07.03.2009 2:28 pm
Ankiel back in Cardinals’ lineup
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
CINCINNATI _ Familiarity with _ and success against _ Cincinnati Reds righthander Homer Bailey has brought Rick Ankiel back into the St. Louis Cardinals’ lineup tonight here.
Ankiel, who had sat out the last two starts, will be in center field and hitting fifth tonight. Last year against Bailey, Ankiel homered in two at-bats. Chris Duncan, who will be in left field, also was one for two against Bailey.
The Cardinals’ lineup:
Skip Schumaker 2b
Chris Duncan lf
Albert Pujols 1b
Ryan Ludwick rf
Rick Ankiel cf
Yadier Molina c
Joe Thurston 3b
Joel Pineiro p
Brendan Ryan ss
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agreed
Say Tony, how’s this lineup working out for you so far?!
This is a total lack of professionalism by Larussa & the sort of move that could facilitate a cancerous reaction in the clubhouse. Honestly, moves such as this have got embarrass both Chris & his father. Daddy Dunc is a professional, and although I’m sure he appreciates Tony’s confidence in his kid he must be embarrassed when the nepotism is this patent. Moves such as this effectively marginalized Chris’s talent in the eyes of both his teammates & the fans and arguably breed dissent throughout the organization. I’m a huge Larussa supporter but this sh*t got
Then he finally puts Rasmus in the game, and he come up with 2 key hits….. and I believe at least one of those was off a lefty.
I just couldn’t believe we had Ankiel and Duncan in the same lineup. I understand you may need to play one of them…but both is crazy. Really, crazy.
Tony knows this is his last go around with the Cards and is just poking everyone in the eye with his finger. Enjoy.