Michael Girsch
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High Risk, Higher Reward: Cardinals Make a Bold Move For Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller is a big man, a big name, and a big-game hunter in the postseason. Assuming that the Cardinals and Miller finalize their free-agent contract, the Cards have added one of the more fearsome…
3 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…
3 months ago
Bringing Wainwright Back Is Fine, As Long As He Truly Earns A Roster Spot.
The Cardinals and Adam Wainwright are extending their relationship for a while longer, with the beloved veteran agreeing to a one-year contract that’s packed with incentives. And this is fine. This isn’t a long-term deal…
5 months ago
The 2018 Cardinals Weren’t Bad. They Just Weren’t Good Enough.
Let’s go full Tony La Russa here and play a hard nine. Nine reasons why the Cardinals failed to reach the postseason for the third consecutive season: 1. They weren’t good enough. Sometimes we sit…
6 months ago
5 Ways The Cardinals Can Win 95 Games in 2019 (And Get to the Postseason)
Another Cardinal season has concluded without a spot in the post-season. The 2018 edition, like the 2016 and 2017 teams, went to the final week with a chance to make the playoffs…with a mathematical possibility…
6 months ago
Shildt’s Cardinals vs. Matheny’s Cardinals: It’s a Rout for the “Shildtbirds”
When the Cardinals defeated the Pirates Tuesday night at Busch Stadium, the win gave the Cards a 34-18 record since Mike Shildt became manager on July 15. The victory also clinched another series win for…
6 months ago
With the Cardinals Deep In Young Pitching, Yadier Molina Is More Valuable Than Ever
If you wanted to select one game to cite as the ideal example of Yadier Molina’s greatness, you wouldn’t go wrong by nominating Wednesday night’s 6-3 victory over Colorado at Busch Stadium. Molina was the…
8 months ago
Girsch Calls Martinez’s Strain ‘Mild;’ Says Cards Are Reviewing His Arm Care
It took just 4.2 innings after Carlos Martinez’s previous DL stint before the Cardinals right-hander found himself right back on the list, and for the third time this season. Fan grumbles could be heard throughout…
8 months ago
Cards Trade Tommy Pham: Sorry To See Him Go. Blame It On the Numbers
Technically and factually, the Cardinals on Tuesday traded veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to Tampa Bay in return for three prospects. But in reality this deal was more about trading Pham to Tampa Bay in exchange…
8 months ago
The Cardinals’ Edge Over the Cubs in Starting Pitching Can Make This Rivalry Close Again
Since the start of the 2015 season, the Chicago Cubs have won 32 more regular-season games than the St. Louis Cardinals, competed in 32 more postseason games than the Cardinals, and won 18 more postseason…
8 months ago