Yardbarker: Kyle Lohse

Signing Most-Valuable Players

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:36 -0500

You shoulda come to the first party—we didn't get home 'til around four in the morning. I was blind for three days... View full size photo » There's no new news, which means it's time we go over some old news: the decision to sign Ryan Franklin to a multi-year extension stipulating that he was not allowed to record another out in 2009. That particular clause was the main problem with the Franklin deal in p...

The untradeable: Part 1

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:00:26 -0500

Yes, I'm talking about Kyle Lohse. Hi, I'm vivaelpujols. You may remember me from such classic FanPosts as "Pitch f/x Thread", "A Look Back at the 2004 Cardinals", and "Can we please stop trashing Khalil?". Due to the fact the chuckb actually has a life, there was an opening for the VEB Sunday spot, and I emailed Dan asking if I could fill that hole. He consented, with the consideration that I did lots of Pitch f/x stuff. ...

Game 156: Kyle Lohse vs. Jorge De La Rosa

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:00:21 -0500

This is a game that the Rockies should win. In fact, if they lose with their number two starter against St. Louis' number 4/5 guy struggling through an injury-plagued season, then I'll actually start to be worried about Atlanta. Yes, until the end of this game (and only should it be a poor result) I will remain unconcerned about the Rockies' playoff prospects. Kyle Lohse #26 / Pitcher / St. Louis Cardinals Height: 6-2 Weight: 210 Bats:...

Lohse's Lost Season

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:00:34 -0500

More photos » by KYLE ERICSON - AP Kyle Lohse shows the form but doesn't get the results befitting a pitcher whose career was resurrected last season. (AP Photo/Kyle Ericson) Browse more photos » "Kyle Lohse’s had a lost season." Big Al uttered those words during the ballgame last night. Based on last year’s results, the Cards were expecting a lot more from Lohse this year. It’s not unreasona...

They can't make Lohse Wellemeyer

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:45:29 -0500

More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP If Viva El Birdos were a Harry Potter fanfiction community, this would be its OTP. Browse more photos » I'll say this for Tony La Russa: There is no bigger and more daring reverse jinx than starting Todd Wellemeyer, let alone doing it in the middle of the first Cardinals losing streak since the end of the Ron Gant era. This may not have been the way he anticipated fu...

Afternoon Discussion Thread

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:08:12 -0500

Afternoon Discussion Thread Meanwhile, just outside of Smoltzville, Kyle Lohse and Todd Wellemeyer prepare for rehab starts. I'm told there can be only one.

Lohse’s Crib

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:29:15 -0500

Kyle Lohse pitched another good game at home, allowing just one run over six innings. He’s now 5-3 with a 2.81 ERA in St. Louis. He walked none and struck out three, giving him just eight walks in 51 1/3 home innings, versus 19 in 35 2/3 innings on the road. The 4-1 win [...]

When did Kyle Lohse become Todd Wellemeyer?

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:00:15 -0500

More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Kyle Lohse strikes a Wellemeyerian pose after getting brutalized by the Mets' AAA team Wednesday afternoon.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Browse more photos » I’m trying to figure out what the hell is wrong w/ Kyle Lohse. Anyone have any ideas? I can’t help but wonder if he’s (still?) hurt. Gathering my information from fangraphs, I noticed that his fastball has averaged ...

Game 95 Open Thread

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:52:05 -0500

Kyle Lohse takes on Brian Moehler, who looked like he was on his way out of the league when I started blogging six years ago and has since managed to get all the way back into a starting rotation. In his current iteration he doesn't walk people and gives up a lot of home runs; could be an interesting game, or a frustrating one. In other news, I think I broke the table function on this blogging software.

Cardinals' Lohse throws 85 pitches, nears return

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:46:31 -0500

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse threw about 85 pitches counting warmups in a simulated game Friday and left feeling ready for a rehab start that could be the last step before returning to the rotation.

2009 St. Louis Cardinals Projection

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:11:54 -0500

C Yadier Molina.277 AVG, 8 HR, 57 RBI1B Albert Pujols.332 AVG, 39 HR, 123 RBI2B Skip Schumaker.292 AVG, 7 HR, 41 RBI3B Troy Glaus.262 AVG, 21 HR, 68 RBISS Khalil Greene.256 AVG, 17 HR, 63 RBILF Chris Duncan.263 AVG, 16 HR, 54 RBICF Rick Ankiel.266 AVG, 24 HR, 68 RBIRF Ryan Ludwick.284 AVG, 27 HR, 84 RBI
CF Colby Rasmus.264 AVG, 14 HR, 56 RBI
SP Adam Wainwright12-6 W-L, 3.72 ERA, 112 KSP Kyle Lohse14-7 W-L, 4.24 ERA, 116 KSP Todd Wellemeyer11-9 W-L, 4.38 ERA, 148 KSP Chris Carpenter12-4 W-L, 3.26 ERA, 74 KSP Joel Piniero7-8 W-L, 4.76 ERA, 75 K
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Cardinals Shopping Lohse

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:01:20 -0500

The St. Paul Pioneer Express is reporting the Cardinals may be waving the proverbial white flag in offering Kyle Lohse as trade bait in exchange for prospects. While they are only 4 games out of first place in the NL Central, Lohse will be demanding a big contract for next season. This seems a little premature and a slap in the face to fans to trade the team's best pitcher this season while still in the playoff hunt because they expect that he will command too much money as a free agent. After picking him up off the scrap heap before the season started, giving him away now would negate all the positives that came with that outstanding move. However, if Lohse could command multiple top-tier prospects and a capable starter to finish the regular season, this entire paragraph should be disregarded.