Can I make a request for a weekly segment on vivaelbirdos that I think many people would enjoy?  As Cardinal fans I believe we have a passion for players unlike any other city in Major League Baseball.  Also, i have developed the motto over the years of, "Every Cardinal Matters".  It is undeniable that without Sidney Ponson in 2006 - we MIGHT NOT have won that world series.  Yes, Yes, I know.  He didn't do a whole lot - however, he did win 4 games for us.  We only won the division by 1.5 games ahead of the Astros (and only 3.5 of the Reds?!).  Without Sidney Ponson, we might have lost those 4 games - thus, missing the playoffs.  Now, I am not saying he was the best Cardinal - nor worthly of top highlight in this segment.  I am saying though that there are Cardinals that have played an influential impact on the system - and the fans - that go unnoticed because they weren't Rolen, Edmonds, McGwire, Pujols, Ozzie, etc.  Below is a list of such players that I think new Cardinal fans should be educated on - as well as a few older ones (since 1990ish [im on 21]) would enjoy having a discussion on.  This segment could include Highlights of career, why did they leave?, and if possible "Where are they now segment?".  Below I have compiled a list of Cardinals that I would personally enjoy having on this segment: (Note: These are just my favorites - and may not have led to the most impressive Cardinal teams - but I still love them!)

1. Placido Polanco

2. Craig Paquette

3. Bo Hart

4. Stubby Clapp

5. Keith McDonalad (his story is just sweet - if you don't know it - you will after this segment!)

6. Todd Stottlemyrs

7. Tom Pagnozzi

8. Todd Zeile

9. Kent Bottenfield

If you have others that you would enjoy hearing about - post them in the comments below.  I think this would be a fun segment that we could do weekly (or maybe just every scheduled off day to keep people checking the boards)

- thanks for letting me have your time.  I hope to hear from you. please rec if you would like to see this segment!

- Tigr