Some quick thoughts after the Cardinals’ 5-2 win over the Giants on Thursday night at Busch Stadium:

1. Colby Rasmus vs. Lefties: It’s a small step, perhaps, but in his last three starts against LHP, the rookie center fielder is 3 for…

I’ll try to take up less of your time this morning/evening:

1. Ryan Franklin Deserves to be an NL All-Star: The bearded one got the win Wednesday night, pitching a one-two-three 10th as the Cardinals edged the Giants 2-1 in 10 innings. This was…

1. Mark DeRosa is not a judy hitter: One can only laugh at the whining by the minority (but loud) minority of media and fan voices out there who pan the DeRosa trade because he isn’t an “impact bat.” You’d think that…

Greetings. I’ll be writing a column about the Cardinals’ acquisition of Mark DeRosa for Monday’s paper, but that will probably be more along the lines of an overview. So in the Bernie Blog, I thought I’d offer some bullet-point analysis. Thanks.

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Let’s get started with some Cardinals’ business…

1. Chris Carpenter Needs Some Runs: In 10 starts, Carpenter is 5-2 this season with a 1.73 ERA and hitters are batting only .165 against him. He’s having an exceptional season but his win…

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Only one topic for now:

ANOTHER BAD START BY TODD WELLEMEYER:

Things aren’t getting any better for Wellemeyer, who allowed an emaciated Mets lineup to beat him 6-4 at Citi Field on Monday night. There was no excuse for that. The…

Good morning. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

Let’s get started:

1. KHALIL GREENE: It was an eventful weekend for the Cardinals in KC. In a three-game sweep, the visiting team erupted for 29 runs, 37 hits, 8 homers, and a .327 batting…

Good day; hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

Just some quickies, researched and written after the Cardinals whacked the Royals 10-5 on Friday night in Kansas City…

1. RASMUS ON A ROLL: Not only is Colby Rasmus the best rookie hitter in the…

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If the Cardinals are to have a realistic chance to reach the offseason postseason, they’re going to need a lot more punch from outfielders Rick Ankiel and Ryan Ludwick.

Last season the two bombers combined for 62 homers and 184 RBIs.

This year so…

Here are five items for your perusal…

1. GOOD FOR BRAD THOMPSON: BT has had an undefined existence as a Cardinal. He’s been a spot starter, he’s been a middle reliever, he has sat in the bullpen for 17-day stretches without pitching and…