Archive for October 27th, 2009

McGwire joins Cardinals as hitting coach

ST. LOUIS-Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the St. Louis Cardinals’ hitting coach.

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La Russa returning; McGwire joining him

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will return for a 15th season at the helm of the reigning NL Central champions, and Mark McGwire will be joining him to take the place of Hal McRae as hitting coach.

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Schumaker excited about McGwire’s hire

Skip Schumaker knows better than any of his teammates what the Cardinals will be getting when Mark McGwire begins work as the club’s new hitting coach. And he’s excited.

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McGwire hired as Cards hitting coach

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La Russa agrees to one-year extension

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La Russa returning; McGwire joining him

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Does Mark McGwire Deserve a Second Chance With The St. Louis Cardinals?

You would think after getting swept by the Dodgers in the NLDS, St. Louis Manager Tony LaRussa, who will come back for at least one more year, would be concerned with how the Cardinals can improve. Instead, he seems dead-set on creating a circus-like atmosphere for his 2010 squad.

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Why Mark McGwire’s Return Will Benefit the Cardinals

Yes, his name is Mark McGwire. It isn’t Mark McGuire, nor is it Mark Maguire, because he is not related to the main character of the movie Jerry Maguire. Spelling is a virtue.

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This Is Not a Joke: Mark McGwire Named Cardinals’ Hitting Coach

Before there was Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, and Manny Ramirez, Mark McGwire was the poster boy for steroids in baseball.

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Cardinals report: Roster

The Cardinals didn’t have many needs as the season ended although they probably could use one more veteran starting pitcher to go with RHPs Chris Carpenter, Adam Wainwright and Kyle Lohse

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