I know, most blogs are not written about backup spots on the team. Well this one is. Today Matt Pagnozzi signed a minor league deal with the Rockies. I am a bit bewildered. I thought he would go into Spring Training as one of several to spell Yadi as catcher when needed. Then he was removed from the 40 man and now he is gone.

Something happened at the end of the year. When Molina was hurting we used several catchers and Pagnozzi was moderately successful. I guess the brain trust saw something they didn’t like and cut him loose.

So who backs up? Probably the leading candidate is Bryan Anderson. I would not be surprised to see him in a trade this winter.

For purposes of my blog, let’s say he is not the one. Who is it? Veteran like Bengie Molina or Russell Martin? Give me your views.

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Lance Berkman has named the Cardinals as a team that has shown some interest in him. He would be a corner OF and replacement for the resting Albert Pujols.

Now if Berkman can recoup his prior ability I am all for it. Some conspiracy theorists have discussed it as the Cardinals insurance for of/when Pujols is not signed and a first baseman is needed.

Berkman has problems hitting lefties and we have enough of those. I am mixed…..

Would you sign him and for how much?

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UGH. The Cardinals have announced “floating ticket prices” beginning next year. You will get charged more for pitching matchups, promotional days, certain teams coming in and other issues.

Dollars are almighty! So what used to be a freebie (promotional days) will now cost you more to go to. Lincecum vs Wainwright will add dollars to your tickets. This doesn’t fit the family plan for the average family. Again, they are screwed over for the “supply and demand” economics.

Ok, they need to generate money for the impending signing of Albert Pujols. Let’s stick it to the man ahead of time and then when we sign him we will raise them again. I am not a happy man about this!

check this out:
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_1898c898-f373-11df-b053-00127992bc8b.html

The most popular sports ticket in town will now be set by what the club describes as “dynamic pricing,” a system in which single-game prices fluctuate, or “float,” depending on an array of factors including opponent, pitching match-up, weather and promotions.

Weather? Are you kidding me?

I guess I will watch more Fox Sports Midwest. That is itself is another UGH.

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