Scott Wuerz
Scott Wuerz has been a reporter and columnist at the Belleville News-Democrat, located in suburban St. Louis, since 1998. During that time he has covered three St. Louis Cardinals World Series appearances, the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and Mark McGwire s chase to break Roger Maris home run record. He has penned the View From the Cheap Seats Cardinals fan blog for the News-Democrat since 2007.
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St. Louis Cardinals Host 10-way Battle for Last Two Roster SpotsThe St. Louis Cardinals only have two positions still up for grabs, barring an injury. But 10 players are still in the mix for those jobs, including some of the biggest names on the team's top prospects list.
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Rumor Mill: Red Sox Could Be Willing to Deal Stephen DrewShortstop Stephen Drew signed with the Boston Red Sox over the St. Louis Cardinals because it looked like he'd start in Beantown. Now Rafael Furcal is out for the season and Red Sox prospect Jose Iglesias has impressed. Could there be a trade match?
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St. Louis Cardinals Deal with Allen Craig Emphasizes Commitment to FutureThe St. Louis Cardinals soothed their fans jangled nerves Friday by replacing the buzz about Rafael Furcal's season-ending injury with news that slugger Allen Craig has signed a five-year contract that will help to keep the core of the club together.
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St. Louis Cardinals Medical Staff Needs a Checkup After Furcal, Carpenter DisastersThe St. Louis Cardinals will be without shortstop Rafael Furcal for the season after it was announced Thursday that he needs elbow surgery. Why didn't the Cardinals' medical staff do something about this sooner?
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Closing Arguments: Should St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Prospect Trevor Rosenthal Be a Starter or a Reliever?St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Trevor Rosenthal would like to be a member of the team's starting rotation when camp breaks in about three weeks. But would it better for the team if he ends up in the bullpen?
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Highs and Lows of St. Louis Cardinals Spring TrainingThe St. Louis Cardinals have had a few pleasant surprises so far this spring -- and a few not so pleasant ones. He's a snapshot of the highs and lows of spring training.
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St. Louis Cardinals Are in a Tough Spot as They Try to Replace Rafael FurcalThe St. Louis Cardinals gambled on the health of Rafael Furcal and lost. Now the team will have to pay a premium in a seller's market if it hopes to find a new starting shortstop.
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Rafael Furcal's Elbow Sends Ripples Through the St. Louis Cardinals RosterThe St. Louis Cardinals will have to re-assess their projected 25-man roster now that it seems shortstop Rafael Furcal is unlikely to be available. Furcal's absence will force the Redbirds to reconsider three key battles for a roster spots.
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A Year Later It's Obvious the Cardinals Made the Right Choice to Part with Albert PujolsCardinals fans were heartbroken at this time last season watching Albert Pujols play in a different uniform for the first time. But with a year to clear the emotional cobwebs, it's clear that letting the three-time NL MVP walk was the right decision.
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MLB Can't Take Home Plate Collisions Out of the GameSt. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said he would like to see home plate collisions banned from baseball to prevent injuries to catchers. But it's impossible to remove -- or water down -- one of the most exciting plays in baseball.
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St. Louis Cardinals Kids Open Eyes with Strong Spring Training StartUnlike years in the recent past, the St. Louis Cardinals youth movement is keeping things exciting at spring training with several jobs up for grabs in 2013.
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Rumors that St. Louis Cardinals Are Interested in Troy Tulowitzki ResurfaceThe St. Louis Cardinals need a shortstop and the Colorado Rockies would like to retool. So what's keeping the clubs from completing a long-rumored deal involving shortstop Troy Tulowitzki?
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Forgotten Man Eduardo Sanchez Will Try to Remind the St. Louis Cardinals This Spring that He's a KeeperSt. Louis Cardinals reliever Fernando Salas has been largely overlooked thanks to the emergency of young power pitchers Trevor Rosenthal, Joe Kelly and Shelby Miller. But, if he's healthy, he could be a huge asset for the Redbirds bullpen in 2013.
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Early Results Are Positive in Latest Cardinals Second Base ExperimentThe St. Louis Cardinals have tried several times over recent years to put a square peg in a round hole at second base. But former third baseman Matt Carpenter looks like a winner at his prospective new position.
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Is Oscar Tavares Ready for the Big Leagues? St. Louis Cardinals Can't Afford to Botch His DevelopmentThe temptation is high for the St. Louis Cardinals to bring top prospect Oscar Taveras to the major leagues as quickly as possible. But with a recent history of first round draft pick busts, the Redbirds need to be careful not to push Taveras too hard.
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Jaime Garica's Apparent Recovery Likely Closes the Door on Potential Kyle Lohse St. Louis EncoreKyle Lohse has had his best years with the St. Louis Cardinals. But word from spring training that Jaime Garcia seems to have recovered his shoulder troubles likely ends any chance the Redbirds would offer their former pitcher a pillow contract for 2013.
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What's the Big Deal? Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals GM John Mozeliak Has Made His Mark on the ClubSt. Louis Cardinals GM John Mozeliak has made some huge deals -- and a few clunkers, too -- in his time at the head of the Redbirds front office. Here's a look at what Adam Wainwright is up against as he tries to make a deal for a contract extension.
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Youth Movement: 10 of the Top Performances by St. Louis Cardinals RookiesThe St. Louis Cardinals will count on a youth movement to provide pitching and offensive firepower in 2013. Here's a look at some of the top rookies in franchise history. Will the new crop of kids compare?
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After 15 Years at Roger Dean Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals Could Be Readying for a MoveThe St. Louis Cardinals have a great ballpark and training complex in Jupiter, Fla. But the defection of neighboring clubs to spring training sites on the Gulf Coast and in Arizona could bring an untimely end to the club's stay in South Florida. -
The Odds Are in the St. Louis Cardinals' Favor If They Bet on Adam WainwrightSome St. Louis Cardinals fans are concerned that Adam Wainwrights elbow issues make him too risky to sign to a long term contract. But, actually, Wainwright is just about as durable as it gets when it comes to starting pitchers.
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The St. Louis Cardinals Can Afford to Sign Adam Wainwright to an Extension; Can They Afford to Replace Him?The St. Louis Cardinals are being careful not to overspend on ace Adam Wainwright. But, with nearly $50 million coming off the books after the 2013 season, are they being overly conservative?
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Why Don't the St. Louis Cardinals and Kyle Lohse Just Kiss and Make Up?The St. Louis Cardinals were prepared to let Kyle Lohse walk away after the 2012 season because they didn't have an obvious spot for him in the rotation. But with Chris Carpenter's career in jeopardy, it would be foolish not to try to bring him back.
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Can the St. Louis Cardinals Compete in 2013? What to Look for in Spring TrainingThe St. Louis Cardinals lost three major players from last season in Lance Berkman, Chris Carpener and Kyle Lohse. Can the club fill the holes from within and make a deep playoff run for the third season in a row?
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Lance Lynn Looks Like a New Man Upon Arrival at Spring TrainingThe St. Louis Cardinals will count on young players to pick up a lot of slack for injured starter Chris Carpenter. So it was a pleasant surprise to see hurler Lance Lynn show up buff and ready to try to top his 18-win season in 2012.
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St. Louis Cardinals Make Changes to Uniforms for 2013; Is It Too Late to Change Them Back?The St. Louis Cardinals have made some big changes to their uniforms for the 2013 season. But should they have left well enough alone? -
St. Louis Cardinals Suddenly Have No Choice but to Re-Sign Adam WainwrightCardinals ace Adam Wainwright is in line to be a free agent at the end of the 2013 season. As costly as it would be to re-sign him, the Cardinals can't afford to let their veteran star walk away.
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Chris Carpenter's Value to St. Louis Cardinals Goes Beyond StatisticsSt. Louis starting pitcher Chris Carpenter, whose career is likely over because of a return of shoulder weakness, is as close to irreplaceable as a player gets. He's not just a competitor but also a leader and mentor.
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Ready or Not, Red Schoendienst Has Become the Greatest Living CardinalRed Schoendienst has been a key part of the Cardinals organization for 70 years. After seven decades of standing in Stan Musial's shadow, the All-Star player, accomplished manager and longtime coach has become the dean of Cardinal Nation.
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Top Five Suprises and Disappointments About the 2011 St. Louis CardinalsWhen the final word about the 2011 Cardinals is written the story will be one of disappointment. Here's a quick look at what went wrong this season -- and at what there is to be hopeful about next year.