The Cards beat the Mets 7-1 in a spring training game today. Apparently, Waino was fighting his mechanics, but he still threw 3 scoreless innings. His velocity was down, but no huge deal there ( I hope), because he's a stud and studs win even without their best stuff.
The Cardinals scored those seven runs using power and speed. Yes, speed. Tyler Greene STOLE HOME! I really want to see this during the regular season. A few times. Definitely once or twice against the Cubs.
I cannot wait to see the decisions Matheny make this year, I think he'll be more of a risk taker than La Russa in some areas. If spring training is any indication, the 2012 Cardinals are going to bring more excitement to the base paths than previous years.
Although, I suppose one could say that watching Yadi attempt to score from first on a double is exciting. Or that watching Joe Thurston hit a double and get called out because he didn't tag first during that epic, everlasting July 2009 game against the Dodgers was exciting. (I almost broke the remote.) And in 2010, when David Freese tripped over third whilst running home, breaking his ankle, I suppose that counts as excitement, too. (I now think anyone rounding third is going to blow out a wheel. Irrational fear? Maybe. Okay it is.)
I am looking forward to having excitement on the bases because of speed and good base-running and not because of lack of speed or bad base-running! This team is long overdue.
'Til Later
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