Comments on: What in the world….?

By: motle

motle — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:12:50 +0000

Perez did it again. Just throws the ball with little movement. Can’t live on “fast stuff” for a career.

Cards needs some major changes in how they assess bullpen guys.

By: Pitchers Hit Eighth

Pitchers Hit Eighth — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:54:44 +0000

KRod will cost more per year than Burnett. Not worth it.

By: knup

knup — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:52:48 +0000

They just aren’t a good team. They are a few years away from anything. I’m not a Dunn guy either. Why don’t we go out and sign KRod for next year!!!! Spend some money and solidify the pen.

By: Pitchers Hit Eighth

Pitchers Hit Eighth — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:29:16 +0000

http://cardinalsgm.com/gm-suggestions/closer/

I agree with Sam – bad day for Perez. He’s had far less run-ins so far as the closer than previous options.

Control for Perez is the issue, not the pitches. He has to be ahead of hitters to be effective (at least at this stage), and he’s not doing that.

Dunn should be a DH. Not interested.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:05:01 +0000

Perez had a bad day. It happens. And today, it happened in the same series where Molina hit two homers in two games, and nearly everyone on both teams smacked a longball or two. He is, and should be, the Cards’ closer, at least for the rest of this season. And he’s really, seriously, not part of the bullpen problem that has plagued the team all season.

Motte was a lot of fun to watch! Much like Perez’s first few games. It’s always good to see some heat on the mound!

Personally, I wouldn’t try to sign Dunn. I like the defense the Cards get with Luddy, Schumaker, and a healthy Ankiel. I wouldn’t sacrifice defense, as long as the outfielders are hitting for either power or for average.