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Is Matt Holliday the Right Man for the St. Louis Cardinals?

It was supposed to happen last season for Cardinals manager Tony La Russa. Matt Holliday was slated to dawn the St. Louis red in 2008. Alas, things don't always work out according to plan. Oh, what could have been...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 4 months ago 283 reads 10 comments
Cardinals-Cubs: St. Louis' Gruesome Twosome Tramples Past Chicago

The game had some bumps in the road, but every contest can't be dominated. Once again, St. Louis looked towards its offensive leaders, Ryan Ludwick and Albert Pujols (the gruesome twosome), to push past their long time rivals on Friday afternoon...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 4 months ago 87 reads 0 comments
Cardinals-Brewers: Joel Pineiro Orchestrates Masterpiece Over Division Rivals

With the baseball world swirling over trade talks about possible suitors for Roy Halladay, Cardinals Nation savored a win over their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, on Thursday to extended their lead in the NL Central...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 4 months ago 70 reads 0 comments
Cardinals-Reds: St. Louis Takes Command with "Pocket Aces"

It's the best hand you could possibly start out with in Texas Hold 'Em: two aces. The St. Louis Cardinals certainly have their "pocket aces" running on all cylinders as Albert Pujols provided ...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 6 months ago 78 reads 0 comments
Cardinals-Cubs: Wainwright, Pujols "Lights Out" in Showdown Sweep

Busch Stadium got a little darker yesterday, but in a good way. St. Louis Cardinals team leaders Adam Wainwright and Albert Pujols had huge contributions in sweeping their rivals, the Chicago Cubs, 3-1 on Thursday...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 6 months ago 162 reads 3 comments
Cardinals-Cubs: The Triumphant Return of Chris Carpenter

It might have been just exactly what the St. Louis Cardinals needed to turn their season around. The return of their ace, Chris Carpenter. With so many players on the disabled list, it was a welcome sight to see...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 6 months ago 103 reads 2 comments
Cardinals-Cubs: Joel Pineiro Goes The Distance In Masterful Outing

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan must have been brimming with pride as one of his pitchers went the distance against their archrivals. The pitching masterpiece came from one of the most unlikely sources, Joel Pineiro...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 6 months ago 56 reads 0 comments
Cardinals-Pirates: Redbirds Avoid Sweep with the Help of a Young Gun

With All-star slugger Ryan Ludwick and veteran Rick Ankiel both on the disabled list, the St. Louis Cardinals looked extremely thin at their outfield positions. Colby Rasmus stepped up to the plate to fill-in for those big shoes as he helped St...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 6 months ago 63 reads 1 comments
Report: Manny Ramirez Tests Positive for PED's, Suspended 50 Games

According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, slugger Manny Ramirez has tested positive for using performance-enhancing drugs. As a result, he's been suspended 50 games starting with tonight's game against the Washington Nationals...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 6 months ago 69 reads 2 comments
Cardinals-Pirates: Albert Pujols Stops Bleeding with Long Ball

Apparently MLB managers didn't get the memo on Albert Pujols. He continues to torch pitchers left and right as he added to his stats on Wednesday when the Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2, stopping a three-game losing skid...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 6 months ago 126 reads 4 comments
Cardinals-Nationals: Mitchell Boggs Impresses But Isn't a Factor

The St. Louis Cardinals continued their dramatics on Thursday as they rallied to defeat the Washington Nationals 9-4. Scoring five runs in the top of the ninth inning, the Nationals bullpen seemed to show shades of St...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 108 reads 0 comments
Cardinals-Braves: Joel Pineiro Stays Perfect With Defensive Help

The Cardinals have taken some flak about their defensive play thus far this season. Committing 20 errors through the first 19 games of the season, St. Louis led the majors in fielding blunders...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 60 reads 2 comments
Cardinals-Cubs: Albert Pujols Blasts into the Record Books in Grand Style

He's simply the best I've seen, and that is no exaggeration. Albert Pujols lead the way once again as the Cardinals beat their long time rivals, the Chicago Cubs 8-2 on Saturday...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 160 reads 3 comments
Cardinals-Cubs: Pujols Leads St. Louis Past Chicago With Speed

Albert Pujols has accomplished much already in his career. Last night, he added yet another accolade to that long list. For the first time in his career, he stole a base in his third consecutive game...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 67 reads 0 comments
Cardinals-Mets: Pujols Helps Complete Sweep with the Long Ball

It wasn't anything we didn't know already. Albert Pujols is one of the best hitters in the majors. I may go out on a "limb" and say he's the best hitter. Prove me wrong...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 105 reads 2 comments
Cardinals-Mets: St. Louis' Weakest Link Helps Secure a Victory

It was probably too good to be true—I couldn't believe my own eyes. The Cardinals bullpen was actually protecting a lead that their offense had scraped together. However, it wasn't a dream...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 93 reads 0 comments
Cardinals-Cubs: Ludwick's Heroics Fall Short as Bullpen Implodes

Ryan Ludwick certainly is no fluke. The 30-year-old outfielder proved just how potent his bat can be on Friday as the Cardinals lost a nail-biter 8-7 to the Chicago Cubs...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 85 reads 0 comments
Cardinals-Astros: Kyle Lohse Shuts Down Houston in Pitching Gem

Closer by committee? Who needs it? Certainly not Kyle Lohse. The young right-hander dominated the Houston Astros with a complete game gem on his way to help the Cardinals win 3-0 on Easter Sunday, completing the series sweep...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 101 reads 3 comments
Cardinals-Astros: Pujols Goes Grand in Quest For Third MVP

On Saturday afternoon, Albert Pujols showed exactly why he is thought of as one of the most dangerous hitters on the planet. Pujols lead the way in an 11-2 blowout over the Houston Astros finishing the contest with a career-high seven RBI...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 131 reads 6 comments
Cardinals-Pirates Recap: Chris Carpenter Dominates in Thursday's 2-1 Game

I had to check the calendar once again to remind myself that it was 2009. I thought I was watching a replay of a game Chris Carpenter pitched during his 2005 Cy Young season...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 53 reads 6 comments
Cardinals-Pirates Recap: St. Louis' Bullpen Woes Continue Their Losing Ways

The calendar may read 2009, yet the St. Louis Cardinals started off this season just like they ended it in 2008. "Same stuff, different day," I said to myself...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 7 months ago 123 reads 9 comments
Ryan Ludwick Agrees to Terms, Follows Teammate's Lead

"Go west young man." That is what Cardinals slugger Ryan Ludwick must have been mulling over. Having to decide to fly east to Florida to discuss terms with Redbirds brass or fly west to Arizona ...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 9 months ago 109 reads 2 comments
Attention Bug Selig: Here Is What You Need To Do

It was early and I was just stirring in my bed when I decided I should get up. Like any routine, I clicked on the old boob tube and switched the channel to ESPN 2's Mike 'n Mike In The Morning...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 9 months ago 45 reads 2 comments
Rick Ankiel Inks Last-Minute Deal With St. Louis Cardinals

Reruns of NBC's Saved By The Bell flashed through my head as the St. Louis Cardinals and outfielder Rick Ankiel came to terms on Thursday on a one-year, $2.825 million deal...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 9 months ago 135 reads 0 comments
Report: Alex Rodriguez Tested Positive for Steroids in 2003

According to an SI.com article by Selena Roberts and David Epstein, Alex Rodriguez tested positive for two anabolic steroids during his MVP 2003 season. The positive test was for a testosterone and anabolic steroid called Primobolan...

Written by Derek Coffelt about 9 months ago 84 reads 4 comments

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Derek Coffelt Article Archive

Is Matt Holliday the Right Man for the St. Louis Cardinals?

Cardinals-Cubs: St. Louis' Gruesome Twosome Tramples Past Chicago

Cardinals-Brewers: Joel Pineiro Orchestrates Masterpiece Over Division Rivals

Cardinals-Reds: St. Louis Takes Command with "Pocket Aces"

Cardinals-Cubs: Wainwright, Pujols "Lights Out" in Showdown Sweep

Cardinals-Cubs: The Triumphant Return of Chris Carpenter

Cardinals-Cubs: Joel Pineiro Goes The Distance In Masterful Outing

Cardinals-Pirates: Redbirds Avoid Sweep with the Help of a Young Gun

Report: Manny Ramirez Tests Positive for PED's, Suspended 50 Games

Cardinals-Pirates: Albert Pujols Stops Bleeding with Long Ball

Cardinals-Nationals: Mitchell Boggs Impresses But Isn't a Factor

Cardinals-Braves: Joel Pineiro Stays Perfect With Defensive Help

Cardinals-Cubs: Albert Pujols Blasts into the Record Books in Grand Style

Cardinals-Cubs: Pujols Leads St. Louis Past Chicago With Speed

Cardinals-Mets: Pujols Helps Complete Sweep with the Long Ball

Cardinals-Mets: St. Louis' Weakest Link Helps Secure a Victory

Cardinals-Cubs: Ludwick's Heroics Fall Short as Bullpen Implodes

Cardinals-Astros: Kyle Lohse Shuts Down Houston in Pitching Gem

Cardinals-Astros: Pujols Goes Grand in Quest For Third MVP

Cardinals-Pirates Recap: Chris Carpenter Dominates in Thursday's 2-1 Game

Cardinals-Pirates Recap: St. Louis' Bullpen Woes Continue Their Losing Ways

Ryan Ludwick Agrees to Terms, Follows Teammate's Lead

Attention Bug Selig: Here Is What You Need To Do

Rick Ankiel Inks Last-Minute Deal With St. Louis Cardinals

Report: Alex Rodriguez Tested Positive for Steroids in 2003

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