*2010 MLB Thread*

[qwerty1500]

Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Woot!!!
I thought he was going to slip away too.
On the down side of that deal is the fact that precedence is set for Pujols next year when his current contract is up.
Once they pay his new salary, which is sure to top Holliday by far, they will have 0 cash for any pitching which is exactly why they always fade in the playoffs.

"No pitching" That's the song I seem to sing every year about our Cards. Even with Carp and Wayno, I'm am probably still singing it ... force of habit I guess. This time, I wish I felt more comfortable with the bullpen ... expecially uneasy about our "closer." He seemed to fade at the end of last year and no one seems to be talking much about it. Sure hate to give all those games away in the 9th inning.

(The wife was just reading over my shoulder and said, "Yep that sounds like you.")

But, I have the give the ownership some credit for coughing up some cash. Big change from the final years when the brewery owed em.

[MedicCook]

Originally Posted by qwerty1500

"No pitching" That's the song I seem to sing every year about our Cards. Even with Carp and Wayno, I'm am probably still singing it ... force of habit I guess. This time, I wish I felt more comfortable with the bullpen ... expecially uneasy about our "closer." He seemed to fade at the end of last year and no one seems to be talking much about it. Sure hate to give all those games away in the 9th inning.

(The wife was just reading over my shoulder and said, "Yep that sounds like you.")

But, I have the give the ownership some credit for coughing up some cash. Big change from the final years when the brewery owed em.

They are putting up some serious money for a couple players. Hopefully they don't turn into the Marlins and have a fire sale in a year or two.

[Whynot]

Originally Posted by qwerty1500

"No pitching" That's the song I seem to sing every year about our Cards. Even with Carp and Wayno, I'm am probably still singing it ... force of habit I guess. This time, I wish I felt more comfortable with the bullpen ... expecially uneasy about our "closer." He seemed to fade at the end of last year and no one seems to be talking much about it. Sure hate to give all those games away in the 9th inning.

(The wife was just reading over my shoulder and said, "Yep that sounds like you.")

But, I have the give the ownership some credit for coughing up some cash. Big change from the final years when the brewery owed em.

I hope Motte can find some movement on his fastball and work out a decent second pitch. I am exited about a couple of the young arms in the system, especially Samuel.

[St. Lou Stu]

Originally Posted by qwerty1500

"No pitching" Sure hate to give all those games away in the 9th inning.

I am just tickled to death to know that Izzy is finally gone.... no question.

Sure, he was a good closer.... at some point in time. But, when someone loses it, DO NOT continue to put them on the mound because you paid for them and feel the need to 'get your money's worth'

OK, I know he's been gone for a while.... but It still bothers me.