Cardinals Baseball Writers' Dinner
Date: 1/15/2012 Album ID: 1395910
Photos by Chris Lee
The St. Louis chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America held its annual dinner at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis, Mo.
Cardinals hitting instructor Mark McGwire (right) shares a laugh with former teammate Ray Lankford in the staging room before the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Former Cardinals managers Whitey Herzog (left) and Tony La Russa talk in the staging room before the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak (left) talks with former manager Tony La Russa in the staging room before the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (center) greets his players, including Matt Holliday (left) and Chris Carpenter, during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Cardinals players, from left, Lance Berkman, Matt Holliday and Chris Carpenter during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Cardinals outfielder Lance Berkman receives the Darryl Kile Award voted on by teammates during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (center) is recognized during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.  At left is broadcaster John Rooney and at right is general manager John Mozeliak.
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Former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Cardinals farm director John Vuch presents the club's minor league pitcher and player of the year awards during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Rawlings senior vice president Mike Thompson (right) presents a Gold Glove award recognizing Ozzie Smith's induction into the Rawlings Gold Glove Hall of Fame during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, general manager John Mozeliak and manager Mike Matheny react to comments by David Freese during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa salutes former major league manager Bill Virdon as he signs off after his speech during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (left) acknowledges a standing ovation after his speech during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.  At right are (from left) general manager John Mozeliak, manager Mike Matheny and third baseman David Freese.
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Former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa speaks during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Cardinals third baseman David Freese speaks while accepting his Physical Comeback Award during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Cardinals players, from left, Lance Berkman, Matt Holliday and Chris Carpenter during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks during the Baseball Writers Association of America dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis.
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