The Cardinals reverted back to their old ways last night, losing 14 to 1. 2 different pitchers gave up 7 runs. In a post game interview, manager Oliver Marmol said starter Steven Matz did a pretty decent job despite giving up 7 runs in less than 5 innings. I guess I am old school, thinking that is a lousy job. I have never really cared for Marmol since the beginning of last year when he called out Tyler O'Neill. There is a time and place to confront a player. Doing it to the press early in the season is not it. I doubt there are many Cardinals fans who were pleased that Marmol received a 2 year extension at the end of spring training. Does not make much sense to award someone after he manages a team to last place.
Enough of my complaining. Time to show off some nice additions to my Ray Lankford collection.
This is my 5th version of this card. I have the version numbered to 15 to track down. There is a copy listed on EBAY, but the starting bid is close to what I paid for the one of one.
This is the 2nd version of this card I have. It does not have the eye appeal of the first card, but it does have a better write-up on the back highlighting the game Lankford hit for the cycle.
Good luck this season. The NL Central is tough this year.
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