Every Cardinal Matters Segment: Request

by tigr on Jul 2, 2009 4:26 PM EDT

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!)

Placido Polanco
Craig Paquette
Bo Hart
Stubby Clapp
Keith McDonalad (his story is just sweet - if you don't know it - you will after this segment!)
Todd Stottlemyrs
Tom Pagnozzi
Todd Zeile
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

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Dan Haren

But in all seriousness, there are quite a few that I’m interested in:

Willie McGee
Edgar Renteria
Royce Clayton
Mark McGwire
Larry Walker
Ray Lankford
Jim Edmonds
Miguel Cairo
Daric Barton

"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."

--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS

by bgh on Jul 2, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

Great List!

I can tell you Edgar Renteria is going to play the Cardinals tonight for the “where is he now segment?”. Hah!

Larry Walker – would be interesting to know how his ‘coaching career’ is going – as well as his recent HOF induction (i think canadian HOF – not sure).

Willie Mcgee = all-time favorite cardinals. Hence, my picture from my postings! (and this has been this way since I registered ‘tigr’ for rockmnation.com (the mizzou website – completely un-cardinal)

"If you believe in telekinesis, raise my hand."

by tigr on Jul 2, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe Rex Hudler or Milt Thompson...

by stlfan on Jul 2, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

Fernando Tatis was my first ever favorite baseball player.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 2, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions

I would agree he has the coolest achievement for sure!

also, my mom used to always sing “theres something in the air tonight – fernandoooo” we he would come to bat. Well, him and for vina too. He had, um, enhancement issues though that detract from my love towards him.

"If you believe in telekinesis, raise my hand."

by tigr on Jul 2, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I was like 7 when he was my favorite. When he left I promptly replaced him with JD Drew and I lost track of him when he left so there is like an 11 year gap in which I have no idea what happened to him.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 2, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions