Spencer Hendricks

Spencer Hendricks first fell in love with baseball as a small lad when he witnessed Ray Lankford and Milt Thompson go back-to-back during some random regular season game in 1992. Ever since, he’s been obsessed with the Cardinals as well as the sport in general. When he isn’t glossing over baseball statistics, he can usually be found at a desk hidden in the back of his town’s local library, where he is employed. In addition to his work as a staff writer at Call to the Pen, he also writes for StanGraphs, a Cardinal themed blog.

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Miguel Batista Still Plays Baseball

Despite having been stuck at replacement level or worse since 2007, Miguel Batista keeps finding work. The soon-to-be 42-year-old right-handed hurler signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies…Read More

Ryan Raburn Signs with Indians, No One Cares

In the past, Ryan Raburn has proved to be a relatively useful big league player, especially in a part-time role. The 31-year-old is versatile, having the ability to play all positions aside from catcher…Read More

Jorge Posada Likes His Family, Not Returning to Baseball

For anyone who cares, Jorge Posada isn’t interesting in making a comeback. According to recent quotes that appeared in the New York Post, the long-time Yankee is enjoying the extra time spent with…Read More

Victor Martinez Expected at Full Strength for 2013 Opener

It looks like the Tigers can plan for certain on having its full-time designated hitter back for 2013. According to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports, Victor Martinez‘s agent has publicly announced that his…Read More

Boston’s Backup Plans

With the Mike Napoli contract looking more and more unlikely to go through by the day, the Red Sox are reportedly changing course and looking for cheap fallback options. Enter Casey Kotchman and Lyle Overbay,…Read More

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Braves Could Still Sign Bourn

Even after inking center fielder B.J. Upton to a sizable contract in November, the Braves could still…Read More

Lance Berkman Texas Bound

It’s not a return to the Houston Astros, but for Lance Berkman, this might be the next best thing.…Read More

Dodgers Ink J.P. Howell to One-Year Deal

In a shocking development, the Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to spend money — albeit a much…Read More

Marlins Would Trade Stanton for Right Package

Although the Marlins have been busy this offseason completely undoing every recent effort made to reinvent…Read More

The Adam LaRoche Negotiations Continue

With many of the most sought-after free agent position players off the market, first baseman Adam LaRoche has…Read More

The Mariners May Have Interest in Andre Ethier

The Mariners missed out on their biggest target, the Los Angeles-bound Josh Hamilton, but now they may…Read More

Red Sox Acquire Joel Hanrahan

Boston’s busy offseason continues today with the acquisition of former Pittsburgh Pirate closer…Read More

Diamondbacks Sign Cody Ross

Cody Ross, owner of one of the shortest names in baseball, is headed to a team with one of the longest…Read More

Andruw Jones Off to Japan

What a bizarre path Andruw Jones‘s career has taken. The latest — and perhaps final —…Read More

Blue Jays Land R.A. Dickey

The Toronto Blue Jays have given their 2013 a rotation a huge lift by acquiring reining NL Cy Young winner…Read More

Mike Adams Joins Philadelphia Bullpen

Looking to beef up a bullpen that ranked 16th in baseball with a 3.74 FIP in 2012, the Phillies have…Read More

Phillies Sign John Lannan

Lost in the Phillies’ disappointing 2012 season is the fact that they still featured a very good…Read More

Dodgers Come to Terms With Hyun-Jin Ryu

After winning the right to negotiate with Hyun-jin Ryu with a $25.7 million bid back in November, the…Read More

Is Anibal Sanchez the Next Dodger Target?

Even after inking Zack Greinke to a mammoth contract yesterday, the Dodgers may not be content to stop…Read More

Mariners May Give Josh Hamilton More Years

One big name is off the free agent market, but another still remains in Josh Hamilton. Now that the Rangers…Read More