Winning the Central Division: an OOTP5-6 Dynasty

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Game 39
Tuesday 5/18/2004

STL (26-12) (RD: 11-4, 0 GB) R M. Morris (5-0, 3.45)
NYM (16-22) (HM: 7-9, 5 GB) R J. Seo (2-2, 5.16)
The series is tied 0-0.

Final

St. Louis	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3		3	7	0
New York (N)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	4	0

WP - J. Tavarez (1-1, 3.21)
LP - D. Wheeler (1-3, 2.10)
SV - K. Calero (1, 2.91)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: E. Renteria (17, 6th inning off Seo, 0 on, 1 out.) B. Buchanan (2, 11th inning off Roberts, 2 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: R. Sanders (29), B. Buchanan 2 (10)
Stolen Bases: K. Robinson (18), E. Renteria 2 (7)
Sacrifice Hits: M. Matheny (2)


NEW YORK BATTING
Doubles: J. Reyes (9, 6th inning off Morris, 0 on, 1 out.) T. Perez (5, 6th inning off Morris, 0 on, 0 out.)
Stolen Bases: J. Reyes (18)
Caught Stealing: T. Perez (2)


Attendance: 40544 (55601) Glove Day at Shea Stadium
Weather: Rain (62 degrees), wind blowing out to right at 6 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Matt Morris
Game Notes:
51 minute rain delay in 4th inning. Kerry Robinson extends his hitting streak to a career high 19 games!


You guys are seeing some great hitting by a dark horse in K-Rob, he extends his hitting streak to 19 games, with a hit in the first inning!! I'm glad we're winning games without Pujols and two of our starting pitchers.

The next few days are going to be tricky. Woody has 6 days left until he can pitch and Suppan has a week. I need to bring someone up for one game. It'll be either Ankiel or Simontacchi.


Next game: vs New York
Probable starters:
STL (27-12) (RD: 12-4, 0 GB) R J. Simontacchi (0-0, 0.00)
NYM (16-23) (HM: 7-10, 6 GB) R S. Trachsel (3-3, 3.31)
The Cardinals lead the series 1-0.


I send Journell down to AAA for a game or two and bring up the Simo man. Hopefully, he can pitch 5-7 innings. He'll go back down unless it takes longer than expected for Woody to come back. I have a day off after a 3 game set in Chicago, that should help. He's pitched well in the minors, so I hope it carries on here.

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[Poli]

No Ankiel??

Good win on my birthday!

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I was going to bring up Ankiel, but Simo is doing much better at AAA.

I can't wait until you're home and we get to catch a real game! Morris pitched a gem last night vs the Diamondbacks!


Todd

[Poli]

Yeah, but Cedeno got hurt. I hope they bring up Hart.

We'll try to catch a game next month, ok?

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Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Yeah, but Cedeno got hurt. I hope they bring up Hart.

We'll try to catch a game next month, ok?

They did bring up Hart! Too bad Marquis didn't get a much deserving win today, now the damn bullpen is blowing it. Well, at least we won! How about Marlon Anderson?

Next month sounds good, I already have tickets for the May 13th day game vs the Braves.


Todd

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Game 40
Wednesday, 5/19/2004

STL (27-12) (RD: 12-4, 0 GB) R J. Simontacchi (0-0, 0.00)
NYM (16-23) (HM: 7-10, 6 GB) R S. Trachsel (3-3, 3.31)
The Cardinals lead the series 1-0.

Final

St. Louis	3	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0		6	12	1
New York (N)	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0		2	8	0

WP - J. Simontacchi (1-0, 0.00)
LP - S. Trachsel (3-4, 3.93)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: B. Buchanan (3, 1st inning off Trachsel, 0 on, 2 out.)
Homeruns: J. Edmonds (10, 1st inning off Trachsel, 1 on, 1 out.)
Runs Batted In: K. Robinson (18), S. Rolen (21), J. Edmonds 2 (36), J. Simontacchi 2 (2)
Stolen Bases: E. Renteria (8), M. Anderson 2 (4)

FIELDING
Errors: S. Rolen (4)


NEW YORK BATTING
Doubles: M. Cameron (14, 6th inning off Eldred, 0 on, 2 out.)
Homeruns: K. Matsui (5, 6th inning off Eldred, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: M. Piazza (27), K. Matsui (18)
Stolen Bases: J. Reyes (19)
Caught Stealing: M. Piazza (1)


Attendance: 38875 (55601) Bat Day at Shea Stadium
Weather: Partly cloudy (59 degrees), wind blowing in from left at 8 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Jason Simontacchi
Game Notes:
Kerry Robinson extends his hitting streak to a career high 20 games!


Unbelieveable! The Simo man pitches a gem and I'm back on a 5 game winning streak, 13-2 in our last 15 games!! Kerry gets his only hit in the 7th inning, beating out an infield hit with the bases loaded.


Next game: vs New York
Probable starters:
STL (28-12) (RD: 13-4, 0 GB) R R. Parrott (0-0, 0.00) *ML debut
NYM (16-24) (HM: 7-11, 7 GB) L A. Leiter (2-2, 4.50)
The Cardinals lead the series 2-0.

Rhett Parrott makes his major league debut. Jason isn't making it easy for Rhett to show the manager he's for real.

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One day after Luis Gonzalez had his 2000th hit, Bernie Williams follows suit with a 2000th hit of his own. Congrats to both great hitters!

[Poli]

I'm most likely only good for a weekend game.

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Game 41
Thursday, 5/20/2004

STL (28-12) (RD: 13-4, 0 GB) R R. Parrott (0-0, 0.00) *ML debut
NYM (16-24) (HM: 7-11, 7 GB) L A. Leiter (2-2, 4.50)
The Cardinals lead the series 2-0.

Final

St. Louis	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	0		5	11	1
New York (N)	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0		1	5	0

WP - R. Parrott (1-0, 1.29)
LP - A. Leiter (2-3, 4.22)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: K. Robinson (5, 7th inning off Looper, 0 on, 0 out.) J. Edmonds (13, 2nd inning off Leiter, 0 on, 0 out.)
Triples: S. Rolen (2, 7th inning off Looper, 2 on, 0 out.)
Homeruns: B. Buchanan (2, 4th inning off Leiter, 0 on, 1 out.)
Runs Batted In: S. Rolen 2 (23), B. Buchanan 2 (12), M. Bordick (13)
Stolen Bases: K. Robinson (19)
Sacrifice Flies: M. Bordick (1)

FIELDING
Errors: E. Renteria (6)


NEW YORK BATTING
Doubles: K. Garcia (5, 7th inning off Parrott, 0 on, 0 out.)
Runs Batted In: M. Cameron (23)


Attendance: 30640 (56749) at Shea Stadium
Weather: Cloudy (66 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 9 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Rhett Parrott
Game Notes:
Kerry Robinson extends his hitting streak to a career high 21 games!


Rhett pitched a great game and we had a late rally to sweep the Mets and win our 6th in a row. K-Rob did it again as he has another great game. He's stole 19 out of 20 bases as well. Now, we head to Chi-town for a little Cards/Cubs series. The Cubbies are a shocking 11 games out. They need this series, even this early in the season.


Next game: vs Chicago
Probable starters:
STL (29-12) (RD: 14-4, 0 GB) R C. Carpenter (2-1, 3.76)
CHI (18-23) (HM: 8-11, 11 GB) L J. Wright (0-1, 8.10)
This series is tied 0-0.
Season series is tied 2-2.

Injuries:
STL - 1B A. Pujols (fractured hand, 3 weeks)
STL - SP W. Williams (strained back, 4 days)
STL - SP J. Suppan (strained back, 5 days)

CHI - SP M. Prior (broken hand, 2 weeks)
CHI - SP R. Dempster (injured 15-16 weeks)

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Game 42
Friday 5/21/2004

STL (29-12) (RD: 14-4, 0 GB) R C. Carpenter (2-1, 3.76)
CHI (18-23) (HM: 8-11, 11 GB) L J. Wright (0-1, 8.10)
This series is tied 0-0.

Final

St. Louis	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1		3	11	0
Chicago (N)	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		1	4	0

WP - C. Carpenter (3-1, 3.38)
LP - J. Wright (0-2, 6.61)
SV - J. Isringhausen (13, 1.74)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Triples: K. Robinson (3, 1st inning off Wright, 0 on, 0 out.)
Runs Batted In: E. Renteria (24), C. Carpenter (2), S. Taguchi (1)
Stolen Bases: K. Robinson (20), M. Anderson (5)


CHICAGO BATTING
Homeruns: A. Ramirez (6, 5th inning off Carpenter, 0 on, 0 out.)
Runs Batted In: A. Ramirez (21)
Stolen Bases: C. Patterson (8)


Attendance: 39071 (39111) at Wrigley Field
Weather: Clear skies (59 degrees), wind blowing in from center at 9 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Chris Carpenter
Game Notes:
Kerry Robinson extends his hitting streak to a career high 22 games!

Go K-Rob go!!

We win our 7th in a row!! The Cubs fall to 12 games behind us in the Central and we are now ranking 3rd in pitching in the Majors.

We send Rhett Parrott back to AAA and keep Simontacchi up, but he will be watched carefully. We also call Jason Marquis back up for another look, which also allows Morris another day rest. Matty Mo will close the series out tomorrow against probable starter Kerry Wood.


Next game: vs Chicago
Probable starters:
STL (30-12) (RD: 15-4, 0 GB) R J. Marquis (2-2, 6.45)
CHI (18-24) (HM: 8-12, 12 GB) R G. Maddux (3-4, 5.59)
This Cardinals lead the series 1-0.
The Cardinals lead the season series 3-2.

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** Breaking St. Louis team news ** Saturday 5/22/2004 :

Mike Matheny has been signed to a contract extension, $1,000,000 per year, for 3 years. Steve Kline has been signed to a contract extension, $1,600,000 per year, for 3 years. I want Matheny to remain a Cardinal becuase he's so great defensively. I saw what he wanted ($1.2 mil/3yrs), offered a little less, and then signed him. Kline was another one who I want to keep aboard. He's a good setup guy and a lefty to boot.

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Game 43
Saturday, 5/22/2004

STL (30-12) (RD: 15-4, 0 GB) R J. Marquis (2-2, 6.45)
CHI (18-24) (HM: 8-12, 12 GB) L G. Maddux (3-4, 5.59)
This Cardinals lead the series 1-0.

Final

St. Louis	0	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	0		5	7	1
Chicago (N)	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		2	7	1

WP - J. Marquis (3.02, 6.04)
LP - G. Maddux (3-5, 5.75)
SV - J. Isringhausen (14, 1.66)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: M. Matheny (5, 4th inning off Maddux, 1 on, 2 out.)
Homeruns: K. Robinson (1, 7th inning off Remlinger, 0 on, 1 out.) J. Edmonds (11, 4th inning off Maddux, 2 on, 1 out.)
Runs Batted In: K. Robinson (19), J. Edmonds 3 (39), M. Matheny (13)

FIELDING
Errors: S. Rolen (5)


CHICAGO BATTING
Doubles: A. Ramirez (9, 9th inning off Isringhausen, 0 on, 0 out.)
Homeruns: D. Lee 2 (11, 1st inning off Marquis, 0 on, 0 out, 5th inning off Marquis, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: D. Lee 2 (19)

FIELDING
Errors: G. Maddux (1)


Attendance: 39075 (39111) at Wrigley Field
Weather: Partly cloudy (58 degrees), wind blowing right to left at 13 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Jim Edmonds
Game Notes:
Kerry Robinson hit the longest homer of his career, it went 407 feet. Kerry Robinson extends his hitting streak to a career high 23 games!


I guess my worries about 'immersion' are gone with this game. We win our 8th game in a row and Houston is in 2nd place 9 games behind us! The best part was when Kerry Robinson came up to bat in the 7th inning 0-3 for the day. He smacks a 2-1 fastball over the fence for his first HR of the year and extends his hitting streak to 23 games. The excitement was unreal for me watching the text scroll up the screen. Which also reminds me I would love to see a graphical representation of a game I am managing. Nothing fancy, but watching that HR would have been even better!!


Next game: vs Chicago
Probable starters:
STL (31-12) (RD: 16-4, 0 GB) R M. Morris (5-0, 3.03)
CHI (18-25) (HM: 8-13, 13 GB) R K. Wood (2-4, 5.14)
This Cardinals lead the series 2-0.
The Cardinals lead the season series 4-2.

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I go for the sweep and a 14 game lead on the Cubs in the Central.

Marquis stays up and I send Simontacchi back to AAA. Marquis gets his 2nd chance to be a starter in the big leagues and if he doesn't pitch well, Simontacchi is next in line.


Todd

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Game 44
Sunday, 5/23/2004

STL (31-12) (RD: 16-4, 0 GB) R M. Morris (5-0, 3.03)
CHI (18-25) (HM: 8-13, 13 GB) R K. Wood (2-4, 5.14)
This Cardinals lead the series 2-0.

Final

St. Louis	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	4	0
Chicago (N)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1		1	8	0

WP - J. Borowski (1-1, 3.60)
LP - K. Calero (2-4, 2.96)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Caught Stealing: M. Anderson (3)
Sacrifice Hits: M. Morris (2)


CHICAGO BATTING
Doubles: C. Patterson (9, 9th inning off Morris, 0 on, 1 out.)
Runs Batted In: R. Martinez (12)
Stolen Bases: T. Goodwin (3)
Sacrifice Flies: R. Martinez (1)


Attendance: 39108 (39111) at Wrigley Field
Weather: Cloudy (63 degrees), wind blowing out to center at 12 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Kerry Wood


I give Robinson and Edmonds the day off and I lose 1-0. Ughhh! Games like this tick me off! Wood was good, but Morris was better, pitching 9.1 innings, allowing 0 runs on 6 hits and striking out 10!


Monday 5/24/2004: OFF

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** League Breaking News **

Monday 5/24/2004 :

American-Player of the Week: LF Jose Cruz jr. (TB)! He batted .522 in 23 AB, with 2 HR and 5 RBI. National-Player of the Week: SS Rafael Furcal (ATL)! He batted .545 in 22 AB, with 1 HR and 8 RBI. ** League Transactions **

Monday 5/24/2004 :

Toronto: Released P Vinnie Chulk. Anaheim: Released C Tom Gregorio. New York (N): Released P David Mattox. Philadelphia: Released CF Mark Budzinski. Philadelphia: Released CF Doug Glanville. Arizona: Released P Stephen Randolph. Arizona: Released P Brady Raggio. San Diego: Released RF Brian Hunter. Los Angeles: Free agent LF B.J. Surhoff has been signed to a contract of $300,000 per year, for 1 year.

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American Standings

East

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 New York (A) 28 16 .636 - 26-18 2 15-6 13-10 1-2 7-5 115 W2 7-3 Boston 26 20 .565 3.0 26-20 0 13-9 13-11 2-1 7-5 - W1 6-4 Toronto 21 23 .477 7.0 21-23 0 8-14 13-9 1-0 4-5 - L1 3-7 Tampa Bay 16 27 .372 11.5 19-24 -3 8-14 8-13 0-2 4-8 - W1 4-6 Baltimore 16 28 .364 12.0 19-25 -3 9-14 7-14 3-3 4-8 - L1 4-6

Central

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Kansas City 25 17 .595 - 24-18 1 11-7 14-10 2-1 4-4 117 L2 5-5 Chicago (A) 22 21 .512 3.5 22-21 0 13-8 9-13 2-0 5-3 - L2 4-6 Cleveland 22 22 .500 4.0 21-23 1 13-10 9-12 2-3 4-7 - L1 5-5 Detroit 20 23 .465 5.5 19-24 1 11-10 9-13 1-1 6-7 - L1 5-5 Minnesota 19 24 .442 6.5 19-24 0 11-11 8-13 0-1 4-3 - W2 7-3

West

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Anaheim 26 18 .591 - 25-19 1 12-10 14-8 2-1 6-4 118 W1 6-4 Oakland 24 19 .558 1.5 23-20 1 14-7 10-12 1-1 10-5 - W2 5-5 Seattle 21 23 .477 5.0 24-20 -3 12-10 9-13 1-3 5-8 - W1 5-5 Texas 19 24 .442 6.5 18-25 1 11-14 8-10 1-0 7-5 - L2 4-6

National Standings

East

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 Atlanta 25 17 .595 - 21-21 4 15-6 10-11 2-0 8-5 115 W1 9-1 Montreal 21 23 .477 5.0 22-22 -1 10-11 11-12 3-0 8-8 - W1 4-6 Florida 19 24 .442 6.5 19-24 0 10-11 9-13 3-1 6-8 - L1 4-6 Philadelphia 18 25 .419 7.5 20-23 -2 8-13 10-12 1-3 7-8 - W1 4-6 New York (N) 17 27 .386 9.0 23-21 -6 8-14 9-13 3-5 4-8 - L2 2-8

Central

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 St. Louis 31 13 .705 - 28-16 3 15-8 16-5 2-6 10-6 111 L1 8-2 Houston 23 21 .523 8.0 27-17 -4 14-9 9-12 1-2 3-7 - W1 6-4 Cincinnati 21 23 .477 10.0 21-23 0 12-9 9-14 0-0 4-6 - L1 4-6 Pittsburgh 19 24 .442 11.5 18-25 1 11-11 8-13 0-1 4-4 - W1 3-7 Chicago (N) 19 25 .432 12.0 19-25 0 9-13 10-12 4-2 9-6 - W1 5-5 Milwaukee 15 28 .349 15.5 17-26 -2 8-12 7-16 0-0 3-2 - L1 3-7

West

Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 San Francisco 31 13 .705 - 30-14 1 16-7 15-6 1-1 7-5 113 L1 7-3 Arizona 24 19 .558 6.5 23-20 1 15-7 9-12 2-2 7-8 - W1 4-6 San Diego 24 20 .545 7.0 22-22 2 12-10 12-10 1-1 8-8 - L1 6-4 Los Angeles 22 20 .524 8.0 22-20 0 11-10 11-10 2-0 10-6 - L1 6-4 Colorado 18 25 .419 12.5 18-25 0 7-15 11-10 0-1 1-4 - W2 5-5

American Wildcard Race

Team W L PCT GB Streak Boston 26 20 .565 - W1 Oakland 24 19 .558 .5 W2 Chicago (A) 22 21 .512 2.5 L2 Cleveland 22 22 .500 3.0 L1 Seattle 21 23 .477 4.0 W1 Toronto 21 23 .477 4.0 L1 Detroit 20 23 .465 4.5 L1 Minnesota 19 24 .442 5.5 W2 Texas 19 24 .442 5.5 L2 Tampa Bay 16 27 .372 8.5 W1 Baltimore 16 28 .364 9.0 L1

National Wildcard Race

Team W L PCT GB Streak Arizona 24 19 .558 - W1 San Diego 24 20 .545 .5 L1 Los Angeles 22 20 .524 1.5 L1 Houston 23 21 .523 1.5 W1 Cincinnati 21 23 .477 3.5 L1 Montreal 21 23 .477 3.5 W1 Florida 19 24 .442 5.0 L1 Pittsburgh 19 24 .442 5.0 W1 Chicago (N) 19 25 .432 5.5 W1 Colorado 18 25 .419 6.0 W2 Philadelphia 18 25 .419 6.0 W1 New York (N) 17 27 .386 7.5 L2 Milwaukee 15 28 .349 9.0 L1

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American, Triple-A Standings

Team W L PCT GB 1 Durham (TB) 26 17 .605 .0 2 Salt Lake (ANA) 26 18 .591 .5 3 Sacramento (OAK) 24 19 .558 2.0 4 Omaha (KCA) 23 19 .548 2.5 5 Ottawa (BAL) 23 21 .523 3.5 6 Syracuse (TOR) 23 21 .523 3.5 7 Toledo (DET) 22 21 .512 4.0 8 Pawtucket (BOS) 23 23 .500 4.5 9 Tacoma (SEA) 21 23 .477 5.5 10 Charlotte (CHA) 20 23 .465 6.0 11 Rochester (MIN) 20 23 .465 6.0 12 Columbus (NYA) 19 25 .432 7.5 13 Buffalo (CLE) 18 26 .409 8.5 14 Oklahoma (TEX) 17 26 .395 9.0

American, Double-A Standings

Team W L PCT GB 1 Trenton (NYA) 27 17 .614 .0 2 San Antonio (SEA) 26 18 .591 1.0 3 New Britian (MIN) 25 18 .581 1.5 4 Frisco (TEX) 24 19 .558 2.5 5 Birmingham (CHA) 23 20 .535 3.5 6 Erie (DET) 23 20 .535 3.5 7 Bowie (BAL) 23 21 .523 4.0 8 Portland (BOS) 23 23 .500 5.0 9 Orlando (TB) 21 22 .488 5.5 10 New Hampshire (TOR) 21 23 .477 6.0 11 Wichita (KCA) 20 22 .476 6.0 12 Akron (CLE) 20 24 .455 7.0 13 Arkansas (ANA) 19 25 .432 8.0 14 Midland (OAK) 10 33 .233 16.5

American, Single-A Standings

Team W L PCT GB 1 Aberdeen (BAL) 32 12 .727 .0 2 Winston-Salem (CHA) 28 15 .651 3.5 3 Wilmington (KCA) 25 17 .595 6.0 4 San Bernardino (SEA) 26 18 .591 6.0 5 Stockton (TEX) 23 20 .535 8.5 6 Sarasota (BOS) 24 22 .522 9.0 7 Lakeland (DET) 20 23 .465 11.5 8 Dunedin (TOR) 20 24 .455 12.0 9 Kinston (CLE) 20 24 .455 12.0 10 Modesto (OAK) 19 24 .442 12.5 11 Fort Myers (MIN) 19 24 .442 12.5 12 Rancho Cucamonga (ANA) 19 25 .432 13.0 13 Battle Creek (NYA) 16 28 .364 16.0 14 Bakersfield (TB) 14 29 .326 17.5

National, Triple-A Standings

Team W L PCT GB 1 Portland (SDN) 28 16 .636 .0 2 Richmond (ATL) 26 16 .619 1.0 3 New Orleans (HOU) 25 19 .568 3.0 4 Las Vegas (LAN) 23 19 .548 4.0 5 Louisville (CIN) 24 20 .545 4.0 6 Iowa (CHN) 24 20 .545 4.0 7 Norfolk (NYN) 23 21 .523 5.0 8 Indianapolis (MIL) 22 21 .512 5.5 9 Colorado Springs (COL) 22 21 .512 5.5 10 Memphis (STL) 22 22 .500 6.0 11 Tucson (ARI) 21 22 .488 6.5 12 Nashville (PIT) 19 24 .442 8.5 13 Edmonton (MON) 19 25 .432 9.0 14 Fresno (SFN) 19 25 .432 9.0 15 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (PHI) 18 25 .419 9.5 16 Albuquerque (FLO) 12 31 .279 15.5

National, Double-A Standings

Team W L PCT GB 1 Norwich (SFN) 30 14 .682 .0 2 Tennessee (STL) 27 17 .614 3.0 3 Chattanooga (CIN) 26 18 .591 4.0 4 El Paso (ARI) 24 19 .558 5.5 5 Huntsville (MIL) 23 20 .535 6.5 6 Jacksonville (LAN) 21 21 .500 8.0 7 Harrisburg (MON) 22 22 .500 8.0 8 Tulsa (COL) 21 22 .488 8.5 9 Reading (PHI) 20 23 .465 9.5 10 Round Rock (HOU) 20 24 .455 10.0 11 West Tenn (CHN) 20 24 .455 10.0 12 Mobile (SDN) 20 24 .455 10.0 13 Greenville (ATL) 19 23 .452 10.0 14 Carolina (FLO) 19 24 .442 10.5 15 Binghamton (NYN) 19 25 .432 11.0 16 Altoona (PIT) 16 27 .372 13.5

National, Single-A Standings

Team W L PCT GB 1 Rome (ATL) 28 14 .667 .0 2 Daytona (CHN) 28 16 .636 1.0 3 Visalia (COL) 24 19 .558 4.5 4 Jupiter (FLO) 24 19 .558 4.5 5 Palm Beach County (STL) 24 20 .545 5.0 6 South Georgia (LAN) 22 20 .524 6.0 7 San Jose (SFN) 23 21 .523 6.0 8 Potomac (CIN) 21 23 .477 8.0 9 Brevard County (MON) 21 23 .477 8.0 10 Lexington (HOU) 21 23 .477 8.0 11 St. Lucie (NYN) 21 23 .477 8.0 12 Hickory (PIT) 20 23 .465 8.5 13 Lancaster (ARI) 19 24 .442 9.5 14 High Desert (MIL) 18 25 .419 10.5 15 Lake Elsinore (SDN) 17 27 .386 12.0 16 Clearwater (PHI) 16 27 .372 12.5

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Power Rankings

RANK (Last Week) Team Points Tendency Record PCT AVG ERA Pyt.Rec Diff 1st (2nd) St. Louis 133 + 31-13 .705 .264 3.45 28-16 3 2nd (1st) San Francisco 131 - 31-13 .705 .249 3.12 30-14 1 3rd (4th) New York (A) 120 + 28-16 .636 .274 4.19 26-18 2 4th (8th) Atlanta 115 ++ 25-17 .595 .275 5.18 21-21 4 5th (5th) Anaheim 108 o 26-18 .591 .267 3.77 25-19 1 6th (6th) Kansas City 106 o 25-17 .595 .287 4.65 24-18 1 7th (7th) Boston 104 o 26-20 .565 .289 5.14 26-20 0 8th (10th) Oakland 101 + 24-19 .558 .264 4.07 23-20 1 9th (11th) San Diego 100 + 24-20 .545 .268 4.58 22-22 2 10th (3rd) Arizona 98 -- 24-19 .558 .293 5.06 23-20 1 11th (13th) Los Angeles 96 + 22-20 .524 .251 3.60 22-20 0 12th (9th) Houston 96 -- 23-21 .523 .289 4.51 27-17 -4 13th (15th) Cleveland 90 + 22-22 .500 .272 4.66 21-23 1 14th (12th) Chicago (A) 89 - 22-21 .512 .271 4.58 22-21 0 15th (23rd) Seattle 86 ++ 21-23 .477 .274 4.45 24-20 -3 16th (26th) Minnesota 85 ++ 19-24 .442 .255 5.42 19-24 0 17th (21st) Montreal 84 ++ 21-23 .477 .258 4.27 22-22 -1 18th (19th) Cincinnati 84 + 21-23 .477 .269 5.15 21-23 0 19th (16th) Detroit 84 -- 20-23 .465 .269 4.39 19-24 1 20th (14th) Toronto 82 -- 21-23 .477 .294 5.00 21-23 0 21st (18th) Chicago (N) 78 -- 19-25 .432 .256 5.02 19-25 0 22nd (27th) Florida 78 ++ 19-24 .442 .261 4.83 19-24 0 23rd (20th) Texas 77 -- 19-24 .442 .283 5.97 18-25 1 24th (25th) Colorado 76 + 18-25 .419 .294 6.33 18-25 0 25th (22nd) Pittsburgh 76 -- 19-24 .442 .273 5.14 18-25 1 26th (17th) Philadelphia 73 -- 18-25 .419 .255 5.32 20-23 -2 27th (29th) Tampa Bay 65 + 16-27 .372 .274 5.21 19-24 -3 28th (28th) Baltimore 63 o 16-28 .364 .246 5.19 19-25 -3 29th (24th) New York (N) 63 -- 17-27 .386 .270 3.88 23-21 -6 30th (30th) Milwaukee 59 o 15-28 .349 .263 5.73 17-26 -2

[MizzouRah]

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Game 45
Tuesday, 5/25/2004

PIT (19-24) (RD: 8-13, 11.5 GB) R K. Benson (2-1, 3.10)
STL (31-13) (HM: 15-8, 0 GB) R W. Williams (5-1, 3.12)
The Series is tied 0-0.

Final

Pittsburgh	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0		2	7	1
St. Louis	1	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	X		5	12	0

WP - W. Williams (6-1, 3.10)
LP - K. Benson (2-2, 3.98)
SV - J. Isringhausen (15, 1.59)


PITTSBURGH BATTING
Doubles: C. Stynes (8, 7th inning off Williams, 0 on, 1 out.)
Homeruns: T. Redman (4, 5th inning off Williams, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: T. Redman (12), R. Mondesi (21)

FIELDING
Errors: J. House (1)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: K. Robinson (6, 2nd inning off Benson, 1 on, 2 out.) M. Matheny (6, 2nd inning off Benson, 0 on, 0 out.)
Homeruns: B. Buchanan (3, 2nd inning off Benson, 0 on, 0 out.)
Runs Batted In: K. Robinson (20), S. Rolen (24), B. Buchanan 2 (14), M. Matheny (14)
Stolen Bases: K. Robinson (21), R. Sanders (1)


Attendance: 36327 (49814) at Busch Stadium
Weather: Partly cloudy (73 degrees), wind blowing out to right at 9 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Brian Buchanan
Game Notes:
Kerry Robinson extends his hitting streak to a career high 24 games!


K-Rob doesn't waste any time extending his hitting streak to 24 games with a 1st inning single off of Kris Benson. We're getting healthy again and Pujols has about 3 weeks until he's back.


Next game: vs Pittsburgh
Probable starters:
PIT (19-25) (RD: 8-14, 12.5 GB) R K. Wells (2-5, 4.25)
STL (32-13) (HM: 16-8, 0 GB) R J. Suppan (6-1, 1.93)
This Cardinals lead the series 1-0.

[MizzouRah]

** Breaking team news **

Wednesday 5/26/2004 :

Dee Haynes was promoted from AA Tennessee to AAA Memphis. Josh Teekel was promoted from A Palm Beach County to AA Tennessee. John Mabry has been released. Bubba Trammell was promoted from AAA Memphis to the active roster.

Mabry just doesn't have it anymore and I cut him so I can at least bring up some power in Trammell. So long John!

[Poli]

Someone is going to pay. Grrr.

[MizzouRah]

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Game 46
Wednesday, 5/26/2004

PIT (19-25) (RD: 8-14, 12.5 GB) R K. Wells (2-5, 4.25)
STL (32-13) (HM: 16-8, 0 GB) R J. Suppan (6-1, 1.93)
This Cardinals lead the series 1-0.

Final

Pittsburgh	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1		3	8	0
St. Louis	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	8	0

WP - K. Wells (3-5, 3.76)
LP - J. Suppan (6-2, 2.00)
SV - M. Corey (2, 5.84)


PITTSBURGH BATTING
Doubles: C. Wilson (7, 9th inning off King, 0 on, 0 out.) C. Stynes (9, 5th inning off Suppan, 0 on, 0 out.)
Homeruns: J. Wilson (4, 7th inning off Suppan, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: C. Wilson (22), C. Singleton (5), J. Wilson (15)
Stolen Bases: J. Kendall (7)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: J. Edmonds (14, 9th inning off Corey, 0 on, 0 out.) B. Buchanan (4, 5th inning off Wells, 1 on, 1 out.)
Stolen Bases: K. Robinson (22)


Attendance: 37845 (49814) at Busch Stadium
Weather: Cloudy (71 degrees), wind blowing out to center at 11 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Kip Wells
Game Notes:
Kerry Robinson extends his hitting streak to a career high 25 games!


I never really knew how much I miss Pujols until a game like this. Rolen and Sanders had plenty of opportunities to win this game for us. I really need a better hitting 2nd baseman, the platoon of Marlon Anderson and FA signed Mike Bordick just aren't getting the job done. Up until this point I haven't really thought about a trade. We're doing well, but Houston has won 4 in a row and are only 6.5 games back. With Chicago's woes, it might be a two team race in the central this year.



Next game: vs Pittsburgh
Probable starters:
PIT (20-25) (RD: 9-14, 11.5 GB) R I. Oquendo (0-1, 9.95)
STL (32-14) (HM: 16-9, 0 GB) R C. Carpenter (3-1, 3.38)
The series it tied 1-1.

[Poli]

Bo

[Poli]

Hart.

[MizzouRah]

He had his chance

How bout dem real Cardinals? Rolen is on a torrid start isn't he?

Todd

[Poli]

Bo Hart demands another chance.

Yeah, the Cards are really doing well! I've caught bits of the games while Ms. AE is busy.

[JeeberD]

Ahem.

SWEEP!!!!!!!!

[MizzouRah]

** Breaking League News **

Wednesday 5/26/2004 :

ANA: Kelvim Escobar pitches a 3-hit shutout against Toronto!! COL: Todd Helton hits for the cycle against San Diego!

Picture to be added later as my website is acting up.

[MizzouRah]

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Game 47
Thursday, 5/27/2004

PIT (20-25) (RD: 9-14, 11.5 GB) R I. Oquendo (0-1, 9.95)
STL (32-14) (HM: 16-9, 0 GB) R C. Carpenter (3-1, 3.38)
The series it tied 1-1.

Final

Pittsburgh	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0		3	6	0
St. Louis	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0		2	4	1

WP - B. Meadows (3-0, 6.06)
LP - C. Carpenter (3-2, 3.51)
SV- M. Corey (3, 5.61)


PITTSBURGH BATTING
Doubles: T. Redman (11, 3rd inning off Carpenter, 0 on, 2 out.) J. Kendall (9, 8th inning off Eldred, 0 on, 1 out.) R. Mondesi (8, 7th inning off Carpenter, 0 on, 0 out.)
Homeruns: C. Wilson (6, 2nd inning off Carpenter, 0 on, 0 out.) R. Mackowiak (7, 7th inning off Carpenter, 1 on, 0 out.)
Runs Batted In: C. Wilson (23), R. Mackowiak 2 (22)
Sacrifice Hits: J. Wilson (2)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: B. Buchanan (5, 6th inning off Meadows, 1 on, 0 out.)
Runs Batted In: J. Edmonds (40), B. Buchanan (15)
Stolen Bases: K. Robinson (23)
Caught Stealing: E. Renteria (7)

FIELDING
Errors: M. Bordick (4)


Attendance: 36315 (49814) at Busch Stadium
Weather: Clear skies (68 degrees), wind blowing in from left at 14 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Rob Mackowiak
Game Notes:
Kerry Robinson's hitting streak was snapped at 25 games!


What a sad day. K-Rob's hitting streak is snapped just 8 away from tying Rogers Hornsby's record of 33, set back in 1922. . Pittsburgh takes the series (2-1) and the last time the Cardinals lost a series was back on April 16th, 17th, and 18th vs the Colorado Rockies.


Next game: vs Houston
Probable starters:
STL (32-15) (RD: 16-5, 0 GB) R M. Morris (5-0, 2.65) vs Houston (1-0, 2.25)
HOU (26-21) (HM: 16-9, 6 GB) R R. Oswalt (4-3, 4.29) vs St. Louis (0-0, 5.40)
The series it tied 0-0.
The season series is lead by the Cardinals (5-1)


** Divisional Rival Series **
The Houston Astros have been on a terror, and the Cardinals seem to have some weakness with 1B Power hitting Albert Pujols on the DL.

Houston is (6-4) in their last 10 games, but have won 4 in a row... including a two game sweep of the Cubs.

St. Louis is (7-3) in their last 10 games and have lost 2 in a row against the 4th place Pittsburgh Pirates.


Injuries:
STL 1B Albert Pujols - (fractured hand, one week)

HOU - None to starters


Series Probable Starters:

Game 1
Morris (5-0, 2.65) vs Oswalt (4-3, 4.29)

Game 2
Williams (6-1, 3.10) vs Miller (3-5, 5.23)

Game 3
Suppan (6-2, 2.00) vs Pettitte (3-3, 4.97)

[MizzouRah]

** Breaking League News **

PHI: Eric Milton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4-5 weeks.


Bad news for the Phillies (6 games in back of the Braves) as they lose Eric Milton for 4-5 weeks. He was 3-3 with a 3.15 era this year.


** Breaking team news **

Friday 5/28/2004 :

St. Louis: Released 3B Wilson Delgado.

Getting rid of some dead weight.

[MizzouRah]

** Trade Talks **

I'm contemplating a trade with Pittsburgh. I had an email from their GM saying he wanted Jeff Suppan and two minor leaguers for LF Rob Mackowiak. I wouldn't accept that one, but I have a deal in mind and want your thoughts. (and anyone else's )

Cardinals:
SP Jason Marquis (3-2, 6.04)
SP Blake Hawksworth (AA) (4-3, 3.48)

-TO-

Pittsburgh:
SP Kip Wells (2-2, 3.98)
LF Rob Mackowiak (0.293, 7 hr, 22 rbi)


Trade Breakdown:

Name G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER BB K
J. Marquis 9 9 3 2 0 6.04 50.2 60 36 34 19 34 ($368, 2004)
B. Hawksworth 9 9 4 3 0 3.48 62.0 59 24 24 14 47 (AA) (minor league contract)


Name G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER BB K
K. Wells 11 11 3 5 0 3.76 67.0 69 31 28 24 46 ($1.8, 2004)

Name G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG
R. Mackowiak 40 92 27 5 0 7 22 14 12 13 .293 .383 .576 ($322, 2004)



Ratings comparison:

Name Age Role Stuff Movement Control Dur. SP Dur. RP
J. Marquis 25 SP 6 7 5 D C
B. Hawksworth 21 SP 3 4 6 D -

K. Wells 27 SP 6 6 5 C -

Name Age Pos Contact Power Eye Speed Stealing Def. Range
R. Mackowiak 27 LF 4 5 4 C C C


(Trade settings are set to 'hard' and 'favor prospects'.)
I like this trade for us, we have two good young pitchers in AAA (Wainwright and Parrott), plus Hawksworth has a D duration rating as a starting pitcher. Mackowiak has lower ratings than Marlon Anderson, but he's hitting the heck out of the ball (as you can see in our last game vs the Pirates). His only drawback is his fielding rating of E at 2B. Kip Wells is also someone I see going after for a contract extension, if and when he becomes a Cardinal. Maybe I'm just being silly and should wait until Pujols comes back from the DL? I definitly think Wells is an upgrade, but even if Mackowiak starts playing down to his ratings, I still have Bordick and Anderson.Thoughts??

[Poli]

Don't do it!!

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Don't do it!!

You don't like the trade? Give me reasons!


Todd

[Poli]

Cause I like Blake!

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Cause I like Blake!

I spend all day at work running this trade through my head, detail by detail... hoping to come home to a huge post by you giving me concrete reasons NOT to pull the string on this deal and all I get is... "Cause I like Blake!"?



So, in essence you're saying I should play Houston tonight without Mackowiak and Wells?


Todd

[Poli]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I spend all day at work running this trade through my head, detail by detail... hoping to come home to a huge post by you giving me concrete reasons NOT to pull the string on this deal and all I get is... "Cause I like Blake!"?



So, in essence you're saying I should play Houston tonight without Mackowiak and Wells?


Todd

OK, well adding Mack doesn't seem like a great solution to second base. How's that?

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

OK, well adding Mack doesn't seem like a great solution to second base. How's that?

Yeah, that's true an "E" rating stinks, but he is decent at LF and RF with an "A" throwing arm. So, basically I could use him off the bench as well or replace him with Bordick a "B" rating at 2B late in the game when I'm ahead.

I'll go on with the Houston series and keep that one in the back of my mind. Thanks for the response, you must be my only reader.


Todd

[Poli]

Only. Nope. Vested interest? Maybe.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Only. Nope. Vested interest? Maybe.

Actually, this has been quite fun. Definitly the longest FOFC dynasty I've ever done.

Todd

[MizzouRah]

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Game 48
Friday, 5/28/2004

STL (32-15) (RD: 16-5, 0 GB) R M. Morris (5-0, 2.65) vs HOU (1-0, 2.25)
HOU (26-21) (HM: 16-9, 6 GB) R R. Oswalt (4-3, 4.29) vs STL (0-0, 5.40)
The series it tied 0-0.

Final

St. Louis	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0		1	7	1
Houston	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	X		4	6	0

WP - R. Oswalt (5-3, 4.00)
LP - M. Morris (5-1, 2.88)
SV - O. Dotel (9, 1.33)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: S. Rolen (10, 1st inning off Oswalt, 0 on, 2 out.) B. Trammell (1, 7th inning off Oswalt, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: E. Renteria (25)
Sacrifice Hits: M. Morris (3)

FIELDING
Errors: E. Renteria (7)


HOUSTON BATTING
Doubles: J. Kent (22, 2nd inning off Morris, 0 on, 0 out.)
Homeruns: J. Bagwell (10, 2nd inning off Morris, 0 on, 0 out.) J. Kent (7, 7th inning off Morris, 2 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: J. Bagwell (29), J. Kent 3 (38)
Sacrifice Hits: M. Ensberg (2)


Attendance: 34381 (40950) at Minute Maid Park
Weather: Clear skies (75 degrees), wind blowing out to center at 7 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Roy Oswalt
Game Notes:
Jeff Bagwell hit the longest homer of his career, it went 439 feet.


We lose our 3rd game in a row and Houston is on fire. I have to move Jason Marquis into the next start as Williams only has 4 days rest. Should be an interesting game.


Next game: vs Houston
Probable starters:
STL (32-16) (RD: 16-6, 0 GB) R J. Marquis (3-2, 6.04) vs HOU (0-1, 4.85)
HOU (27-21) (HM: 17-9, 5 GB) R W. Miller (3-5, 5.23) vs STL (0-2, 6.75)
The Astros lead the series 1-0.
The season series is lead by the Cardinals (5-2)

[Poli]

I suppose you're going to tell me that picking up a depressed Bubba Trammel was the right thing to do. Bah.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

I suppose you're going to tell me that picking up a depressed Bubba Trammel was the right thing to do. Bah.

Well, I thought he had more promise than Mabry, but the jury is still out. I was thinking Mackowiak would look better.

We press on!


Todd

[MizzouRah]

** Breaking Team News **

Saturday 5/29/2004 :

Henry Blanco was sent down from the active roster to AAA Memphis. Brent Mayne was promoted from AAA Memphis to the active roster. Dee Haynes has been released.

Blanco was hitting 0.071, but he's rated an "A" at catcher, so I'll send him to the minors in case of an injury.

[MizzouRah]

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Game 49
Saturday, 5/29/2004

STL (32-16) (RD: 16-6, 0 GB) R J. Marquis (3-2, 6.04) vs HOU (0-1, 4.85)
HOU (27-21) (HM: 17-9, 5 GB) R W. Miller (3-5, 5.23) vs STL (0-2, 6.75)
The Astros lead the series 1-0.

Final

St. Louis	1	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	0		6	10	2
Houston	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1		5	10	2

WP - J. Marquis (4-2, 5.66)
LP - W. Miller (3-6, 5.48)
SV - J. Isringhausen (16, 1.88)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: S. Rolen (11, 5th inning off Saarloos, 0 on, 0 out.)
Homeruns: S. Rolen (5, 1st inning off Miller, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: S. Rolen 2 (26), B. Buchanan 2 (17), M. Bordick (14), J. Marquis (3)
Stolen Bases: K. Robinson (24), M. Anderson (6)

FIELDING
Errors: B. Buchanan 2 (2)


HOUSTON BATTING
Doubles: O. Palmeiro (2, 2nd inning off Marquis, 2 on, 2 out.) M. Ensberg (8, 2nd inning off Marquis, 1 on, 2 out.) J. Vizcaino (4, 9th inning off Isringhausen, 1 on, 1 out.)
Homeruns: L. Berkman (16, 1st inning off Marquis, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: O. Palmeiro 2 (7), M. Ensberg (28), L. Berkman (40), J. Vizcaino (14)
Sacrifice Hits: O. Palmeiro (3), M. Ensberg (3)

FIELDING
Errors: J. Vizcaino 2 (9)


Attendance: 40941 (40950) Glove Day at Minute Maid Park
Weather: Partly cloudy (78 degrees), wind blowing out to center at 17 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Scott Rolen


We even the series at 1 with a sellout here in Houston. Woody takes the mound in search of his 7th victory of the year.


Next game: vs Houston
Probable starters:
STL (33-16) (RD: 17-6, 0 GB) R W. Williams (6-1, 3.10) vs HOU (1-0, 3.00)
HOU (27-22) (HM: 17-10, 6 GB) L A. Pettitte (3-3, 4.97) vs STL (0-0, 0.00)
The series is tied 1-1.
The season series is lead by the Cardinals (6-2)

[MizzouRah]

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Game 50
Sunday 5/30/2004

STL (33-16) (RD: 17-6, 0 GB) R W. Williams (6-1, 3.10) vs HOU (1-0, 3.00)
HOU (27-22) (HM: 17-10, 6 GB) L A. Pettitte (3-3, 4.97) vs STL (0-0, 0.00)
The series is tied 1-1.
The season series is lead by the Cardinals (6-2).

Final

St. Louis	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1		5	12	1
Houston	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0		3	12	0

WP - W. Williams (7-1, 2.96)
LP - A. Pettitte (3-4, 4.93)
SV - J. Isringhausen (17, 1.80)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: E. Renteria (18, 1st inning off Pettitte, 0 on, 0 out.) W. Williams (1, 5th inning off Pettitte, 0 on, 0 out.)
Homeruns: K. Robinson (2, 1st inning off Pettitte, 0 on, 0 out.) B. Trammell (1, 9th inning off Dotel, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: K. Robinson (21), T. Zeile (6), B. Buchanan (18), M. Matheny (15), B. Trammell (1)

FIELDING
Errors: E. Renteria (8)


HOUSTON BATTING
Doubles: R. Hidalgo (14, 4th inning off Williams, 0 on, 2 out.) M. Ensberg (9, 9th inning off Isringhausen, 0 on, 0 out.) J. Bagwell (13, 7th inning off Kline, 1 on, 1 out.) J. Kent (23, 7th inning off Eldred, 1 on, 1 out.)
Runs Batted In: J. Bagwell (30), J. Kent 2 (40)
Sacrifice Hits: A. Everett (1), A. Pettitte (2)


Attendance: 34382 (40950) at Minute Maid Park
Weather: Clear skies (74 degrees), wind blowing out to right at 8 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Woody Williams
Game Notes:
Houston's manager was ejected in the 8th inning! Bubba Trammell hit the longest homer of his career, it went 406 feet.


We win the series on a good game by Woody Williams. Onward to Pittsgurgh we go.


Next game: vs Pittsburgh
Probable starters:
STL (34-16) (RD: 18-6, 0 GB) R J. Suppan (6-2, 2.00) vs PIT (0-1, 2.57)
PIT (23-26) (HM: 13-12, 10.5 GB) R K. Wells (3-5, 3.76) vs STL (1-0, 0.00)
The series is tied 0-0.
The season series is lead by the Pirates (1-2)

[MizzouRah]

** Breaking League News **

Monday 5/31/2004 :

American-Player of the Week: LF Manny Ramirez (BOS)! He batted .542 in 24 AB, with 3 HR and 10 RBI. National-Player of the Week: LF Lance Berkman (HOU)! He batted .625 in 16 AB, with 4 HR and 6 RBI.

** Breaking League Transactions **

Monday 5/31/2004 :

Pittsburgh: Released P Rick Reed, he refused assignment to minors. New York (A): Released 3B Andy Phillips. Tampa Bay: Released P John Halama. New York (N): Released P Pedro Feliciano. Philadelphia: Released P Victor Alvarez. Philadelphia: Released P Geoff Geary. Los Angeles: Released 1B Olmedo Saenz. New York (A): Free agent P John Franco has been signed to a contract of $320,000 per year, for 1 year. New York (A): Released LF Ruben Sierra, he refused assignment to minors. Minnesota: Free agent P Carlos Reyes has been signed to a contract of $300,000 per year, for 1 year. St. Louis: Released P Evan Rust.

I'm going to wait until after my next game for the monthly report, which will be combined with the weekly review.

[Poli]

You mean, you could have signed John Franco? What's wrong with you??

Imagine that, Rick Reed refusing assignment.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

You mean, you could have signed John Franco? What's wrong with you??

Imagine that, Rick Reed refusing assignment.

Do you think I want another Fossis?




Todd

[MizzouRah]

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Game 51
Monday, 5/31/2004

STL (34-16) (RD: 18-6, 0 GB) R J. Suppan (6-2, 2.00) vs PIT (0-1, 2.57)
PIT (23-26) (HM: 13-12, 10.5 GB) R K. Wells (3-5, 3.76) vs STL (1-0, 0.00)
The series is tied 0-0.

Final

St. Louis	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	2		4	6	0
Pittsburgh	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0		3	7	0

WP - S. Kline (2-1, 4.80)
LP - J. Boyd (1-2, 6.26)
SV - J. Isringhausen (18, 1.73)


ST. LOUIS BATTING
Doubles: M. Anderson (6, 4th inning off Wells, 1 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: M. Anderson (9), B. Mayne (1), B. Trammell 2 (3)
Stolen Bases: K. Robinson (25), M. Anderson 3 (9), B. Mayne (1)
Caught Stealing: M. Anderson (4)


PITTSBURGH BATTING
Homeruns: J. Bay (7, 1st inning off Suppan, 0 on, 2 out.)
Runs Batted In: J. Bay (26), C. Singleton (6)
Caught Stealing: T. Redman 2 (4), J. Bay (6), R. Mackowiak (4)


Attendance: 20827 (37898) at PNC Park
Weather: Partly cloudy (62 degrees), wind blowing out to left at 9 mph
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Bubba Trammell


Great game, as we win again. Kip sure looks good though.


Next game: vs Pittsburgh
Probable starters:
STL (35-16) (RD: 19-6, 0 GB)
PIT (23-27) (HM: 13-13, 11.5 GB)
The Cardinals lead the series 1-0.
The season series is tied (2-2)