Comments on Rockin' the Red: Why so serious?

That's true, and a very valid point. Lohse's depen...

2008-07-19T23:26:55.709-05:00

That's true, and a very valid point. Lohse's dependability rivals that of Jeff Suppan, his most similar comp. Trading Lohse would mean you've weighed the health of Carp and Wainwright and deemed them capable of contributing.

By July 31st, hopefully we will have a better read on what we can expect from our two recovering starters. Only then can we truly entertain the possibility of trading Kyle.

And yet Lohse is alive, healthy. You have only fr...

2008-07-19T12:08:19.179-05:00

And yet Lohse is alive, healthy. You have only front office theatrics to suggest that Carpenter has a future at all. Wainwright is an ambulance case himself.

I'm content with building up Anthony's value in Tr...

2008-07-18T17:23:07.566-05:00

I'm content with building up Anthony's value in Triple-A for now and spinning him off at the deadline. If Anthony can get in two more solid starts before the trade deadline, he could be dealt before July 31st. For now, though, I expect him to remain with the team until the winter hot stove season.

In order for Reyes to be with the Cards next year,...

2008-07-18T15:49:12.398-05:00

In order for Reyes to be with the Cards next year, he HAS to be on the active roster. If he is placed on the 40 man roster but NOT on the active roster he has to clear waivers first--that probably won't happen. I don't see a scenario with Reyes wearing the birds on the bat next year so you can scratch him from the apparent logjam at 1. As for dealing Lohse...I like the way you think.