The Cards have announced that Brendan Ryan should be ready to go by opening day, so they have no need to shop around for a shortstop. But that doesn't mean that they are finished shopping all together.
Felipe Lopez is still on the radar. And rightfully so.
ESPN's Buster Olney reported via Twitter: "Heard this: Official involved in the Felipe Lopez bidding still thinks he'll wind up with the Cardinals, in the end. We'll see."
I have said it before and I'll say it another thousand times, I would be more than happy to have Felipe back in St. Louis. He is so much more than a back up infielder. He could be the Cards' new Oquendo.
In 2008, he played only 43 games with the Cards. Offensively, he went to town. He batted .385 with a .964 OPS, hit 4 homers, drove in 21 runs, and even stole 4 bases. Those are pretty solid numbers. Especially when you just changed teams and you have the added pressure of trying to prove yourself to your new teammates and coaches.
But defensively he was a huge asset as well.In those short 43 games, he played every position except for pitcher, catcher and center field. He's very versatile and can swing the bat? Bring him back!
He's be a great candidate for those famous Tony LaRussa Sunday lineups. You know, the ones where he gives everybody the day off and you end up with Khalil Greene leading off and Jason LaRue hitting clean-up.
Stick Felipe in for whoever needs a day off and he will get very steady playing time and we could keep his bat in the lineup.
Come on, Mo. Sign him.
See ya tomorrow Cards Fans.
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