DK really had a much improved outing last night, and he went 6 full, not sure why they sent him back in the 7th with a pitch count of 93, maybe because the bull pen has been blowing up and a double header the night before. The best news is he is adjusting, and in this game it is about adjustments. You can have all the talent in the world, if you don't adjust, you are out.
He also drove in the only run the Redbirds put up on the board. I think this is mainly due to the fact that most of the lineup is really, really tired, it has been a tough travel schedule for them all season, one of the worst ever they have had, lost of injuries at the big club pulling the better hitters up. STL has a lot of issues right now up there and talking trades, should be interesting to see what unfolds until the trade deadline. The cards raped their farm last year and realize if they do it again they are in trouble for prospects, but the main focus is on the big club, they have to decide if whoever they choose, will the end result be worth giving up their future. They took on Brad Penny and Jeff Suppan this year (the latter being a former cardinal) and both out with injuries, that hurts for sure. Those injuries were a big factor in why son was moved up. So as you can see, one players injury is another players opportunity. Pujols has been having a tougher year and Holliday as well, along with two other injuries to starting position guys.
On a sadder note, my son's BF was released yesterday. Drafted same year as Dave, as a senior sign with TJSduring college draftedu in the third round, I am not sure what went down, he has been battling some other injury issues which were never really fully taken care of, a hip issue, shoulder issues, probably no surgury because he was older as it was and surgury would put him back further, he was with an organizatio that is not considered a very good one on the milb level. I think that they got to a point where he was better, then released him (you can't release an injured player). He did so well his first season (short) he was moved to AA, then moved back to short season as they needed help there, then went off to play summer ball and has not been able to get out of high A since that time.
This might be a good thing, maybe some organization will pick him up, relief pitchers needed this time of year to pick up the slack when pitchers are tired and can't get through 5. Working with a team with a better reputation for producing good players from their farm may help.
Or perhaps at this time he is ready to hang it up.
Will see my player tomorrow, I know he is looking forward to coming home for some home cookin'.
Will get back here, after the break, hope that everyone is doing well. I know this is a busy time, besides playing it's getting ready for college again or for the first time, lots of stuff to buy!
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