The Cardinals offense has a bad case of the flu. And Chris Carpenter probably hates it. [MLB]


John Smoltz is "so-so" in his Red Sox debut. I bring this up because I wanted the Cards to sign him this past offseason. He'd surely be better than Todd Wellemeyer. [Foxsports]


Cubs catcher Giovanny Soto tested positive for marijuana during the World Baseball Classic. Holy Christ, he should be tarred and feathered. [Yahoo! Sports]


A few hours after the NBA Draft, it's time for the Blues to think about their draft. Hopefully they started thinking long before Blake Griffin ruined his career. [STL Today]


The Rams players and their NFC West rivals get ranked for Madden 2010. [TurfShow Times]


Tonight, the Cards take on the Twins which means I have every right to bring up 1987.





In keeping with the Friday tradition like no other (besides Jim Nantz getting drunk in Augusta), have a look at clips from this past Tuesday's show at the Way Out Club in South City, featuring Pat Hilton, the Human Jukebox. You might recognize the guy in the sunglasses sitting near the back as well. Have a good weekend and be safe.