Close(r) Call

Losing Isringhausen for the seasson didn't (and still doesn't) concern me. But our choice of replacement does. Nothing against Looper or Wainwright-- I'm a big fan of both those guys. But I'd love to see Jorge Sosa taking the closing role. He throws a solid 90+mph with options. We haven't shown him off too much so I don't think too many teams have gotten a good look at him yet, either. I think he's capable of coming in and hammering the nails in a losing team's coffin. And, on the other side of that coin-- as has been evidenced the last few nights-- we really need the reliable arms of Braden and Adam earlier in the game.

Tony, if you're out there reading, I hope you'll give this setup a try. After all, at the rate we're going, it couldn't hurt and, who knows, it just might help.

Go get 'em tomorrow, Birds!

P.S. Welcome back to David Eckstein. A homerun to start off the game?! What a return, indeed. And, wishing Jason Marquis a quick recovery.

P.P.S. Ronnie Belliard has been my favorite acquisition of the season. Everyday he does something to prove his worth and earn his wings as a Cardinal. I love the way he plays and can certainly appreciate his bat. Go, Ronnie, go!