Quickie KTE - Cardinals 9/20-22

[Frayed Knot]

We haven't seen these guys since July so they've pretty much been off our radar - which is odd considering how much they used to always be on it.

- They lead the NL in runs scored per game, which isn't surprising since they lead in each BA, OBA & SLG (and, naturally, OPS) while sitting right around NL avg in most pitching stats (RA, ERA, WHiP)

- The reports of Albert Pujols's demise were greatly exaggerated. He's having a much better 2nd half than 1st, including going approx .340/.420/.600 w/12 HRs since August 1

- Matt Holliday has been on the shelf off and on for the entire season including the last few days. Not sure what his status is right now.

Most common recent set-up:
C - Molina
1B - Pujols
2B - Schumaker or Theriot
3B - Freese/DeScalso
SS - Furcal
LF - Berkman (back to RF if Holliday is able to play)
CF - Jon Jay (when he's not on the high court
RF - Allen Craig (played pieces of this year & last)


Tuesday: 8:15 -- Pelfrey v Edwin Jackson
Jackson is the 28 y/o once-touted RHP prospect who tossed a no-hitter a few years back but has been oft-moved (LAD, TBR, Det, Arz, CHW) before being dealt to StL as this year's deadline. 12-9; 3.71; 1.41 overall this season, this will be his 11th start for StL [5-2; 3.32; 1.40]

Wednesday: 8:15 -- Schwinden v Jamie Garcia
Not as dominant as in last year's 3rd place RoY season, he's 12-7 with an ERA + WHiP that's up to 3.59 + 1.34 (from last season's 2.70 + 1.32) although his walks are way down.

Thursday: 1:45 -- Capuano v Jake Westbrook
Westbrook was StL's deadline pick-up last season who then re-upped with them over the winter. 12-9 in 31 starts with a 4.58; 1.52 ERA/WHiP (must get a lot of run support).

[MFS62]

According to Baseball-Reference, David Freese, now playing third base for the Cards is not related to Gene Freese, who played third base for the Reds 50 years ago.

Later

[Benjamin Grimm]

Does Willie McGee still play center field for them?

[bmfc1]

The Mets first trip to St. Louis since April, 2010.

[Frayed Knot]

bmfc1 wrote: The Mets first trip to St. Louis since April, 2010.

The sad part about that is that MLB thinks this is progress.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

bmfc1 wrote: The Mets first trip to St. Louis since April, 2010.

our last until next september too.

[metirish]

That's fecked up that......is Keith making this trip?, usually some reminiscing when he does.

[Guest attgig]

right now, they're only 2.5 games behind the braves for the WC spot, with the giants 3.5 out. could be a good spoiler series to keep them from october baseball.

[Guest themetfairy]

Nice work FK!