 2 earned until Bray's 2 run 9th. Soriano gets the loss because of a leadoff single to Mark Reynolds to start the 12th.
Rasmus now has 25 stolen bases.


Monday, May 17th, 2010
2B H. Kendrick of the Los Angeles Angels honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
1B A. Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Houston Astros: Put M. Tejada on the trading block.
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Atlanta Braves: B. McCann goes 6-6 against the Washington Nationals, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 3 R.
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Chicago White Sox: D. Viciedo goes 5-5 against the Los Angeles Angels, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI and 2 R.
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Minnesota Twins: J. Morneau goes 0-4 against the Kansas City Royals, ending his hitting streak at 20 games.
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Milwaukee Brewers: Put M. Cameron on the trading block.
Minnesota Twins: J. Morneau goes 1-4 against the Chicago White Sox, extending his hitting streak to 20 games!
Monday, May 10th, 2010
LF C. Duncan of the Boston Red Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award.
LF N. Swisher of the New York Mets honored: Wins the MLB NL Player of the Week Award.
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Milwaukee Brewers: A. Salome goes 5-6 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with 3 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI and 1 R.

[Jeffy25]

Cardinals go to 24-9
Lose to the Giants 4-3
Had a 3-0 lead, but lost it slowly.
Sanchez pitched pretty well, but the loss goes to Penny (1-2). 2 hits for Ackley, Navarro, Pujols, Jamieson and Schumaker. Lincecum pitched a pretty good game after 3 runs through the second.

Cardinals go to 25-9
Beat the Giants 9-2
Wainwright (6-1) beats a team full of ex Cardinals from the Sanchez trade. Pujols continues his 15 game hitting streak going 4 for 5 and driving in 4. Wainwright strikes out 10 and Navarro hits his 6th homer of the year as well.



We bought out the rest of Skip Schumaker's arbitration years with a two year extension. Good for us, because we probably keep him at a good price. Good for him, gives him a guarantee in cash.