Alphabet soup: UCB CBA

In my last post, I mentioned the UCB Cardinal Blogger Awards (CBA), and how you were invited to participate by casting your vote in the categories on the ballot.  What I failed to disclose what the way I cast MY ballot.  Shoptaw was kind enough to remind me in a way that allowed me to keep both kneecaps in tact, and still live to write today's blog.

Since you've surely been on the edge of your seat wondering how I voted, wait no more.  A couple of the questions on the ballot I left blank intentionally.  Just throwin' that out there.  (Lookin' at you, 2011)  So, without further ado...

SourceWhere you find out about this from (Twitter, Facebook, a certain blog, etc.)Refrained from voting 

Player of the YearCardinal player that was the best in 2012 (excludes pitchers)

•  Allen Craig
•  Matt Holliday
•  Yadier Molina
•  Other: 
• Voted: Yadier Molina 

Pitcher of the YearTop Cardinal hurler for 2012

•  Kyle Lohse
•  Lance Lynn
•  Jason Motte
•  Other: 
• Voted: Kyle Lohse

Game of the YearBest or most representative contest of the season.  6/13 vs. White Sox (1-0 Lynn win)

•  7/16 vs. Brewers (9th inning rally)
•  7/21 vs. Cubs (12-run inning)
•  NLDS Game 5 vs. Washington
•  Other: 
• Voted: NLDS Game 5

Performance of the YearBest single-game, single-player performance by a Cardinal

•  Chris Carpenter's five innings against Chicago in return
•  Adam Wainwright's shutout of San Diego
•  Shelby Miller's start against Cincinnati
•  Carlos Beltran's 3-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI day vs. Washington
•  Other: 
• Voted: Wainwright's SHO

Surprise Player of the YearCardinal who (pleasantly) surprised you with their performance in 2012

•  David Freese
•  Jon Jay
•  Pete Kozma
•  Lance Lynn
•  Other: 
• Voted: Jon Jay

Disappointing Player of the YearCardinal who (unpleasantly) surprised you with their performance in 2012

•  Lance Berkman
•  Daniel Descalso
•  Rafael Furcal
•  Marc Rzepczynski
•  Other: 
• Voted: Marc Rzepczynski

Rookie of the YearBest year by a Cardinal who made their debut in 2012

•  Matt Adams
•  Joe Kelly
•  Trevor Rosenthal
•  Other: 
• Voted: Trevor Rosenthal

Acquisition of the YearBest move by John Mozeliak

•  Carlos Beltran
•  Edward Mujica
•  Other: 
• Voted: Carlos Beltran

Most Anticipated CardinalCardinal prospect on the farm that you are most anxious to see in the bigs

•  Carlos Martinez
•  Oscar Taveras
•  Kolten Wong
•  Other: 
• Voted: Oscar Tavares

Best Cardinal Individual BlogThe best Cards blog written (mainly) by one person. Examples from the UCB roster include On The Outside Corner, Birds On The Bat 82, Cards 'N Stuff, C70 At The Bat among others

Refrained from voting

Best Cardinal Team BlogThe best Cards blog maintained by a staff of writers. Examples from the UCB roster include Aaron Miles' Fastball, Pitchers Hit Eighth, I70 Baseball, Saint Louis Sports among others

Refrained from voting

Best Cardinal Media BlogThe best Cards blog published by a traditional media figure.

•  Bird Land
•  By Gosh, It's Langosch
•  Cards Beat
•  Other: 

Voted: Bird Land

Best Cardinal Rookie BlogThe best Cards blog that started up in the last year

•  CardsBlog
•  Keene On MLB
•  StanGraphs
•  Other: 

Refrained from voting

Post of the YearThe best writing on a Cardinal blog this season. Search the blog for the relevant post.

•  "Cardinal Executives Candid With Bloggers"--RetroSimba, 9/9/12
•  "Darryl Kile's Final Inning"--Aaron Miles' Fastball, 6/22/12
•  "On Life, Love, and Baseball"--I70 Baseball, 8/22/12
•  "STARS For Baby Reesa"--Pitchers Hit Eighth, 6/18/12
•  "We Don't Get To Write The Endings"--C70 At The Bat, 10/23/12
•  Other: 

Voted: Wrote in, Pitchers Hit 8th - Top 5 Iconic Moments

Best UCB ProjectYour favorite of all the various projects the UCB has done over the past year

•  Buck/Kile Remembrances
•  Roundtables
•  Top 5 Iconic Moments
•  Top 7 Prospects
•  Other: 

Voted: Top 5 Iconic Moments

Most Optimistic Cardinals BlogWhich blog turns your world on with their smile, can take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?

Refrained from voting

Best UCB PodcastWe're not just writers, we're talkers too. Which one is easiest on your ears?

•  Conversations With C70
•  Gateway To Baseball Heaven
•  Pitchers Hit Eighth
•  Redbirds of a Feather
•  UCB Radio Hour
•  Other: 

UCB Radio Hour

Best UCB TwittererWhich of our membership do you enjoy following on Twitter the most?

Refrained from voting

If there's any one thing I'd add, it's that you should go read the Pitchers Hit 8th piece, if you haven't.  If you have, go back and read it again--you won't be sorry!