MLB: Mulder pitches the 9th in Cards win

Seth · 06-30-2008, 10:14 PM

Great to see him back. The new arm-slot is gonna take some getting used to, but he looked pretty good. Seemed to have very good command, got a K, a ground-out, and a fly-out, along with giving up 2 bloop singles. Here's hoping he gets to stick around for a while.

cybsball20 · 06-30-2008, 10:32 PM

How hard was he throwing? When he was in his prime he was able to get that cutter in on righties around 94. I don't think he has hit 90 yet as a Cardinal...

cyclonepower · 06-30-2008, 10:33 PM

he hit 92 on the espn gun

cybsball20 · 06-30-2008, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonepower

he hit 92 on the espn gun

Very good sign then. He can be very effective at 92, especially as a LOOGY.

isucyclone4 · 06-30-2008, 10:40 PM

great to see him back, i never thought he would get off that DL. now if we can just get the rest of those 9 or so guys off it...

St. Lou Clone · 06-30-2008, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Very good sign then. He can be very effective at 92, especially as a LOOGY.

I know what a LOOGY is, but can't remember why that is the short-hand, any help?

cybsball20 · 06-30-2008, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by St. Lou Clone

I know what a LOOGY is, but can't remember why that is the short-hand, any help?

Yeah, it doesn't add up, but more fun to say than LHOOG.

troyrew · 06-30-2008, 11:11 PM

how long until chris carpenter is back

cyismydog · 06-30-2008, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by troyrew

how long until chris carpenter is back

Too long...

baller1 · 06-30-2008, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by troyrew

how long until chris carpenter is back

he will probably come back in august in the bullpen. that's what i have heard and read.

superdorf · 07-09-2008, 08:46 PM

Tonight in Mulder's first start he lasted 1/3 of an inning and left with shoulder discomfort.
The Associated Press: Cardinals starter Mulder leaves game

chuckd4735 · 07-09-2008, 08:49 PM

If this pans out to be bad, the Cardinals almost HAVE to make a move before the deadline, which is a direction they hardly EVER travel.

Aclone · 07-09-2008, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by chuckd4735

If this pans out to be bad, the Cardinals almost HAVE to make a move before the deadline, which is a direction they hardly EVER travel.

Oh, they've done it plenty--it just guts the farm system, which is just starting to recover.

Fortunately, a lefty reliever might not be terribly expensive/

Seth · 07-10-2008, 12:41 AM

I have a bad feeling Mulder has thrown his last pitch. His post-game interview was probably one of the most painful interviews I've ever watched. If you don't feel for the guy, you're just not human. He's trying (and tried) so hard to get back, been teased with being healthy, and had the rug pulled from under him a half-dozen times by now. I for one appreciate his effort(s), but at this point, I think he should seriously consider hangin 'em up.

I didn't get my hopes up for tonight, but I definitely expected he'd be able to make another start even if this one went bad. That might be an impossibiility now.

superdorf · 07-10-2008, 09:15 AM

Its to bad when a really good pitcher has to end his career too early. I feel for him too.