The Passing of the Season

Don't have time for a full writeup, but I did want to note the end of the Cardinals' season today.  It's been a great ride, for the most part, but there definitely have been some regrets, such as the beginning of September.  If they'd just been able to play .500 during that stretch, today might have more meaning.

Still, it's been much better than most thought.  There will be lots of looking back and forward here in the next few weeks, but just wanted a quick salute to the St. Louis players for giving it their all this year.

Kyle Lohse goes against Adam Pettyjohn in today's season closer.  Lohse has done well against the Reds in the past and you know he wants that 16th win to up his value even more on the free agent market.  Pettyjohn has only faced Felipe Lopez (and that was just one at bat) so he's a fresh face to the Cardinals.  He's only pitched two innings this season and 67 in his career.  As a 31-year-old pitcher, I think we can say he's not a top prospect.  Hopefully Albert can go three-for-three and get that average to .360.  He won't catch Chipper, but that'd be a nice number for the back of the baseball card.

Only three hours of baseball left.  It's always sad on the last day, especially with no playoffs.  Even the hot stove can only keep you so warm.


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