Congratulations to our top three finishers:

1st place - Derek Nantz -- $75 MLB.com Gift Certificate
2nd place - Layne Simpson -- $50 MLB.com Gift Certificate
3rd place - Eric Hamilton -- $25 MLB.com Gift Certificate

There was a tie between first and second so the tie-breaker was used to determine first place. The standings show Derek has 98 points with the 1 point tie-breaker added in. The individual scoring page will show Derek only received 97pts.

Thanks to everyone who played Cardinals Challenge this season. You can view the final standings here.

Top 10 as of 10.01.2007 at 8:10 am

1 dnantz 98
2 LeftIsgood 97
3 eric.hamilton 94
4 sitommy 91
5 cardscrazy589 86
6 JLCANADY 86
7 Robmanstl68 84
8 Roy 80
9 wbates 80
10 stlouplaya22 77

Complete Standings

 

RULES

  1. One entry per email address. Each email address must use a unique username. You may change your contact email address at any time by going to the My Points Page and clicking on "Modify My Profile".

  2. Must be at least 13 years of age.

  3. Deadline to enter the contest is March 31, 2007 11:59pm CT.

  4. All entries may be changed until March 31, 2007 by going to your "My Points " page and clicking on the "Modify your Entry" link.

  5. First place will receive a $75 gift certificate to MLB.com, second place will receive a $50 gift certificate to MLB.com and third place will receives a $25 gift certificate to MLB.com.

  6. Prizes will be awarded within one week after the final game of the regular season.

  7. Refer a friend to the contest once you have signed up and you will be entered to win a 2007 Cardinals yearbook if they sign up. Just go to your scoring page and click on the link at the top of the page. There is no limit on how many friends you can refer.

SCORING

  1. Points are awarded according to the point value listed next to each category.

  2. For stat categories such as wins and home runs you must choose the correct player in order to receive points for the corresponding stat.

  3. Points for stat categories are awarded based on how much you miss each stat.

  4. Scoring Examples #1:
    - Chris Carpenter finishes the season with the lowest ERA on the team at 2.92.
    - You chose Chris Carpenter for the lowest ERA with a 3.00 ERA.
    - You receive 10 points for choosing the correct player and 17 points: 25 max pts - 8 pts missed.

    Scoring Examples #2:
    - Scott Rolen finishes the season with a batting average of .335.
    - You chose Albert Pujols with a batting average of .335.
    - You would receive 0 pts for both batting average categories since you chose the incorrect player.

  5. If there is a tie at the end of the season for first, second and third place. The tie breaker category (total runs scored) will be used. If there is still a tie the person who entered the contest first will be the winner.

CATEGORY POINTS
Which pitcher will earn the most wins? 10
How many wins will this pitcher get? 10
 
Which pitcher will have the lowest ERA in 2007? 10
What will this pitchers ERA be? 25
 
Which pitcher will finish the season with the most strikeouts? 10
How many strikeouts will this pitcher record? 25
 
Which pitcher will have the most appearances in 2007? 10
How many appearances will this pitcher have? 15
 
Which player will have the most home runs in 2007? 10
How many home runs will this player hit? 10
 
Which player will have the highest batting average in 2007? 10
what will the batting average of this player be? 20
 
Which player will have the most RBIs in 2007? 10
How many RBIs will this player have? 25
 
Which player will have the most stolen bases in 2007? 10
How many stolen bases will this player have? 15
 
What place will the Cardinals finish in 2007? 5
How many games will the Cardinals win in 2007? 10
National League Pitching Rank 5
National League Hitting Rank 5
National League Fielding Rank 5
Tie Breaker (Total team runs scored) 1