Email AuthorAaron Schafer
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The Most Momentous Moments of the Aughts: The Cardinals
December 31, 2009 in The Rundown
So on this last day of the decade, I had myself a thought. "Aaron," I thought, "You should really try to do some sort of decade-long wrap for St. Louis...
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Losing Faith in the Future of the Cardinals
December 22, 2009 in The Rundown
Colby Rasmus and Brendan Ryan are really good baseball players. thedirty.com?I just have to keep telling myself that. Brendan Ryan is one of the best defensive shortstops in the game, and...
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Chad Ochocinco and the Neo Fascist League
December 21, 2009 in The Rundown
? ????Sunday in San Diego went off without a hitch. Chad Ochocinco didn't wear his fallen comrades jersey, the NFL didn't fine him for it, and the teapot tempest which threatened...
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Dan 'n Al Forever, Apparently
December 18, 2009 in The Rundown
?So it looks as if Al Hrabosky will continue to pollute the airwaves for at least one more season. He is apparently close to signing a deal with Fox Sports...
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RIP Chris Henry
December 17, 2009 in The Rundown
I'm not going to lie to you: I was only marginally aware of Chris Henry. I haven't paid much attention to the Cincinnati Bengals since the days when Boomer Esiason...
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Aaron's Thing of the Week, 17th December: Merry Xmas, Everybody
December 17, 2009 in The Rundown
In keeping with the holiday spirit (that's the holiday spirit, not the Holliday spirit, which involves protracted negotiations and ridiculous midnight Twitter visits), I would like to bring you another...
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A Fond Farewell to Richie Incognito
December 16, 2009 in The Rundown
Incognito waves bye-bye to his teammates before catching a very short bus. ?How will St. Louis remember the Richie Incognito era? I guess none of us ever thought this day would...
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A Quick Plug for Something Great: The Boys of Summer Documentary
December 15, 2009 in The Rundown
You know, I really like to try and bring positive things to your attention whenever I can. I fail most of the time, being the sort of person for whom...
What the Hell are the Astros Thinking?
December 14, 2009 in The Rundown
Rumor Roundup: Low Hanging Wang
December 14, 2009 in The Rundown
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Chad Ochocinco's Sweet New Fine
December 11, 2009 in The Rundown
Chad Ochocinco is my new favourite football player. I never used to be a fan of his, disliking the showboating and all the other stuff that goes along with it,...
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Rumor Roundup: Miguel Tejada?
December 09, 2009 in The Rundown
?The Winter Meetings are on the downslope now, so 'tis the season for the crazy rumour-mongering to escalate even further as agents, players, and executives all try to cook something...
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The Penny Deal
December 08, 2009 in The Rundown
?So the first real salvo of the Cardinals' offseason has been fired, as they signed Brad Penny to a one-year, $7.5 million deal which could be worth up to $9...
Another Offensive Rams Outing
December 06, 2009 in The Rundown
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Aaron's Thing of the Week, 3rd December, 2009: A Claymation Camel Christmas
December 03, 2009 in The Rundown
Oh, have I ever got a treat for you guys this week. In the spirit of trying to get a bit of holiday cheer going around this place, I bring...
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News of the Day: Rick Ankiel Northside Bound?
December 03, 2009 in The Rundown
angryasianman.com?So, according to Derrick Goold's retweet, the Cubs appear to be interested in signing Rick Ankiel just as soon as they can figure out how to unload Milton Bradley. You know...
Derek Jeter Wins Derek Jeter of the Year Award
December 01, 2009 in The Rundown
Cards Keeping the 'Stache, Starting a Gotay
December 01, 2009 in The Rundown
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Albert Pujols Wins MVP Award
November 24, 2009 in The Rundown
commons.wikimedia.org?Bill James has called him the perfect player, and this year, the voters apparently agreed. Albert Pujols won his third MVP award today, second in a row, by a unanimous vote....
The 2010 Quarterback Class
November 24, 2009 in The Rundown
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The Cy Young Shutout
November 20, 2009 in The Rundown
Cy Young agrees with me. It's a shame his namesake award didn't go to a Cardinal. Hell, he even played for the Cardinals for awhile! If anything, I'll bet he's...
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Breaking Down the Blues' Slow Start
November 19, 2009 in The Rundown
Sadly, it's become an annual tradition here in St. Louis, it seems: the Blues' Slow Start. Happens every year, right around this time, when we look at the record of...
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The Best Headline Ever, And a Possible Solution to a Very Tough Problem
November 19, 2009 in The Rundown
This soooo totally helps my plan. ?So yesterday Joe Strauss of the Post-Dispatch writes an article about Mark McGwire, the day when he will finally have to Talk About the Past,...
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Gold Gloves: Cheers, Jeers, and Snubs
November 17, 2009 in The Rundown
The baseball awards season is in full swing now, with Rookie of the Year just having been announced (and by the way, Andrew Bailey, who won ROY in the AL,...
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Game Notes: Saints 28, Rams 23 -- The Great Leap Forward
November 16, 2009 in The Rundown
Okay, Rams fans, now you should be excited. ?Two weeks ago, after the Rams beat the Detroit Lions for their first victory in over a year, I played the role of...
