RIVALFISH BREAKS FIRST REAL NEWS STORY: Buehrle to Cardinals?

by Tella Real, mraspatello@rivalfish.com, Editor-in-Chief

I don't want to act too excited and crack bad jokes and ruin this very melancholy moment for myself, because Rivalfish is about to break it's first real news story. The minute I post this, I'll be on the phone with every radio station and sports TV outfit I know, trying to get some face times for yours truly and the brave Rivalfish correspondent who landed this story.

Above is John Conniff, longtime Rivalfish correspondent and contributor, and trusted source due to his access to some of the biggest names in sports. John was a guest in the Private Club Level at Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night. Chicago White Sox Pitcher Mark Buehrle and his wife were also present in the Private Club Level, guests of either the St. Louis Cardinals or someone associated with them.

John mingled with the Buehrles throughout the game, and at one point was part of a conversation between Jamie Buehrle (Mark's wife) and one of her girlfriends. Jamie expressed that Mark hopes that Kenny Williams will opt-out of his $9.5 million Club Option in the coming week, allowing Buehrle to seek a new team. Buehrle (above in Cardinals hat), a native of St. Charles, MO, is a long time fan of the Redbirds. Jamie confirmed that he has already spoken to the Cardinals, and is hoping to start next season in St. Louis. Ultimately, where he ends up is up to Kenny Williams. Mark Buerhle himself agreed that it was "out of his control" on Tuesday night. The deadline for this decision is Nov. 1.

Kenny, last year was a fluke. Don't let go of Marquee Mark!