so friday night's game (my first at the new stadium) was a bit disappointing, but at least i got to scope our seat for this year. they're in section 450, straight behind home plate, all the way up. while the height is pretty extreme, i really enjoyed being able to see balls and strikes as well as i could. (i did not enjoy marquis having such a hard time finding the outside corner against righties, however.) at least i was there for pujols april hr #13.

as for the other two games this weekend, i wonder sometimes how this team ever loses. everyone has talent, even the talentless hacks. what is it about the cardinals? how can don speizio di soulpatch hit like he has been, and make plays at third like he has in the last few days? how can the smallest middle infield in the majors be so surprisingly productive (though i'll allow that the actual production is a bit skewed)? why am i such a big hector luna fan this year? am i drinking too much kool-aid, or what?

god damn, i love baseball.