Imagine having the American League batting champion and the National League batting champion from the same season at the top of the order. The 1990 Oakland Athletics came close to having that happen. Manager Tony La Russa put Rickey Henderson in the leadoff spot and Willie McGee in the No. 2 position during the last weeks of the 1990 season and then into the playoffs and … [Read more...] about Rickey Henderson, Willie McGee flipped ignition switch
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2024 Top Cards on Twitter: 1-5
We’ve reached the top of the mountain. Before we get to the last accounts, a reminder. When a person finishes number 1 in three different years, they are moved to the Cards Twitter Hall of Fame. Those accounts are still on the ballot and will be reflected in here where they fall, but they don’t ... [Read more] … [Read more...] about 2024 Top Cards on Twitter: 1-5
The Alex Bregman sweepstakes are holding up the Cardinals “reset”
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Since John Mozeliak made it clear that he intends to trade Nolan Arenado this winter, I think it’s safe to say that most Cardinals fans have been waiting in anticipation for that move to happen. Heck, it almost did. The Cardinals and Astros had a deal lined up that would send Arenado to Houston, and it wasn’t until Arenado said no that … [Read more...] about The Alex Bregman sweepstakes are holding up the Cardinals “reset”
Every team’s longest home run of 2024
2024 Top Cards on Twitter: 11-15
Last post of the day as we look at those that just fell short of the top 10 but are impressive in their own right. Let’s get to it! Number 15: memphisredbirds The proud Triple-A affiliate of the @ Cardinals . On Twitter since: March 2009 Number of Tweets: 42.9K Following: 601 Followers: 69,370 Total points: 824 ... [Read more] … [Read more...] about 2024 Top Cards on Twitter: 11-15