If I lived closer to St. Louis, I'd make sure to get to a game there as well...but alas, I'm 700 miles away. Maybe when I'm older.

I've been reading a disturbing rumor on some of the MLB boards...about a possible trade between the Cardinals and Yankees. Supposedly, the Cards get Robinson Cano and Chien-Ming Wang, the Yankees get Jim Edmonds. While the Cards could use a second baseman, and a young one wouldn't hurt, I don't like giving up one of the cornerstones of the offense to get him. Suppose Rolen isn't effective next season? Then who hits in the 4 hole behind Pujols? Reggie Sanders? I shudder to think of that. It would free up a good bit of salary, but for what? To sign Brian Giles, who's the same age as Edmonds, will cost the same, hits about the same, but can't even touch his defensive abilities? This would be a significant downgrade and IMO would cripple the Cardinals chances of fielding a World Series-winning ballclub during this time period when time is starting to run out. So please Walt, don't do it!!!