The headlines reveal another season-ending surgery and another pitcher with a sore shoulder. Just a typical day with the 2007 St. Louis Cardinals. Last night’s loss to the Phillies was a perfect microcosm of the season. Given up for dead after being buried with a huge deficit, the club stages an improbable rally only to come up short.

Time to look toward 2008. This is one messy jigsaw puzzle. Whether it’s Walt Jocketty and Tony La Russsa or another GM/Manager combo, they have a lot of work to do. (more)

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