Cardinals Candids » Adam Wainwright

July 18, 2009 – Haren Returns

Cody — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:15:46 +0000

Former Cardinal Danny Haren started the game for the Arizona Diamondbacks, in his first appearance against his old team. He pitched 8 innings and picked up the win against his former Memphis Redbirds teammate, Adam Wainwright.

Also of note was Mark DeRosa’s return to the lineup after a stint on the disabled list. Coincidentally, I was at both the game where DeRosa left with injury, and now at his return from that injury. Both times I was hoping to see his first hit as a Cardinal, and both times I was denied.

April 6, 2009 – Opening Day

Cody — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:27:45 +0000

It was a cold (and just a bit snowy) day at the ballpark, but that didn’t keep me from attending my 2nd Opening Day. It was a fairly exciting game overall and I was happy to see Stan Musial make an appearance on the field for the first pitch, so that made up for the weather. Unfortunately the Cardinals couldn’t hold on to the lead in the 9th.

August 2, 2008 – Picture Day

Cody — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:12:36 +0000

Today was Picture Day at Busch Stadium, where we were allowed to go down onto the field (on the track only – don’t touch the grass!) and then all of the players and coaches made a lap around the stadium. Most of the veterans kept a safe distance, posing for pictures but not signing autographs or shaking hands. A lot of the younger guys were more enthusiastic though, so I got high fives from the likes of Joe Mather, Brad Thompson, Brendan Ryan, Rick Ankiel, Kyle McClellan, and a few others.

June 2, 2008 – Green Seats

Cody — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:41:20 +0000

May 18, 2008 – Stan Musial Day

Cody — Mon, 19 May 2008 01:37:51 +0000

April 26, 2008 – Wainwright’s Complete Game

Cody — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:30:59 +0000

April 5, 2008 – All Wainwright, All the Time

Cody — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:22:07 +0000

Today was my first game using my LaRussa Plan tickets (in the First Base Loge Boxes), and it was a great day for a ballgame. The Cardinals winning, and Adam Wainwright pitching well, made it even better.

Since Brendan Ryan and his shoulder licking are on the disabled list, I think my new favorite Cardinals player quirk has to be Brian Barton and his inability to keep his helmet on his head anytime he runs. Add that to his incredible speed and he’s a real fun player to watch. Today he added his first triple to his Major League resume.

March 31, 2008 – Opening Day, Take 1

Cody — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:36:33 +0000