John Lackey
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The Cardinals’ Roster Churn Since 2015 Has Been Dramatic
In 2017 I used considerable gusts of hot air on my 101ESPN radio show, and tirelessly typed many words on my blog at 101sports.com in an effort to explain how the Cardinals were a team…
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You Don’t Have to Like It, but the Cardinals Have a Plan for Pitching
I’ve repeatedly expressed my concerns about the strength and depth of the Cardinals’ starting rotation for 2018. The word I keep coming back to is “vulnerable.” There’s no need to rehash the reasons. We’ve gone…
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Is There Hope For Adam Wainwright in 2018? Surprisingly, Yes.
If you’re looking for reasons to believe that Adam Wainwright, 36, can rejuvenate his career after two down seasons, I have a few things to submit for your consideration: 1. He’s been slapped by awful…
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If the Cubs Sign Yu Darvish, the Cardinals’ Rotation Will Look Even Thinner
Remember when the Cardinals were said to have an advantage over the Cubs as the rivals moved into the future? Pitching. The Cardinals were drafting, developing and focusing on pitching. And the St. Louis pitching,…
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With young stars, Cubs likely not fading after NLCS loss
CHICAGO (AP) — As the players said their “goodbyes” there was something else that stood out to Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. He couldn’t help but notice that “tinge of disappointment” in…
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Cardinals Beware: Getting Crushed In NLCS Will Only Make the Cubs Hungrier
The Cubs were no match for the Dodgers in the NLCS, an event that lasted only five games, with LA outscoring the defending World Series champs 28-8 in an abrupt termination. And if you thought…
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LEADING OFF: Cubs try to dent Dodgers, Judge breaks loose
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: ___ PROFESSOR VS YU Kyle Hendricks is set to pitch for the Cubs, who are trying to overcome a 2-0 deficit against the Dodgers in…
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LEADING OFF: Cubs try to dent Dodgers, Judge breaks loose
A look at what’s happening all around the majors Tuesday: ___ PROFESSOR VS YU Kyle Hendricks is set to pitch for the Cubs, who are trying to overcome a 2-0 deficit against the Dodgers in…
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Turner homers in 9th, Dodgers top Cubs 4-1 for 2-0 NLCS lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Turner savored every last stride as he followed in Kirk Gibson’s famous footsteps at Dodger Stadium. The red-bearded slugger from Southern California knew all about the history attached to this…
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Maddon ‘couldn’t disagree more’ with overturned call at home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Maddon was ejected by the umpires Saturday night, but his real beef is with Major League Baseball’s rules. Maddon was tossed for arguing an overturned call at home plate in…
2 years ago