Hello fellow Redbird fans. Coming off a disappointing finish in last season's World Series loss, the St Louis Cardinals will be playing younger players this season with the loss of both Carlos Beltran and Chris Carpenter, among others. In this post, I'll highlight the top five prospects in the Cardinals farm system and their potential [...]

It was a bit of a slow week on the free agent wire, seems like many took a bit of a break with the All-Star game festivities coming down the pipe. Make sense too cause it's such a short week of games. TOUT WARS (15 team mixed): Aaron Harang, he of he on/off performance, was [...]

Miguel Cabrera is hitting .333 with 41 homers and 130 RBIs. He leads the AL in batting average and RBIs, and is one homer behind Josh Hamilton for the AL HR lead. That's right folks, he is on the cusp of the Triple Crown. Will he win the award over everyone's darling, Mike Trout? If [...]

Each week I'll be answering questions that have been sent to me at the BaseballGuys' Twitter account in my never ending attempt to replace myself by explaining to everyone how I evaluate players thereby making myself obsolete. Would you start Chris Carpenter Friday or wait and see? -- @lxvythrs Chris Carpenter (thoracic outlet syndrome) last [...]

Spring training is in full force and fantasy baseball drafts are popping up everywhere. Of course, injuries can change the entire landscape of a fantasy draft so it is critical that you carefully watch and monitor the progress of players who get hurt during the spring.  So without further adieu, let's delve into this week's edition of the walking wounded. Host your fantasy baseball league and play Free Fantasy Baseball at Yahoo! 1. Chris Carpenter (SP-STL). The oft-injured former Cy Young award winner Chris Carpenter is suffering from a bulging cervical disc in his neck. He reportedly played catch on Wednesday and has received an anti-inflammatory injection.  It is questionable whether he will get sufficient work during spring training in order to be ready by Opening Day.  Even if all goes well, Carpenter is 36 years old and has been on the decline.  He is no longer worth an early pick in fantasy drafts, and his health could only further demote his status. 2. Kendrys Morales (1B-LAA). Kendrys Morales, the poster child for stupidest injuries in the history of baseball, took another baby step in his progress towards returning to the big leagues for the first time since 2010. He ran the bases on Monday but felt some tightness and soreness in his calf.  Once he can run the bases without lingering tightness, he is likely going to be the DH in a spring training game.  He has been working very hard in his attempt to be ready by Opening Day.  Barring any significant setbacks, he should return to the Angels in the near future and is a great low risk -- high reward fantasy option. 3. Giancarlo Stanton (OF-MIA). After changing his name, the artist formerly known as Mike Stanton was hit by...

Chris Carpenter has a bulging disc. I once had a bulging disc.  I had my Low End Theory disc in my car radio and I tried to jam in my Kool Moe Dee CD... *checking my notes* Oh, Carpenter has a bulging disc in his neck.  Well, he should go see Dr. Frankenstein.  Carpenter says [...]

Chris Carpenter has a bulging disc. I once had a bulging disc.  I had my Low End Theory disc in my car radio and I tried to jam in my Kool Moe Dee CD... *checking my notes* Oh, Carpenter has a bulging disc in his neck.  Well, he should go see Dr. Frankenstein.  Carpenter says [...]

Chris Carpenter was traded. Tommy Hanson has a concussion. Matt Moore won't have an innings pitched limit. The Dodgers named their closer, an it's not who you think. Raul Ibanez is a Yankee. Katharine McPhee is... well you have to keep reading for that. RHP Chris Carpenter was traded to the Red Sox today. I [...]