The natives have been restless about the Cardinals' relative lack of activity in the trade and free agent markets, even though many forgot that the club signed right-hander Kyle Lohse to a four-year, $41 million deal the day after the season ended. 

--For the eighth year in a row -- he has played only eight seasons -- 1B Albert Pujols was selected the St. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

The natives have been restless about the Cardinals' relative lack of activity in the trade and free agent markets, even though many forgot that the club signed right-hander Kyle Lohse to a four-year, $41 million deal the day after the season ended. 

--For the eighth year in a row -- he has played only eight seasons -- 1B Albert Pujols was selected the St. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

Two months after having elbow surgery, oft-injured St. 

'Forgotten' team 

Of the four quarterbacks remaining in the National Football League playoffs, Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles is the one who is under the most pressure to win Sunday. 

Jan. 

The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done. 

Jan. 

The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

--General manager John Mozeliak said his team would owe at least $10 million more this season to their five arbitration-eligible players -- OFs Ryan Ludwick, Chris Duncan and Rick Ankiel and RHPs Brad Thompson and Todd Wellemeyer.