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…
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Can the Cardinals rely on their brand to sell tickets forever?
Business can be interesting to observe. As food prices have risen, the Big Mac at McDonald’s is a smaller burger, but costs more than it ever did. Cars are generally…
The problem with the Cardinals is that they’ve lost their evaluation mojo
This is bad, isn’t it? The 2019 Cardinals approach the All-Star break with the results looking suspiciously like the 2018 Cardinals. Manager Mike Shildt is 100% correct when he says…
From the Betting Window, 4/30/19: Can Bettors Capitalize on Cards’ Hot Bats?
Monday’s Results: Last night was a loser. While the Rays came through with an 8-run night, the Braves mustered only three runs despite perfect hitting conditions in Atlanta and the…
Tuesday From the Betting Window: 3 Plays, including a Pirates-Cardinals Pick
It was a profitable night for “From the Betting Window” on Monday, as the Dodgers-Reds cashed the over by the bottom of the fourth inning while the Braves and Giants…
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…
From the Betting Window: Two Unders, One Over to Keep an Eye On for Tuesday
Season Results: Missed the over in the Cardinals-Dodgers game by a half run last night as both teams squandered opportunities throughout the game. Nevertheless, it was a winning night, as…
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…
Cardinals: Here Are 4 Common Complaints That Don’t Add Up
While there are lots of things to complain about with the Cardinals, I’ve heard and read some that don’t seem to jibe with what the facts appear to show. Here…