The Blues are struggling to score goals so they focused extra hard last night and knocked three in the net. Two of them were for the Flames. [Blues]

Disturbing trends with this notes of blue. [Game Time]

On the bright side, Lars Eller scored his first career goal and it actually was awarded to the Blues, too. [Belleville News Democrat]

The Birds are discussing a potential 6 year, $96 million deal with Matt Holliday. Color me not excited. [Sporting News]

Comparative shopping: Holliday vs. Jason Bay. The road numbers are interesting to say the least. [ESPN Boston]

The Cardinals and their minor league coaching staffs going forward. [MLB]

Winter Warmup plans for the Redbirds if you're into that sort of thing (you know, like getting Lonnie Macklin autoraphs). [Missouri Net]

Great read on Steven Jackson's dedication and loyalty to the Rams organization and his praise for both Spagnuolo and Devanney. [NFL]

Los Angeles sports fans: this poll suggests you wanted the greatest show on turf. [LA Times]

SHAMELESS SELF SHILLING

Your Week 9 Cold Hard Football Facts Show is here, starring yours truly, Basement Boy (STL singer/songwriter Pat Hilton) and Kerry Bryne, founder and head troll of Cold Hard Football Facts dot com. The cliffs notes version hypes the dominance of the Saints this season, the deliciousness of Pennsylvania Scrapple and we visit The Church of Our Favre.