Tag Archives: Jake Westbrook

Tyler Lyons, Michael Wacha and Pitcher Abuse Points (PAP)

Originally thought of as just a quick fix for the injured Jake Westbrook, John Gast may end up being in the Cards rotation for quite a while with the recent news of Jaime Garcia.  I’m surprised Garcia lasted as long … Continue reading

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Looking back and then ahead to the Mets series

The Cardinals were due for a bad game.  It happens.  Jaime Garcia pitched like he was on the road today, getting in trouble with 2 outs and no one on base.  Other than that, there’s not much to complain about except for … Continue reading

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Cards SP leads the way

The Cardinals swept the Nationals in Washington with the things that define championship teams, leading with dominant starting pitching.  In a time in which the BP is having some problems in the middle innings, the Cards SP’s are stepping up in a … Continue reading

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Cards take 2 of 3 from Reds after Opening Day jitters—Motte probably done for 2013

There seems to be something about Opening Day in St. Louis that adds to the pressure on the players.  The Cardinals are now 1-6 in their last 7 home openers.  I think a little of it has to do with … Continue reading

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Cards come home 3-3

The talk has already started about a feast or famine offense in 2013.  It’s about as stupid as it was in 2012.  Stats don’t back it up.  The Cardinals, like most teams, will run into good pitching performances like Game … Continue reading

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