Yadi Out

by Alxfritz on May 30, 2007 10:06 AM EDT Comment 35 comments

I believe it was Goold (I may be mistaken, I try not to listen too closely very often) on 1380 a few minutes ago, and it sounds as if Yadi may be out up to six weeks. Me happy, this news does not make. The lone bright spot in the lineup during this season has been Jaddee.

In conclusion, the year continues to suck.

Poll

Who should be the new C

Eli

7 votes

Anderson

19 votes

Omar Falcon, Man of Mystery

3 votes

Tony Pena

7 votes

Alex Fritz

8 votes

44 votes | Poll has closed

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Eli and Falcon

have been let go. Anderson could use more seasoning. I'm afraid it's going to be Esposito or one of those other Memphites we've never heard of.

Future Redbirds

by erik on May 30, 2007 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ah, heck

call up the 20 year old. throw his butt in the fire and see how he handles it. he's continued to be bad at blocking the plate, but he's thrown out 45% of runners. Memphis has allowed more SB then any other team and it's not like Bennett has a gun. I'm sure it'll never happen, but i'd like to see Bryan A

Future Redbirds

by erik on May 30, 2007 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know

I just like their names.

Everybody off the bandwagon!

by Alxfritz on May 30, 2007 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

my money is on

this guy.

by lboros on May 30, 2007 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I know nothing...

Any word on his D?

Everybody off the bandwagon!

by Alxfritz on May 30, 2007 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about this battery for tonight's game

Wellemeyer and Christianson? This team is so damned depressing right now!

by chuckb on May 30, 2007 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yikes

He has more K's than hits and strikes out 1/3 of the time - against AAA pitching. Looks like he'll fit into our lineup just fine.

by wildman on May 30, 2007 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Christianson

When I lived in Eugene, OR, I swear a catcher named Ryan Christianson played for the Eugene Emeralds (pre-A), although I don't see that reflected in his stats on the link.

I was impressed with him at the time, although now that's 7 years ago. Great arm, seemed very mature and calm behind the plate, and hit with power.

by glennrwordman on May 30, 2007 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

christianson played in that league

in 1999 --- didn't play for eugene, but was in 30 games for the Everett AquaSox that year. he likely played in eugene as a visiting player; i bet that's how you remember him.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/C/ryan-christianson.shtml

by lboros on May 30, 2007 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, LB.

n/t

by glennrwordman on May 30, 2007 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bryan A

Do it. Do it Christianson looks to be on the 7-Day.

by birdsonthehat on May 30, 2007 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fritz -- you got a catcher's mitt stashed around

Places the Cardinals have zero depth at:
Catcher

Even in the outfield and infield we have replacement level players. . .Bennett is pretty terrible to be a starting catcher.

by azruavatar on May 30, 2007 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My 1992 Rawlings Lance Parrish

mitt and I are more than ready.

Now that I think about it, this injury may end up being much worse than it seems. We have seen what a wrist injury can do to great hitters -- D Lee, Nomar , et al -- but what will it do to a decent (at best) hitter who is just starting to put it together and find his stroke?

Everybody off the bandwagon!

by Alxfritz on May 30, 2007 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget

JuanEnc...

(sarcasm)

by OCCardsFan on May 30, 2007 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it could seriously hurt Yadi's development

if it causes him to alter his mechanics. I'm less worried about the wrist injury for Yadi that I would be for Nomar, DLee because those wrist injuries tend to sap bat speed and a player's power dramatically. I think yadi will still be able to make contact when he comes back (he wasn't really slugging anyway) but if he tries to adjust his swing to compensate for his wrist then that would seem to put him back at square one.

by azruavatar on May 30, 2007 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chris Widger's available!

http://www.baseball-reference.com/w/widgech01.shtml

by chuckb on May 30, 2007 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

walt says they'll sign someone

i wouldn't mind if it was him honestly. he had a few solid years (by backup catcher standards). i wonder where mike difelece (sp) is.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 30, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marrero

What ever happened to Eli? I see he has only 4 AB's at Memphis. Is he injured...Have we cut him? I was hoping he would beat out Bennett for the back-up role out of ST.

by cardzfanbub on May 30, 2007 10:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he was injured just returned to action last week

in his first game back, the opposing team stole 5 bases off him . . . .

by lboros on May 30, 2007 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Injury...

What kind of injury? I wouldn't be at all surprised to see TLR want Marrero if he can play.

We'll know soon enough.

by cardzfanbub on May 30, 2007 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

per Goold..

Marrero was released last week.

by outraged on May 30, 2007 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sweet moses

This is depressing.

by paCardsFan on May 30, 2007 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Perfect storm

What am I leaving out? I guess it could get worse, but....

Edmonds' two surgeries
Kinney's elbow
Encarnacion's delayed arrival
LaRussa's DUI
Carpenter's elbow
Hancock's death
Yadi's wrist
Is Dunan's knee next?
Or is Rolen hurt again?

and has anyone else noticed that Spezio has all kinds of health stuff going on - he's great in a pinch off the bench but he's not always available when we need him.

Yowza. This will take some seriously strong character and leadership to keep the team from falling into complete disarray.

by wildman on May 30, 2007 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

There Must Be

...a figure with fork-ed tail and signed contract snickering somewhere amidst the flames...

by glennrwordman on May 30, 2007 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

link to Goold's post

http://www.stltoday.com/blogs/sports-bird-land/2007/05/molina-out-with-fractured-wrist/

by outraged on May 30, 2007 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And Esposito it is

he has a robust .174/.221/.243 line w/ 25 K's in 115 ABs.

He has a career minor league OPS of .582. At least now Bennett has some competition for worst hitter on the team. (Wainwright, Looper and Wells have long since passed him.)

by chuckb on May 30, 2007 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is

becoming ridiculous. Bad luck is no excuse, but this season has really been off the scale with injuries and slumps. Hopefully they are getting all the '08 bad luck out of the way and next year will find a healthier/ready to play team. Yadi's injury is finally the death blow to this suffering '07. I just want Albert to start hitting some homeruns so there is at least something to watch in these boring, pathetic games.

by rockin redbird on May 30, 2007 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or an offset to the wonderful 2006 postseason?

Our 83-win miracle team won courtesy of Weaver, Yadi, Suppan, Taguchi......the reversion to the mean is killing us - compounded by some serious misfortune.

by wildman on May 30, 2007 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Brian Anderson

Can be our Neo.

by 3rdgencardsfan on May 30, 2007 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Baseball Depression

I am relating well with the Yankees fans at work now, and not saying much to Cubs fans. I am depressed now, officially, that Yadi's hurt. That World Series honeymoon wore off the day Hancock died. TLR will be gone after this season, and we can build a new tradition. Oquendo for manager in '08!

A walk is a waste of three pitches-Bob Gibson

by orlando card on May 30, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

christianson

could've been an option. he was activated from the DL today. dang.

Future Redbirds

by erik on May 30, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is there not anybody

around that is better than esposito. i am not talking a great pick up.mainly someone with some major league exp that can give bennett a few days off over the next 6 weeks.

HURRY BACK CARP AND MULDER

by LaRussa4President on May 30, 2007 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs