Jason Isringhausen (RP), STL - Alert: LOW
August 09, 2006
News: Izzy's old friend the walk was back on Wednesday night, but Rich Aurilia didn't stay on first for long after accepting the free pass. Isringhausen walked his first batter in his past six appearances and (not surprisingly) blew his first save since July 9 as David Ross blasted a two run walkoff shot in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
Views: Though he's been much better over the past month and a half, Izzy's obsession with walking batters is the worst thing you can possibly see out of your closer. I'd much rather have my closer giving up a solo blast than a walk, because that at least means he's going after hitters and trying to overpower them. Isringhausen has had a horrible history with his walk rate over the past few years, and part of it (as shown earlier this year) has seemed to be due to the fact that he's afraid to challenge hitters when he's behind in the count. Hopefully he doesn't let this outing get to him and gets back on track, but we're keeping an eye on him.
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Do Cards fans just get sick of this guy? He's constantly talked up and seems to always put up decent save numbers (silly stat) but consistently has a higher ERA and BS rate than you'd like out of a guy with his hype/contract.
Izzy is like the Reds MVP thus far.... I think going into today his ERA was 81 against us.... WOOOHOOOO.
As for future closer, Adam Wainwright has looked good in relief, and there's always Braden Looper.
Wrong. Here are his save totals: 0, 0, 0, 9, 33, 34, 32, 22, 47, 39. He's got about 1 BS for every 5.5 saves he converts.
As for future closer, Adam Wainwright has looked good in relief, and there's always Braden Looper.
The STL fans here say Wainwright is starting next year.
Wrong. Here are his save totals: 0, 0, 0, 9, 33, 34, 32, 22, 47, 39. He's got about 1 BS for every 5.5 saves he converts.
For the past five seasons, I was pretty close without even looking at his stats. 33, 34, 32 are pretty close to 35.
Wrong. Here are his save totals: 0, 0, 0, 9, 33, 34, 32, 22, 47, 39. He's got about 1 BS for every 5.5 saves he converts.
For the past five seasons, I was pretty close without even looking at his stats. 33, 34, 32 are pretty close to 35.
Pretty close yes, but it doesn't constitute "consistently" 35-40 saves. If he didn't blow so many it would be.
Do Cards fans just get sick of this guy? He's constantly talked up and seems to always put up decent save numbers (silly stat) but consistently has a higher ERA and BS rate than you'd like out of a guy with his hype/contract.
In a word, yes. I really don't get why they extended his contract last year. He's making a ton of money, and isn't all that good for what he's paid. I'd rather have seen the team look to develop Mark McCormick or Chris Lambert for the closer's role.
Izzy's not going anywhere though...he's not good enough that other teams covet him (especially with that price tag), but he's good enough that you can run him out there.
With four free agent starters on the current team (Mulder, Marquis, Suppan, Weaver), the expectation is that the Cardinals sign one of them (most likely Suppan), move Wainwright into a rotation spot, and (obviously) stick with Anthony Reyes for a spot. By doing this (and keeping Carp), they'd really only need to look for one arm on the open market.
With four free agent starters on the current team (Mulder, Marquis, Suppan, Weaver), the expectation is that the Cardinals sign one of them (most likely Suppan), move Wainwright into a rotation spot, and (obviously) stick with Anthony Reyes for a spot. By doing this (and keeping Carp), they'd really only need to look for one arm on the open market.
So, I'm guessing Izzy is still gonna close? If he fails, who's second in line? Looper since Wainwright is starting.
I want Mulder to sign with Boston. That would be awesome, provided he can return healthy. 2 lefties. That's sick stuff.
Because we all know having two left handers in your rotation is the key to success...
Because we all know having two left handers in your rotation is the key to success...
It sure is.
With four free agent starters on the current team (Mulder, Marquis, Suppan, Weaver), the expectation is that the Cardinals sign one of them (most likely Suppan), move Wainwright into a rotation spot, and (obviously) stick with Anthony Reyes for a spot. By doing this (and keeping Carp), they'd really only need to look for one arm on the open market.
And I'm hoping Jim is praying just as hard as I am that it's Jason Schmidt.
I agree, but a guy can wish.
I agree, but a guy can wish.
Bavasi has said he would like him. Beltre contract? I would say you have a very good chance of that wish coming true. Especially considering their improvement this year. They really have a nice young core of players out there, great fans, and a pitchers park. Schmidt would kill their payroll come deadline if they are in next year given their budget.
I would say at least 13 per and probably more than that for only a 3 year deal.
Because we all know having two left handers in your rotation is the key to success...
It sure is.
Yeah, if your team happens to be called the Minnesota Twins lol
I would say at least 13 per and probably more than that for only a 3 year deal.
I'm going to guess he gets 4 yrs/50MM. If it's a 3 yr deal, he'll probably get 40 - 42MM.
I agree that's steep. Who knows, it's the same GM that signed Beltre and pitching is premium, so if they want him, they will have to. I know he is very high on Bavasi's radar.
I never would have guessed an inconsistent guy like Burnett would get the $$ he got either. Pitching is very, very overpriced in the current market. It would not surprise me one bit to see Schmidt get a hefty deal, despite his age. After all, how many true #1 starters will be available in the market?
On a side note, I truly think the Cardinals are the dark horses in the Schmidt race. Management there knows the starting rotation is the reason why the team has struggled this year, and I'm sure they had set aside some $$ to sign Mulder before he got hurt. If they don't sign Mulder, they probably make a big push for Schmidt.
I never would have guessed an inconsistent guy like Burnett would get the $$ he got either. Pitching is very, very overpriced in the current market. It would not surprise me one bit to see Schmidt get a hefty deal, despite his age. After all, how many true #1 starters will be available in the market?
Burnett is also a few years younger than Schmidt, and teams probably think he's got a brighter future than Schmidt has. Also, Burnett probably has better stuff than Schmidt.
We saw Pedro Martinez available a couple of years ago, and the only serious bidders for his services were the New York teams.
I meant Schmidt.