Month: November 2012
Congratulations to the Kirkwood Pioneers 2012 Missouri State Champions
2012 United Cardinal Blogger Awards
Berkman goes Back to Rice
With no talk of retirement yet Lance Berkman decides to become a volunteer assistant with Wayne Grahams staff. Lance was a two time all american and a national player at Rice in 1997.
According to Berkman,“Coaching is something I want to pursue after I am done playing,” and “If you have any aspirations to be a college baseball coach, the one guy you want to learn from is coach Graham.”
Berkman said the position on the Rice staff “gives me flexibility” in case he decides to play another season.
“Having flexibility if I want to play another year or two was important,” Berkman said. “If I decide to hang it up, I have something to step into immediately.” Lance also has had talks with Astros owner Jim Crane in regards to possibly returning to baseball with the Astros. Lance would make a excellent DH for the Astros since they are now in the AL.
New Jersey for 2013
A few days ago I heard the possibility of the Cardinals using a new third jersey. I thought to myself no way, well last I got the official word its happening and also recieved a press release this morning in regards to this exciting news. This update to the uniforms is the first time in 80 years! I really like the new jersey, very retro. I love seeing the red St.Louis on the front of the home jersey. This jersey will only be worn for home games on Saturday only.
This is part of the Press Release I recieved:
Brian Fuentes Retires
After 12 years of Major League Baseball Brian Fuentes decides to hang it up due to missing his family. The 37 year old reliever began to have the feeling of absence from his family deeper than ever. Last year he spent time with the Oakland A’s and the St.Louis Cardinals. Brian mentions when he was with the Cardinals he was further away from his family and he didn’t like it. Fuentes had a good career. His final numbers as a pitcher falls like this: 26-43 with a 3.62 ERA and 204 saves.
He was also a four time All-Star.
source: MLB
So Long Kyle McClellan
Well today the Cardinals released hometown stud Kyle McClellan. The Florissant native missed all of 2012 season due to elbow and shoulder problems. I wish Kyle well and hope he could catch on to another team soon. On another note the Cardinals signed catcher Rob Johnson to a minor league contract with a non-roster invite to spring training. Johnson formerly played for the Mets and minor league team in Buffalo.