#tbt: Carlos Martínez pitches first career shutout - A Hunt and Peck

Not much has happened this offseason. We have discussed rumors, rumors of rumors, inklings, rumblings, scuttlebutt, ideas, wishes, needs, and even a few hankerings. We have discussed the Hall of Fame candidates, free agents, trade possibilities, bobbleheads, and Bob Gibson.

So today, let’s just recall a time when Carlos Martínez was magnificent, going the distance for the first time in his career.

Because while this offseason has been boring, Carlos is everything but. Enjoy.

what else is going on in baseball...

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Restricted Free Agency Could Benefit Players | FanGraphs Baseball

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Tot Stove! Toddler hits dingers in diapers? | MLB.com

what the cardinals are up to...

USA Today's Nightengale Thinks the Cardinals Are Waiting to Land Moustakas | 101Sports.com

When Winter Warm-up rolls around, Cardinals sign some strange stuff | St. Louis Cardinals | stltoday.com

KNOW THINE ENEMY...

the nl central

The Pirates and Astros were reportedly close to a Gerrit Cole trade | SBNation.com

Gerrit Cole May or May Not Become an Astro | FanGraphs Baseball

Fin-ly confines: Rizzo swims with sharks! | MLB.com

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