offensive post

With the injury to Freese just getting under way there are no real signs of the cards offense slowing down. Freese's numbers on the year are .356/2 HR/14 RBI with four doubles and an .865 ops. Decent numbers for playing on ankles at half strength. Even with him sitting for 8-12 weeks (depending on who's report you heed) the cards still have a dynamic explosive offense that hasn't been seen since the MV3 era. And this offense may be better than that still.

With three former contending MVP's in the middle, all three benefit from one another. During the MV3 era it was assumed that Albert was the kingpin, Rolen and Edmonds were simply following along. This year, especially with the way Albert has hit so far average wise, Holliday and Berkman are surpassing what Scotty and Jimmy did in aiding number 5. Not only are the St. Louis's version of the big 3 stepping up, a variety of role players are filling in nicely. Rasmus (hitting .302 with 3 Homers and 11 Rbi) Theriot (.306 with 4 stolen bases) Allen Craig and Danny Descalso have all contributed.

Overall it seems regardless of the dead spots in the cards rotation and the lumps in the bullpen, the cards offense has a chance to carry both of them through the season, barring more injuries of course. Either way, I am enjoying watching the redbirds finally put together an offense around Pujols that will entice him to stick around a little longer.

“When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened.”

-Joan m Richardson