why are the st. louis cardinals sitting scott rolen more than usual lately?
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well right now he has Bronchitis...and they didnt want any other players getting sick.  so he's out for a day or two or more...otherwise, they want to keep him healthy for the late season and playoffs.
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They don't always start slow, but have only for the past two seasons.\nI think it's just team chemistry, and some lineup/bullpen issues that need a little time to get worked out.
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However long it takes them to decide on a starting QB, or however long it takes Matt Leinart to get comfortable with the offense. They are going to be explosive with Fitzgerald, Boldin, James, and also rookie TE Leonard Pope. Rookie OG Lutui will add stability to the O-line. The Cardinals allowed the 8th least amount of yards last season, and they are looking to improve that with the acquisitions of 2 DT's and 1 LB. If they choose to go with Warner, and he performs like he used to in his glory days with the Rams, they will be Super Bowl contenders this coming season!
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They need more than a lead-off hitter.
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In short, no. \n\nIf they trade him now they will see minimal returns on a trade. They are dealing from a weak position. Should Nolan Schaefer get a shot? Yes. \n\nNabokov should be given a chance to rest, start Nolan for a couple of games and then get him back in there. I believe he will be able to snap out of this funk, but trading him now would be the absolute worst time for them to trade him in terms of what they could get in return.
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He's getting older now and has knee problems. It's not unusual for older players like Bonds to need such "rest" days.
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White Sox are a half-game behind the Tigers.  Cubs are 35,000 games behind the Cardinals.  Bears training camp starts in about a month, Bulls prepare to pick second in next week's NBA draft, and the Blackhawks are trying to figure out what to do with those funny looking sticks and all of that ice.\n\nOh, and Dailey's still a crook, and they're still ripping up the Dan Ryan.\n\nThat's about it.
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Without a doubt it is their starting pitching.  Night in and night out they are in every game because of their starters.  Even their rookie Justin Verlander is being productive.  Mike Maroth was leading the league in ERA last week and Jeremy Bonderman has the potential to be an All-Star.  Nate Robertson and Kenny Rogers have been solid players as well.  The Tigers are currently leading the league in ERA.  It also helps that Chris Shelton was on fire to start the year to ignite a dangerous offense.  Their relieving pitching has been able to hold the lead for them and has brought them to being within 1.5 games of the best record in the league.
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they're starting to act link the Cardinals...have a great first half and end up blowing it\n\nBut they'll realize their mistakes....
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Buchholz isn't a bad replacement at all.  He's better than the guys suggested in the previous answers.  He should be in the Astros rotation for the forseeable future.  He was also a highly regardeed prospect in the Phillies system coming to Houston in the Billy Wagner trade.  Check if Justin Verlander or Daniel Cabrera is available in your league but if not I'd recommend Buchholz.  Don't pick up Bannister as he's on the DL too.
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I'm not sure that would be THAT much of a surprise--the Cards have been the best team in the NL for a few years now, winnning 100+ in consecutive seasons. \n\nStill, I don't project them to win 100 this year. They have questions in the lineup (2B, LF) and I think their bullpen got worse. Pujols is the best hitter in baseball, but Rolen's and Edmonds' health are in question. Middle infield defense is average at best.\n\nI think they'll win the division, but with something closer to around 90 wins.
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His control is getting worse for the last three years.  His WHIP has been increasing too.  He is still good, but no as good as before.  He is still capable to witn 15+ games, but not too many Ks should be expected.\n\nSafe bet, yes.  But it's hard for him to keep this sharp for the rest of the season.
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Everybody in the American League West has a chance to win the division, which is the weakest in the league.  The Angels will get a big lift if Bartolo Colon returns to form after coming off the disabled list, but they'll need somebody other than Vladimir Guerrero to start hitting.  They'd better pray that Mike Napoli can get the job done behind the plate, because right now Bronson Arroyo has a higher slugging percentage than Jose Molina.  The Angels have the starting pitching, with Lackey, Escobar, Santana, Colon, and one of the Weavers in the rotation, but they need to bring in a bat or two and some bullpen help.
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Last 2 blogs on Daubach:\n\nMar. 27 Brian Daubach was re-assigned to minor league camp by the Cardinals on Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He said he probably will accept the assignment and join Triple-A Memphis Tuesday. \n\nDec. 21 Brian Daubach has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cards, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Baez has been struggling, so there will be almost a definite chance Saito will be moved to the closer role until Baez can find his form again. You will most likely see Baez come in during losses and/or blowouts  and possibly a few set up roles.
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Absolutely, he is the best all around player in the major leagues.  He can absolutely do better.  Injuries are a factor, but let's not forget that Scott Rolen was hurt for much of last year.  Having Rolen back in the lineup will only help Pujols.
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The Cards have plenty of Offense so Pujos will be missed but not greatly. It's losing Mulder that would derail the Cards. With the Yanks Godzilla going down hurts, but Williams is picking up alot of the slack. A-Rod is more than enough to compensate for Sheffields being gone. To be honest I think the Yanks would benifit more by trading Sheffield for a younger RF anyway. There is no shortage of offense on the team, but better defense in right would help the pitching staff.  Mussina the kind of year he's having would be a more devastating blow and Rivera going down always cripples the Yanks. \n\nDerek Lee is a fluke, he wasn't going to have a second year like the last unless he's juicing. Lee is too old to have suddenly filled out and learned how to hit. If a 25 yr old does it thats one thing. Even a 28 yr old. Lee is what 31 or 32 and suddenly after years as a poor hitter he's an RBI leader? No way he did that without Steroids or HGF or something like that. Not unless it was a fluke season.