Don't underestimate Cardinals

 
Few experts predicted the Cardinals to be players in the NL Central race. But, as Saturday's comeback win over the Cubs showed, the Redbirds are a formidable opponent for any team. [link]

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Albert Pujols honored America on July 4th by hitting his 300th career home run in the Cardinals game against the Cubs. Too bad it was the Cardinals only run of the game. Pujols reached the milestone at the tender age of 28 years and 170 days ...
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Cards Rally in 9th to Defeat Cubs 5-4 | The World According to MoonDog

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Bush and Maholm

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