A Cardinal Christmas Carol

December 8, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · 1 Comment

“Merry Christmas, Mr. Mozeliak.” The general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, John Mozeliak, looked up from the paperwork on his desk. Â Running a baseball team might be enjoyable and have great perks, but it never stops. “Thank you, Molly. Â I hope you have a nice holiday as well. Â Are you visiting family?” Molly nodded. […]

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Broken Promises

September 15, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · Leave a Comment

“I won’t lose again.” Adam Wainwright said those words two starts ago, upset with how he had been performing and looking at a four-game losing streak. Â He was able to win last time out, continuing the vow, but last night,Â that promise was broken. The two-out problem bit the Cardinals again. Â In the second, Wainwright had […]

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