http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?team_id=25&date=2010-03-09&start=0 Sports Blogs :: St. Louis Cardinals Daily Entries en-us The biggest news from Cardinals camp yesterday didn't come out of the matchup between the Cards and the Red Sox, between Chris Carpenter and Josh Beckett.  The news of the day was made before the game even started and hopefully... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361437&src=rss 2010-03-09T12:55:56 Before we begin the live-blogging bonanza from Hammond Stadium — which is located a little south of yesterday’s host Boston’s facility in Fort Myers — here are some quick notes from the morning media scrums and clubhouse reporting:Cardinal Beat http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361779&src=rss 2010-03-09T11:44:00 Mark McGwire made good use of the batting cage yesterday at City of Palms Park. It had his blind side covered better than Michael Oher would have.Boston Herald http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361780&src=rss 2010-03-09T11:43:00 While I continue to pour through mounds of Gameday data from Minor League games, I thought I'd stop and share some numbers. I haven't found a "story" that's compelling enough to write about yet. Nor have I finished running through the numbers.The Hardball Times http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361781&src=rss 2010-03-09T11:10:00 Infielder Aaron Miles says his fracture right finger tip is improving. ”I’m really encouraged by how well it’s responded,” he said. “But as far as being ready, I don’t know.”Cincinnati Enquirer http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361782&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:58:00 Colby Rasmus does the honors today, batting in Albert Pujols’ No. 3 slot as the Cardinals remain in Fort Myers for today’s Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins.Cardinal BeatAdam Wainwright will make his first start of the spring in today's game against the Minnesota Twins. He will be opposed by former Yankee Carl Pavano.STL Globe-Democrat http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361783&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:47:00 Monday I introduced the idea of a Probabilistic Model of Steals. In that post, I looked at how the stage of the game, represented by the inning, changed the probability of attempting a steal, and the success rate on those attempts. This posts examines the third parameter of interest, outs.Baseball Musings http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361784&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:46:00 Andrew Baggarly Twitter http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361785&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:45:00 We Haven't Had a Great Run College Basketball Lately in the St. Louis Area Honestly, Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak Joins the Show to Talk About How Things Are with Pujols, Things Look Good with Joe Mather This Spring So Far, 5th Starter News, the Set Up for Jaime Garcia, the Key People That Need to Be Doing Well Are Doing Well in the Games Thus Far, McClellan Prepared Himself Well This http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361786&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:44:00 Four people donated $60 Sunday, bringing the Baseball Musings Pledge Drive total to $990. Thank you so much for your support! Won’t you join them in supporting this site?Baseball Musings http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361787&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:43:00 No trip to City of Palms Park, the neighborly spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, is complete without scanning the fields for the next member of the St. Louis Cardinals.Birdland http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361788&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:42:00 Which St. Louis Cardinals players cannot be optioned to the minor leagues without risk?The Cardinal Nation http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361789&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:41:00 Yesterday the Cardinals were no hit through seven innings, and we didn't have to freak out about it. They weren't the real Cardinals, and they weren't on TV—for all the usual patter about rooting for laundry, we're pretty good, and pretty intuitive, about adjusting our allegiance based on who's wearing it. But here's the difference between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Jupiter Cardinals: Ryan http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361790&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:40:00 For those that ever wondered, "just how many non-roster invitees are there for spring training?", you're about to find out. Broken down by each club, providing details such as position and number, here are the 577 non-roster invitees for the 2010 spring training:The Biz Of Baseball http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361791&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:39:00 The 2010 Major League Baseball season will begin as it has the last three seasons before with league’s arcane blackout policy still in place.The Biz Of Baseball http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361792&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:38:00 Earlier today I introduced the idea of a Probabilistic Model of Steals. In that post, I looked at how the stage of the game, represented by the inning, changed the probability of attempting a steal, and the success rate on those attempts. This posts examines the second parameter of interest, outs.Baseball Musings http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361793&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:37:00 Mosquera started at second base and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one run.Panama Metro beat Chiriqui 5-4 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361794&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:36:00 After seeing action at the major league level in 2007 and in 2008, spent the 2009 Puerto Rican entire playing in Triple-A after failing to win a chance in the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks. But for Gotay, that experience made him a better player and prepared for another chance in the majors, this time with the St. Louis Cardinals. (Translated)Primera HoraGoogle Translate http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361795&src=rss 2010-03-09T10:35:00 Troy Glaus (Braves) started at first base and batted fourth. 2-for-2 with two runs.Joe Thurston (Braves) started at third base and batted ninth. 1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.Braves beat Tigers 12-4Hector Luna (Marlins) started at second base and batted seventh. 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run.Marlins beat Nationals 11-2Cesar Izturis (Orioles) started at shortstop and batted seventh. 0 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361796&src=rss 2010-03-09T09:38:00 [Ed. note: Once or twice throughout the season, the United Cardinal Bloggers undertake a roundtable discussion via e-mail that involves and answers various questions from the bloggers taking part over the course of a few weeks. We've spent most of our writing time answering those questions and taking part in those [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361603&src=rss 2010-03-09T08:00:24 Slowed by what two Cardinals officials called minor back stiffness, first baseman Albert Pujols did not make a scheduled start Monday and, according to manager Tony La Russa, won't be in the lineup until Wednesday at the earliest.STL Today http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2361069&src=rss 2010-03-09T00:05:00