Jon Lieber to 60-day DL, Randy Wells and Felix Pie Called Up

[Amie]

Probably to replace Jon Leiber.

 

http://www.bnd.com/breaking_news/story/465268.html

[Little Slide Rooter]

As long as thats who hes replacing, and not somone else. And didnt Well just get his arse handed to him by Oklahoma City?

[jacey]

good choice here...not a difference maker, but certainly someone who can maybe give you an inning in a pinch or maybe go 2 or 3 in any game we may get our behinds kicked. he has got some potential down the road, but is just a spare part over the rest of the season.

[Backtobanks]

Did anyone else look at the title and think the Cardinals called up Randy Wells?

[CuseCubFan69]

Did anyone else look at the title and think the Cardinals called up Randy Wells?

 

Yep, he got me on that one too!

[JeffH]

Would Lieber be released to free up a spot on the 40-man roster?

[SouthSideRyan]

Anyone else not real happy with the way 40 man spots are being frittered away?

 

This is mainly an extension of my McGehee hate, but I don't think getting Wells on the 40 man should've been a priority, and I really don't think he provides much of anything to our current pen.

[jersey cubs fan]

Anyone else not real happy with the way 40 man spots are being frittered away?

 

This is mainly an extension of my McGehee hate, but I don't think getting Wells on the 40 man should've been a priority, and I really don't think he provides much of anything to our current pen.

 

At the expense of what else though? There's no real downside.

[CuseCubFan69]

Anyone else not real happy with the way 40 man spots are being frittered away?

 

This is mainly an extension of my McGehee hate, but I don't think getting Wells on the 40 man should've been a priority, and I really don't think he provides much of anything to our current pen.

 

Why do you hate McGehee?

[rchap24]

Did anyone else look at the title and think the Cardinals called up Randy Wells?

 

Yep, he got me on that one too!

 

Ditto

[JeffH]

Anyone else not real happy with the way 40 man spots are being frittered away?

 

This is mainly an extension of my McGehee hate, but I don't think getting Wells on the 40 man should've been a priority, and I really don't think he provides much of anything to our current pen.

 

At the expense of what else though? There's no real downside.

 

Correct. There are several spots being occupied by essentially zero-value guys who can be jettisoned with no heartburn whatsoever.

[SouthSideRyan]

Anyone else not real happy with the way 40 man spots are being frittered away?

 

This is mainly an extension of my McGehee hate, but I don't think getting Wells on the 40 man should've been a priority, and I really don't think he provides much of anything to our current pen.

 

At the expense of what else though? There's no real downside.

 

Correct. There are several spots being occupied by essentially zero-value guys who can be jettisoned with no heartburn whatsoever.

 

I haven't looked it over too hard, but I'm talking for Rule 5 purposes come December. I'd rather keep Jake Fox or even Fuld over McGehee. Atkins and Veal are the only ones of the top of my head that should be rostered over Wells, but I've been carrying my torch for Matt Craig and Josh Kroeger for too long to let somebody worthless like McGehee take their spot.

[jersey cubs fan]

I haven't looked it over too hard, but I'm talking for Rule 5 purposes come December. I'd rather keep Jake Fox or even Fuld over McGehee. Atkins and Veal are the only ones of the top of my head that should be rostered over Wells, but I've been carrying my torch for Matt Craig and Josh Kroeger for too long to let somebody worthless like McGehee take their spot.

 

Adding guys to the 40 man right now doesn't mean there won't be spots available for the rule 5.

[Guest]

Why Randy Wells over Mitch Atkins (who would be added to the 40 man this offseason)? They'd serve the same purpose.

 

Adding Casey McGehee was way worse.

[SouthSideRyan]

I haven't looked it over too hard, but I'm talking for Rule 5 purposes come December. I'd rather keep Jake Fox or even Fuld over McGehee. Atkins and Veal are the only ones of the top of my head that should be rostered over Wells, but I've been carrying my torch for Matt Craig and Josh Kroeger for too long to let somebody worthless like McGehee take their spot.

 

Adding guys to the 40 man right now doesn't mean there won't be spots available for the rule 5.

 

It does quite likely mean that McGehee and Wells will be on the 40 man come December. I'd imagine Koyie gets bumped again, but I'd be surprised if either of the other 2 were.

[Guest]

Anyone else not real happy with the way 40 man spots are being frittered away?

 

This is mainly an extension of my McGehee hate, but I don't think getting Wells on the 40 man should've been a priority, and I really don't think he provides much of anything to our current pen.

 

At the expense of what else though? There's no real downside.

 

Correct. There are several spots being occupied by essentially zero-value guys who can be jettisoned with no heartburn whatsoever.

 

I haven't looked it over too hard, but I'm talking for Rule 5 purposes come December. I'd rather keep Jake Fox or even Fuld over McGehee. Atkins and Veal are the only ones of the top of my head that should be rostered over Wells, but I've been carrying my torch for Matt Craig and Josh Kroeger for too long to let somebody worthless like McGehee take their spot.

 

Atkins, Veal and Spears will be added this offseason (and Berg with a good AFL). I'm guessing K. Hill and McGehee or Fox get de-rostered in the offseason.

[Bruce Miles]

Wells and Pie.

 

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/515

 

Yes, Atkins will be added to the 40-man this winter.

[Mizzou]

Wells and Pie.

 

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/515

 

Yes, Atkins will be added to the 40-man this winter.

Any word on what the plan for Pie is these last few weeks?

[Bruce Miles]

Wells and Pie.

 

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/515

 

Yes, Atkins will be added to the 40-man this winter.

Any word on what the plan for Pie is these last few weeks?

 

Not until we talk to Lou. Heck, the way Edmonds has been playing, they might as well run him out there. Until now, the plans have been defense and pinch running.

[haubrich91]

I'm pulling for Pie. I hope he gets another shot to prove himself.

[Post Count Padder]

I have a bad feeling Pie gets traded this offseason. I hope he gets a chance to play this month and does well.

[cbbryan]

I'm pulling for Pie. I hope he gets another shot to prove himself.

 

+1

[Balsa]

I have a bad feeling Pie gets traded this offseason. I hope he gets a chance to play this month and does well.

I have a good feeling he gets traded this offseason. And I also hope he does well this month.

[SouthSideRyan]

I wouldn't be opposed to giving Pie some starts in CF down the stretch with the idea of the possibility of him in CF, Edmonds in RF.

[Sammy Sofa]

I wouldn't be opposed to giving Pie some starts in CF down the stretch with the idea of the possibility of him in CF, Edmonds in RF.

 

Why not give Fuku starts after the clinch? That seems to make much more sense than running old man Edmonds out there outside of a few stretch starts.