Cards WebNews - Thursday March 27, 2008

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The Big Club

Roster is taking final shape amid debate on Reyes By Joe Strauss / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Barton OK after being hit in face by pitch - Breaking ball glances off outfielder's head in seventh inning By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Gonzalez's bid for roster over for now - Cardinals place slugger on temporarily inactive list with injury By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Reyes looks to be bullpen front-runner - Right-hander appears to be favorite for final relief position By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Cardinals narrowing down roster - Bullpen, infield slots only remaining questions for St. Louis By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Wainwright, Cards roll to win over O's - Right-hander looks sharp in final Spring Training outing By Matthew Leach / MLB.com

Gonzalez abandons comeback but has invitation to try again By Derrick Goold / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Wainwright finishes strong By Derrick Goold / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Reyes turns out to be a nice problem to have By Jeff Gordon / STLTODAY.COM SPORTS COLUMNIST

Joe “Chatmeister” Strauss Live (Q&A) By Joe Strauss / Wednesday, March 26, 2008 01:00 PM CDT

Cardinals' Reyes sees bullpen as way to stay in majors By BEN VOLIN / Palm Beach Post

Schumaker's hot bat boosts Cardinals by Associated Press / Belleville News-Democrat


Birds in the Bushes

Zimmermann makes cut - Status as Springfield Cardinal is relief for former MSU standout. by Kary Booher / Springfield News-Leader

Cardinals Report by Kary Booher / Springfield News-Leader

Rasmus, Marti power 'Birds past Z's - Redbirds outfield lifts team to win By Eric Berger / Memphis Redbirds


X-Cards/Other News:

Brewers feel defense, chances have improved By Rick Hummel / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Blow to city leaves cloud of doubt By Jake Wagman / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

DeWitt: Centene deal was close, but 'we never got to the finish line' By Riddhi Trivedi-St. Clair / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Talks continue over moving Centene downtown By Riddhi Trivedi-St. Clair / ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH


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

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