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When Good Bullpens Suffer Bad Results

When Good Bullpens Suffer Bad Results

Viva El Birdos ― There seems to be some generalized angst about the bullpen as of late. Losing a string of one run games, some in extra innings, will do that to you, I suppose. The Fernando Salas for Chuckie Fick swap seems to contain elements of that angst given... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 4 hours 32 minutes ago
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game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12

game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12

Viva El Birdos ― jaime garciaERA 3.55FIP 2.50xFIP 3.44SIERA 3.58K% 17.5%BB% 6.1%GB% 53.9%-----------kyle kendrickERA 5.23FIP 4.94xFIP 4.65SIERA 4.51K% 13.8%BB% 7.6%GB% 42.6%well, if you're going to make ANY headway against the phillies in a four-game series, the game... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 17 hours ago
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have we hit bottom?

have we hit bottom?

Viva El Birdos ― while the last few weeks have been very frustrating, i wonder if we are turning in the right direction.yesterday, lance berkman had his surgery, and no ACL replacement was indicated. that limits his recovery time to somewhere between 6-10 weeks.... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 24 hours ago
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Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread:

Viva El Birdos ― Current SeriesPhillies lead the series 1-0Thu 05/24 WP: Raul Valdes (1 - 0) SV: Jonathan Papelbon LP: Fernando Salas (0 - 3) 9 - 10 lossPhiladelphia... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 24 hours ago
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Yet More Words About The St. Louis Cardinals

Yet More Words About The St. Louis Cardinals

Viva El Birdos ― Earlier: The St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Meltdown FAQ ~version 1.3a~It is now the time of the afternoon when I remind you, the viewer, that SB Nation's coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals is not entirely contained by the column you're reading at... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 24 hours ago
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Lance Berkman Injury: Surgery Successful, Out 8-10 Weeks

Lance Berkman Injury: Surgery Successful, Out 8-10 Weeks

Viva El Birdos ― Puma's Injury Apparently Not a Torn ACLThe St. Louis Cardinals have announced that Lance Berkman underwent right knee surgery today and are projecting that he'll be out for 8-10 weeks:Lance Berkman underwent right knee surgery today; initial... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 2 days ago
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The St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Meltdown FAQ ~version 1.3a~

Viva El Birdos ― Hello!!! and welcome to the St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Meltdown FAQ ~version 1.3a~~~~The St. Louis Cardinals~~~ _ _) | | _) | | | | __| _ __/ | _| _| | _` | |/ | -_) | _| _`... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 2 days ago
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phillies at cardinals overflow - 5.24.12

phillies at cardinals overflow - 5.24.12

Viva El Birdos ― this is a bloodbath. runs, everywhere, at the drop of a hat. the cardinals have not yet fully recovered from a 6-run blowup in the first inning by jake westbrook, and the bullpen is not helping matters much. (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 2 days ago
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Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook

Viva El Birdos ― Current Series4 game series vs Phillies @ Busch StadiumPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Good Phight@ St. Louis CardinalsViva El BirdosThursday, May 24, 2012, 8:15 PM EDT Busch StadiumJoe Blanton vs Jake Westbrook Mostly clear. Winds blowing... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 2 days ago
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The St. Louis Cardinals Successfully Finish Pillaging The Memphis Redbirds

The St. Louis Cardinals Successfully Finish Pillaging The Memphis Redbirds

Viva El Birdos ― The St. Louis Cardinals have done it: They've gotten almost all the faberge eggs, even the cracked and dull ones, out of Memphis. I'm a little sad about Steven Hill, their emergency replacement for Matt Carpenter, ruining a baseball-reference page... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 3 days ago
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 Eli M ― Posted 3 days ago
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Game 44 Open Thread, Padres at Cardinals, 23rd May 2012

Viva El Birdos ― Going for the sweepOptimism in the airJeff Suppan. Really? Current SeriesCardinals lead the series 2-0Mon 05/21 WP: Jason Motte (3 - 1) LP: Andrew Cashner (2 - 3) 4 - 3 winTue 05/22 WP: Adam... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 3 days ago
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St. Louis Cardinals Place Matt Carpenter On Disabled List, Promote Steven Hill

St. Louis Cardinals Place Matt Carpenter On Disabled List, Promote Steven Hill

Viva El Birdos ― The St. Louis Cardinals placed utility man Matt Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list this afternoon with a strained oblique. To replace Carpenter on the roster, the Cardinals purchased the contract of Steven Hill from Triple A Memphis. The news was... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 3 days ago
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A Late May Chat Thread

A Late May Chat Thread

Viva El Birdos ― It was, to put it lightly, encouraging to see Adam Wainwright look like Adam Wainwright last night. In fact, it was better than encouraging. It was glorious.How is everyone this morning? I hope you're all doing well.I had hoped to have a draft... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 4 days ago
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Adam Wainwright Pitches Like Adam Wainwright, Throws Complete Game Shutout

Adam Wainwright Pitches Like Adam Wainwright, Throws Complete Game Shutout

Viva El Birdos ― Adam Wainwright picked the perfect time to show his ace form. With the Cardinals reeling after having lost multiple players to the disabled list and eight of their last eleven games, Wainwright took to the hill on Tuesday in Busch Stadium and looked... (more)
 Eli M ― Posted 4 days ago