St. Louis Cardinals

It started in Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. It was the final inning in the 2006 World Series. 2 strikes and the pitching. The pitcher threw the ball and the batter went to hit the ball and missed. For a moment it felt like the world stopped. The crowd cheered and screamed as the players in the dugout ran out on the field and made a big dog pile. David Eckstein was awarded M.V.P. 6 months after the World Series; a heart breaking accident on Interstate 64 took place. The pitcher of the Cardinals, John Hancock, was killed. He died on the scene. The Saturday before his death he pitched three innings against the Cubs. As the 2008 season is about to begin the St.Louis Cards traded third baseman Scott Rolen will be playing for Troy Glaus. Rolen will be playing for the Toronto Blue Jays. Chris Carpenter and Mark Mulder won't be ready opening day, but the new player (Juan Gonzalez) is there to rescue them in the new season. Eight players are injured: Matt Clement, Chris Carpenter, Juan Encarnacion, Dewon Brazelton, and Mark Mulder. Albert Pujols has an elbow injury and probably will be out, but right now it is not for sure thing. It looks as if the Cardinals are already off to a rough season,but in the end Cardinals Fans will always love them.

Rebecca

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