Rasmus rips, Marti snares, Matheny leaves

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I couldn’t disagree more
Published 2/27/2008 by azruavatar at Future Redbirds
... In Goold’s latest Birdland entry there’s this quote from La Russa: “If Colby can help us win and at the end of the year have 250 at-bats, and somebody would argue that it would be better for him to have 500, there’s a hell of a chance he’ll be with us if he can give us a better chance to win,” La Russa said. ”If he gives us the same chance to win and he gets 250, then you send him to the minor leagues.” Could there be a more short sighted view than what he’s expressing here? If Rasmus makes the Cardinals a better team, it’s ok ...

Who's Up First?
Published 2/27/2008 by the red baron <info@vivaelbirdos.com> at Viva El Birdos: Front Page Posts
... including the no. 2 spot.  I want all the bombers behind him, so the pitcher is forced to decide between Pujols or the other three home run hitters behind him.  I guess, given that Barton is such a question mark at the moment, I like a guy like Skippy.  I don't trust Kennedy or Izturis to get on base at all, and I don't want to see Ludwick's power wasted ahead of the bombers.  Little thin on the choices, I have to say.   One last thing: In yesterday's Bird Land entry, Goold includes a bit about the possible role of Colby Rasmus on this team. ...

The Kids Are All Right
Published 2/27/2008 by Cardinal 70 at C70 At The Bat
... Colby Rasmus has gotten started.  He homered in yesterday's coach pitch game.  Granted, smoking one off Dyer Miller isn't quite the same as taking Johan Santana yard, but anything that gets people's attention can't be a bad thing.  Some of LaRussa's comments seem to indicate Rasmus has a real shot at making the team, but I still think that with some of the logistical problems (Rule V, etc.), he'll probably wind up in Memphis for a bit.  That doesn't mean people won't be watching, though. ...

I couldn’t disagree more . . . until Matthew Leach clarifies things
Published 3/6/2008 by azruavatar at Future Redbirds
... an everyday position available at AAA. It delays his arbitration clock (a cynical but astute business reason). It allows Rasmus to develop in a less stressful environment, which would seem to be a good thing at this point. So kudos to TLR if he really means what Leach has him quoted as. The Rasmus era will begin soon enough — no reason to force it. [/end update] [Originally posted February 23rd] In Goold’s latest Birdland entry there’s this quote from La Russa: “If Colby can help us ...