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bccran · December 23rd, 2006, 08:34 AM

I think my first game was at Sportsman's Park in 1949, when I was 6. My early favorite memories were cheering when The Man hit them out over the pavillion onto Grand Avenue. The first lineup I can remember seeing was Hemus, Schoendeist, Musial, Jablonski, Repulski, etc. Either Del Rice or Bill Sarni was the catcher. Pitchers were Harry Brecheen, Al Brazle, etc. Later, when I was a pitcher in college, I remember being heartbroken when the Cardinals traded my favorite pitcher - Ernie Broglio, for some light hitting outfielder from Chicago. After high school in St. Louis, I went east to college,
into the serive for 6 years and then to Chicago for work for six years. I was gone from St. Louis from 1961-1979, when I moved back. My two favorite memories were seeing Lou Brock's 3000th hit in person, and standing and screaming in the ninth inning in 1982 with my 11 year old son by my side when Sutter threw the last pitch of the Series winner.

BleacherBum593 · December 24th, 2006, 01:42 PM

Guess favorite memory #3 was standing in LF on the final day of the '98 season watching Big Mac's #70 curve away (big curve) from us and eventually ending up with a friend of your son from his Khoury League days. And right after that calling your DJ daughter on the air in Hawaii to describe the knock.

I still remember....

Coop · December 25th, 2006, 03:47 PM

I'm just a fan in Memphis. I have gone to major league Cardinals' games and exhibition games. I heard my daddy say Stan Musial was his favorite player. I was 10 years old in 1950 when I started listening to Cardinals games regularly with Harry Caray. I was really fortunate to see some on TV. I memorized the Stan's stats every morning before going to school.

I really don't have any credentials, but I have been a real fan for a while.
I am glad to be with you on this forum.
Thanks.

bccran · December 26th, 2006, 01:45 PM

Bleacher -

That was a wonderful memory also. Think of how great it would have been if Sosa hadn't surpassed the 70 mark and MM had been able to deny the allegations of use and abuse when quarried in Washington D.C.

GoCrazyFolks · December 29th, 2006, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Agent Gregg Clifton said Thursday that the Indians, Texas and St. Louis are the three finalists in the bidding for injured left-hander Mark Mulder. Mulder wants a two-year deal to keep his options open as he recovers from rotator cuff surgery on his left shoulder. The Indians have offered him a two-year contract. ... A healthy Mulder would be a good fit for the Tribe. Starters Paul Byrd and Jake Westbrook can be free agents after 2007. C.C. Sabathia will be eligible after 2008

FOXSports.com - Ben Maller

I find it interesting that they are reporting the Indians 2 year offer, but not ours. It was widely reported that WJ had offered a multi-year deal to Mulder. More East Coast/AL bias?

I still think we will end up with him, but you never know. I'm just glad to see that we're still front runners.

BleacherBum593 · December 29th, 2006, 08:21 AM

IIRC, the Cards offered Mulder 1 year incentive laden contract plus an option year.

Ewttexas · December 29th, 2006, 09:18 AM

Bleacher. According to what I've read, the cards have upped their offer to 2 years.

BleacherBum593 · December 29th, 2006, 09:28 AM

That could very well be. I think the original offer was what I posted earlier today. I know that his agent said that we would get to respond to the other offers, in effect allowing us to get the final bid in.

With what Zito just got, anything under 10 mil/year would surprise me.

GoCrazyFolks · December 29th, 2006, 09:58 AM

I remember a quote in the Post after the season ended stating that the Cards really didn't want to offer a one year deal. They wanted to offer Mulder a "Carpenter like" deal that was at least two years long.
From memory, I thought the original deal was for a guaranteed two years, but you may be correct that the second year was an option year.

If an injured pitcher can get $10 million a year...........but at this point I wouldn't bet against it.

(BTW in case the smilies didn't convey the message, the bias comment was said in jest)

December 23rd, 2006, 08:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
bccran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 40	I think my first game was at Sportsman's Park in 1949, when I was 6. My early favorite memories were cheering when The Man hit them out over the pavillion onto Grand Avenue. The first lineup I can remember seeing was Hemus, Schoendeist, Musial, Jablonski, Repulski, etc. Either Del Rice or Bill Sarni was the catcher. Pitchers were Harry Brecheen, Al Brazle, etc. Later, when I was a pitcher in college, I remember being heartbroken when the Cardinals traded my favorite pitcher - Ernie Broglio, for some light hitting outfielder from Chicago. After high school in St. Louis, I went east to college, into the serive for 6 years and then to Chicago for work for six years. I was gone from St. Louis from 1961-1979, when I moved back. My two favorite memories were seeing Lou Brock's 3000th hit in person, and standing and screaming in the ninth inning in 1982 with my 11 year old son by my side when Sutter threw the last pitch of the Series winner.

December 24th, 2006, 01:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,903	Guess favorite memory #3 was standing in LF on the final day of the '98 season watching Big Mac's #70 curve away (big curve) from us and eventually ending up with a friend of your son from his Khoury League days. And right after that calling your DJ daughter on the air in Hawaii to describe the knock. I still remember....

December 25th, 2006, 03:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,184	I'm just a fan in Memphis. I have gone to major league Cardinals' games and exhibition games. I heard my daddy say Stan Musial was his favorite player. I was 10 years old in 1950 when I started listening to Cardinals games regularly with Harry Caray. I was really fortunate to see some on TV. I memorized the Stan's stats every morning before going to school. I really don't have any credentials, but I have been a real fan for a while. I am glad to be with you on this forum. Thanks.

December 26th, 2006, 01:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
bccran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 40	Bleacher - That was a wonderful memory also. Think of how great it would have been if Sosa hadn't surpassed the 70 mark and MM had been able to deny the allegations of use and abuse when quarried in Washington D.C.

December 29th, 2006, 08:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,903	IIRC, the Cards offered Mulder 1 year incentive laden contract plus an option year.

December 29th, 2006, 09:18 AM	#22 (permalink)
Ewttexas Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 725	Bleacher. According to what I've read, the cards have upped their offer to 2 years.

December 29th, 2006, 09:28 AM	#23 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,903	That could very well be. I think the original offer was what I posted earlier today. I know that his agent said that we would get to respond to the other offers, in effect allowing us to get the final bid in. With what Zito just got, anything under 10 mil/year would surprise me.

December 29th, 2006, 09:58 AM	#24 (permalink)
GoCrazyFolks Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 167	I remember a quote in the Post after the season ended stating that the Cards really didn't want to offer a one year deal. They wanted to offer Mulder a "Carpenter like" deal that was at least two years long. From memory, I thought the original deal was for a guaranteed two years, but you may be correct that the second year was an option year. If an injured pitcher can get $10 million a year...........but at this point I wouldn't bet against it. (BTW in case the smilies didn't convey the message, the bias comment was said in jest)