As if it wasn't bad enough that the St. Louis Cardinals blew up on Tuesday night, the same thing happened last night. The Cardinals gave away leads to the Colorado Rockies of 5-0 and 7-4 only to lose 8-7. Once again the hitters did there job racking up 16 hits. But, the bullpen did NOT do it's job and blew up again for a second consecutive night. The goat last night was Jason Motte who blew the save. Actually it was only his first blown save of the year, so I am going easy on him. But, in general the bullpen has been feckless the last several games. And while I was critical of Ryan Franklin yesterday, to be fair he has had only blown 2 saves all year.
Baseball is a marathon not a sprint, so hopefully the Birds will right the ship today when they wrap up their visit to that haunted house called Coors Field. They still have the best talent in the NL Central, but I am starting to question their heart and desire to win.
July 08, 2010
July 07, 2010
Cards to Appear on Sunday Night Baseball
Apparently last night's blow up in Colorado hasn't deterred the execs at ESPN from showing the Birds in prime-time. The Cardinals and Cubs game at Wrigley on Sunday night July 25th will be featured nationwide on the channel that would like to have you believe it's the "Sports Leader".
Bad Times for the Redbirds in Denver
The St. Louis Cardinals had the dubious distinction of giving up 9 runs in the ninth inning last night and losing to the Colorado Rockies 12-9. The Cardinal bats have been quiet much of the season, but broke out last night in a big way and the team actually led 9-2 in the seventh inning.
But then the arson squad...er, bullpen, came in and played giveaway with the Rockies. Well not the entire bullpen. The 6th and 7th innings went well enough as manager Tony LaRussa burned through three pitchers to get six outs. In the 8th and 9th Dennys Reyes and Ryan Franklin couldn't throw strikes and the Rockies teed off on them when they did. Franklin ended the game by hanging a pitch over the plate that was driven out by Seth Smith for a three run dinger.
In fairness to LaRussa, he was playing in Coors Field where a four run lead doesn't mean much. But, why did he take starter Blake Hawksworth out after only five innings when he had a 6-2 lead? And why didn't LaRussa use Mitchell Boggs who was available and who has been pitching fairly well lately? LaRussa's actions at times are hard to comprehend. Again I'll give him the Coors Field angle of being in a place where a lot of runs can be scored in a hurry (as the Rockies proved last night). But, at this rate his relief staff is going to be worn out by September. Let's hope the Cardinal hitters come to life and pick up the slack.
And to top off the bad news from Colorado, Brad Penny attempted to throw yesterday and reported morepain. That stopped the session short and Penny is back in St. Louis looking at medical options.
But then the arson squad...er, bullpen, came in and played giveaway with the Rockies. Well not the entire bullpen. The 6th and 7th innings went well enough as manager Tony LaRussa burned through three pitchers to get six outs. In the 8th and 9th Dennys Reyes and Ryan Franklin couldn't throw strikes and the Rockies teed off on them when they did. Franklin ended the game by hanging a pitch over the plate that was driven out by Seth Smith for a three run dinger.
In fairness to LaRussa, he was playing in Coors Field where a four run lead doesn't mean much. But, why did he take starter Blake Hawksworth out after only five innings when he had a 6-2 lead? And why didn't LaRussa use Mitchell Boggs who was available and who has been pitching fairly well lately? LaRussa's actions at times are hard to comprehend. Again I'll give him the Coors Field angle of being in a place where a lot of runs can be scored in a hurry (as the Rockies proved last night). But, at this rate his relief staff is going to be worn out by September. Let's hope the Cardinal hitters come to life and pick up the slack.
And to top off the bad news from Colorado, Brad Penny attempted to throw yesterday and reported morepain. That stopped the session short and Penny is back in St. Louis looking at medical options.
July 04, 2010
Happy 4th of July
I hope as you read this you and your family are having a wonderful 4th of July.
Happy 234th birthday to the greatest nation ever...The United States of America. And more importantly thank you to all of the brave troops stationed around the world defending the American way of life. I realize we are not the most beloved of countries, but why is that when some other nation gets in trouble or needs help, the US is always the first one it asks? And the United States never says no to someone in need. 234 years old and going strong.
Does the United States have problems? Sure we do. But, I am confident we will resolve those issues and move on. I am thankful for the many opportunities the USA has afforded me over the years and the freedom to do what I want when I want. Thank you American and may God Bless the United States of America!
Happy 234th birthday to the greatest nation ever...The United States of America. And more importantly thank you to all of the brave troops stationed around the world defending the American way of life. I realize we are not the most beloved of countries, but why is that when some other nation gets in trouble or needs help, the US is always the first one it asks? And the United States never says no to someone in need. 234 years old and going strong.
Does the United States have problems? Sure we do. But, I am confident we will resolve those issues and move on. I am thankful for the many opportunities the USA has afforded me over the years and the freedom to do what I want when I want. Thank you American and may God Bless the United States of America!
What is MLB Up to Now?
So I flip on the TV and I see that all of the players are wearing white caps. My first thought it what's up with that. Well, then I learn it is to honor America on Independence Day and support injured veterans. I then think that is a noble cause.
But, then while surfing the web this morning I came across this article in the San Jose Mercury. It turns out MLB is more interested in lining it's own pockets than enriching a needy group of veterans. Shame on you Major League Baseaball.
But, then while surfing the web this morning I came across this article in the San Jose Mercury. It turns out MLB is more interested in lining it's own pockets than enriching a needy group of veterans. Shame on you Major League Baseaball.
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