Monday, May 21st, 2012

It’s not nearly as crazy as it sounds.  Whereas most experts believe Albert Pujols will be running off to the highest bidder in 2012, the All-Star first baseman actually makes a lot more sense playing in a Kansas City Royals uniform.  Don’t believe me?  Check out what Jeff Gordon at StL Today has to say [...]

The St. Louis Cardinals traded RF Ryan Ludwick, in a 3-team trade, to the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
The Cardinals in return receive SP Jake Westbrook from the Cleveland Indians and cash, along with minor league pitcher Nick Greenwood from the Padres.
The Indians received AA RHP Corey Kluber from the Padres.
St. Louis was able to [...]

Albert Pujols was a guest this afternoon on The Late Show with David Letterman (it will air later tonight).  Dave had a nice chat with Albert before he asked Pujols to take some batting practice on 53rd Street.
Letterman had taxi’s set up in the distance from where Pujols was hitting, with varying distances (see photo [...]

Prediction
Joshua Holmes
Matt Williams
Josh Watson

American League East
New York Yankees
New York Yankees
New York Yankees

American League Central
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers

American League West
Los Angeles Angels
Texas Rangers
Los Angeles Angels

American League Wild Card
Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Tampa Bay Rays

American League Champion
New York Yankees
New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays

National League East
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies

National League Central
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
St. [...]

With the Cardinals clinching the NL Central, Tony La Russa is preparing for his 14th trip to the postseason. La Russa is one of two Managers in Baseball history to win a World Series in the National and American League. He is also the only manager to win multiple pennants in both leagues.
La Russa took [...]