Time for a little rest

September 07, 2009 | Clark | Comments 0

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The rest that comes with Labor day weekend has brought rest to a few Cardinal regulars as well.  Saturday’s “interesting” lineup was our first clue that manager Tony LaRussa is going to take advantage of the Cardinals large division lead (like Grand Canyon large) and start resting a few regulars while seeing what they have with players like Troy Glaus.

This isn’t the 2006 season that was a dog fight just to make the playoffs, no need for late inning herorics from players with red facial hair that shall not be named.  No, this year, as long as the club plays hard and works, we should see a well rested, but sharp group hit the playoffs.

Just how good is LaRussa?  He’s knows when to push, when to chill, he just knows managing.  While there will always be a special place in all our hearts for the great white rat, will there be enough room for LaRussa?  There is in this Cardinal fans – I’m just hoping he gets his just due at the end of his career in STL.  And while I’d like to see what the secret weapon can do as the skipper, I’m in no hurry.

My only complaint would be not seeing a few prospects get a little more salt at the major league level.  Jamie Garcia intrigues me, a lot.  Craig and Freese are smoking the ball in AAA and one wonders where they fit in the plans.  I’d like to see DeRosa back, but will a Holliday signing prohibit that?  I understand why these players aren’t here, one can dream right?  I mean after the second half of this season, what can’t this organization, it’s manager/coaches and it’s players do?

For the first time in a few years, I get to wonder about the pending playoff run while kicking the tires as to what might happen next year with the birds.  You know what, it’s a great feeling!

Best,

Clark

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