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Exit_Only
12-21-2005, 06:29 AM
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/14D782C7EEF02BB7862570DE00299A27?OpenDocument
ChiSoxIn06
12-21-2005, 07:02 AM
yikes the cards must be desperate.
Exit_Only
12-21-2005, 07:14 AM
yikes the cards must be desperate.



I don't know, Ponson and Busch seem like a natural fit. :smile:
caulfield12
12-21-2005, 07:44 AM
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/14D782C7EEF02BB7862570DE00299A27?OpenDocument

I guess the White Sox weren't too interested in Felix Rodriguez for their bullpen either.

It will be interesting to see who wins Marte's spot. Obviously, McCarthy/6th starter would take Vizcaino's.
doublem23
12-21-2005, 08:10 AM
Ah, remember the good old days when people around here were downright outraged that the Sox didn't pony up to win the Sidney Ponson raffle?

:KW
You called me a moron then, and turnabout is fair play, but I have no time for insults as I am getting my ring finger sized today.
MUsoxfan
12-21-2005, 09:16 AM
Suddenly the St Louis bars have become dangerous places and judges down there are running for cover
DaleJRFan
12-21-2005, 10:49 AM
Everyone on the Orioles board claims Ponson (if said correctly, translates to "whale" in spanish) needed a change of scenery and will win 20 games next season.
Chicken Dinner
12-21-2005, 10:58 AM
They're going to have a tough time keeping him away from the Budweiser factory tours.
Mickster
12-21-2005, 11:10 AM
Appears to be a low risk / high reward type of deal. Might turn out to be a good move for the Cardinals.
CanBuehrleWait
12-21-2005, 02:22 PM
Appears to be a low risk / high reward type of deal. Might turn out to be a good move for the Cardinals.

Agreed. See: Chris Carpenter. Though Chris had a high ceiling, if I recall, being a high draft pick.
nodiggity59
12-21-2005, 04:48 PM
With Carpenter, Mulder, Suppan, Marquis, Ponson, and Reyes....the Cards are in a similar position as us except they have lineup holes, though admittedly those 6 guys are less solid than ours. If Marquis can fetch a nice 2B and RF, they may trade him and take another flier on a non tendered starter.
rowand33
12-21-2005, 06:29 PM
1 year 1 million dollar deal.

Not bad considering what pitchers are going for now.

I mean, the guy has sucked it up hardcore the last two years (last year: 7-11 6.21 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, .331 BAA... jeeeeez), but he's only a couple years removed from the 2003 where he went 17-12 with a 3.75 ERA.

St. Louis fans should be happy. they've got nothing to lose on this one.
1951Campbell
12-21-2005, 08:26 PM
Appears to be a low risk / high reward type of deal. Might turn out to be a good move for the Cardinals.

Or low tolerance / high BAC.

HEY-O!