Marcell Ozuna is looking like the player we hoped he would be
Rewind to the fall of 2017. The Cardinals were seeking Marlins outfielders like seniors were seeking a date for prom night. They tried to...
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Erik Manning
Apr 8, 20193 min read
It's April, my dudes. Now is the time to not rush to judgment.
Is Kolten Wong breaking out? Is Andrew Miller's contract the demon offspring of Greg Holland and Brett Cecil? Ah, April. It's that time...
Erik Manning
Mar 30, 20193 min read
If MLB is so concerned about "fixing the game", they need to start with ending blackouts
Living in the state of Iowa is nice. The cost of living is low, there's little crime and it's easy to find a job here. Besides the...
Erik Manning
Mar 18, 20194 min read
Modern problems require modern solutions: Why the Cardinals should deploy The Opener in 2019.
You probably know the story already. Last year, the Rays' rotation was young, inexperienced and also in shambles due to injuries. So they...
Erik Manning
Mar 5, 20192 min read
The Cardinals Sign Matt Wieters Because He's Not Francisco Pena
Matt Wieters saw his first playing time of the Spring yesterday, catching five innings and smacking a double. For Cardinal fans, it's...
Erik Manning
Feb 25, 20194 min read
What Cardinal prospects could contribute the most in 2019? (A look at the projections)
Kyle has been furiously spinning out 2019's Dirty 35 and the hyperventilating prospect geek in me is in full Spring Training form. I love...
Erik Manning
Feb 16, 20192 min read
Maddux and Shildt might prefer Carlos Martinez as a reliever. Please excuse me while I puke.
Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux likes Carlos Martinez out of the bullpen. Like, from reading this article by Jenifer Langosch the...
Erik Manning
Feb 6, 20193 min read
Yes, the National League Should Adopt the DH. Just Embrace It.
I'm sure by now that most of you have heard that the MLB and the Players Association have sent proposals to each other focusing on ways...
Erik Manning
Dec 17, 20185 min read
Being a Millionaire Athlete Doesn't Make You Immune to Mental Health Problems. So Stop Being a Jerk.
If you haven't read Derrick Goold's fantastic piece on Dexter Fowler, stop what you're doing and read it right now. It took a lot of...
Erik Manning
Sep 10, 20183 min read
Has the Big Bear Been A Big Disappointment?
First of all, I gotta get this out of the way. This is one of my favorite reaction gifs of all time. Now that's I put that out there,...
Erik Manning
Aug 27, 20183 min read
Harrison Bader Should Be the Rookie of the Year
If the season were to end today, and you were asked who should win the National League Rookie of the Year award, I think most writers,...
Erik Manning
Aug 24, 20183 min read
Matt Adams is Back Home
I am irrationally more excited about the return of Matt Adams than I should be. Maybe I'm just drunk on the Big Mayo nostalgia. He is,...
Erik Manning
Aug 14, 20184 min read
Learning Wisdom From Patrick Wisdom
It's been a long road for Patrick Wisdom. Many of you know his story by now. He was a 1st round supplemental pick in 2012. He was left...
Erik Manning
Jul 14, 20184 min read
Dear Angry Cardinal Fans: What Exactly Were You Expecting?
Hey there Cardinal fans. Especially you angry ones. You know who you are. I'm about to drop a take on you all that I'm afraid you're not...
Erik Manning
Jul 7, 20184 min read
Is a Fowler Trade Even Possible?
So you may have heard that the Cardinals have had a little falling out with Dexter Fowler lately. Yeah, it's been ugly. You know it by...
Erik Manning
Jun 27, 20185 min read
What You Need to Believe in Order to Say that Yadi is a Hall of Famer
So you've been reminded a lot lately that Yadier Molina is still pretty awesome. By the way, have you voted for Yadi to make his 9th...
Erik Manning
Jun 22, 20184 min read
The Cardinals Are Beating Themselves
Yes, last night really happened. It was every bit of ugly as you remember. This June has been the proverbial kick in the head for the...
Erik Manning
Jun 3, 20184 min read
The First Round of the Draft: Adjust Your Expectations Accordingly
Hello everyone. My name is Erik Manning. You may remember me from such blogs as Future Redbirds or Fangraphs. Or you may know me from...
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