At the conclusion of the season, his 15th with the St. Louis Cardinals, Tony La Russa made a road trip from St. Louis back to his home in California with an SUV packed with his belongings that gave him ample time to think about whether he wanted to manage again next season.

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ST. LOUIS — Cardinals pitcher and free-agent-to-be JakeWestbrook had surgery on his left (non-pitching) shoulderafter the season to repair a small tear, a source close toWestbrook confirmed to the Post-Dispatch early Wednesdaymorning.

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The Cardinals got to the last day of the season without needing Adam Ottavino. While that was disappointing to the rookie right-hander, it's good news for the team.

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Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez tries again for his 20th win of the season this afternoon in the continuation of a season-ending four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

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ST. LOUIS — Chris Carpenter ended his season on a strong note.The right-hander threw his first complete game of the season Thursday night and the St

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The Cardinals kept their elimination number at one for at least another day on Monday, beating the Pirates, 6-4, at Busch Stadium. The win was the Redbirds' 81st of the season, ensuring them of at least a .500 season, as well as at least a second-place finish in the National League Central division.

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