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May 2008
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After watching Jason Isringhausen blow Thursday's game it is now crystal clear what the Cardinals have to do. They are no longer afforded the luxury of keeping Isringhausen on the roster and nursing him along through his problems. The Cardinals need to DL him before tomorrow's game against the Rays and bring up someone who can help the team win now. There are two main reasons. First it is clear Isringhausen is not right physically and mentally right now. He needs to get right in both areas. Second the Cardinals are not good enough to be giving games away. If they are going to make the playoffs they are probably only going to make it as a 90 win team so surrendering 6 games already to blown saves by Isringhausen is not going to cut it. I have been on board with how the Cardinals have treated the Isringhausen situation up until today. The Cards can't keep this up with Izzy. They must put Izzy on the DL immediately. Tim Klutsarits 4 CommentsLeave a comment |
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I totally agree with you Tim. I have been saying this for over a year now. Every time I see Izzy come running from the pull pin, I change the station or leave the ball park. I know how it is going to end.
I hope Tony can see this. We need a strong closer that is not going to keep us on the edge of seats the whole ninth inning only to lose.
Overall I agree we cannot keep waiting; but not sure the DL is the correct spot for this. He almost needs a demotion to AAA to get some work.
Larussa loves his veterans and will stick with them. I was surprised he officially 'removed him from the closers role' myself. That lasted like 2 appearances however, so not sure what the thought process was there.
Tim you are right on the money.
If Brendan Ryan cost the team one or even two games he would be on a fast train back to Memphis. Izzy has been pulling this carp for years now. He doesn't shut the door on anyone, instead he gives the other team a reason to hope. It's a joke, everyone can see it except for Tony apparently.
I agree with you Tim. Put him on the DL, put him anywhere except on the mound. He's killing us.