Posted by Allen Vaughan on July 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
One of six players included in the Cliff Lee trade from Seattle to Texas, former Missouri State Bear Matt Lawson was in Springfield when the deal went down.
Posted by Allen Vaughan on July 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The SGF Cardinals open a three-game series with first-place Frisco. The Double-A affiliate of the first-place Texas Rangers are loaded with talent.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on July 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
With a half of Texas League baseball behind us, it’s time to look back at what worked and what didn’t for the Springfield Cardinals with our first-half awards.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on June 23, 2010 · 1 Comment
Thought Notebook: Cuonzo Martin’s wacky contract extension, the T of C gets its best compliment yet with the NBA Draft and why did David Kopp get promoted?
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on June 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Toronto Blue Jays draft pick and Rogersville graduate Seth Conner was drafted as an infielder. Little did he know that the Blue Jays think that means catcher.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on June 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
For the Royals, Anthony Lerew and Mario Santiago have great starts and for the Cardinals, Memphis gets shut out and Nick Additon has a fantastic start.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on June 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
As the SGF Cardinals come home for an 8-game homestand, we break down what the hometown club has been up to and dissect the opponents — the Tulsa Drillers.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on June 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
To sum up Day 2 of the MLB Draft, SGF has three players taken, including two MSU players and a former Catholic pitcher. Seth Conner & Dan Kickham are undrafted.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on June 8, 2010 · 1 Comment
The first round may have been yesterday, but the MLB Draft really begins today for the Ozarks. SGF could have as many as three locals selected today.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on May 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
(Click the headlines for links) Kansas City Royals farm report 5/24 • Triple-A Omaha beat Colorado Springs 4-1, mostly on the strength of a gem from LHP Anthony Lerew. His line: 7 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K. Beneath the surface is where it gets interesting. The positionless Alex Gordon [...]
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on May 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
For the Royals, Moustakas’ average dips below .400 by clubbing his 12th home run. For the Cards, Allen Craig is on a tear and NIko Vasquez has a peculiar line.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
For the Royals, RHP Matt Mitchell has his best start of the year for Burlington, while Cardinal RHP prospect Shelby Miller has another solid start.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on May 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
For the Royals, 3B Mike Moustakas continues to club minor league pitching and for the Cardinals, Memphis piles up 13 runs thanks to a host of former SGF Cards.
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Posted by Allen Vaughan on May 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Hot off a sweep of NW Arkansas, the Springfield Cardinals welcome the last-place Arkansas Travelers for a four-game series. Here is what you need to know.
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