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Here's the first edition. Post-Dispatch has their preview articles starting to run today. I'll be back later with more.

- Today: St Louis @ Springfield – Brad Thompson vs P J Walters
- The Bum hosts “live” chat at FanHome on Sunday, 8 PM
- Win 2 tickets to a Cards Game – enter the “Name the Forum” Contest
- What do the Redbirds and the River Bandits have in common? Find out Sunday night at the Season Opening Chat Session


The Big Club

Wellemeyer hot in the cold - Right-hander allows only six hits, one run in brisk warmup weekend against Springfield by Kyle Neddenriep / Springfield News-Leader

Welcome to the show - Cardinals give Barton a preview of what's to come by Kary Booher / Springfield News-Leader

Washington likely on St. Louis roster - Former Springfield standout considered for utility role as team puts focus on flexibility by Kary Booher / Springfield News-Leader

Fond memories of the minor leagues - Cards' Wainwright recalls early days by Kary Booher / Springfield News-Leader

Schu fits at top of the order By Derrick Goold / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Washington favorite to make Cards' roster - Veteran of 11 Minor League seasons may take final infield spot By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Cards coach contemplates action vs. Slaten, KFNS By Dan Caesar / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Cardinals: Spring training wrapup by Lisa Riddle / TCPalm

What if ...? Lots of scary thoughts in minds of Cards fans by Joe Ostermeier / Belleville News-Democrat

5 questions for the Cardinals by David Wilhelm / Belleville News-Democrat

A call to arms: Will Cards' cavalry arrive in time to save shaky rotation? by David Wilhelm / Belleville News-Democrat

Bring it on: Cards starting season after winter of discontent by David Wilhelm / Belleville News-Democrat

Wellemeyer has solid outing against Double-A Cardinals by Associated Press / Belleville News-Democrat

Cardinals Opening Day outlook - Despite roster overhaul since '06 Series, expectations high By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Wainwright ready for Opening Day nod - Right-hander excited, not nervous, to make big start By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Cards bank on rejuvenated offense - Power surge could be key to team's playoff hopes By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Pujols puts on show vs. Double-A squad - Cardinals slugger doubles, hits a solo homer in three at-bats By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Cards announce Opening Day festivities - St. Louis to look forward, honor past prior to its 117th opener By Matthew Leach / MLB.com


Birds in the Bushes

Cardinals Report by Kary Booher / Springfield News-Leader

Memphis, Palm Beach play to tie - Pomeranz twirls for hometown 'Birds By Chad Renning / Memphis Redbirds

Golden Pen: Baseball marriage should be fruitful by Democrat and Chronicle


X-Cards/Other News:

Memphis important to baseball's history - City offered ballplayers support during era of social change By Justice B. Hill / MLB.com


LETS GO BLOGGING:


Birdland by Derrick Goold – Blog / St Louis Post Dispatch

Obviously, You’re Not a Golfer By Matthew Leach – Blog / MLB.com

Cardinals Corner by Kary Booher – Blog / Springfield News-Leader

viva el birdos

Future Redbirds

View From the Cheap Seats By Scott Wuerz / Belleville News-Democrat

Cardinals Best News Links Blog

C70 at the Bat