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Headlines   • Griffey ties Sosa on home run list   • Reds place Hairston on DL   • CC: Closer to an MVP than a Cy Young?   • Harden, Cubs blank Reds   • National League Game Summary - Cincinnati at Chicago   • Snell leads Pirates over Cards   • National League Game Summary - Pittsburgh at St. Louis   • Cards' Isringhausen shut down with elbow tendonitis   • National League Game Summary - Colorado at Los Angeles

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Headlines   • Panthers release veteran DT Scott   • Dolphins trade CB Daniels to Browns   • Eagles' Curtis out with sports hernia   • Jets sign WR Brackins   • Falcons release Joe Horn   • Patriots drop Pollard, sign DeVree   • Report: Bengals can't quit WR Henry   • Giants hold off Browns   • NFL Game Summary - Cleveland at NY Giants

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Headlines   • Second opinion confirms knee injury for Sixers' Smith   • Addition of Artest has moved Rockets up ladder   • Report: Sixers bring back Ratliff   • 2008 NBA Unrestricted Free Agents   • Los Angeles Clippers offseason update   • 2008 NBA Restricted Free Agents   • Sixers ink Iguodala to new deal   • Philadelphia 76ers offseason update   • Phoenix Suns offseason update

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Headlines   • Red Wings re-sign Downey   • NHL Unrestricted Free Agents   • Pens' Whitney undergoes surgery   • Coyotes ink Perreault   • Flyers extend head coach Stevens once more   • Penguins break ground on new arena   • NHL Restricted Free Agents   • New York Islanders   • Islanders name Gordon head coach

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Headlines   • Out of the Rough   • Hull enters top 50 in Rolex Rankings   • Pettersson returns to top 50 in World Rankings   • This Week in Golf - August 21st through August 24th   • Hull breaks through with first win at Canadian Open   • Funk cruises to first major title at Tradition   • Pettersson holds off McCarron for Wyndham title   • Kang wins playoff for first Duramed Futures title   • Hanson holds off Edberg for win in Sweden

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Headlines   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Sharpie 500 Preview   • 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series Results/Schedule   • 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results/Schedule   • Edwards, Roush dominate Michigan again   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - 3M Performance 400 Preview   • Busch sweeps the road courses with Watkins Glen win   • 2008 ASA Late Model Series Results/Schedule   • 2008 American Le Mans Series Results/Schedule   • NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Centurion Boats at the Glen Preview

News Stories Things continue to go well for Barbaro Inaugural St. Louis Derby draws 12 Wagers to be refunded from 3rd "Jug" future pool Lava Man captures Pacific Classic Lava Man one to beat in Pacific Classic New harness track set to open in Pennsylvania Total Truth morning line favorite in 3rd "Jug" future pool Barbaro well enough to go outside

Saturday, July 26, 2008 1:13 pm REYES SAGA COMES TO END... REYES DEALT… Anthony Reyes to get fresh start According to my sources, the St. Louis Cardinals have dealt Anthony Reyes. I’ve yet to confirm with either team the return for his services. While I remain confident my source is legit, and that Reyes been dealt, until I can confirm the personnel in return, I’ll pass on mentioning the trade partner. However, stay tuned to The Big 550, KTRS for further details. Tonight, after the game, listen to The Big 550 post-game show with John... more... Friday, July 18, 2008 1:23 pm BRING BRENDAN HOME! THE EXCLAMATION MARK… Brendan Shanahan would be the perfect fit THE QUESTION OF THE YEAR (2008-2009) Seemingly daily, I receive an e-mail from KTRS listeners, readers or sports fans asking a simple but complicated question: Is there a player on the free agent market that would enhance the Blues. The question is complicated from the standpoint of finances and player development. I completely concur with the organizational stance relating to building from within, and staying the c... more... Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:52 am BLUES SCHEDULE FOR 2008-2009 BLUES OPEN AT HOME… Nashville first to visit Scottrade Center The St. Louis Blues open the 2008-2009 season at home on October 10 against Nashville. The Blues first home action against Chicago is scheduled for October 18, the Detroit Red Wings visit St. Louis on October 22, and Pittsburgh plays at Scottrade on November 1. The entire schedule will be posted later today on www.stlblues.com. Once again, Blues management has stepped up their game… the schedule is the most balanced t... more... Tuesday, July 01, 2008 5:34 pm JD: WITH A KICK SAVE! WALKING THE WALK… The Blues send a message to the fans… Kudos to John Davidson, Larry Pleau, Doug Armstrong & Co. for reacting without hesitation in matching the RFA offer extended David Backes. The Vancouver Canucks looking to pilfer a tough, hard-nosed, player that will someday wear the “C” was negated quickly. Davidson has pledged to build from within, and has asked Blues’ loyalists to come along for the ride as he, Pleau, Armstrong, Jarmo and The Real Big Mac, build for the lon... more... Monday, June 16, 2008 1:02 pm MULDER, CLEMENT, RAMUS AND FLORES QUICK HITS… Flores freefalling, Rasmus in 2010, Mulder and Clement in Memphis MEMPHIS TANDEM… Mark Mulder will make his next start in Memphis on Thursday, with Matt Clement taking to the mound on Friday evening… both in Memphis, not St. Louis. A YEAR AWAY… Having posed the question to five “baseball people” (administrative and/or as scouts working for other organizations)… the group unanimously agreed that Colby Rasmus would prosper from a full season in Memphis this year. ... more... Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:35 am IT IS WHAT IT IS... This is a winning program… My unwavering support of Tony LaRussa is based on the foundation of professional respect. Respect for a leader that demands every member of his posse, player or coach, play the game of baseball in one manner with one purpose: His Cardinals play hard, and play to win. I’ve departed Jupiter, Fla., the last three years, as Spring Training concluded believing this team had the makeup to win the division title, and capable of competing with any other teams in N... more... Tuesday, June 03, 2008 2:24 pm DOWN THE STRETCH... JUST THE FACTS… Cardinals pitching staff wanes down the stretch to date CARDINALS PITCHERS ‘08 The breakdowns are simple to decipher: Opposing BA/Innings 1-6: .255 (9th in MLB) Opposing BA/Innings 7-Later: 2.69 (25th in MLB) ERA/Innings 1-6: 3.66 (6th in MLB) ERA/Innings 7-Later: 4.64 (27th in MLB) BB/Innings 1-6: 2.75 per nine innings BB/Innings 7-Later: 4.07 XBH/Innings 1-6: 120 (10th in MLB) XBH/Innings 7-Later: 70 (30th in MLB) Blown Saves: 12 (28th in MLB) more... Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:50 pm THE RESULTS TO BE ANNOUNCED DRAFT 2008: THE RAMS... Simply stated, the foundation for selected is rock solid I apologize… time hasn’t permitted me to keep up with a flood of e-mails. In short, the Rams draft was sensible despite the lack of marquee names. I’m a big believer that production must be weighted heavily in the selection process. The offensive linemen chosen will be valued by fans in time. Justin King should be considered a valued selection in round four. The principal for selecting Donnie ... more... Friday, March 14, 2008 11:10 pm FILL IN THE BLANKS... NCAA TOURNAMENT BREAKDOWN… A quick note, many are asking for tips, and picks on Sunday for the NCAA tourney. I realize that many yearn to claim the prize as “office pool champion.” That noted, I don’t have the time answer each individual request however promise an in-depth breakdown on Tuesday. Check back on Tuesday for my complete region-by-region breakdown for the tourney. more... Friday, March 14, 2008 11:05 pm TRAINER IN TRAINING... P-D REPORTS… ARE LEGIT Blues trainer Nelson Ayotte is on watch… Recently Bernie Miklasz of the P-D wrote of his concerns regarding various issues pertaining to the training regiments implemented by Blues trainer Nelson Ayotte. During a chat session on the P-D site, Blues beat reporter Jeremy Rutherford indicated there were a few issues that Blues management are addressing. Frankly, I’ve known about these issues dating back to last summer. I’ve vacillated in relation to the s... more... Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:50 am ENOUGH IS ENOUGH GIVE ME BREAK… Sometime in the near future… I hope the Cardinals give me a break from having to report and analyze mediocre pitchers. KYLE LOHSE The Cardinals interest in Lohse is difficult to fathom. The clamoring from the media and fans for Lohse is perplexing. The contradiction in what is stated and what is desired is humorous. Please save your e-mails… and most importantly check yourself. I open e-mails critical of the Cardinals for signing middling pit... more... Friday, February 08, 2008 5:40 pm CAPTAIN BREWING BLUES ANOINT BREWER Shrewd move should provide stability… Today, the St. Louis Blues named Eric Brewer as the team captain. It was a logical move that has been earned the old fashion way: Hard work. There were obvious options in Keith Tkachuk, Bryce Salvador, David Backes, and Dan Hinote. Frankly, while many would chuckle at the Backes mention… I’ve always believe that effort and dedication should be equally weighted with statistics when selecting a leader. Backes empties the... more... Thursday, February 07, 2008 5:44 am SAY WHAT? 02/07/08 PASSING THE BUCK ON PUCK Coach Andy Murray… should pump his breaks… JUST THE FACTS *Since the NHL re-opened the doors of business for the 2005-06 season, the St. Louis Blues have played 216 games. Andy Murray coached The ‘Note in 106 games during that span which equates into 49.1 percent. *Nine players among the Blues top 18 (50 percent) logging the most TOI (including goalies) this season, have yet to played two full seasons donning The ‘Note. Keep in mind Andy McDonald... more... Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:56 am SILVA ISN\'T THE ANSWER CARLOS SILVA… IS HE WORTH THE INVESTMENT? Some many e-mails about such an average starter… mandates a response. Could Silva conceivable prove an asset… the answer is maybe. Is he an upgrade? Again, the answer is maybe. Does he fit the Cardinals model… well, maybe? He has a style and approach that has worked on occasion in the “Dave Duncan Era” however remains an enigma based on results. Sure he’ll pitch to contact, with a healthy dose of ground balls, but... This team needs a pi... more... Monday, October 22, 2007 7:43 am LARUSSA IN TOWN... CARDS TO HAVE PRESS CONFERENCE The Big 550 (KTRS) will air a press conference live from Busch Stadium presently scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. Press conference from Busch Stadium, Tony LaRussa is in town… well? Stay tuned to KTRS (The Big 550) for further details. more... Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:02 pm SPRINGER RETURNING FOR 2008 RUSS SPRINGER SIGNS ONE-YEAR WITH CARDINALS... MORE TO COME ON KTRS (THE BIG 550) more... Sunday, October 07, 2007 2:58 am MIZZOU, ILLINI, AND SALUKIS ARE ON A ROLL GOING BACK 25 YEARS AGO… The last time that both Mizzou and Illinois finished with winning records in the same FOOTBALL season was in 1983! *CAREFUL, REMAIN ORDERLY: For all those jumping back onto the Mizzou bandwagon, be respectful of the those that clamored for Gary Pinkel to be fired after the 2004 season, continued the search for a new mentor following a late-season loss to Kansas State in 2005, and squarely placed him in the hot seat after the 2006 season. Simply stated, Pinkel... more... Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:56 pm BLUES FINAL TUNE-UPS THIS WEEKEND BLUES-WILD ON FRIDAY Don't be fooled by last evening... As they say, "on paper" the game last evening against the Minnesota Wild was deceiving. The score wasn't a fluke... the Wild dominated play however it was the players donning the 'Note that were worthy of note. The Blues were taking a look at their minor league forwards and future prospects... while the Wild virtually played their starting lineup featuring one of the fasted group of skaters in the league. Just four forwards that dressed fo... more... Wednesday, September 19, 2007 4:56 pm MULDER UPDATE MULDER SIDELINED FOR THREE MONTHS According to sources a clean-up surgery is required… Mark Mulder will undergo additional surgery for as one source stated, “for a tune-up and tightening of the belts.” Based on projections, Mulder will require three months of downtime and rehab before throwing off a mound again. Two sources indicated that Mulder should be ready to compete in Jupiter next February. More to come… stay tuned to The Big 550 (KTRS) more... Thursday, September 13, 2007 4:28 pm CALL TO SPEAK WITH TONY LARUSSA FYI… LARUSSA ON KTRS For those wanting to participate, Tony LaRussa will be on The Big 550 (KTRS) on Sports Night. LaRussa will be taking calls for an hour during the show… that’s tonight on KTRS (The Big 550) Sports Night. more... Tuesday, September 11, 2007 3:01 pm SPIEZIO BACK IN UNIFORM? SCOTT SPIEZIO COMEBACK There is a chance Spiezio could return this week… Scott Spiezio has been working out in hopes of returning to the lineup later this week. Spiezio took a few swings in a BP session with Alan Benes recently. The question is whether he is mentally and physically prepared for a return… more so from a personal standpoint than professional standpoint. Privately he has expressed confidence that he’d return however team officials will be cautious in making the... more... Friday, September 07, 2007 10:16 pm SIDELINED... RAMS WITHOUT TWO STARTERS Two veterans sidelined for season opener The Rams will contest Carolina on opening day without the services of Richie Incognito and Drew Bennett. While the logical replacement for Incognito is Claude Terrell, sources indicate that Milford Brown will get the start. more... Tuesday, September 04, 2007 8:42 am RAMS UPDATE AN UPGRADE IS AN UPGRADE Breaking down Antonio Pittman and Simeon Rice THE FACT IS… Antonio Pittman has the upside worthy of addition and Simeon Rice received an offer that should’ve been consider too rich as this stage of his career. There seems to be a belief that the addition of Pittman is fruitless and that Rice somehow was the missing link to the Rams kicking off in the Super Bowl come February. Frankly, the only mistake made this weekend was my misinformation that Rice wou... more... Friday, August 31, 2007 11:33 am RAMS GET RICE RICE A RAM According to my sources the Rams and Simeon Rice are dotting the “I’s” and crossing the “T’s.” *Rice to sign with Rams. *Conwell will join team in near future. *Rams still trying to deal Ryan Fitzpatrick. As soon as today, the Rams will announce the addition of Simeon Rice. In a continuing effort to bolster the pass rush, the Rams will add Rice to the mix. At the same time, the Rams are finalizing details for Ernie Conwell’s return to the organization. While it... more... Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:31 am A FEW NOTES OF INTEREST THIS AND THAT… *The Cards-Cubs game in Chicago has been rescheduled for September 10, with a 1:20 first pitch. *Rick Ankiel is hitless in his last eight plate appearances with runners in scoring position. Ankiel is 0-5 in his last five AB with runners in scoring position… striking out each AB. *In his last five games after a day (or more) of rest… Scott Rolen is hitting .476 with seven RBI. *Since July 28, the Cards bullpen has allowed just one inherited runner to cross the plate. ... more... Monday, August 20, 2007 11:28 am DUNCAN DOING WHAT HE DOES PITCHING NUMBERS OF NOTE Factual support noting the Cardinals pitching staff has elevated the last 10 weeks... I've stressed on KTRS (The Big 550) that the Cardinals pitching staff isn't a two-week flash but as a group has gradually moved upwardly for 10 weeks. The doubters demanded backup... here are the numbers to support my contention. Since August 5: *The Cardinals pitching staff leads MLB in team ERA and ranks second in opposing batting average. *The Cardinals pitchin... more... Monday, August 20, 2007 11:21 am DUNCAN DOING WHAT HE DOES PITCHING NUMBERS OF NOTE Factual support noting the Cardinals pitching staff has elevated the last 10 weeks... I've stressed on KTRS (The Big 550) that the Cardinals pitching staff isn't a two-week flash but as a group has gradually moved upwardly for 10 weeks. The doubters demanded backup... here are the numbers to support my contention. Since August 5: *The Cardinals pitching staff leads MLB in team ERA and ranks second in opposing batting average. *The Cardinals pitchin... more... Monday, August 13, 2007 5:45 pm SLOPPY EXECUTION? FLAWED PLAN OF ATTACK Russell selection chock with question marks... Many hardcore Cardinals fans are following the building drama with the clock ticking on the Kyle Russell negotiations. The over-hyped Russell was a fourth-round selection in the June draft. Yes, Russell led the NCAA with 28 HR this season however as is always the case... collegiate numbers are highly suspect because of the use of an aluminum bat. Since 1974, when the NCAA first utilized the aluminum bat... more... Monday, August 13, 2007 3:07 pm CARDS ADD CORNER PROSPECT CARDINALS ADD DEPTH... The Red Birds have added Brian Barden to the organization. Barden, 26-years old, was recently DFA by Arizona. The Cardinals placed a claim and was awared Barden. Barden, a 3B, registered a solid AAA season in 2005, and seemingly had a breakout season last year however has scuffled this season. His defense has lapsed this season with D'Backs insiders believing his struggles at the plate touched his overall game. Simply stated, his makeup is similar to seve... more... Saturday, August 04, 2007 3:14 pm LINEUP SHAKEUP PITCHING HITTING EIGHTH TONIGHT... The Cardinals will bat pitcher Joel Pineiro eighth in the lineup this evening. Also, Albert Pujols won't be in the starting lineup. Stayed tuned to KTRS (The Big 550) for further details later today. more... Tuesday, July 31, 2007 10:05 am FIRST MOVE... MORE TO COME Cardinals acquire pitcher... The Cardinals acquired Joel Pineiro from Boston Red Sox for a minor leaguer to be named later. Stayed tuned to KTRS, The Big 550 for details all day. more... Thursday, July 26, 2007 6:06 pm STATING THE FACTS BACKING IT UP Here are a few facts and stats to support my statements on KTRS (The Big 550)… JUAN ENCARNACION Last year, baseball enthusiasts were clamoring for the Cardinals to participate in the Shawn Green sweepstakes late in the season pushing aside Juan Encarnacion. During the offseason, those same baseball aficionados were demanding the Cardinals invest in Luis Gonzalez. The basic premise for the move… switch Chris Duncan to RF, insert Gonzalez in LF and bid adieu to Encarnac... more... Friday, July 20, 2007 12:10 pm AS THE OL' SAYING GOES SIMPLY STATED, IT’S ALL THE SAME Can’t judge others living in a glass house… Folks, time limits my response, however here is a quick answer to those wanting me to support, deny, and/or embellish on statements my by others on the radio, in print, or on forum boards relating to the temperature of those in Cardinals management or the Cardinals manager. I’ve heard some of the statements, I read some of the statements, been e-mailed stuff from The Bernie’s forum, and been told of other comme... more... Thursday, July 12, 2007 12:36 pm ROWAND EARNED THE AB ALL-STAR FACTS… Often missing from sports debates nowadays are facts, please consider the following: Since 2006 to date, how do Aaron Rowand and Albert Pujols compare when batting with the bases loaded? Rowand: .421 BA, .444 OBP, .789 slugging percentage, 23 RBI in 19 AB. Pujols: .381 BA, .360 OBP, .524 slugging percentage, 24 RBI in 21 AB. How do Aaron Rowand and Albert Pujols compare in clutch-hitting situation this season? ROWAND Bases Loaded: .571 BA, .1000 slugg... more... Monday, July 02, 2007 1:20 pm ONE-HITS AROUND TOWN QUICK HITS… MESSAGE FOR THE RAMS: Based on a quick poll of KTRS listeners, nine of 14 (64 percent) would support the addition of Tank Johnson. Johnson, recently released by the Bears and suspended for the first eight games of the 2007 season, is a pass-rushing force inside cognizant of “run responsibilities.” His athleticism for the position is impressive. Johnson would be a natural spelling La’Roi Glover later this season before assuming full-time responsibilities in 2008. Yes,... more... Thursday, June 28, 2007 1:59 pm Yes, I Believe Walking the Walk Short and Sweet: The Blues are getting my money… Time doesn’t permit me to write in-depth, for the masses writing for my take on the Blues… I believe enough in this team to purchase season tickets. Yes, I do believe in John Davidson. If you desire premium season tickets… contact Dennis Dolan, he’s handling my account. In regards to Keith Tkachuk, I know him well enough to realize that at this stage... winning is the most important thing to him. Hence, I guarantee ... more... Wednesday, June 27, 2007 8:02 pm TIME FOR A CHANGE? FOR ROLEN AND EDMONDS… IT’S NOW OR NEVER Simply stated, terrific talents are becoming burdensome… STAT OF THE DAY: The Cardinals are now 6-0 in Todd Wellemeyer’s six starts. That’s right, the Cardinals are unbeaten in his starts including wins over Oakland, the Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets. FOUNDATION PLAYERS BEGINNING TO CRACK Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds are idling at the crossroads this season. The direction chosen from this point forward should determine if they hav... more... Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:21 pm UPDATE... FYI… Ohka For those asking… there is no definitive word on Tomo Ohka. Ohka threw last evening (eight innings in a losing effort), his second start for Memphis. The Cardinals would like another look or two before deciding whether add him to the big league team. Should Ohka grant the Cardinals a couple more starts, the team would make a decision early next week. more... Tuesday, June 26, 2007 4:04 pm AT WHAT PRICE? JUST SAYING PART ONE: The Chose One from St. Charles. PART TWO TO FOLLOW: Time for Edmonds and Rolen to put up or shut up. MARK BUEHRLE I’m perplexed by the number of people that simply speak as though Buehrle’s arrival in St. Louis to don the Red Birds… is a given. First, don’t fool yourself… the constant banter about a hometown discount is overrated and relative. For the last week on KTRS… I’ve been warning baseball fans that acquiring Buehrle was by no means “the given” as... more... Saturday, June 23, 2007 9:08 am NUMBERS TELL THE STORY PATHETIC   A loss isn’t always just a loss…     DREADFUL, PART ONE   The Cardinals have lost 38 games to date.   The Cardinals have been beaten by five or more runs in 19 of 38 losses. Translated, 50 percent of the team’s losses were epic whippings.   In fact, in those 38 losses, the opposition has nearly scored as many runs as the Cardinals have mustered hits. In 38 losses, the Cardinals have allowed 277 runs… in those games; the Cardinals offense registered 288 hits.   In their 38... more... Friday, June 15, 2007 1:22 pm TIME TO MOVE ON... WELL(S) DONE… Nothing ends Well(s) in this case. FOLLOW-UP Before getting to Kip Wells… in order to highlight my point that had Anthony Reyes or Wells pitched to potential, the Cardinals could sit atop the NL Central Division despite the loss of Cris Carpenter combined with a plethora of injuries around the horn, consider these numbers: The Cardinals are 26-14 in the 40 games that Wells and Reyes didn’t take the mound. That’s right; the Red Birds are playing .650 baseball minus the... more... Sunday, June 10, 2007 10:34 am MIXED MESSAGES CARDINALS NOTEBOOK… QUESTION: Why would an organization completely alter it’s player procurement department all but declaring there is a better way to succeed despite participating in postseason play in seven of 11 years, winning two NL pennants, and five division titles… deem it beneficial bypassing the best player on the draft board? How can an ownership group that has committed millions in funding a “new world” for the organization… spending “top dollar” on suspect prospects playing o... more... Friday, June 08, 2007 11:10 am KENNEDY NOW MILE HIGH KENNEDY TRADED TO DENVER... The Rams dealt Jimmy Kennedy to Denver for a draft choice. Is this a move which will lead to the acquisition of another interior defensive linemen? More to come... more... Thursday, June 07, 2007 5:55 pm IMPOSSIBLE TO JUDGE AT THIS POINT PETER KOZMA… The latest hot topic for baseball fans. FYI: Before getting to the MLB Draft... an interesting tidbit... Rick Ankiel leads the AAA All-Star balloting. Obviously, St. Louis baseball fans have company, on a national basis, intrigued with Ankiel's skills. DRAFT DAY The Cardinals first-round pick in the 2007 MLB Draft is a middle infielder from Owasso, Okla. His name… Peter Kozma. How many readers saw this kid play baseball a few times this season? How ma... more... Monday, June 04, 2007 12:31 pm LUHNOW AND SEVE ON KTRS TONIGHT CARDINALS FARM SYSTEM AND DRAFT 2007 WITH JEFF LUHNOW... PLUS STEVE SAVARD BREAKING DOWN THE RAMS... FYI... TONIGHT ON THE BIG 550 (KTRS); Jeff Luhnow will join me live in studio from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Afterwards the focus will switch to football with Steve Savard breaking down the Rams from 8:00-9:00 p.m. So... on Sports Night, tonight, it's Jeff Luhnow and Steve Savard talking Cardinals and Rams from 6:30 until 9:00. All on KTRS (The Big 550) more... Thursday, May 31, 2007 4:20 pm BASEBALL NOTES... PLAYING PEPPER… Quick hits and responses: One: For those asking…yes, I sent a copy of my column to Mr. Bill DeWitt III and Jeff Luhnow. Along those lines, I’ve been in contact with Mr. Bill DeWitt, Jr. Hopefully schedules will mesh next week presenting the opportunity for an interview on KTRS to discuss my column. I’ve said it before and state it again… Mr. DeWitt has never once attempted to stifle opinion at The Big 550 in regards to the Cardinals. Also, Mr. Luhnow is very aware of my c... more... Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:06 pm IS JOCKETTY BEING DISRESPECTED? JOCKETTY VS. LUHNOW How could there possibly be a controversy? The radar screen has another storm blowing into town… it’s strengthening flamed by radio talk shows, on the forum boards, and on national websites and in sports magazines. The eye of the storm is centered above the Cardinals front office. It seems inquiring minds want to know if there is a controversy brewing between Walt Jocketty and Jeff Luhnow? Is Luhnow preordained to replace Jocketty? Is Luhnow on the verge of re... more... Saturday, May 26, 2007 1:44 am CORRECTION TO REYES COLUMN CORRECTION... Anthony Reyes has allowed 19 runs in the first two innings, combined, this season... not 21 as I noted in the column posted earlier. Again... Reyes has allowed 19 runs in the first two innings, combined, in 2007. more... Saturday, May 26, 2007 1:19 am IT IS WHAT IT IS AND YOU WERE SAYING… What a difference a year makes. It was about this time last season that Anthony Reyes was added to the Cardinals rotation. The combination of an impressive cameo in 2005 and his first two starts in 2006 had the masses convinced that Reyes was on the verge of becoming a difference-maker. Reyes had been projected by some as a future “number one” pitcher entering the 2006 season. The Cardinals returned Reyes to Memphis last June for additional seasoning which l... more... Wednesday, May 23, 2007 12:33 pm THE RAMS FATE DETERMINED BEFORE TURKEY DAY GLANCING AHEAD… A quick breakdown of the Rams 2007 schedule THE SLATE The Rams schedule guarantees a purposeful stretch drive. The schedule is setup mandating early survival considering the Rams will play 75 percent of their road games before Thanksgiving. The schedule while taxing has a few advantages hidden in the layers. If the Rams can play .500 football through the first 10 games, they’ll be in thick of the playoff hunt… if the Rams are north of .500 after their first 10 ga... more... Tuesday, May 22, 2007 1:38 pm FYI... Here are a few quick takes relating to an avalanche of e-mails this morning… One: Per the latest newsletter noting that Marc Bulger is still getting hit at a much higher rate than most passers… Yes, I’m aware the Rams had injuries across the offensive line last season. That noted… while the Rams had eight different offensive linemen start games last year… that total matches the previous two years. That’s right, the Rams had eight different offensive linemen start games in both the 2004 and ... more... Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4:15 am FOOTBALL... FOOTBALL... AND FOOTBALL RAMS MAILBAG III Folks, I’m truly appreciative of the response to recent newsletters focusing on the Rams however it has opened the flood gates… I can’t keep up. So, I’ll send out one more newsletter focusing on the Rams this week however must refocus on the Cardinals in addition to tasks that actually provide a paycheck. Now it’s time to move on with a few facts and stats of interest. YES AND NO… One big misconception escalated by the media is the fact that Marc Bulger was much saf... more... Monday, May 21, 2007 5:33 pm EDMONDS, RASMUS, ROLEN, ETC. TONIGHT ON KTRS (THE BIG 550)… 6:30-9:00 p.m. (Monday, May 21) 7:00-8:00: Tony LaRussa will take your calls at 314-969-5877. 8:00-9:00: Football talk answering your questions about the Rams and NFL at 314-969-5877. ASK YOURSELF THE OBVIOUS WHAT IF IN MARCH I TOLD YOU… Braden Looper would be 5-3 in his first nine starts (the team 6-3); Ryan Franklin filled Adam Wainwright’s shoes at the quarter-pole with a 0.95 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, opposing hitters batting .188; Izzy through 41 g... more... Friday, May 18, 2007 4:03 pm FRIDAY NOTEBOOK AND PREAKNESS PICKS QUICK HITS… QUESTION OF THE DAY: When was the last time that the Cardinals began a season 16-22 and participated in postseason play? ANSWER: It was the 1996 season, Tony LaRussa’s first season in St. Louis. The Cardinals would fall to 17-26 before slowly rebounding. The Red Birds reached the .500 plateau on June 18th. From May 20 through the end of the regular season the Cardinals played at a .597 winning clip. GOOD READS *Make sure to read the column written by Bernie Miklasz ... more... Wednesday, May 16, 2007 3:03 pm OPENING THE MAIL BAG... ANSWERING E-MAILS… Here are responses to questions posed in three-dozen or more e-mails in the last six weeks… (I’ve paraphrased questions for the sake of simplicity) FOOTBALL: TAKE ONE THE RAMS… QUESTION: Why do I continue to state that Marc Bulger is my greatest concern moving forward? The answer is very simple… if the Rams fail to sign Bulger before the season, once again this team could be forced to make moves from a standpoint of desperation. One, there isn’t an ans... more... Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:16 am WHAT IS THE REAL DEAL? LOCAL RADIO I don’t delve into TV or radio ratings for a variety of reasons however having received an avalanche of e-mails over the last 36 hours relating to an article on Mike Anderson’s media website… I have no choice. It’s rare that radio executives will broach ratings in public interviews however in the situation that Mr. Anderson analyzed on his website, a unique twist is the focus of attention. KFNS executive Evan Crocker, in an article printed by The P-D, made claims so fact... more... Saturday, May 12, 2007 3:07 am J.D. AND CO. MOVING IN RIGHT DIRECTION JOHN DAVIDSON & CO. Team Davidson: Larry Pleau, Jarmo Kekkelaninen, Al MacInnis, etc. were Grade A in 2006-07… BLUES REVIEW/PREVIEW PART TWO Last summer, John Davidson was given the task of stabilizing and growing an NHL franchise while competing in the toughest conference in all of sports… with two of the very best teams in the league residing in the same division to boot. Timing had Davidson diving into the depths of NHL personnel with an oxygen tank containing barely enough air t... more... Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:49 pm 20 MINUTES BEFORE THEY BREAK! DERBY PICKS… With 20 horses, the best bet is to go exotic… so while I’ll place individual wagers, I’ll bank on exacta and trifecta boxes. When making such wagers, I don’t look for horses that can place or show… but win the race. Hence, for the Derby, I’ll eliminate these horses based on the belief that can‘t win the race: Sedgefield (1) Zanjero (3) Imawildandcrazy guy (5) Cowtown (6) Hard Spun (8) Liquidity (9) Teuflesberg (10) Bwana Bull (11) Stormello (17) Any Given Saturd... more... Saturday, April 28, 2007 11:11 am TEN THOUGHTS (FACTS) FINAL DRAFT NOTES… One: The Rams aren’t likely to trade up however if Gaines Adams slips… you never know. Two: It’s not impossible that the Rams would trade down… unlikely to trade below the 20th pick. Three: Many are wondering why so many offensive linemen on my list… very simply Orlando Pace is getting older, depth on the interior is suspect… and there is a glaring need at center. The Rams most bolster the offensive line… preferably on the first day. Four: Yes… the Rams must addr... more... Saturday, April 28, 2007 8:09 am JENKINS UPDATE AND MY TAKE... LATEST ON KRIS JENKINS… Regardless of source… asking price must drop KRIS JENKINS: I’ve checked with two very reliable sources being told that Carolina is looking for two draft picks in return for Jenkins. One source indicated the Panthers wanted a first-round and fourth-round pick; the other sources intimated the Panthers would settle for a second-round and third-round pick… either way, the asking price is too much considering all factors. Several teams are offering a pick and vet... more... Wednesday, April 25, 2007 3:22 pm THE RAMMIES CONTINUE TINKERING MAJERUS AND HALL… Wait and see with Hall; Still awaiting word on Majerus RICK MAJERUS: He hasn’t finalized a deal with SLU as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sources close to the situation are adamant that discussions are on-going that it is unlikely to finalized today. Majerus is a master at utilizing the media… he has been leaking information to two media members in town in an effort to conjure public support for his demands. One can question whether Majerus is the answer for this pro... more... Monday, April 23, 2007 4:54 pm TALKING FOOTBALL ON KTRS FOOTBALL TALK ON BIG 550, KTRS… TONIGHT And quick responses to a few e-mails. To those writing… it’s time to take a quicker path, I’ll be talking football on Sports Night from 6:30 until 9:00 p.m. on The Big 550, KTRS. Please feel free to call this evening… the call in number is 314-969-5877 or 888-550-5877. We’ll discuss the Rams, the NFL, and the draft all night… so please call to ask your questions instead of e-mailing today… it will save us time. QUICK RESPONSE… One: Ma... more... Monday, April 23, 2007 3:31 pm STILL LOOKING INSIDE RAMS FOLLOW-UP… The punter, Kris Jenkins, special teams, and the “O” I’ve mentioned time and again over the last three years that the Rams desperately are in need of a “true football man” to oversee personnel. I’ve noted time and again how this team truly lacks a personnel director to game plan a trek to success… that all too often has this team is chasing it’s tail. Recent events have further illustrated the situation. Last season, the Rams had the opportunity to land one of th... more... Friday, April 20, 2007 11:58 am RAMS SHOULD ADD GINN, JR. AND WILLIAMS STRENGTHEN YOUR STRENGTH… The Rams should do what they do best… play offense. There has been two hot topics filling my e-mail this week: Albert Pujols and the Rams. The latter has two issues of interest: The Rams first-round pick and Ricky Williams. Simply stated, the Rams front office just does defense poorly. It has little to do with coaching and everything to do with past philosophy and present decision-making. The Rams front office, in particular Charlie Armey and footbal... more... Tuesday, April 10, 2007 8:26 am BLUES REVIEW/PREVIEW PART ONE ANDY MURRAY He’s a good coach however don’t preordain him the savior… BLUES REVIEW/PREVIEW PART ONE The St. Louis Blues awoke from a comatose state with Coach Any Murray breathing new life into the organization. His results in total are worthy of applause however a closer look at his past history and the Blues final quarter (plus) of play this season mandates a delay in crowning Murray as “The Answer.” Simply stated, Murray spent much of his career as an assistant with losing tea... more... Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:54 pm BLUES ARE MOVIN' ON YES, THE BLUES ARE LEAVING KTRS... Wow... the response is awesome! First, thanks to the dozens and dozens of readers writing to offer kind words for the coverage KTRS provided the St. Louis Blues throughout this decade. Second, I kindly ask those writing remember that my interest in the team remains personal. As I stated time and again on KTRS... I'm a Blues fan... and always will be. I had the pleasure of covering, nearly, seven years of Blues hockey on The Big 550. The relatio... more... Thursday, March 29, 2007 4:41 pm COMPLETE NFL AND RAMS COVERAGE NFL COVERAGE AND DRAFT REPORT Beginning tomorrow, March 30... I'll breakdown the NFL rosters eyeing the NFL Draft. In addition, The Big 550 (KTRS) delves in-depth with coverage of the Rams offseason and NFL Draft beginning next week. STAYED TUNED TO KTRS (The Big 550) for the best draft coverage in all the land. more... Thursday, March 29, 2007 4:36 pm BLUES HOCKEY: THE REAL DEAL THE WHOLE STORY ON APRIL 8TH... Beginning on April 8th, I'll reveal details pertaining to the solvency of the St. Louis Blues, on-going issues that prove problematic pertaining to the organization, as well as guarded personnel issues of note moving forward. Simply stated, over the course of five days... everything you could possibly want to know about this franchise from the top down will be published on the site. I've been working these angles for nine weeks... the wait will be worth i... more... Monday, February 26, 2007 10:18 pm Down to the wire... GOING DOWN TO THE WIRE… Folks, there is nothing to report. The Blues will head into tomorrow with the current roster intact. Stay tuned to The Big 550, KTRS and surf www.stlblues.com tomorrow to keep abreast of the latest news on the Blues. more... Thursday, February 22, 2007 4:31 pm SITTING THIS ONE OUT TOO MANY LOOSE ENDS… Not sure what to expect in return for Blues assets… Folks, I understand the buildup to the trading deadlines instantly increases the hunger for information and at times merely rumors. I understand the desire to engage in speculation however in cutting to the chase… I won’t participate this year for two reasons: Respect for the players and front office as well as lack of concrete information. First the latter, I’ve spoke with a number of out-of-town writers, NHL... more... Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:23 pm DON'T WASTE MY TIME BULLSHIT... Strickland is wrong... I don't give a damn what Andy Strickland wrote or John Davidson reportedly said... I know for a fact that Keith Tkachuk and Bill Guerin were told they'd be traded. If the Blues management team is denying this information... they're liars. So Strickland is dead wrong and Blues management is lying if they're denying the fact. Any other questions... more... Wednesday, February 21, 2007 4:29 pm GUERIN AND WALT ARE OUT GUERIN AND WALT ARE GONE... AS FIRST REPORTED ON THE BIG 550 (KTRS)... Both Bill Guerin and Keith Tkachuk have been informed they will in fact be dealt in the very near future. I write because many readers are under the impression that there is a chance that one or both could be retained. That certainly isn't the case... management has told both unequivocally they will be dealt. Deals for both are on the front-burner close to reaching a boiling point. STAY TUNED TO KTRS (... more... Monday, February 12, 2007 3:54 am SO MANY QUESTIONS FOR BLUES MANAGEMENT WHICH PATH TO CHOOSE? TUNE INTO SPORTS NIGHT ON KTRS (THE BIG 550)… WEEKNIGHTS 6:30-9:00 P.M. Before delving into the main topic… those searching for a national source to quench the thirst of interest during the trading deadline… I suggest www.spectorshockey.net This site provides rumors and analysis as well as instant links to various sports pages reporting the news. Simply surf to the site clicking on trade rumors (upper left) to delve into the news of the day… the site is the quickes... more... Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:21 pm ST. LOUIS AND MLS STILL ON HOLD REAL SALT LAKE... Staying in Utah Real Salt Lake will remain in Utah however don't despair... St. Louis will have an MLS team within two years if not earlier. While RSL was the best bet for a quick fix, Dave Checketts, Jeff Cooper and others have advanced the local effort to secure a future spot in the league. Stay tuned to The Big 550 (KTRS) for further updates. more... Wednesday, February 07, 2007 10:33 am TICKETS REDUCED BUT TRUE MESSAGE MORE IMPORTANT REALITY CHECK(ETTS) Removing the albatross one at a time… Yesterday, Dave Checketts & Co. took to the stage announcing hockey fans could enjoy the St. Louis Blues in 2008 at reduced prices. For some the announcement was view as a revelation that somehow preordained the current Blues ownership group as brilliant… all but guaranteeing a Stanley Cup. One Post-Dispatch internet columnist set afloat puffs of white smoke claiming that the diligent Blues “executive team” worked every waki... more... Monday, January 29, 2007 2:28 am FUTURE EDITORIAL WEEKLY FOCUS RAMS BREAKDOWN... A complete Rams recap will be posted later this week. Next week, I'll preview the NFL offseason breaking down the Rams needs with eye towards free agency and the NFL Draft. COMING DOWN THE STRETCH... Tuesday, I'll post an in-depth rundown on the Blues... what are the chances of the 'Note playing late into April? more... Monday, January 29, 2007 2:18 am BORAS ON WEAVER, ANKIEL, REYES AND OTHERS Tim Montemayor (Monty) will have an in-depth interview this evening on The Big 550 (KTRS) with Scott Boras. In the 7:00 hour this evening on Sports Night you can hear the interview in its entirety. Boras addresses issues and comments on Jeff Weaver, Rick Ankiel, Anthony Reyes and other clients including ARod. Here are a few quotes from the interview to air this evening on KTRS (The Big 550)... On Weaver: "The only thing I wish in this negotiation is that the Cardinals would have made... more... Sunday, December 10, 2006 9:46 am WHITE OUT THOSE WEARING THE BLUE NOTE BLAME THE PLAYERS… PART ONE Simply stated, it is time to cleanse the locker room Time doesn’t permit a lengthy dissertation however after another woeful performance last night, it is worth noting that there is one simple solution to changing what ails the St. Louis Blues. Clorox the roster! It’s always easiest to point fingers at ownership, the front office, and/or coaches. It’s always easiest to make changes in the front office or behind the bench. When a sports program wall... more... Tuesday, November 28, 2006 1:48 pm RED BIRDS HAVE ADDITIONS CARDINALS TO SIGN FOUR... Stay tuned to The Big 550 (KTRS) for further details The Cardinals will announce later today the signing of four players, two of which rank among the best free-agents on the market. KTRS (The Big 550) will release all the details in about an hour. Once again... the Red Birds have begun the process of building the 2007 roster, the team has solidified itself up the middle... that's for sure. Once again, tune into The Big 550 in the 2:00 hour for details. ... more... Monday, November 27, 2006 4:04 pm IS WAS A TEAM EFFORT... NOT A JACKSON THING MONDAY (NFL) QUICK HITS… FAINT WISHES AND IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS: That is how Bryan Burwell described the playoff chances for the St. Louis Rams after a loss in Seattle. I wonder if he feels the same way today? LINEHAN VINDICATED: Rams Coach Scott Linehan was ridiculed for attempting to throw a knockout blow in Seattle bypassing a field goal for a chance at “seven.” Yesterday, Mike Nolan passed on chance for “seven” and decided to kick a field goal… on the road always go for “the kill.” Did h... more... Friday, November 24, 2006 5:09 am BLUES FANS WON'T WAIT ANOTHER THREE YEARS QUICKS HITS... BLUES, CARDINALS AND MIZZOU… *If St. Louis Blues fans are forced to wait another three years to turn around this program... they'll be waiting a lifetime. If the current administration is incapable of building a roster to catapult this team into the playoffs within two years... the party's over. This team will be looking for a new home. *If John Davidson can't rebuild this roster by “year three” to compete for postseason play... begin a search for his replacement. *B... more... Tuesday, November 21, 2006 1:11 pm QUICK HITS... BLUE NOTES… *Manny Legace will start in Columbus. *All three goalies will travel with the Blues. *The hope is that Curtis Sanford will be ready to go against Detroit on Friday. *Dan Hinote will be back in the lineup tomorrow night. *Matt Walker and Jay McKee remain sidelined. *Petr Cajanek still has a boo-boo. He spends his days at practice working on his lutz, toe walley, salchow, axel and half loop. TUNE INTO SPORTS NIGHT ON THE BIG 550 (KTRS) TONIGHT… 6:30-9... more... Tuesday, November 21, 2006 11:28 am FORSBERG AND SAKIC... AGAIN? FYI… FOR HOCKEY FANS Peter Forsberg will be dealt to San Jose or Colorado within 24 hours! more... Sunday, November 19, 2006 4:19 am BREAKING DOWN RAMS-PANTHERS YOU WANT, YOU GET… JUST ONCE Many readers have asked that I post my game notes on this website. The fact is, all too often this material would be utilized by other media without proper credit. Dating back to last season, I’ve learned that the big boys (The Bernie, Jim Thomas, Derrick Goold, Howard Balzer, Steve Savard, FSN Midwest, co-workers at KTRS will credit moi). A few other columnists, as well as numerous radio and TV personalities have no problem pilfering my material or breaking news ... more... Monday, November 13, 2006 2:44 pm ONE PLAY DOESN'T DETERMINE A GAME THE RAMS SIMPLY FAILED... NOT LINEHAN I had to chuckle this morning having heard and read media accounts of the Rams-Seahawks game. A columnist that stated loudly and boldly St. Louis Rams Coach Scott Linehan had brought stability and sensibility to the organization before they even played a game suddenly has determined that‘s not the case. The same columnist basically stated that the element of surprise was a meaningless factor in calling plays… what? The same columnist that wrote... more... Monday, November 13, 2006 4:26 am ONE WIN DOESN'T MAKE A SEASON QUICK HITS… BLUES VERSION *The whining from the Blues front office types is getting a bit old. The “we didn’t know how bad it was” line is wearing a bit thin. Considering the “new crew” has already registered some major mistakes that have annoyed many loyal costumers… you might want to look in the mirror. This city has a very loyal and very wise hockey base… the old NYC two-step and slick corporate back-tracking won’t get the job done in this town. *Along those lines… are the Blues ve... more... Friday, November 10, 2006 6:08 am JACKSON DESERVING OF KUDOS GIVE 39 HIS PROPS Steven Jackson has elevated his game in ‘06... I’ve never hidden my disdain for the actions of Steve Jackson during the 2005 season and during the offseason. Jackson basically sold-out some teammates, and coaches last season. Jackson failed to run with authority refusing to look in the mirror. Simply stated, from a personal standpoint… I have no respect for Jackson. From a professional standpoint… I applaud the effort of Steven Jackson this season. Jackson h... more... Wednesday, November 08, 2006 3:55 am REVISITING THE BLUES SIX WEEKS LATER... BAKER’S DOZEN For the Blues, the positives outweigh the negatives after 13 games. Here is a quick glance at The ‘Note as the team prepares for three games in four days beginning with two key divisional games against Columbus and Chicago. THE BAD NEWS FIRST *Eric Brewer is a bust… without doubt it is time to offer this defenseman new scenery. He doesn’t provide a physical presence, isn’t an offensive factor, his passing efforts are wonting, and his inability to clear the zone is oft... more... Tuesday, November 07, 2006 1:10 pm THE REAL MAC IS STEPPIN' UP The St. Louis Blues announced today that future Hall-of-Fame defenseman Al MacInnis was named Vice President of Hockey Operations. MacInnis, John Davidson, Larry Pleau and Jarmo Kekalainen provide this organization a front office cast capable of matching any in the league. VIVE LE BLUES, VIVE LE MACINNIS, VIVE LE BLUES more... Saturday, October 28, 2006 4:05 pm LARUSSA AT THE BLUES GAME TONIGHT TONY LARUSSA AT BLUES GAME The manager of the, World Series Champions, St. Louis Cardinals Tony LaRussa will drop the puck at the St. Louis Blues-Detroit Red Wings hockey game at the Scottrade Center this evening. You can hear the game on The Big 550, KTRS. Watch the Blues nail the Red Wings while pay tribute to Tony LaRussa at the Scottrade Center tonight. Also, if you bring a World Series ticket to the ticket-window on Monday... you'll get a ticket to the Blues-Anaheim (featuring... more... Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:37 pm DEAL DONE FOR BALLPARK VILLAGE CITY AND CARDINALS STRIKE A DEAL... The KTRS news department first-reported this evening that the city of St. Louis and the St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement on the building of Ballpark Village. The formal announcement will be made tomorrow. Stay tuned to The Big 550 for further details from the KTRS news department. more... Thursday, October 19, 2006 4:55 pm YOU ASK, I ANSWER ANSWERING YOUR CARDS QUESTIONS… REMEMBER TO TUNE INTO THE BIG 550 (KTRS) FOR POST-GAME COVERAGE Yes, the Red Birds have “game seven” experience. The Cardinals have seven players on the roster that have experience in Game Seven action… With the Cardinals, Jim Edmonds, Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen and Jeff Suppan played in the 2004 NLCS seventh game against Houston. Juan Encarnacion played in 2003 NLCS with the Marlins. Scott Spiezio and David Eckstein played in Game Seven of the 2002 World ... more... Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:20 pm BEING LARUSSA WHAT TO DO… During 90 minutes of interesting post-game talk on The Big 550 (KTRS) last night, I began pondering the questions. Scott Rolen… in or out? Scott Spiezio or Chris Duncan? Should Juan Encarnacion remain in the lineup? And so on, and so on, and so on. TUNE INTO KTRS (THE BIG 550) FOR POST-GAME TALK WELL INTO THE MORNING. So, after much thought… here we go: First, Chris Duncan is eliminated from the equation. He hasn’t produced in the offseason (yes I know he hit a HR in Game Fiv... more... Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:29 pm FACTS, STATS, AND NOTES General Notes… TUNE INTO KTRS (THE BIG 550) FOR POST-GAME COVERAGE OF GAME SIX THIS EVENING FIRST DOWN: Word has the Indianapolis Colts remaining very interested in Ricky Proehl. The fact that Brandon Stokley continues to struggle recovering from a sprained left knee has Proehl on the Colts speed dial. FLAGS: After six weeks of play, the Rams lead the NFL in defensive penalties (also having the fourth most offensive penalties). IRONIC, EH: The Rams lead the NFL in pre-snap penalties with... more... Monday, October 16, 2006 11:06 am RAMS TRADE HARGROVE HARGROVE TO BUFFALO… As I reported on Friday, the Rams were shopping Hargrove big time last week. Interest was limited to a few teams… in the end, just two teams were willing to further discussions. The Buffalo have reunited Hargrove with Bill Kollar (DL coach for Bills). The Bills traded a fifth-round pick for Hargrove. more... Friday, October 13, 2006 12:54 pm BLUES MOVE AND HARGROVE MOVING? Jason Bacashihua is waived... The Blues waived Jason Bacashihua... in addition, word has Jay McKee a week away from returning. Anthony Hargrove attracting limited interest... The Rams have been actively shopping Anthony Hargrove making a variety of calls within the last few days testing the waters around the league. More notes, stats and fact to follow later today. more... Thursday, October 12, 2006 2:02 pm PREMIUM PITCHING JUST THE FACTS... DUNCAN'S BOYS ON THE MOUND… While there is no denying the Mets have the arms in the bullpen to shutdown the opposition considering the following... In their NLDS matchup with the Dodgers, the Mets bullpen threw 13.1 IP with an ERA of 5.40, with the Dodgers hitting .286 against the Mets bullpen. The Mets relievers allowed 16 hits including two home runs in the NLDS. The Cardinals bullpen also threw 13.1 IP in the NLDS against San Diego. The Cardinals bullpen allowed nine... more... Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:17 am KARRAKER IS NOT MY PARTNER AND DOESN'T WORK AT KTRS NO LONGER PARTNERS… I have no desire to answer for Randy Karraker Yesterday, the comments of Randy Karraker drew the ire of many sports fans including a number of the regulars to the HOS alerts. Karraker blasting Cory Lidle on various levels including calling him irresponsible for flying because of commitment to family and teammates. That was perplexing, but… The fact that he would attempt to twist terms referencing Lidle’s lack of control on the mound to losing control of the plane was jus... more... Wednesday, Oct