As promised, I'm back today with a few ideas that will allow for more reader interactivity on this site. Have you ever wanted to write your opinion on what the Cardinals should do during the off-season? Do you have some good ideas for trade rumors or possibilities? Like to write baseball-related haikus or sonnets? Ever wanted to step into the world of blogging and have your thoughts heard? I want all of these, and I want them for you and from you. At Rockin' the Red, I am extending the opportunity for you readers to have your thoughts, ideas, and works of art displayed here in your very own post.
Here's how it will work:
(1.) You can write an essay, a simple one paragraph discussion, a five paragraph short story - any type of composition that is Cardinals or baseball related. Topics are your choice.
(2.) Submit it to me via kujo@rockinthered.com.
(3.) If it meets all the specifications (and there aren't many of them), I'll post it and notify you when it's up.
My goal is to let this blog serve not only as a sounding board for my opinions and thoughts but also as a sounding board for the rest of Cardinal Nation throughout the country and world. It allows you to have your voice heard and allows me to add some new ideas into the lifeblood of this blog.
My only specifications:
(1.) It must be relevant to Cardinals baseball or baseball in general. Maybe it is a firsthand account of a Redbirds game in Memphis, or maybe it's a story of a bond you shared with your father at Busch Stadium. A haiku about Fredbird. Anything will do.
(2.) Profanity must be limited as much as possible. I will deem what shall be considered obscene or unsuitable for this blog.
(3.) Make a strong case. If you're writing about trade possibilities, defend why you think Player A will be traded for Player B, and why General Manager C will be dumb enough to trade for Player A. Coherence and brevity are good indicators of a strong argument.
I really hope some of you participate in this opportunity. You can submit stuff as many times as you want, and your post will be on the front page for all to see. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to e-mail me at kujo@rockinthered.com. I hope to see some good work soon!
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