Craig gives the Cardinals an offensive option as a fourth outfielder or first baseman. There will still be youngsters aplenty because the Cardinals aren't shy about shuttling players between Triple-A Memphis and St. Louis.

A 71-foot psychedelic sculpture behind the center field wall at Marlins Park stood poised to announce Miami's home runs – there weren't any in the 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals — with diving fish, dancing flamingos, spurting water,

A 71-foot psychedelic sculpture behind the center field wall at Marlins Park stood poised to announce Miami's home runs – there weren't any in the 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals — with diving fish, dancing flamingos, spurting water,

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By Heidi Glaus St. Louis (KSDK) – It sort of appears out of nowhere and instantly grabs your attention because although 2011 was a banner year for the St. Louis Cardinals, it's Pat Whittenberg, who has been hanging banners for more than ten years.