He almost single-handedly kept us in the playoff picture last year whilst Wainwright was out injured, and I think he’ll probably continue to be what he is – the not-quite-as-good-as-he-looked-in-2008 no.3/4 starter.

You have to take some points off for that ridiculous contract but, hey, you can’t really blame the guy for taking it, especially after he got screwed (contract-wise) last year whilst stiffs like carlos silva were rolling it in.

Again, gotta credit his year last year, but I don’t see the Cardinals getting everything out of the contract they gave him. He’s a pretty good option for a number 3 starter.

IMO, scoring Lohse is complicated. His record with the Cardinals is brief at best. In his one year of service, he turned out monster numbers. But that was only one year.

I think Lohse will be much easier to score AFTER 2009. Then we will have two years of service, and we can see how he works under a long-term contract.

BUT… if we are judging him strictly on what he’s done, I think my score is fair. Remember, last year he went 15-6, 200IP, and a Sub 4.00 ERA. I mean, seriously, what more do you want from a #3 Starter???

If it were based off of last year alone, I’d give him more like an 85-90% because the production we got for him at that price was great. Now, the only way he can be worth what we are paying him is if he continues to pitch that well, or possibly a little better. I just don’t see it happening. He’ll regress slightly this year, but still be an acceptable 3-4 starter. But as he gets older, and his contract gets more expensive, I think we will see a sharp decline in productivity from Mr. Lohse.

I was close on Ank, off by 1.03%. And yes C70, I want the results to look like this.

I think Lohse is a good competitor and know how to paint the zone. for this, my approval rating is pretty high, 85%. it would be higher if a) we would have paid him less or b) he was a better pitcher. still, I think he’s a bit of a good luck charm, and a great #3 type pitcher.

I was thinking 65-70 when I first clicked on the thread and from what everyone’s written, I’m thinking it still seems right.

He’s a good player, and I definitely approve of what he’s done for us so far. He’s no ace, but he’s a good #3 starter, and if he continues to be a good #3 starter, then our rotation has a chance to keep us in the race with a healthy Carp and Wainer (I know, lots of conditions put on this statement).

i’m very afraid the first half of last season tricked the Cards into another extension they shouldn’t have done.

Although, check with me after next year and it change significantly.

I will give him an 82.5. He had a nice year in 08 and stepped up in an aceless organization. And yes, “aceless” is a new word invented and copyrighted (I hope) by Paulspike and its use is prohibited without the written consent by Paulspike Co. Anyhow, he pitched alright and was a steal for the Cards last season. Its nice to hear the story of Lohse that had no job by this point last year and how he turned out to be… alright. However, there are many uncertainties regarding Kyle and is hefty contract. SO… 82.5 :D

I typically downgrade any Boras client, but in this case, I think signing Lohse to a big contract could allow Boras to let Ankiel take a bigger hometown discount, which would then offset the current contract (that is if the Cards decide to re-sign Ankiel). Depending on how that situation plays out greatly affects Lohse’s rating, but for now, 100. The guy was a solid #3 and basically gave the Cards a chance to win every time he took the mound, which is all I can really ask.

Lohse was a definite surprise last season, and played a lot better than I thought he would. Hopefully the elder Duncan and TLR can continue to help him out and make him a good pitcher. I’m a little nervous given that he signed a 4 year $41 mil deal in the offseason, but I think he’ll do alright.

65

He has a contract that ought to go with a #2 starter. He pitched that way last year, but that was the first time in his career. As far as I can tell, he carries himself well and did not mope over his contract situation all last year. I generally think well of him, but I have to grade him lower than I gave Ankiel.

Lohse comes in with a 77.3 (or, for some posters, a 77.25371429) average with 35 opinions being registered.