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On December 10, 2001, the Cardinals signed Jason Isringhausen to a four-year, $27 million contract. See who offered him more money and why he chose to sign with St. Louis …

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See why all-star closer Tom Henke signed to play his final season with the Cardinals 30 years ago today …

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A look back at how the Cardinals traded George Hendrick to the Pirates for lefthanded pitcher John Tudor 40 years ago today ...

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On this date in 2002, the Cardinals’ quest for pitching depth led them to sign Chris Carpenter for the major-league minimum. Less than three years later, he won the NL Cy Young Award ...

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On this date in 2003, the Cardinals traded J.D. Drew and Eli Marrero to get Jason Marquis, Ray King, and a top pitching prospect named Adam Wainwright. See how the Cardinals traded Drew for a future franchise cornerstone …

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On this date in 1998, the Cardinals acquired Edgar Renteria in a four-player trade with the Marlins. In six years with the Cardinals, Renteria appeared in three all-star games, won two Gold Gloves, and won two Silver Slugger Awards.

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When the Cardinals signed Mike Matheny on December 15, 1999, they were just looking for a veteran backstop to play alongside Eli Marrero. Instead, they found a future Gold Glove Award winner and the franchise’s next manager.

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On this date in 1995, the Cardinals signed Willie McGee to a free-agent deal that brought the former NL MVP back to St. Louis. McGee went on to play four more seasons, including two seasons in which he hit at least .300 …

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On this date in 1988, the Cardinals traded Curt Ford and Steve Lake to the Phillies for Milt Thompson. In 1989, Thompson hit .290/.340/.393 with 68 RBIs and 27 stolen bases. After a down season in 1990, he hit .307 in 1991 and .293 in ’92.

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