Chris Carpenter is coming back!!!! How good will he be?

tto827 · 05-16-13, 01:03 PM

Always liked the guy
Hope he comes back strong
No clue if he will

EASports · 05-16-13, 01:04 PM

Point me in the direction of these reports.

Last I heard is that he wants to be a starter again, but is still far away from ever returning. The Cardinals are the last team that needs another starter in the rotation. The LAstros are another story.

Big Bear · 05-16-13, 01:05 PM

He is a warrior out there on the mound. I dont know how anybody could not like him. Total class act. Very tough guy and he competes like a maniac.

Big Bear · 05-16-13, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by EASports

Point me in the direction of these reports.

Last I heard is that he wants to be a starter again, but is still far away from ever returning. The Cardinals are the last team that needs another starter in the rotation. The LAstros are another story.

i havent seen the reports on paper but the announcer doing the Cardinals broadcast last night were discussing him. Apparently he has impressed his teammates with the type of stuff he's had in his bullpens but he will do 2 or 3 more bullpen sessions and then do a rehab assignment.

So were probably looking at his return in mid to late June if things go as planned.

They will bring him back slowly and limit his pitch count at first but he should be in tip top shape for the playoffs.

Smoke · 05-16-13, 01:09 PM

Bears info is usually pretty accurate

PaperTrail07 · 05-16-13, 01:23 PM

penetrate...no kidding....reds cant get a break....F STL.....hope he comes back a gas can

Originally posted by EASports

Point me in the direction of these reports.

Last I heard is that he wants to be a starter again, but is still far away from ever returning. The Cardinals are the last team that needs another starter in the rotation. The LAstros are another story.

v0dka · 05-16-13, 01:52 PM

I read that Carpenter was conditioning to be a starter again, but I haven't read a single article that has said he looks better than ever. He only just threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session Wednesday, so I don't know who could've conjured up that he looks better than ever, lol.

v0dka · 05-16-13, 01:54 PM

I'm pulling for Carpenter though, I've always enjoyed watching him.

Big Bear · 05-16-13, 01:57 PM

yeah im sure he will be a starter . Miller and Lynn are good but they will be relievers in the post season

PaperTrail07 · 05-16-13, 01:58 PM

Same...total respect for him as a player...BUT im a reds fan and he is on STL LOL.....last few years he hasnt been the real carp

Originally posted by v0dka

I'm pulling for Carpenter though, I've always enjoyed watching him.

2daBank · 05-16-13, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Big Bear

yeah im sure he will be a starter . Miller and Lynn are good but they will be relievers in the post season

carp isnt gonna start, if he makes it back he be in the pen..Miller and lynn not going anywhere, even if he could start which he wont nether of those 2 be the guys out of the rotation..

InTheDrink · 05-16-13, 06:56 PM

People like this gejuy??

He's known as one of the biggest cawksuckers in MLB

Big Bear · 05-16-13, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by InTheDrink

People like this gejuy??

He's known as one of the biggest cawksuckers in MLB

y is he a cawksucker?

he is a warrior out there on the mound. Nobody can question his clutchness, competitiveness, and love for the game. If he wasnt passionate about this game he would have already retired.

He's already rich and hes got what 3 world series rings??? or is it 2?

I cant think of a better big game pitcher.

goldrush · 05-16-13, 09:20 PM

This has been all the talk in STL the past week. A lot of what I've heard is coming out of the pen and helping the team 'in any way possible'. Of course, if the Cards make the playoffs there's no way he doesn't start a game.

Big Bear · 05-16-13, 09:23 PM

goldrush,

do u think the players enjoy playing for mike matheny?

he seems like a "players coach"

InTheDrink · 05-16-13, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by Big Bear

y is he a cawksucker?

he is a warrior out there on the mound. Nobody can question his clutchness, competitiveness, and love for the game. If he wasnt passionate about this game he would have already retired.

He's already rich and hes got what 3 world series rings??? or is it 2?

I cant think of a better big game pitcher.

well he did get shellacked by the giants in the nlcs last year but that's besides the point....just like all of your points having nothing to do with him being a cawksucker

the gueye is a contradictory self righteous prick....everyone he faces has to follow his version of the unwritten rules of baseball except him

easyliving · 05-17-13, 12:54 AM

auto fade until he beats me consistently

Ralphie Halves · 05-17-13, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by Big Bear

goldrush,

do u think the players enjoy playing for mike matheny?

he seems like a "players coach"

They do like playing for him. He's not far removed from being a player himself, was never a star so he doesn't have that persona, and took a lot from LaRussa.

Carp's just a cranky old veteran who's a little OCD at times. Not a clubhouse cancer or anything like that.

goldrush · 05-17-13, 09:03 AM

It seems like the young players like playing for Matheny more than they did LaRussa. There was always some issue involving a rook or 2nd year player who didn't get along with LaRussa. Of course when you win people tend to get along more.

kobstopa · 05-17-13, 09:35 AM

ballpen

broadway6 · 05-17-13, 09:56 AM

Hope Carp doesn't rush back to fast. He's an old man and cards have a wealth of pitching right now. Their minor league system is loaded with pitching as well.

But you can never have to much pitching.