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By now, we are all probably aware of the newest information to be released on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Oscar Taveras. This article by Bernie Miklasz is really all you need to read about it. - STL Today
what else is going on in baseball...
- It appears Yoenis Cespedes will remain a Red Sox. - MLB
- What sort of deal might Nelson Cruz get? - SB Nation
- Matt Williams of the Nationals and Buck Showalter of the Orioles win NL and AL Manger of the Year. - MLB
- This comprehensive look at whether the strike zone varies pitch is pitch is worth a read. - Beyond the Box Score
- Rodger Clemons's defamation case is still going on. - Hardball Talk
- Madison Bumgarner's postseason dominance has inspired a new underwear advertisement:
#MadBum’s performance will last forever, but MadBum undies are about run out. Stay tuned... #SupportingGreatness pic.twitter.com/v9FbEoDobN
— Jockey (@Jockey) November 12, 2014 - The Tigers sign Victor Martinez to four-year deal. - Sports Illustrated
- Here is a list of players eligible for super two status. - MLB
- Hey Mets, maybe don't trash a player you are trying to trade, eh? - Hardball Talk
- Salvador Perez has caught a ton of innings. Stop it! You are hurting him! - Hardball Talk
- Giancarlo Stanton might make $300 million. - ESPN
what the cardinals are up to...
- I don't know what any of this means, but in case ya'll are interested (thanks to intelati for the heads up!):
@Aaron_Finkel @craigjedwards @lil_scooter93 @stlCupofJoe @TheCatOnFox is working on an AMA on http://t.co/sRgge9UHrm sometime next week
— intelati (@intelati49) November 12, 2014 - Adam Wainwright finished third in the Cy Young voting. I think this puts him past Curt Schilling as the pitcher with the most shares of the vote never to win the award. - MLB
- Could Stephen Piscotty be a trade target of the Royals? - Royals Review
- Mozeliak will push the young pitchers, if he must. - MLB
- The Cards have the means to flex a little payroll muscle if the situation demands it. - STLToday
KNOW THINE ENEMY...
the nl central
- These players' fantasy value might be on the rise. - Rotoworld
- Starling Marte may be a rising fantasy star. - Fangraphs
- The Pirates trade for catcher Francisco Cervelli, who is pretty good. - Rotoworld; SB Nation
- Is Starlin Castro on the move? - Sports on Earth
viva el stuff...
- Lots of Fanposts this week. Check them out here:
The Hotdog is a Problem by jdogg
2014 Bullpen Offseason Options by ryaneisenauer
Examining a Jose Bautista Trade by alexbell
Offseason Simulation: I'm the Guy Running the Cardinals by ryaneisenauer
Cardinals Sign Dean Anna to Major League Deal by Ghosty
25 for 25: St. Louis Cardinals (updated for 1990-2014) by Solanus
Offseason Simulation Recap by ryaneisenauer - On Monday I presented the inaugural SB Nation MLB Awards. So far, the polls have opened for these categories:
Funniest moment
Most regrettable moment
Defensive play of the year
Most important hit
Pitching performance of the year
The voting will close soon, so cast your vote today! - The Cardinals should sign Michael Morse because he looks he belongs on the cover of a romance novel and that is good enough for me. - Viva el Birdos
Michael Morse belongs on a cheesy romance novel. pic.twitter.com/XORh2qquTG
— Heather Simon (@lil_scooter93) November 14, 2014 -
Cardinals rotation draft position: Miller (19, '09) Wacha (19, '12) Gonzales (19, '13) Wainwright (29, '00) Lynn (39, '08) Lackey (68, '99)
— VHS (@VanHicklestein) November 13, 2014
other things...
- Malcolm's Dad narrates a profanity laden children's book. You can download the audiobook for free from Audible. - The AV Club
- Cookie Monster parodies Too Many Cooks. - The AV Club
- Are you in school and have been slacking? My friend, Killian, writes about how you can get your life together, STAT. - Killian Online
- The Blues defeated the Predators last night four to three and won their game Tuesday night over the Sabres 6-1.Their win Thursday jetted them up to first place in the Central Division. - St. Louis Game Time
- Sunday the Rams are tasked with slowing down Peyton Manning and the Broncos. - Turf Show Times