Happy Friday everyone. Unlike the past four weekends, there is not one good in-state team playing football. The Tigers have their first of two byes and the Rams and Chiefs both suck. I suggest playing washers [segue]...
To those interested, the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Jaycees 2nd Annual Washer Tournament takes place this Saturday at Binford's Bar and Grill in O'Fallon. Buy in is $40 and the money goes to the Fisher House, which provides free housing for military families in time of need. Even if you don't want to play or don't live in the St. Louis area, you can still make any donation of your choosing. Make checks payable to Cottleville-Weldon Spring Jaycees @ CWS Jaycees P.O. Box 171 Cottleville MO 63338. For more info, click here. [/shill]
Albert Pujols homers and the Cards knock the Diamondbacks out of the playoff chase with a happy win. [SI]
Speaking of Pujols, he's one of the reasons Aramis Ramirez doesn't expect to win the MVP. I'd say that's a wise assumption. But David Wright? Come on, Aramis. [Chicago Tribune]
The Cards have been solid defensively on the corners of the infield this season. Gold Gloves? [MLB]
Baseball is indeed a numbers game. Here are the seven "most important". [JoeSportsFan]
The football Tigers might get a "steal" of a recruit to pad their future. [Bleacher Report]
Had no idea the Missouri legislature was working to remove all Chiefs and Rams games in favor of Mizzou. [Serious Sports Network]
Good news for Mizzou: Oregon State pulled the upset of #1 USC last night. [ESPN]
Your non-obligatory preview for the destruction to take place Sunday at the Eward Jones Dome. [KC Star]
Albert Pujols homers and the Cards knock the Diamondbacks out of the playoff chase with a 
