Cardinals News and Notes: Carpenter, Weaver, Mathenaging, Martinez, A St. Louis Winner

Here is what went down yesterday at Viva El Birdos:

• What to make of Matt Carpenter’s first base defense: John addresses Matt Carpenter's defensive versatility and what the future may hold for the Opening Night first baseman.
• Luke Weaver's Next Step to Stardom: I look at Luke Weaver's recent excellence and what it will take for him to advance his career.
• Ryan Sherriff and Mike Matheny’s decision to use him: Craig analyzes Mike Matheny's handling of the bullpen, specifically at the turning point in Wednesday's loss to the Reds.
• Carlos Martínez records his 200th strikeout - A Hunt and Peck: Your weekly edition of Tsunamy Thursday.
• Cards Take Series from Reds with 5-2 Win: The Cardinals won yesterday's baseball game, a good event in my opinion.
• Reds v Cardinals Lineups, Game Thread, September 14: In case you're into that kind of thing.

Today in Birdos history: September 15th, 1968

Curt Flood tallies five hits while Roger Maris clubs the 275th–and final–regular season home run of his career, leading the Cardinals to a pennant-clinching 7-4 win at Houston.

Have a good one,

Tyler