It would not be surprising to see the Cardinals make a move today to reinforce their pitching. Dan Haren will start the first game today, a 12:10 p.m. start, while Chris Carpenter is scheduled for the 7:10 p.m. nightcap.
Rather than have Haren sit around spent and unavailable the rest of the weekend, the club may opt for a fresh arm from Memphis to get them through. One candidate would be Al Reyes, who is 2-2 with a 3.11 earned-run average and 22 saves. Reyes has fanned 45 in 37 2/3 innings.
Another possibility might be Chad Paronto, who is 5-3 with a 1.28 ERA.
Either of the righthanders would have to be added to the 40-man roster. The Cardinals have 38 players on the 40-man, as Ankiel and reliever Mike Lincoln don't count while on the 60-day disabled list.
Another Memphis righthander, Josh Pearce, is on the 40-man roster. Pearce has appeared in 10 games for the Cardinals over the past two seasons. He is 3-2 with a 3.28 ERA at Memphis.
Rather than have Haren sit around spent and unavailable the rest of the weekend, the club may opt for a fresh arm from Memphis to get them through. One candidate would be Al Reyes, who is 2-2 with a 3.11 earned-run average and 22 saves. Reyes has fanned 45 in 37 2/3 innings.
Another possibility might be Chad Paronto, who is 5-3 with a 1.28 ERA.
Either of the righthanders would have to be added to the 40-man roster. The Cardinals have 38 players on the 40-man, as Ankiel and reliever Mike Lincoln don't count while on the 60-day disabled list.
Another Memphis righthander, Josh Pearce, is on the 40-man roster. Pearce has appeared in 10 games for the Cardinals over the past two seasons. He is 3-2 with a 3.28 ERA at Memphis.
