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VEB Daily
A collection of Viva El Birdos's daily feature articles that also houses the free-ranging daily discussion thread.
Right-handed outfielders: the free agent route
Another route to getting a need
Searching for a right-handed outfielder in a trade
I had some difficulty finding names that fit
St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley won NL Reliever of the Year and boy, did he earn it
an impressive feat for a closer on a team that won 83 games
Willson Contreras is being moved to 1B
What are the implications of that?
VEB Hall of Fame: 109 players in
In the votes we just had, 16 players got selected
VEB Historical Hall of Fame: Part Fifteen
Stan Musial finally goes on the ballot!
VEB Film Club: The Pride of the Yankees
We watch an old film
Cardinals 2024 Offseason Transaction Roadmap
Zack Thompson Will Have a Fourth Minor League Option
The State of the Bullpen
A look at where we are
The 2024 Season Analysis: Failure, Mediocrity or Overperformance? You Decide.
Let’s get the low down and dirty on the 2024 St Louis Cardinals
End of season update: High minors
A lot of the top prospects seen here, for obvious reasons.
Talking about offseason plans
and about baseball with people you like
The Days Are Yours, Viva El Birdos
A personalized retrospective on Viva El Birdos and baseball writing.
An early look at who to add to the 40 man roster
I ignored the possibility of trades or free agent signings for this exercise.
Some notes and confusion
I’m a little confused at the fanbase.
Open Thread - Lynn Appreciation
Lynn’s time as a Cardinal is probably over, and Lynn is certainly convinced of that
Even is the word in a four-game series against the Pirates - A Series Preview
The pitching matchups suggests a split, but I’ve already used the word split in a series preview.
Difficult is the word in a three-game series at Milwaukee - A Series Preview
Cardinals look well set up to win this series on paper, but throw out the paper when it comes to the Brewers
What If? - Cardinals edition
Time for some alternate history
Regression is the word in a four-game series against the Padres - A Series Preview
Specifically positive regression (in one-run games) seems to be the cause for their turnaround
Watching With Your Fingers Crossed (An Open Thread)
Cardinals are leaving us a slim thread of hope.
One in a million
So you’re saying there’s a chance?
Monday Open Thread
Let’s do anything to not talk about the Cardinals
The Luck of the Cardinals
You’d think the Cardinals were a lucky team based on run differential, but they kind of aren’t?
Birdos in Brief: Jordan Walker is Back
The Cardinals recalled Walker. And I’m excited about it.
Cautious is the word in the three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds - A Series Preview
This series should go well. Should.
Cardinals’ Attendance is Down (and What That Means For Payroll)
Lower attendance means lower payroll.