tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post139063108876522500..comments2024-02-17T04:00:25.925-06:00Comments on The Platoon Advantage: Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals' Playoff HopesThe Common Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09994070642805307798noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064547517730087223.post-80025174221771137692011-02-23T11:25:10.682-06:002011-02-23T11:25:10.682-06:00The options are for 9 million and 12 million. I d...The options are for 9 million and 12 million. I don't believe that the Cardinals would turn down the chance to exercise those, even with Wainwright's surgery. Even if Wainwright is only around for half of '12, 9 million is a bargain compared to what else they'd have to spend to find a replacement.<br /><br />I still think that the Cardinals are in the mix of the NL Central. Granted, it's a much tighter race, but the rotation is still fairly strong, the bullpen doesn't have any major holes, and the lineup is formidable. Not saying they are destined to win or that the loss of Wainwright isn't a huge blow, but I think they can overcome it and at least be competitive.<br /><br />That said, I am a Cardinal fan, so it's possible my glasses have a tint of rose to them.Cardinal70https://www.blogger.com/profile/00710748920023221746noreply@blogger.com