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Carlos Beltran was signed to replace Pujols in the lineup, and if young players like Freese and Jay continue to get better, if Matt Holliday and Lance Berkman stay healthy, the Cardinals could be as good as anyone. "We look around and still have a good...
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The Rockies’ Troy Tulowitzki averaged .839 strikeouts per game in 2007, his first full season. The next year, that number dropped to .554, and Tulo is now one of the MLB’s premier shortstops four years later. In Lance Berkman’s rookie year, he suffered...
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As to who’ll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn’t even begun and there’s plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there’s flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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Game 6 of the 2011 World Series was a masterpiece of doggedness, clutch performance and an almost divine bit of timing when viewed through the eyes of Tony La Russa, Albert Pujols, Lance Berkman, Jason Motte and, especially, David Freese. It’s another...
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As to who’ll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn’t even begun and there’s plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there’s flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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Tony La Russa, retiring after 16 years at the helm, and pitching coach Dave Duncan, taking a leave to be with his ailing wife. But some welcome new and returning faces will be seen around Roger Dean Stadium this February and March. New centerfielder...
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As to who’ll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn’t even begun and there’s plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there’s flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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As to who will bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn't even begun and there's plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there's flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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As to who'll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn't even begun and there's plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there's flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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As to who'll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn't even begun and there's plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there's flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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As to who'll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn't even begun and there's plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there's flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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As to who’ll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn’t even begun and there’s plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there’s flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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As to who'll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn't even begun and there's plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there's flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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As to who'll bat third? Matheny joked that spring training hasn't even begun and there's plenty of time to figure it out, several times mentioning that there's flexibility with Holliday, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and perhaps even Craig up for...
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18 in the playoffs, when they really count - and all anyone wants to talk about is one they didn't win. Game 6 of the 2011 World Series was a masterpiece of doggedness, clutch performance and an almost divine bit of timing when viewed through the eyes...
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Unless you count the cheers coming from opposing dugouts. The Astros were the worst team in baseball in 2011, and if anything, theyve gotten weaker. The list of discards by the Astros over the past two seasons includes Roy Oswalt, Lance Berkman,...
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Hitting second is not foreign to Beltran, and he has a terrific on-base percentage (.378) in that spot. His career on-base percentage is also higher than Jay's, so that is something to factor in. The Cardinals obviously want to plug that second spot...
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Now I’m on the other side of the fence, which is the better side. So I’m looking forward to it.” Melancon was drafted by the Yankees in 2006 made his MLB debut with them in 2009 before being traded to Houston in 2010 in the deal for Lance Berkman. ...
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The A's have drafted a bunch of position players in the first few rounds. They're in free agency discussions every offseason, even when it seemingly makes little sense. Last year, they tried to sign Lance Berkman and Adrian Beltre, as some...
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It's going to take years to repair the Astros' farm system, damaged by an organization that clung too long to veterans such as Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt and failed to land high-level talent via the draft or international markets. For now, the focus...
About Lance Berkman
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William Lance "The Big Puma" Berkman (born February 10, 1976 in Waco, Texas) is a Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros. Berkman is known by his nickname "The Big Puma", a nickname coined in jest by himself while on a sports talk radio show. His official listed height is six feet, one inch, and his weight is 220 pounds (100 kg). ... Full Article
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers throws to first on an infield single by Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning during Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after hitting an RBI single to score Lance Berkman #12 in the seventh inning during Game Seven of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates at first base with coach Dave McKay after hitting an RBI single to score Lance Berkman #12 in the seventh inning during Game Seven of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October...
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals is safe at first base before the play by Michael Young #10 of the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning during Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Albert Pujols #5 and Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate in the dugout after scoring on a two-run double by David Freese #23 in the first inning during Game Seven of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October...
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman, left and Matt Holliday embrace after the Cardinals won baseball's World Series with a 6-2 victory of the Texas Rangers at Game 7 Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman is safe at first as Texas Rangers' Michael Young catches the ball during the seventh inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman singles off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Mike Adams during the seventh inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: (L-R) Albert Pujols #5, David Freese #23 and Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate at home plate after Freese hits a walk off solo home run in the 11th inning to win Game Six of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium...
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman hits a game tieing RBI single against the Texas Rangers in the tenth inning in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman hits an RBI single in front of Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli to tie the game during the tenth inning in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman hits a RBI single off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Scott Feldman during the tenth inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: Alexi Ogando #41 of the Texas Rangers reacts after walking Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals with the bases loaded to score Lance Berkman #12 in the sixth inning during Game Six of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis,...
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: Jon Jay #19 and Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Berkman scores on a bases loaded walk to Yadier Molina #4 in the sixth inning during Game Six of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in...
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman walks home after Texas Rangers relief pitcher Alexi Ogando walked Yadier Molina with the bases loaded during the sixth inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals grounds out for an RBI to score Lance Berkman #12 in the fourth inning during Game Six of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals is safe at first base ahead of Colby Lewis #48 of the Texas Rangers after an error by Michael Young #10 in the fourth inning during Game Six of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis,...
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: Colby Lewis #48 of the Texas Rangers reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning during Game Six of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman (R) celebrates with teammate Skip Schumaker after hitting a two run home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman slaps hands with Skip Schumaker after hititng a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman hits a two run home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.
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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis (R) looks to the outfield as St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman (L) rounds the bases after his two run home run during the first inning in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman jogs back to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman hits a two-run home run against Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis in the first inning in Game 6 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2011.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals is congratulated by third base coach Jose Oquendo after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning during Game Six of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis,...
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 28: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers throws to first on an infield single by Lance Berkman #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning during Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on October 28, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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