The Cardinals, behind Todd Wellemeyer making his first major league start, unloaded on the Rockies tonight to win 8-4. Pujols and Edmonds went back-to-back in the fifth, the first time the Cardinals have gone deep two batters in a row this season. It was a fun game to watch. Most importantly, every NL Central team (aside from the Reds, who beat Houston) lost tonight, so we actually managed to improve in the standings. Believe it or not, but if the Cubs lose tomorrow and the Cardinals win the Wonderbrad v. Aaron Cook matchup, we’ll be in third place behind the Brew Crew and the Pirates. And only 0.2% behind the Pirates in winning percentage. It’ll be a big game—I hope to be able to listen to it.
Tommy Pham and Wilmer Alvaredo made their debuts with the Swing of the Quad Cities today after being promoted from extended spring training yesterday. Pham went 1-5 and Alvaredo was 2-4 with a double. Sadly, Pham played centerfield—it appears that his career as a shortstop is over.
I had the crowd laughing pretty good with a rendition of George Michael’s I Want Your Sex at Karaoke tonight. You wish you were so ballsy. Admit it.
Dan Szymborski’s updated ZiPS projections were made available on Monday.