I like the Cards jerseys.

On the pregame Chris Duncan had an interview with The Cat.  I wasnt overly good but I enjoy Duncan.  I am glad he found something like radio to continue his career around baseball.  For about a year there he could rake.

forsberg_us wrote:

Missed the start of the game, are these Negro League jerseys?

So far, so good although we could/should have had a couple more in that 2nd inning.

I know the Pirates are wearing the Homestead Grays unis. I don't know enough about the Negro Leagues to know the name of the team that was in St. Louis.

Is it just me, or does McKenry seem a little annoyed with Veras's lack of command?

Max wrote:

I would have thought that the grays were for the mixed race league.  Maybe the St. Louis team was called the "Stars".

Garcia is looking a bit red and puffy.  Might be overheating.

I believe the broadcast crew said that "starts" was correct.

The red spikes with the black shoes look ridiculous.

Garcia 10-4, 3.01.

One more good start and he'll be back down below 3.

St. Louis Stars was correct.  Played from 1922-31

http://www.negroleaguebaseball.com/teams/St.html

APRTW wrote:

If someone told me that the Cardinals already traded Rasmus I think I would believe them.  He hasnt played since the first game of the Mets series.

They aren't trading him.  Or at least I doubt they're trading him.  Sitting him on the bench is depressing his value.  But I wouldn't be surprised if Rasmus isn't on the roster at the start of 2012.

forsberg_us wrote:

APRTW wrote:

If someone told me that the Cardinals already traded Rasmus I think I would believe them.  He hasnt played since the first game of the Mets series.

They aren't trading him.  Or at least I doubt they're trading him.  Sitting him on the bench is depressing his value.  But I wouldn't be surprised if Rasmus isn't on the roster at the start of 2012.

I dont think they are going to deal him either but it is odd that he is sitting so much.  I dont see how him sitting on the bench helps him get going.  It is like they see him as a lost cause.  At this point I real dont care if he is on the team or not.  I do expect them to get something if he is dealt.

Max wrote:

APRTW wrote:

If someone told me that the Cardinals already traded Rasmus I think I would believe them.  He hasnt played since the first game of the Mets series.

I think they can now safely send Theriot where ever Rasmus has gone, too.

I will agree with TLR that Descalso has caught onto short quickly.

Max wrote:

forsberg_us wrote:

APRTW wrote:

If someone told me that the Cardinals already traded Rasmus I think I would believe them.  He hasnt played since the first game of the Mets series.

They aren't trading him.  Or at least I doubt they're trading him.  Sitting him on the bench is depressing his value.  But I wouldn't be surprised if Rasmus isn't on the roster at the start of 2012.

I tend to think that they are trading him--but only if they get a return of something like a front of the rotation starting pitcher.

The biggest drag on his value this season has been when he plays.  Much better to let opinions like Strauss's quietly take root: super talented kid who will never make it under La Russa.  Needs the kind of manager they have in (Tampa/Chicago's South Side/Seattle/etc.).

That's why I softened my stance, but I'd be shocked if anyone is willing to give the Cardinals the value they're going to be looking for in return.  Tampa just called up Desmond Jennings, who is a very good outfield prospect.  I'm not sure where Rasmus would fit with that club.

Christ, could you imagine Rasmus trying to play for Ozzie Guillen?  Imagine the online war of words between Guillen's kid and Rasmus' dad.