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Poli · 12-22-2005, 12:50 PM

Gone:
Roger Cedeno
Einar Diaz
Cal Eldred
Mark Grudzielanek
Bo Hart
Mike Lincoln
John Mabry
Mike Mahoney
Matt Morris
Abraham Nunez
Al Reyes
Reggie Sanders
Scott Seabol
Julian Tavarez
Larry Walker
Gabe White

Our biggest pickups: A drunk starting pitcher who may not crack the rotation (even with Morris gone) and a radio commentator.

The NL Central has to be laughing at us. Let us have it, Jeeber. I'm buying my Chris Burke (Tennessee guy) jersey later this year.

Fonzie · 12-22-2005, 12:59 PM

Ownership certainly has to answer some questions about the way they're limiting Jocketty's ability to build the team this year, especially considering that the Cards are moving into a nice new stadium.

MizzouRah · 12-22-2005, 01:21 PM

I was a bit fiery at first, but I don't think we are done - first of all - and really, we still have enough to go to the post season.

I drink a lot of beer, do people call me that drunk technician?

What has Houston done? Oh yeah, they lost their best pitcher.

MizzouRah · 12-22-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

Ownership certainly has to answer some questions about the way they're limiting Jocketty's ability to build the team this year, especially considering that the Cards are moving into a nice new stadium.

What questions? That this is a business to them and now they will really start making money. They don't care, it's all about the $$$$ fans will come to the new stadium.

I'm glad we didn't get Burnett or Jacque Jones or any of the other high priced players. I still have faith in Walt and I think I see what the Cardinals plan is... paitentally wait it out.

Fonzie · 12-22-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

What has Houston done? Oh yeah, they lost their best pitcher.

Dude, they went and totally re-signed Brad Ausmus.

MizzouRah · 12-22-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

Dude, they went and totally re-signed Brad Ausmus.

Forgot about that...

Poli · 12-22-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

What questions? That this is a business to them and now they will really start making money. They don't care, it's all about the $$$$ fans will come to the new stadium.

I'm glad we didn't get Burnett or Jacque Jones or any of the other high priced players. I still have faith in Walt and I think I see what the Cardinals plan is... paitentally wait it out.

Shoot. I forgot the trade of Ray King.

Hey, bright side, maybe we can bring back Jim Lindeman.

Fonzie · 12-22-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Hey, bright side, maybe we can bring back Jim Lindeman.

Only man to ever hit a ball completely out of Busch stadium, if memory serves.

He was awesome.

WSUCougar · 12-22-2005, 02:00 PM

Keep your eyes open. I think signing Ponson may lead to a Marquis-for-OF trade.

WSUCougar · 12-22-2005, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonzie

Only man to ever hit a ball completely out of Busch stadium, if memory serves.

I believe you're thinking of Mike Laga (and it was a foul ball).

Hawglaw · 12-22-2005, 02:16 PM

No one need be concerned. I have been signed to play left field. It's all going to be fine.

Poli · 12-23-2005, 11:58 AM

Tom Lawless still has game, or so I hear. I think John Costello and Stubby Clapp are looking for work as well.

Poli · 12-23-2005, 02:20 PM

ST. LOUIS -- Continuing a recent tradition, the Cardinals waited until the last minute to do their Christmas shopping. The Cards have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Juan Encarnacion on a three-year contract worth a reported $15 million, filling their vacancy in right field.

Encarnacion is considered something of an all-or-nothing player. He has the ability to hit for power -- including 24 home runs in 2002 -- but rarely walks and has often posted low on-base percentages. His defensive profile is similar, a player who has a strong arm and can make spectacular plays but sometimes makes unnecessary mistakes.

In a revamped Cardinals lineup, Encarnacion likely slots as the regular right fielder alongside Jim Edmonds, with Larry Bigbie projected as the starter in left. He might slide into the No. 6 spot in the batting order, between Scott Rolen and Bigbie.
The only remaining question in the Cardinals order is at second base. Aaron Miles, Hector Luna and Deivi Cruz may battle for the job, or the club could still sign one more free agent -- Willie Harris and Junior Spivey are both considered candidates.

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Shoot me now. I'd rather teach that Duncan boy to play right field. I'd also rather have Bret Boone at second base.

Fonzie · 12-23-2005, 02:30 PM

That's not very good.

lungs · 12-23-2005, 06:38 PM

Good news for the Brewers. Haven't been able to say that in about... well.... Not since I've been alive.

Poli · 12-23-2005, 06:41 PM

Yippee. Someone hold me down. We signed Junior Spivey.

Fonzie · 12-23-2005, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Yippee. Someone hold me down. We signed Junior Spivey.

Junior did wonders for my fantasy team.

In 2002.

st.cronin · 12-23-2005, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Yippee. Someone hold me down. We signed Junior Spivey.

I'm not sure about this, but I think Spivey is the active career leader in warning track fly balls. I think if he did 20 more pushups a day, he would lead the league in home runs.

Poli · 12-24-2005, 06:37 AM

I bet Rickey Henderson would like to be a Cardinal.

MizzouRah · 12-24-2005, 11:12 AM

Cardinals sign Juan Encarnacion and Junior Spivey!!

I loke both of these signings, very nice!!

http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NAS...x.jsp?c_id=stl

Poli · 12-24-2005, 01:20 PM

You are so behind the times, and you're selling out. We should have done much better than this.

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Cardinals sign Juan Encarnacion and Junior Spivey!!

I loke both of these signings, very nice!!

http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NAS...x.jsp?c_id=stl

ST. LOUIS -- Continuing a recent tradition, the Cardinals waited until the last minute to do their Christmas shopping. The Cards have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Juan Encarnacion on a three-year contract worth a reported $15 million, filling their vacancy in right field.

Encarnacion is considered something of an all-or-nothing player. He has the ability to hit for power -- including 24 home runs in 2002 -- but rarely walks and has often posted low on-base percentages. His defensive profile is similar, a player who has a strong arm and can make spectacular plays but sometimes makes unnecessary mistakes.

In a revamped Cardinals lineup, Encarnacion likely slots as the regular right fielder alongside Jim Edmonds, with Larry Bigbie projected as the starter in left. He might slide into the No. 6 spot in the batting order, between Scott Rolen and Bigbie.
The only remaining question in the Cardinals order is at second base. Aaron Miles, Hector Luna and Deivi Cruz may battle for the job, or the club could still sign one more free agent -- Willie Harris and Junior Spivey are both considered candidates.

Blade6119 · 12-24-2005, 01:41 PM

i cry myself to sleep every night with how st. louis sports have gone...first the rams starting decling a few years ago, then the blues this season with the what, 5 wins?...and now this...i weep god damnit!

MizzouRah · 12-24-2005, 02:44 PM

We couldn't have done any better, imo. Who did you want, and at what price?

WSUCougar · 12-24-2005, 03:11 PM

These two guys are just band-aids, I'm afraid.

Mo.Raider · 12-24-2005, 05:45 PM

Didn't the Cardinals finance their own stadium? Makes me wonder if they didn't think "stay put and let the great fans of St. Louis come out just to see the new digs, because money is tight".

12-22-2005, 02:00 PM	#9
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Keep your eyes open. I think signing Ponson may lead to a Marquis-for-OF trade. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

12-23-2005, 11:58 AM	#12
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Tom Lawless still has game, or so I hear. I think John Costello and Stubby Clapp are looking for work as well. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

12-23-2005, 02:20 PM	#13
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Excerpts from stlcardinals.com ST. LOUIS -- Continuing a recent tradition, the Cardinals waited until the last minute to do their Christmas shopping. The Cards have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Juan Encarnacion on a three-year contract worth a reported $15 million, filling their vacancy in right field. Encarnacion is considered something of an all-or-nothing player. He has the ability to hit for power -- including 24 home runs in 2002 -- but rarely walks and has often posted low on-base percentages. His defensive profile is similar, a player who has a strong arm and can make spectacular plays but sometimes makes unnecessary mistakes. In a revamped Cardinals lineup, Encarnacion likely slots as the regular right fielder alongside Jim Edmonds, with Larry Bigbie projected as the starter in left. He might slide into the No. 6 spot in the batting order, between Scott Rolen and Bigbie. The only remaining question in the Cardinals order is at second base. Aaron Miles, Hector Luna and Deivi Cruz may battle for the job, or the club could still sign one more free agent -- Willie Harris and Junior Spivey are both considered candidates. ------- Shoot me now. I'd rather teach that Duncan boy to play right field. I'd also rather have Bret Boone at second base. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

12-23-2005, 06:41 PM	#16
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Yippee. Someone hold me down. We signed Junior Spivey. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

12-24-2005, 06:37 AM	#19
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	I bet Rickey Henderson would like to be a Cardinal. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

12-22-2005, 12:59 PM	#2
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Ownership certainly has to answer some questions about the way they're limiting Jocketty's ability to build the team this year, especially considering that the Cards are moving into a nice new stadium.

12-22-2005, 01:21 PM	#3
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I was a bit fiery at first, but I don't think we are done - first of all - and really, we still have enough to go to the post season. I drink a lot of beer, do people call me that drunk technician? What has Houston done? Oh yeah, they lost their best pitcher.

12-22-2005, 02:16 PM	#11
Hawglaw H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Suburban St. Louis	No one need be concerned. I have been signed to play left field. It's all going to be fine.

12-23-2005, 02:30 PM	#14
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	That's not very good.

12-23-2005, 06:38 PM	#15
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	Good news for the Brewers. Haven't been able to say that in about... well.... Not since I've been alive.

12-24-2005, 11:12 AM	#20
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Cardinals sign Juan Encarnacion and Junior Spivey!! I loke both of these signings, very nice!! http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NAS...x.jsp?c_id=stl

12-24-2005, 01:41 PM	#22
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	i cry myself to sleep every night with how st. louis sports have gone...first the rams starting decling a few years ago, then the blues this season with the what, 5 wins?...and now this...i weep god damnit! __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

12-24-2005, 02:44 PM	#23
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	We couldn't have done any better, imo. Who did you want, and at what price?

12-24-2005, 03:11 PM	#24
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	These two guys are just band-aids, I'm afraid. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

12-24-2005, 05:45 PM	#25
Mo.Raider H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Missouri	Didn't the Cardinals finance their own stadium? Makes me wonder if they didn't think "stay put and let the great fans of St. Louis come out just to see the new digs, because money is tight". __________________ "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

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