Colby Rasmus is doing well in the minors with the following line: .292/.378/.562 while Rick Ankiel is .281/.318/.579 with 9 homers.
It will be interesting to see how Encarnacion responds after being inserted into the lineup - hopefully he can be somewhat close to "everyday" and his teammates can feel a little more confident.
Looper is pitching very well and Anthony Reyes isn't looking too bad either...it's just a shame we can't score any runs when he is on the mound. It hasn't happened yet, but if the offense doesn't come around when Reyes is pitching there will be a game very soon where he just crumbles.
the St. Louis Dispatch reported that Pujols was frustrated (obviously) with his current season...hitting .239 and homer-less since late April. the interview McRae...who didn't have much to say (come on - what do you say to help one of the greatest hitters in history...especially if you're Hal Mcrae)
i can't help but think of A-Rod...that guy has gone through some major slumps, but look what he's doing now. all you Cardinal fans and fantasy-owners of Pujols...don't worry. the ol' boy will bring it around.
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As frustrated as Cardinal fans were with Juancion last year (myself being one of them) that has to be a very very welcome site to see him out there in right. As lazy as he can be, he is an every day RF which means we actually have an outfield fully of every day players right now (since Duncan is actually starting even against lefties).
Looper scares me, the thought of him starting always has. But he goes out there time and time again and shows that he means business. I really don't think Reyes will be much more then a 5th starter. But at least he's staying healthy which was always a concern with him.
And yes Pujols will come out of this slump. He's getting under way to many pitches. But if the offense can continue what they've done at the plate the past two games, pressure will come off of him and all will be well again :)
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