Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  While the last game of the "first half" got rained out in Chicago, there was still plenty for Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Tara (Birds on the Black, @tarawellman) to discuss in this one.  The Cardinals played a bit better this week, taking two of three from the Giants and splitting the series with the Cubs.  Is there still some hope, however faint?  Has the process improved?  How will the Cardinals fill the void that is the fifth starter spot?  And who has been the MVP and the surprise of the first half?  All that and more!