As of 1:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, the Cardinals gained yet another young gun on the Major League roster.  This time it is Mark Worrell's time to shine.  The official announcement can be read here.  What makes Worrell impressive is his k/bb ratio in the minors which was at 38/11 with an ERA of only 1.88 so far. 

The list of young talent that has been called up so far this year keeps on growing:  Joe Mather, Kyle McClellan, Chris Perez, Mike Parisi (his strength in the bullpen), etc... and the list of players from the minor league system is outstanding when you think about Molina, Pujols, Ankiel, Looper, Kennedy, Ryan, etc...  Not to mention there are still young studs just waiting for their chance in Bryan Anderson, Colby Rasmus, and the armory of pitching at Memphis!

So although we may still be a game or two out of first, I think it is safe to say that we are all pleasantly surprised by the tenacity and youthful injection of the current roster.