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Later this month marks nine years since Paul DeJong homered in his first big league at-bat …

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30 years ago today, John Mabry hit for the cycle …

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On May 20, 2017, the Cardinals traded Matt Adams to the Braves for Juan Yepez …

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How waxing his car helped Bob Gibson wax the Cubs on this date in 1964 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/08/22/ ... 0-shutout/
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I believe this date in Cards history, the 2004 Cards were sitting in 4th place with a pedestrian 21-19 record. They would go 84-38 the rest of the season.
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On this date in 1985, Vince Coleman hit an inside-the-park home run for his first career homer …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/18/ ... -the-park/
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A look back at former Cardinals third baseman Ken Reitz, nicknamed “Zamboni” …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2026/04/29/ ... s-zamboni/
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As always, thank you, Remembirds, for this very good stuff.
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remembirds wrote: 22 May 2026 18:13 pm A look back at former Cardinals third baseman Ken Reitz, nicknamed “Zamboni” …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2026/04/29/ ... s-zamboni/
Best defensive 3B the Cards have ever had. Had an above average bat, but boy was he slow afoot. I'm surprised he mustered 10 SB in his career.
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How a salary dispute led the Cardinals to trade former NL MVP Mort Cooper on this date in 1945 …

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BrummerStealsHome wrote: 23 May 2026 09:31 am
remembirds wrote: 22 May 2026 18:13 pm A look back at former Cardinals third baseman Ken Reitz, nicknamed “Zamboni” …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2026/04/29/ ... s-zamboni/
Best defensive 3B the Cards have ever had. Had an above average bat, but boy was he slow afoot. I'm surprised he mustered 10 SB in his career.
No way he was better defensively than Boyer, Pendleton, Rolen, or Arenado. He was not only slow afoot, but he had very little range. He was sure handed if the ball was hit right to him, but thats about it.
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12xu wrote: 23 May 2026 19:11 pm
BrummerStealsHome wrote: 23 May 2026 09:31 am
remembirds wrote: 22 May 2026 18:13 pm A look back at former Cardinals third baseman Ken Reitz, nicknamed “Zamboni” …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2026/04/29/ ... s-zamboni/
Best defensive 3B the Cards have ever had. Had an above average bat, but boy was he slow afoot. I'm surprised he mustered 10 SB in his career.
No way he was better defensively than Boyer, Pendleton, Rolen, or Arenado. He was not only slow afoot, but he had very little range. He was sure handed if the ball was hit right to him, but thats about it.
You'd be surprised. Some guys can be quick to react but not speedy. I don't place much stock in sabermetrics, but Reitz' zone ratings compare favorably with Pendleton and Arenado. Boyer's are slightly better than all of them.
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How Adam Wainwright homered in his first MLB at-bat on this date in 2006 …

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How Wally Moon nearly reached an NL record with four stolen bases in one game …

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On this date in 1978, the Cardinals traded for George Hendrick …

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On this date in 1975, Lou Brock hit for the cycle …

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