Latest Articles by Bernie Miklasz
LA Confidential: The Rams Got Lost, and Crazy Ol’ Stan Kroenke Is Shopping at Walmart Again
After zooming along in the fast lane, en route to their Super Bowl, the Rams are suddenly stuck in freeway traffic — slowed to a crawl, disoriented, and unable to find their way out of…
2 months ago
We Wish Health and Happiness For Dexter Fowler. But In the End It’s All About Performance
Derrick Goold, esteemed baseball writer at the Post-Dispatch and STLtoday, wrote an illuminating piece on Dexter Fowler over the weekend. Goold visited Fowler’s home in Las Vegas after the conclusion of the baseball winter meetings,…
2 months ago
Bernie Bits: Bryce Harper Isn’t a Litmus Test For the Cardinals
Our baseball market is wonderful, passionate, eccentric, funny and rich with history and tradition. Those qualities are among the reasons why St. Louis really is the best baseball town in America. We love the game…
2 months ago
Bernie Bits: The Special Paul Goldschmidt Edition. (Almost) Everything You Need To Know
While it’s true that Paul Goldschmidt has been hugely successful when facing NL Central teams in his career, some of the numbers being put out there are devoid of context. Here’s what matters: How has…
2 months ago
Moving the Chains: Defense Still Matters, Mahomes Madness, and Seahawks Winning With Marty Ball
Time to move the chains on a 15-play drive, one NFL note at a time: 1. For all of the talk about the explosion of offense during the 2019 season, here’s the truth: Not much…
2 months ago
Bryce Harper Would Be Awfully Nice. But Remember: It’s About the Bullpen, Stupid.
When Bill Clinton was running for president in 1992, there was a large sign posted at his headquarters in Little Rock. To remind the staff to stay on message and keep stressing the most important…
2 months ago
Barry Odom’s Recruitment of Kelly Bryant Was a Program-Changing Success
Barry Odom had himself a week. A VERY big week. Winning an intense recruiting battle for Clemson transfer quarterback Kelly Bryant. Earning a new contract that gave Odom a healthy raise, enhanced job security and…
3 months ago
Don’t Worry About the Future. Paul Goldschmidt Is a Cardinal For 2019. Be Happy.
When the Cardinals acquired Arizona first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, I couldn’t help but think of Albert Pujols. The Cards haven’t had a talent of Pujols’ caliber since he left as a free agent in the…
3 months ago
Georgia On My Mind: 10 Takeaways From Championship Saturday and Selection Sunday
Bernie Bits: Ten Takeaways from the college football weekend: 1. Georgia was one of the four best teams in the nation. Ranked third in the Football Power Index (FPI) at ESPN. Ranked third nationally in…
3 months ago
Free-Agent Candidate For the Cardinals? Taking a Look at Mike Moustakas
As the Cardinals go shopping this winter, one name that pops up on a fairly regular basis is free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas. Does it make sense to sign him? Well, it depends on the…
3 months ago