SB Nation St. Louis: All Posts by Kevin Cacabeloshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49009/stl-fave.png2012-08-25T15:29:16-05:00https://stlouis.sbnation.com/authors/kevin-cacabelos/rss2012-08-25T15:29:16-05:002012-08-25T15:29:16-05:00St. Louis Cardinals Move Joe Kelly Back To Rotation, Lance Lynn Moves To Bullpen
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<p>The <a href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">St. Louis Cardinals</a> are moving rookie <span>Joe Kelly</span> into the rotation in place of <span>Lance Lynn</span>. The two pitchers were notified on Saturday morning, according to this report by the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinal-beat/kelly-moving-to-starting-rotation-lynn-to-the-pen/article_ee408610-eed1-11e1-9da9-001a4bcf6878.html">St. Louis Dispatch</a>. Kelly's first scheduled start back in the rotation will take place next Wednesday.</p>
<p>Lynn has failed to make it past the fifth inning in his past three starts and only lasted two innings in his start on Friday night, giving up six hits and four earned runs against the Cincinnatti <a href="https://www.redreporter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Reds</a>. Lynn has allowed a total of 23 runs in his past six starts.</p>
<p>Kelly was removed from the rotation recently, but has put up solid performances as a reliever, giving up only two runs in 8.2 innings since the move.</p>
<p>Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said the move is open-ended and will be evaluated from start to start.</p>
<p>Dan Moore, a writer for SB Nation's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2012/8/25/3267280/Cardinals-Vs-Reds-Score">Viva El Birdos</a>, had this to say about about Lynn's possible departure from the rotation:</p>
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<p>Generally I'm in favor of any move that reiterates Lynn's importance in the rotation--bumping him for a start so that he'll be fresher in September, or something--and not in favor of any move that suggests that the month he's had predicts the month he'll have next, which should therefore be avoided by putting him in the bullpen or telling him the season's over and being really convincing about it or giving Joe Kelly a velvet uniform and a scepter and the shelf full of Hungoes that Al Hrabosky clearly wants to give him.</p>
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<p>Most of Kelly's troubles have been related to his lack of control. Kelly regaining his form will be crucial for the Cardinals, especially with the playoffs looming.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/8/25/3268140/cardinals-rotation-lance-lynn-joe-kellyKevin Cacabelos2012-08-25T14:15:54-05:002012-08-25T14:15:54-05:002012 Barclays: Nick Watney Holds Close Lead Over Sergio Garcia In Round Three
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<p>The third round of the 2012 Barclays is underway on Saturday at Bethpage State Park in Farmington, New York. Nick Watney is on top of leaderboard at 10-under par through six holes so far on day three.</p>
<p>Missouri native Jeff Maggert barely made the cut after round two and in round three he shot his second consecutive score of 74 on Saturday. Maggert is currently 4-over par through three rounds.</p>
<p>Sergio Garcia, who was tied with Watney at 8-under entering Saturday's round, is close behind at 8-under through six holes. Tiger Woods is still in the hunt at 6-under. Woods is currently 1-under par for the day through eight holes, he is currently tied for fifth place on the leaderboard.</p>
<p>One of the biggest risers in Saturday's early action is Kevin Stadler. The American shot up 39 spots on the leaderboard and is now in third place at 7-under after shooting a 65 on Saturday. </p>
<p><i>A complete leaderboard for The Barclays can be found at <a href="http://www.golf.com/leaderboard/tourney/R027/yr/2012?xid=sbnation" target="_blank">Golf.com</a>.</i></p>
<p><i>For the latest golf news and notes, check out <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/golf" target="_blank">SB Nation's golf hub</a>.</i></p>
https://stlouis.sbnation.com/2012/8/25/3268030/the-barclays-2012-leaderboard-nick-watney-sergio-garciaKevin Cacabelos2012-08-25T14:15:43-05:002012-08-25T14:15:43-05:002012 Barclays: Nick Watney Holds Close Lead Over Sergio Garcia In Round Three
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<p>The third round of the 2012 Barclays is underway on Saturday at Bethpage State Park in Farmington, New York. Nick Watney is on top of leaderboard at 10-under par through six holes so far on day three.</p>
<p>Missouri native Jeff Maggert barely made the cut after round two and in round three he shot his second consecutive score of 74 on Saturday. Maggert is currently 4-over par through three rounds.</p>
<p>Sergio Garcia, who was tied with Watney at 8-under entering Saturday's round, is close behind at 8-under through six holes. Tiger Woods is still in the hunt at 6-under. Woods is currently 1-under par for the day through eight holes, he is currently tied for fifth place on the leaderboard.</p>
<p>One of the biggest risers in Saturday's early action is Kevin Stadler. The American shot up 39 spots on the leaderboard and is now in third place at 7-under after shooting a 65 on Saturday. </p>
<p><i>A complete leaderboard for The Barclays can be found at <a href="http://www.golf.com/leaderboard/tourney/R027/yr/2012?xid=sbnation" target="_blank">Golf.com</a>.</i></p>
<p><i>For the latest golf news and notes, check out <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/golf" target="_blank">SB Nation's golf hub</a>.</i></p>
https://stlouis.sbnation.com/2012/8/25/3268014/the-barclays-2012-leaderboard-nick-watney-sergio-garciaKevin Cacabelos2012-08-25T12:26:17-05:002012-08-25T12:26:17-05:00Tyrell Jenkins Injury: Top Prospect Hurts Shoulder, Will Miss Rest Of The Season
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> pitching prospect <span>Tyrell Jenkins</span> will miss the rest of his season after suffering a shoulder injury in Friday night's game with the low-A Quad Cities River Bandits. Jenkins struck out the first two Kane County batters he faced before clutching his right shoulder in pain on Friday night.</p>
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<p>Tyrell Jenkins was removed from start Friday with shoulder discomfort. Will miss remaining start as muscle soreness is evaluated <a href="https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23stlminors"><s>#</s><b>stlminors</b></a></p>
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) <a href="https://twitter.com/dgoold/status/239373586815647745" data-datetime="2012-08-25T14:48:05+00:00">August 25, 2012</a>
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<p>The extent and the exact nature of Jenkins' injury have not been announced yet, but Quad-Cities manager Luis Aguayo <a href="http://qctimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/minor/midwest-league/river-bandits-hit-with-loss-injuries/article_6ca9dfca-ee77-11e1-9bea-001a4bcf887a.html" target="_blank">told the Quad-City Times</a> that he will be shut down for the rest of the season.</p>
<p>The 19-year old pitching prospect struck out 80 batters in 82 innings and allowed 36 walks. SB Nation's <a href="http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/7/23/3176391/St-Louis-Cardinals-Top-20-2012-Pre-Season-Prospects-In-Review" target="_blank">Minor League Blog</a> ranked Jenkins as the Cardinals No. 3 prospect in late July. Jenkins has had problems with staying healthy in the past, but his upside and youth are keeping the Cardinals organization and its fans optimistic.</p>
<p><b><i>For more on the St. Louis Cardinals, head over to <a href="http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/" target="_blank">Viva El Birdos</a>.</i></b></p>
https://stlouis.sbnation.com/2012/8/25/3267808/tyrell-jenkins-injuryKevin Cacabelos2012-08-25T12:11:48-05:002012-08-25T12:11:48-05:00Tyrell Jenkins Injury: Top St. Louis Cardinals Prospect Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury
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<p>A St. Louis Cardinals top prospect, Tyrell Jenkins, suffered a shoulder injury Friday night in the low-A Midwest League.</p>
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