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In regards to Todd Wellemeyer - same song, different verse. He continues to be unable to get anybody out at the plate. His ERA is creeping closer and closer to 6 with each outing, and he hasn't made it through the 6th inning since the 2nd of July. After his last outing in Houston, Tony LaRussa said his spot in the rotation was safe because they weren't convinced anyone else could offer more and because they believe he will improve. How much time for improvement does he get? The Cardinals are simply unable to win when the ball is in his hands. Two wins per every ten outings just isn't acceptable. I can understand why the Cardinals would be hesitant to give his spot to Brad Thompson, who has struggled this year. I can also understand why P.J. Walters isn't being given a shot because he's been knocked around when he's pitched. Quite frankly, Walters probably belongs in Memphis. What about Mitchell Boggs? Boggs was an all-star in AAA last year and was the NL Rookie of the Month earlier this year. He's pitched well in his time with St. Louis this year. At bare minimum, he gives St. Louis a better chance to win when the 5th starting pitcher is on the mound. Wellemeyer's spot in the rotation is putting a heck of a burden on the other 4 starters.
Double-plays have killed the Cardinals this season and did so again in this series. It seemed as though everytime the Cards got something going, someone would ground into a double play. The double play killed us in Houston as well. Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols have grounded into a combined 32 double plays thus far this year. That is a ridiculous amount. At least these guys are hitting the ball hard.
The NL's best team comes to town tomorrow. If we can find a way to beat the Dodgers in a series (which doesn't happen all that often) it could set the tone for the rest of the season.
The Cubs looked poised to beat the Reds today which would put us in second in the Central.
Happy Sunday to you all, as always, Go Cards
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