It wasn't really the B lineup today, just a day off for Beltran (who needed on, last night notwithstanding).

I'm pulling this directly from my ass, but they just don't seem to gear up for day games. They may get a run or two early, then they try to coast for the remainder.

You could see that outcome coming even before Alvarez hit the dinger that gave them the 3-2 lead; the Cards were either gonna win that game 2-1, or they were gonna lose it.

Sho 'nuff...

They also had Cruz and his .080 BA out there as well.

and Green and Robinson. Half the line up is the "B" team. It's the "B" team.

In the long run I like the B team plan after you win the first two. The goal should be to win series but you need to get players rest and almost as important is to get your bench player action. These guys may be needed in the clutch times its better they are not rusty

Sorry if Q.

http://www.albertcountdown.com/

Brutal. LMAO

Wife of Stan "the Man" Musial died today at 91. Unfortunately that means Stan is probably not far behind.

Yep, he may have paid his last visit to opening day. He lived a long life. And mor eimportantly lived a life to be emulated.

Damn. ROFL

WTF was Carpenter in RF and Craig at 1B? Cost us the game.

Craig's still not fully healthy so MM didn't want him playing RF.

But that was my thought as well.

thats cool. we need Craig. No need to push it, its a long season. But if thats the case, why not put Shane Robinson out there? He's been playing the outfield and he's got a hot bat.

In case you haven't been following along, Albert's now below the Mendoza line with a .194 and getting dangerously close to a sub .500 OPS at .506

I just cant work up any satisfaction or gloat for his current troubles. Just doesn't seem worth it and besides he will pull out of the slump eventually. He may never be what he was with us again but he won't stay down like this.

He jus wanna get a wing