Second Rate

May 17, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · Leave a Comment

After the sweep by the Astros, the Cardinals needed a series win to stay ahead of the Reds in the division standings. Â It didn’t happen. Friday (4-3 win) Hero: Ryan Ludwick.Â Â Three hits, including a two-run home run that proved to be the difference. Goat: Ryan Franklin. Â Didn’t blow the save, but he did his darndest. […]

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Some Stories About John Marzano

April 19, 2010 by Arne Christensen · 1 Comment

John Marzano died two years ago today at his home in Philadelphia. He’d spent his last three years as a player, 1996 through 1998, with the Seattle Mariners. To help remember him, here are some quotes and anecdotes from his time with the Mariners. With his fairly marginal status as a long-term backup catcher, Marzano […]

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