Colby Rasmus News

It's definitely a new era for the Cardinals' farm system. A series of trades, not to mention a couple of promotions, have knocked one of the game's better farm systems out of its lofty perch.

Fresh from an unexpectedly abrupt ending to a remarkable season, the St. Louis Cardinals made a flurry of moves in the first week of December 2004.

With the 2009 season and Arizona Fall League in the books, we take a look at the early results of each club's '09 Draft class: how their top picks did; late-round picks that fared well; which picks are likely to move up the ladder quickest; and which picks clubs were unable to sign.

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The St. Louis Cardinals made it to the postseason for the first time since 2006, and they have their farm system to thank, at least partially.

I think St. Louis has a little bit of inferiority complex. I mean, you could make an argument that Wainwright wasn't even one of the top three best pitchers in the NL.

Awards season keeps rolling on Monday, and once again a Cardinal is at least a candidate to receive some votes.

Throughout October and early November, baseball's postseason awards trickled out, a few at a time.

The Cardinals would love to retain Matt Holliday's services. They liked him for a long time before they acquired him, and they gave up a lot to get him.

Welcome to the first Inbox of the offseason. As always, if you have a question, use the link below to submit it -- and please be sure to include your first name, last initial and hometown.

QUESTION: Given the success of rookie Colby Rasmus, it seems increasingly unlikely that the Cardinals will bring back free agent centerfielder Rick Ankiel.

ST. LOUIS Describing himself as "not a rehash guy," Hal McRae on Tuesday admitted disappointment but offered no regrets over his firing as Cardinals hitting coach, a move largely inspired by the hiring of Mark McGwire to the post.

The Cincinnati Reds looked to be in deep trouble after Edinson Volquez lasted only one inning in his first start after coming off the 15-day disabled list.

St Louis Cardinals fielder Colby Rasmus misses a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers batter Andre Ethier during the seventh inning of their National League division series playoff in St Louis, Missouri, on Saturday.

In the first four innings of Game 1, the Cardinals created more traffic on the bases than you'd find outside of Dodger Stadium on the 110 freeway.

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Smoltz provides excitement Veteran reliever fans five straight in effort to slow Cards' slide Saturday.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has shaken up his lineup for Game 3 of the division series in a bid to avoid elimination by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

These are exciting times for Cardinals outfielder Colby Rasmus. The postseason represents another chapter in an inaugural major league season filled with new experiences.

Story Published: Oct 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM CDT Story Updated: Oct 6, 2009 at 6:02 PM CDT As you look around the St.