Feb 16 2010
Rotation key to Cards’ hopes in 2010
Rotation key to Cards’ hopes in 2010
Rotation key to Cards’ hopes in 2010 The Redbirds are counting on their rotation to be the team’s strongest point again in 2010. But the starting five features a lot more questions than might be immediately obvious.
Lines drawn for spring competition
Lines drawn for spring competition Amid the backdrop of Mark McGwire’s debut as hitting coach, the Cards’ have wide-open competition for their fifth starter and decisions to make at third, where David Freese has the edge.
Inbox: Were offseason moves enough?
Inbox: Were offseason moves enough? Did the Cardinals do enough this offseason to compete for the NL crown? Could Julio Lugo contribute in the outfield? Beat reporter Matthew Leach answers questions in the Inbox.
Favored Cards creating extra buzz
Favored Cards creating extra buzz For the first time in at least three seasons, Cardinals are considered the favorites in the National League Central. So when they open camp in Jupiter, Fla., on Thursday, they’ll do so with a little extra buzz surrounding them.
Cards’ trucks loaded for trek to Florida
Cards’ trucks loaded for trek to Florida On Thursday morning, the Cardinals began loading up the first of two moving vans that will head south to Jupiter, Fla., over the weekend for the start of Spring Training.
Ryan undergoes arthroscopic surgery
Ryan undergoes arthroscopic surgery Feeling he had no other viable options, Brendan Ryan underwent arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to relieve persistent discomfort in his right wrist. Ryan will be restricted from swinging a bat for approximately 2-3 weeks, but remains hopeful that he can play Opening Day.
Cards to survey talent before spending
Cards to survey talent before spending The Cardinals will be keeping their powder dry for now, but maybe not for long.
