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It's easy to blame Izzy, and that cutter to Soriano was about as fat and juicy as I've ever seen, but...

Fan Graphs (at press time) show only 2 out of 11 Cardinals hitters with a WPA that isn't in the negative numbers. Our offense let us down in a major way tonight considering we got to the Cubs' pen in the 1st.

Yeah. At this point, you've just gotta expect some kind of frustrating/stressful ending. He's good when he's good, but most of the time he makes it WAY too interesting.

I can remember when he surrendered a grand slam to the Expos in the 12th inning in 2004, so at some point you just get used to it.

it should be noted that this rant isn't only for tonight.

Izzy's last 5 appearances have netted 2 blown saves and 2 losses along with 2 saves.

Yes, for once this isn't a misguided rant! He has shown nothing, stuff wise and he's sporting a 7.11 ERA. We're in worse shape, performance wise than any closer in the MLB.

Yeah but he's been successful more often then he hasn't. Can't say that about Pujols.

jim wrote:Yeah but he's been successful more often then he hasn't. Can't say that about Pujols.

This is pretty funny.

However, Pujols is channeling Bonds right now so it's not actually true.

haltz wrote:

jim wrote:Yeah but he's been successful more often then he hasn't. Can't say that about Pujols.

This is pretty funny.

However, Pujols is channeling Bonds right now so it's not actually true.

I wondered if/how long it would take for someone to point out that little flaw in my logic. Yes, and 5 minutes were the answers.

I keep forgetting the sophisticated crowd I am dealing with.

haltz wrote:

jim wrote:Yeah but he's been successful more often then he hasn't. Can't say that about Pujols.

This is pretty funny.

I think he's saying that Izzy has converted a higher percentage of save opportunities than AP has gotten hits or walks in his PA's.

But it's hard to argue who the more successful player is. Hint: he doesn't pitch.

I wondered if/how long it would take for someone to point out that little flaw in my logic. Yes, and 5 minutes were the answers.

I keep forgetting the sophisticated crowd I am dealing with.

LOL - I guess I feel the need to point out a .526 OBP even if it means telling someone something they already know.