Ryan Ludwick wasn't a great Cardinal, but he filled a very necessary void for the team at a very necessary time
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years: #18–Ryan Ludwick
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years: #19–Darryl Kile
It is impossible to discuss Darryl Kile without discussing his death, but it is malpractice to discuss Darryl Kile without discussing his life.
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years: #20–Tommy Pham
Tommy Pham, by sheer force of will, had one of the highest peaks for the last quarter-century of the Cardinals
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years: #21–Paul DeJong
Although not regarded as an ascending prospect, Paul DeJong became a defining example of the last quarter-century of Cardinals Devil Magic.
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years: #22–Lance Lynn
He was never the team's ace, but Lance Lynn was a rock-solid member of the starting rotation for some of the best teams in recent memory
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years: #23–Andy Benes
A look at Andy Benes, a player who became a star elsewhere but truly came into his own in St. Louis
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years: #24–David Freese
A look back at the unlikely, inconceivable success story of David Freese
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years: #25–Todd Stottlemyre
While not especially flashy, Todd Stottlemyre was dependable and the ace of a team that broke a nine-year playoff drought for the Cardinals
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years–Honorable Mentions
A look at some of the next-best Cardinals of the last quarter-century
The twenty-five greatest Cardinals of the last twenty-five years
In October 1995, the St. Louis Cardinals hired recently-former Oakland Athletics manager Tony LaRussa. Coming off an eighth consecutive year without a playoff appearance, the Cardinals were hoping to start a new era of dominance. And the very next season, the Cardinals were one game away from the World Series. After building a 3-1 lead…
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