Troy Glaus News

THE Phillies are officially in the market for a third baseman, bringing a new level of intrigue to the offseason as members of the front office arrive in Chicago today for the start of Baseball's annual general managers meetings.

Forgive me, but I'm going to spend a few minutes crying about how unfair the game can be.

The offseason is officially under way. Seven members of the 2009 Cardinals filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day that potential free agents were able to file following the conclusion of the World Series.

It has been a while since Major League Baseball fans have enjoyed a Game 6 in a World Series -- six years, in fact, the longest such drought.

Chase Utley was off to a historic start in this World Series on Wednesday night, setting a Major League record by reaching base safely in his 26th consecutive postseason game and then joining Babe Ruth in the record books by hitting a pair of solo homers to lead the Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the Yankees.

Like many baseball fans, I spend the entire year waiting for playoff season. To me, the stretch from July to November is a nonstop crescendo of euphoria.

Who else besides Scott Rolen left the Cardinals because of Tony La Russa? We can argue all day about that one, and I'll continue to say that first off Rolen wasn't producing, so it was the right thing to do in benching him in that situation.

Cards' options at third will start with Freese GM Mozeliak says he will get shot to play every day.

The season ended with disappointment, but for much of the summer, the magic was back at Busch Stadium.

Orlando Hudson wants to say thanks. "I thank J.P. Ricciardi for trading me, he changed my career," Hudson said yesterday on a rainy workout day in Southern California.

When the Dodgers picked up Vicente Padilla in late August on the rebound from the Rangers, the often-voiced theme was that the right-hander would be on his best behavior for the remainder of the season.

DeWitt views '09 as winner Despite playoff disappointment, owner lauds team for division title.

John Smoltz expressed a strong interest in returning to the Cardinals for 2010, but many of his free-agent-to-be teammates were less sure about what the future may hold for them.

News: Yadier Molina is slated to start at catcher for the Cardinals in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, according to the St.

A couple of decisions still remain for the Cardinals as they set their roster for their National League Division Series against the Dodgers, but much of the picture was clear as of Tuesday afternoon.

ST. LOUIS a ' Troy Glaus will be on the Cardinals' roster for their first-round playoff series against the Dodgers despite missing most of the season while rehabbing from shoulder surgery.

Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was drunk -- three times above Michigan`s legal limit for driving, according to police -- between two key games over the weekend as his team was trying to win the American League Central title.

News: Albert Pujols went 2-for-4 with his 134th RBI on Wednesday night, but the Cardinals still lost 6-1 in Cincinnati.

Finally gearing up a bit after nearly a full season of rehab, Troy Glaus got his second straight start at third base on Friday night for the St.

Laynce Nix belted his first career grand slam and Bronson Arroyo came within two outs of a complete game as the Reds topped St.