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Speaking of Comebacks...Some Props for Mr. Tatis, Perhaps?
Speaking of Comebacks...Some Props for Mr. Tatis, Perhaps?
legendofcecilioguante.com — ...The stories of Josh Hamilton and Rick Ankiel are well-documented and deservedly so. The tale of Fernando... Tatis is quite different, yet, in many ways, it's just as hard to believe. Tatis has not only clawed his way back into baseball, but he's managed to stick on a roster. The team? The New York Mets. Oh yea, and he's one of the big reasons the Mets are one of the hottest teams in baseball. (more) Speaking of Comebacks...Some Props for Mr. Tatis, Perhaps?
Roto Chronicles: National League–July 7
Roto Chronicles: National League–July 7
seamheads.com — A couple of players this week found themselves debuting in the royalty section, while some familiar names... are relegated to the ruts section for their bad performances. As the season approaches to the half-way point (technically it already has), some players are rising out of the depths of obscurity, some are stagnant, and some have fallen by the wayside. This is typical of any ball ... (more) Roto Chronicles: National League–July 7

Rick Ankiel Latest Blog Posts

The Pirates are interested in bringing Nady back
9 hours ago at Circling The Bases
Morning links: On inquiries and interest
19 hours ago at PBC Blog
Cards Rally in 9th to Defeat Cubs 5-4 | The World According to MoonDog
Cards Rally in 9th to Defeat Cubs 5-4 | The World According to MoonDog
moondogsports.com — Rick Ankiel slapped a bases-loaded 1-1 pitch from Wood just past second baseman Mike Fontenot to drive... in two runs as the Cardinals rallied to defeat the Cubs 5-4. (more) Cards Rally in 9th to Defeat Cubs 5-4 | The World ...
Rick Ankiel Mania and the "Other" Comeback Story
Rick Ankiel Mania and the "Other" Comeback Story
legendofcecilioguante.com — Having spent three days watching the Mets and Cards, I found myself floored time and agains that... the #24 playing a flawless centerfield and drilling homeruns was the same guy whose career I'd considered dead and buried in 2000... (more) Rick Ankiel Mania and the "Other" Comeback Story
How have the Cards stayed in the NL Central race?
How have the Cards stayed in the NL Central race?
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — The Cubs have compiled the best record in the National League, but how have the Cardinals collected... the second-most victories after being picked for last by many? (more) How have the Cards stayed in the NL Central race?
Mets vs. Cardinals - Box Score - July 02, 2008
sports.espn.go.com — BATTING 3B: S Schumaker (4, J Smith) HR: T Glaus 2 (13, 1st inning off P Martinez... 2 on, 1 Out; 9th inning off C Muniz 0 on, 2 Out); R Ankiel (17, 5th inning off P Martinez 0 on, 2 Out); C Duncan (6, 8th inning off P Feliciano 1 on, 0 Out) RBI: R ... (more) Mets vs. Cardinals - Box Score - July 02, 2008
Cardinals Scouting Nationals: MLB Rumors
mlbtraderumors.com — If the Astros make Miguel Tejada avalable, I think he would be a perfect fit for the... Cardinals. He fills a need and can hit cleanup. I don't think they need to aquire an outfielder. Ankiel and Ludwick have been good and Schumacker has been a good ... (more) Cardinals Scouting Nationals: MLB Rumors
If At First You Don't Succeed
If At First You Don't Succeed
babeslovebaseball.com — Become an outfielder. (more) If At First You Don't Succeed
Always Good To Be Back
Always Good To Be Back
cardinal70.com — Before I do anything, I've got to give major thanks/props/kudos/whatever the kids are saying these days to... Mike for filling in for me.  I really appreciate him filling in and keeping things running while I was up in Reds country.  It was ... (more) Always Good To Be Back
The June Boon & a Lineup’s Look
stltoday.com — TOWER GROVE — The timing might have been as awkward as the inquiry, but Aaron Miles was... game after last night’s loss to consider a question about the Cardinals recently called-out offense: Would it surprise him that they topped the league ... (more) The June Boon & a Lineup’s Look
Holiday Happenings
Holiday Happenings
cardinal70.com — I really did mean to get to the computer this holiday weekend, but it didn't happen.  Let's... take a look at the games in our own special way and then hit some of the other happenings. Thursday Hero: Yadier Molina .  Two hits, including a ... (more) Holiday Happenings
Pineiro pitches Cards past Phillies 2-0 (AP)
Pineiro pitches Cards past Phillies 2-0 (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — Joel Pineiro and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Rick Ankiel and Ryan Ludwick hit solo homers... and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Tuesday night. Pineiro (3-4) allowed five hits and walked three in 6 1-3 ... (more) Pineiro pitches Cards past Phillies 2-0 (AP)
On Vincent Gallo, Black Gallagher And Rotten.com Videos [Emeritus]
On Vincent Gallo, Black Gallagher And Rotten.com Videos [Emeritus]
deadspin.com — This video has been online for about a year now, but I just saw it for the... first time today . It's brutal, punishing and so uncalled for that it should come with a Tipper Gore warning. It's from 2001, when my immortal beloved Rick Ankiel was ... (more) On Vincent Gallo, Black Gallagher And Rotten.com Videos ...
Adam Loewen to Try the Rick Ankiel Route
Adam Loewen to Try the Rick Ankiel Route
mlb.fanhouse.com — Adam Loewen was a promising pitching prospect who has to end his pitching career at the age... of 24 due to a stress fracture in his left elbow ... a recurring injury that has hampered Loewen's progress before. But notice I said "pitching career" and ... (more) Adam Loewen to Try the Rick Ankiel Route
Ankiel out with abdominal strain
stltoday.com — NEW YORK — Cardinals center fielder Rick Ankiel felt a pull in his torso while legging out... a double in the eighth inning Saturday and was a scratch from Sunday’s game because of what the team has called an abdominal strain. Manager Tony ... (more) Ankiel out with abdominal strain
As usual, Cards' La Russa finds a way
As usual, Cards' La Russa finds a way
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Tony La Russa's decisions are generally better than most. So, for that matter, are his teams. La... Russa demonstrated his decision-making skills Saturday with an against-the-book call that proved critical in a pulsating ninth inning. (more) As usual, Cards' La Russa finds a way