Not long before a pregame shower descended upon Busch Stadium, Mike Shildt welcomed the rain.
The Cardinals were back in town, and the manager was ready to explain some of his moves.
Second, we have reached deep August, and the Cardinals are one of three teams with a chance to win the wide-open National League Central. We knew this division was going to be competitive. It has been just that. A bit underwhelming, sure. But the Cardinals have as good of a shot as the Cubs, and a better shot than the Brewers. This three-team race at times has the pageantry of a three-legged one.