Edward Mujica: The Other One Pitch Closer
Mariano Rivera is the best relief pitcher of all time, and his 20 year run of greatness has mostly been fueled by throwing one pitch. The dominance of Rivera’s cut fastball has been well documented, and you likely know that when the Yankees have the lead in the 9th inning, opponents are going to see cutter after cutter after cutter.
But, now, over in St. Louis, Rivera has an...
Is Mujica Playing His Way Out of St. Louis?
The early season tailspin of the Cardinals season was due much in part the inability to close games out late. The struggles extended when the search to find the right arm to fill in to the final frame role. Yet, when Edward Mujica took the ball to close out for the first time on April 18 in Philadelphia, everything changed, because Mujica’s performance didn’t. He converted that...
Pretty Sad Recap: Game 37 - Mets (2) at Cardinals (4) - Cards GO WILD on Mets
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W: S. Maness (3-0) L: S. Marcum (0-4) S: E. Mujica (11)
HR: NYM - R. Ankiel (6) STL - None
Recap:
Daniel Descalso scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past the New York Mets, 4-2, in the third of a four-game set at Busch Stadium.
With...
Recap: Game 35 - Mets at Cardinals - Red Birds Too Much for Mets
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W: L. Lynn (6-1) L: S. Rice (1-3) S: E. Mujica (10)
HR: NYM - None STL - M. Holliday (6)
Recap:
Matt Holliday hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run seventh inning in the St. Louis Cardinals' 6-3 victory over the New York Mets on Monday in the opener of a four-game set at Busch Stadium...
St. Louis Cardinals: Why Trevor Rosenthal is the most important piece in the Cardinals bullpen
St. Louis Cardinals reliever Trevor Rosenthal recorded two outs in the eighth inning of team's 6-3 win over the New York Mets on Monday night to pick up his 10th hold of the season. It was the first time Rosenthal had pitched since last Wednesday, thanks to some outstanding pitching from the Cardinals starting rotation and the right-hander picked up right where he left off by...
Could Trevor Rosenthal or Carlos Martinez be the Cardinals long-term solution at closer?
Jason Motte's injury this spring left the Cardinals scrambling to find a replacement at closer. Edward Mujica has filled in admirably so far, but he is set to become a free agent after this season and, with Motte likely starting next year on the DL, the Cards will likely face the same closer issues next year.
The question then is who will become the Cardinals next great closer...
Cardinals continue bullpen overhaul: Mitchell Boggs optioned, Carlos Martinez called up
After yesterday's outing in which he gave up two walks without retiring a batter, the Cardinals had seen enough of Mitchell Boggs and demoted him to AAA to sort out his issues.
To take his place, the Cardinals called up another one of their flame throwing prospects, Carlos Martinez, from AA Springfield. Martinez, who had the start of his season delayed by visa issues, has...
Mujica taking ownership of the ninth inning
St. Louis Edward Mujica says it happened in Philadelphia on April 18.
There the Cardinals reliever who had usually stuck to the seventh inning was, out on the mound in the ninth. Things weren't going very well. First, Phillies' outfielder Ben Revere had singled to center. Then, catcher Erik Kratz had singled to right. Runners stood on first and third with no outs, jeopardizing...
Mujica taking ownership of the ninth inning
St. Louis Edward Mujica says it happened in Philadelphia on April 18.
There the Cardinals reliever who had usually stuck to the seventh inning was, out on the mound in the ninth. Things weren't going very well. First, Phillies' outfielder Ben Revere had singled to center. Then, catcher Erik Kratz had singled to right. Runners stood on first and third with no outs, jeopardizing...
Cards' Lynn wins again, beats Reds
Lance Lynn won his 10th consecutive decision, allowing one run and five hits in seven innings Wednesday to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 4-2.
Lynn (5-0) struck out five and walked two, improving to 10-0 in 10 starts and one relief appearance since losing to Milwaukee on Sept. 7. He became the NL's first five-game winner.
It's the second straight...
Cards not looking to upgrade bullpen -- yet
The St. Louis Cardinals may not need to shop for a closer after all.
Earlier this week, it appeared the Cardinals would be an early and enthusiastic entrant to the marketplace for bullpen help. With closer Jason Motte already on the disabled list and possibly done for the year, Mitchell Boggs surrendered four earned runs while recording only one out in Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia...
Closers in Flux – Kantor’s Fantasy Corner
It’s the early part of the season when teams are still figuring out their bullpens where you can make your hay. Rather than spending big draft money on guys like Jason Motte, getting a few solid guys in the mid-rounds and filling the rest in as the season gets underway was my strategy, and that time is now.
Closer opportunities are out there. Here’s my assessment.
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These guys...
Cardinals/Nationals: Three Things to Walk With
After a tough end to the weekend on Sunday night in Philadelphia, the Cardinals rebounded nicely a day later and haven’t let up yet. The club pulled off its first series sweep of the season against the Washington Nationals in DC, wrapping it up against their ace Stephen Strasburg on Wednesday afternoon. It was the club’s first return back to DC since the improbable end of their...
Yahoo: The St. Louis Cardinals Need a Clear-Cut Closer
The St. Louis Cardinals were dealt a blow as they broke spring training camp in 2013. Their closer, Jason Motte, was injured. The early weeks of the season unveiled that the injury was not getting better and, pending a re-evaluation, Motte may require season ending surgery.
Compounding the issue, Mitchell Boggs proved to be ineffective after inheriting the role and showcased...
You Mad About The Cardinals Sweep?
Let's play 'Choose Your Own Column':
The Cardinals headed into Washington D.C. to face the Nationals, the same team they RUINED in the Divisional series in 2012.
Are you A) surprised, almost taken aback, that the Cardinals went in and dominated a very, very good baseball team on the heels of what looked like a complete bullpen implosion.
...
With bullpen struggling, Cardinals are starting to consider other (internal) options.
With the Cardinals closer questions apparently being answered by Edward Mujica, who has converted all 3 of his save chances, the Cards are still looking to shore up the rest of their bullpen.
As of today, the Cardinals have a bullpen ERA of 5.37, last in the majors. Most of this can be attributed to Mitchell Boggs, who struggled when placed in the closer role and has yet to sort...
Cardinals' Wainright blanks Nats
Adam Wainwright extended his sterling start to the season -- and Washington's mediocre one -- by coming within two outs of his second shutout, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past the Nationals 2-0 Tuesday night.
The right-hander (4-1) lowered his ERA to 1.93 by going 8 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing only five hits.
Edward Mujica got the final two outs for his third save....
Offense still AWOL, Nats lose 5th straight at home
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Edward Mujica (44) celebrates with catcher Yadier Molina (4) after beating the Washington Nationals 2-0 at Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals lost their fifth straight game at home, falling to 10-10 overall, as this nightmarish start to a once-promising season continues -- mostly because the Nats bats have gone utterly silent. Pitcher Adam Wainwright...
Closing Remarks: Week 4 Fantasy Relievers to Target
Editor’s note: We’d like to welcome another addition, Anthony, to the Baseball Professor family! In his debut post he tries to make sense of some closing situations in the league.With three weeks in the books, there are a handful of teams with no clear closer. Most people try to blindly speculate who might win the jobs on these teams. Instead I use sabermetrics and identify the...
Can Edward Mujica succeed as the Cardinals closer?
It appears that, with Mitchell Boggs' struggles continuing last night (0.1 IP, 4 ER) and the Cardinals not ready to turn the reigns over to rookie Trevor Rosenthal, who has struggled too, Edward Mujica is the Cards closer, as least for now.
But can he succeed in that role?
Mujica has been nothing short of spectacular in his short career with the Cardinals. Since being acquired...
2013 Fantasy Baseball: The Week 4 Closer Report
Things are settling in nicely here at the Closer Report. We’re starting to get some clarity on jobs as manager’s back new closers and incumbents pitch and solidify their status.
St. Louis Cardinals
Edward Mujica has charged into the lead of the bullpen race in St. Louis. Mitchell Boggs has been inconsistent at best. Trevor Rosenthal has been electric, but hittable. Mujica has...
Cardinals 4, Phillies 3
Carlos Beltran hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth, Adam Wainwright pitched seven solid innings and the St. Louis Cardinals escaped a ninth-inning jam for a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Philadelphia put runners at first and third with nobody out against Edward Mujica, but the fill-in closer retired three straight batters to preserve the victory.
Yadier...
St. Louis Cardinals: Edward Mujica picks up save in Cardinals 4-3 win over Phillies
The St. Louis Cardinals bullpen has been terrible all season long. Mitchell Boggs has been ineffective in his stint as closer and 22-year old phenom Trevor Rosenthal has struggled in his set-up role. On Thursday night in Philadelphia, manager Mike Matheny turned to Edward Mujica to close out the game and despite putting himself in a jam, Mujica was able to close the door as the...
Patience is the only option for Cardinal pen
Entering the season, one of the easy strengths for the Cardinals was the bullpen. It was a group that had a phenomenal second half and postseason a year ago, and was getting a boost from a few of the promising prospects in the organization finally reaching St. Louis as well. However, what’s gold doesn’t always glitter, and the bullpen has been remarkably dull in the early season...
Jason Motte has torn UCL. Could Michael Wacha be an option as closer?
According to Jennifer Langosch, an MRI on Jason Motte's arm today revealed a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament. He will be shut down until May 1st and then checked again for any improvement. If none, he will likely undergo Tommy John surgery.
This is a big blow for a Cardinals bullpen that has struggled so far this year.
With their closer likely out for the year...
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