KTE Cardinals

[Theoldmole]

St. Louis Cardinals


First, the Molina family,
Their big league catchers number three,
But we're concerned with Yadier.
Though some may say he's only fair,
His arm is strong, pitch calling clever,
LaRussa says "best catcher ever."

At first base, Who? It's Allen Craig,
Scouting reports on him are vague,
He is not hitting what they'd like,
But, come to think: neither is Ike.
And if you need some Social Work, he
Has a degree from UC Berkely.
(Update on Craig: he's gotten hot.
Update on Ike: Well, he has not.)

Matt Carpenter is not the pitcher,
At second base, could be a fixture.
And though his fielding's never boring,
He could well lead the league in scoring.

Since Rafael Furcal is out,
Shortstop position is in doubt.
Right now it's Kozma, day to day,
They're still not sure that he can play.
If either keystone fails, there's also
Another choice: that's Dan Descalso.

Patrolling third is David Freese,
He's got the skids, they've got the grease.
Matheny says of his selection,
"Not heading in a good direction."
So, if not David, who? Oh, my --
It might be our old buddy Ty1

All of this construction may
Change on any given day.
Shuffle up, or start from scratch.
St. Louis infield: mix and match.

In left field is Matt Holliday,
The center fielder is Jon Jay,
In right field -- well, you know the man,
Our old Met pal, Senor Beltran.
No sign of weakness here revealed,
They all can hit, they all can field.

And if their outfield makes you curse,
Just hold your tongue: the rest is worse.
And worse, and worse again by half --
Referring to the pitching staff.
Basically, all they do is win,
Particularly Mr. Lynn.
Jaime Garcia's worth your best look,
Same can be said for Jacob Westbrook.
Adam Wainwright is a killer,
So's their fifth guy, Shelby Miller.

Their bullpen needs some analyzing,
But lately it's been stablizing.
When closing situation beckons,
There's Edward, last of the Mujicans.

Formidable! But you can keep 'em,
Prediction here: The Mets will sweep 'em.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

[Benjamin Grimm]

An early KTE! Six days in advance!

And we still haven't learned about the White Sox and the Pirates yet!

[Edgy MD]

I know, right?! Let's call those series wins and skip right to the Cards!

[Ceetar]

oh crap, the Pirates are me right? Better get swashbuckling.

[Zvon]

Great Job!!!

[batmagadanleadoff]

Cards? Who said cards?

Edited May 7, 2013 by Guest

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I don't think it's possible for Mike Francessa to have as many Mickey Mantles as I had 1975 Jack Heidemanns. I got this card in every pack!

[Theoldmole]

Apologies for posting this too early -- I didn't actually mean to post it, I was just trying to make sure I got it done in time, because things are going wild at Opus 40.

[Edgy MD]

I don't think it's possible for Mike Francessa to have as many Mickey Mantles as I had 1975 Jack Heidemanns. I got this card in every pack!

Little ditty... 'bout Jack Heidemann
Played for the Cardinals back when Nixon got canned
Jonny wanna buy a baseball pack
Hoping for some Seaver, he gets nothing Jack

OH YEAH! Topps goes on!
Separating nickles from... young boys like Jon!
OH YEAH! Topps goes on!
Separating nickles from... young boys like Jon

[Theoldmole]

Who da man? Heidemann!

[Frayed Knot]

TheOldMole wrote: Apologies for posting this too early -- I didn't actually mean to post it, I was just trying to make sure I got it done in time, because things are going wild at Opus 40.

As long as they don't turn over their entire roster between now and next week I think we're going to be OK here.
Their former closer Jason Motte just had TJ surgery and obviously won't be around for this series.

[Frayed Knot]

Just a couple quick notes on this series (and to bump this KTE back up top):

- Games times are at 7:05 EDT on Monday (for TV purposes which also means it's an ESPN game for some of youse outta-towners) but back to 8:15 on both Tuesday & Wednesday and then a 1:45 starting time on Thursday

Mon: Hefner vs Lynn
Tues: Gee vs Gast
Wed: Marcum vs Miller
Thurs: Niese vs Wainwright

Lance Lynn is the reliever turned starter for this season who's currently 5-1 with a 2.71 ERA and 1.05 WHiP in 7 starts
John Gast (24) will be making his major league debut. He was 3-1; 1.16; 1.06 over 7 starts with AAA Memphis
Shelby Miller [5-2; 1.58; 0.88] & Adam Wainwright [5-2; 2.30; 0.99] are the two coming off back-to-back one-hitters vs Colorado this past weekend. The Rox at one point went 50 ABs between base hits.

[Edgy MD]

Three in a row for Kolb. This Card card lacks the Soviet realism qualities of his others, though.



I'd like to retroactivel come out in support of the Garrett trade.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

A thing of beauty, Mole.

[Edgy MD]

"Shelby Miller" puts me in mind of southern gallant who's been paying calls on a certain virtuous young woman. He's handsome but a little too full of himself. And the young woman's maiden aunt is all harumphy. "I don't like that young Mr. Miller," she says with her perpetually consternated brow. "Sure and all, he plays the perfect gentleman, but there's just a way about him that rubs me right wrong."

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

"Oh, I daren't agree, Marva. The young man accompanied me on last eve's cakewalk, and he had not a whiff of the rogue about him... unlike that silver-tongued Lance Lynn, Esquire."

[Edgy MD]

"You can't let any of these young men make a rube out of you, Edna Mae. A lady can't be too careful. Honest men like your John Mabry are not easy to come by these days. Lemonade?"

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

"Speaking of 'tart and fruity,' that highstocking Jon Jay is quite the wasp-worded little dandy, is he not?"

"Oh, Martha, you're incorrigible, like that Mohican-wearing native fellow with the painted neck."