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TCN Blog 2012 top story #9: Carp’s injury and comeback
Simply put, the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals would not have won the World Series without starting pitcher Chris Carpenter. They had to try to repeat without the veteran right-hander for most of 2012....
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Chris Carpenter overreaction reaction
It is probably best to start this article with three declarations. I cannot fully express my admiration and respect for what Chris Carpenter has accomplished for the St. Louis Cardinals over the last...
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Carpenter, Lohse and Dave Duncan’s impact
In several recent tweets, ESPN’s Buster Olney was sharing the thoughts of a talent evaluator offering his opinions as to why Kyle Lohse is still unsigned. The following quote comes from the evaluator...
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Greinke admits mistake calling out Carpenter in 2011
Former Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke wishes he had not made critical comments about St. Louis pitcher Chris Carpenter before the 2011 NLCS. Zack Greinke has been a lot less relevant to the St. Louis...
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Who should start for St. Louis in Garcia’s spot?
With Jaime Garcia’s shoulder pushing him onto the disabled list, the St. Louis Cardinals do not have a starting pitcher for their series finale in San Diego on Wednesday night, May 22. With its...
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Charting Chris Carpenter’s comeback
The comeback of St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Chris Carpenter is ready to ramp up. The 38-year-old will make his first minor-league rehab appearance on Monday, July 15 at Double-A...
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Agent says Chris Carpenter will retire
In his always-interesting Sunday column, the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo quotes St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter’s agent, Bob LaMonte, about the 38-year-old’s future plans. Chris Carpenter’s...
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TCN blog 2013 top story #9: Chris Carpenter finally gives in
Though it will never be proven conclusively, I believe that 38-year-old Chris Carpenter shot his final bullets in a final blaze of glory as he led the St. Louis Cardinals to the 2011 World...
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Why Chris Carpenter fans should pull for Josh Beckett
Sure, Josh Beckett plays for the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, the new Yankees in terms of player payroll escalation and the St. Louis Cardinals’ bitter opponent in the 2013 National League Championship...
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Help United Way While Helping Yourself to Cardinals Baseball
If you are looking for a good weekend to treat the family to St. Louis Cardinals baseball before school starts up again, I recommend August 15-16. The opponent at Busch Stadium will be the San Diego...
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Reds-Cardinals Had Their Own “DeflateGate” in 2009-2010
A recent tweet from a friend asserted that “DeflateGate” is one more reason that baseball is better than football. After all, baseballs cannot be deflated, as the New England Patriots are being accused...
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Cardinals Hall of Fame Induction on FOX Sports Midwest
FOX Sports Midwest release FOX Sports Midwest will televise the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2016 Hall of Fame induction ceremony on tape delay in a one-hour special debuting Sunday, Aug. 28, at 11:30 a.m....
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