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Media Views: Versatile Rick Ankiel plays another position — analyst in Cards' television booth

Rick Ankiel (right), seen alongside Scott Warmann, is branching out from Bally Sports Midwest's Cardinals pregame/postgame shows to the broadcast booth. (BSM photo)

Rick Ankiel, right, seen alongside Scott Warmann, is branching out from Bally Sports Midwest's Cardinals pregame/postgame shows to its broadcast booth.

When arm problems derailed Rick Ankiel's final attempt to be a big-leaguer again, two years ago at age 40, he returned to the broadcasting business. It was something he had been in for three seasons before stepping aside to take one last shot at resurrecting his unparalleled baseball career.