To do what? Work on the grounds crew?

How this is going to help/work is over my head .........

I don't think anyone can argue the Cardinals bullpen isn't spent, but geez, we got a guy with a July ERA of 5.40 and an August ERA of 5.23.

Ick

artie_fufkin wrote:

forsberg_us wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

To do what? Work on the grounds crew?

Maybe the Cardinals are planning a Civil War Reenactment promotion.

Pickett's Charge?
 

 
LOL. Or maybe Ricketts' Shame.

Speaking of pitching coaches, now would be an excellent time for Duncan to resurface.

artie_fufkin wrote:

SB Nation: "The right-hander carried a 9.00 ERA in mid-May, but has settled down recently, posting a 2.70 ERA over his last 40 innings. Overall, Axford has a 4.45 ERA over 54 2/3 innings with 54 strikeouts and 23 walks."

Hmmm ... In all sincerity, everything with him depends on fastball command. If he can throw the heater where he wants, he can mix in that nickel slider and get some silly swings. JV is right. Ol' Sourpuss would have fixed him three years ago in about three minutes. What's the going rate for a pitching consultant these days?

 
Maybe Carp will reveal some talent in that area soon. There's also the psychological factor. Mujica got better just by moving from the moribund Marlins to the top echelon. Could this be enough to revitalize Axford?

I like the move.  I was reading about the idea last night and liked it.  It doesnt hurt and as artie pointed out, he has been good of late.  If he can keep it up it is exactly what the bullpen needed.  Idk if moving watcha into the rotation is smart tho.

don.rob11 wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

 What's the going rate for a pitching consultant these days?

No confidence in Lillyquiz ?
 

 
Plenty. But Duncan was the best. Sort of like the actresses who have played Catwoman. There's Juile Newmar, and then there are other people with varying degrees of success.

You know what must have been interesting is how and when the Brewers broke the news to him. The Brewers played in Pissburgh last night, and the Cardinals are playing in Pissburgh tonight. Did he get on a plane, fly to Milwaukee and then have to turn around and fly back to Pissburgh, or did he wave goodbye the rest of the Brewers on their way out of the clubhouse?

Speaking of change of scenery guys--this got me wondering about our old friend Mitchell Boggs.

When he was first traded to Colorado, he went to AA, and pitched pretty well there.  He was promoted to AAA in late July.  Since then, he's pitched 15.1 innings, allowed 23 runs (only 12 earned) for an ERA of 7.04.  Even worse, he's allowed 30 hits and given 10 walks for a WHIP of 2.61.

This poor bastard's career may be over.

forsberg_us wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

You know what must have been interesting is how and when the Brewers broke the news to him. The Brewers played in Pissburgh last night, and the Cardinals are playing in Pissburgh tonight. Did he get on a plane, fly to Milwaukee and then have to turn around and fly back to Pissburgh, or did he wave goodbye the rest of the Brewers on their way out of the clubhouse?

You sort of have to think someone knew yesterday with the Cardinals making 2 moves but only recalling 1 player, don't you?

Two days before the rosters expand, there can be some silly stuff going on. Maybe they were saving a spot for Jose Oquendo's comeback.
 

forsberg_us wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

forsberg_us wrote:

You sort of have to think someone knew yesterday with the Cardinals making 2 moves but only recalling 1 player, don't you?

Two days before the rosters expand, there can be some silly stuff going on. Maybe they were saving a spot for Jose Oquendo's comeback.
 

He could probably still hit more than Kozma.

But he doesn't give you Koz's defense.
 

tkihshbt wrote:

Pirates trade for Morneau.

This probably should upset me, but part of me appreciates that Pittsburgh is taking their best shot after so many years of futility.