Observations from the Cardinals first full day of Spring Training
The Cardinals had their first full-squad workout today at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, and here are five quick things we picked up on in The Fast Lane’s first day…
Adam Wainwright
Projecting baseball is tough. You never know what you’re going to get.
As we approach spring training for the 2020 Cardinal season, a look back brings to mind the immortal words of one Forrest Gump, who said “life is like a box…
Cards have now shown they have playoff ability
Last week I wrote a piece about my concerns about the Cardinals, primarily based on the lack of experience most of the roster has in the pressurized months of September…
From the Betting Window, 5/28/19: Waino’s Road Struggles, Coors & Texas Pitching
Monday 5/27/19 Picks & Results: Orioles Team Total Over 4.5 -105 = WIN (+1.0 units) Reds Team Total Over 5.5 +110 = LOSS (-1.0 units) Royals/White Sox Over 9.5 -110…
From the Betting Window, 5/22/19: Will Cards finally bust out of Offensive Slump?
Tuesday’s 5/22/19 Picks & Results: Blues Moneyline -175 = WIN (+1.0 units) Yankees Team Total Over 6.5 +100 = WIN (+1.0 units) Mariners/Rangers Over 11.5 -105 = LOSS (-1.05 units)…
A Funny Thing Happened on Waino’s Goodbye Tour
The greatest thing about sports is its unpredictability. A young player stepping to the fore and becoming a superstar, like Albert Pujols did in 2001, or a hardworking yet pedestrian…
90 Wins Might Not Be Enough for the Cards to Play in October
Since the Cardinals fired Mike Matheny and hired Mike Shildt as manager, I’ve figured 90 wins (a tall task, considering what Shildt took over), would be enough to get them…
The Cardinals Need the Hardest Thing to Find in Baseball…A Superstar
When the Cardinals fired manager Mike Matheny and replaced him with Mike Schildt, both Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. and President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak said they wanted to make…
Randy’s Cardinals Report Card: Not Great, but Not Terrible
One of my favorite coaches or managers in any sport, ever, was Bill Parcells. He had a way of simplifying the game, of taking the long view, and had sayings…
Adam Wainwright is Willing To Pitch, But Father Time Might Have Other Plans
If you’re someone that appreciates good people that are good for society, then you have to be a fan of Adam Wainwright the person. There isn’t a St. Louis…