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I’m sure you’ve heard it said that those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In this instance, I hope that’s correct. If you’d like some hope that the St. Louis Cardinals can ...

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SF GATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking ...