Now that the Cardinals have signed Kyle Lohse some have said they’re done adding starting pitching. If Chris Carpenter is healthy (a very big “if”) the rotation looks like this.
1.) Adam Wainright
2.) Chris Carpenter
3.) Kyle Lohse
4.) Todd Wellemeyer
5.) Joel Pinero
Certainly not the best rotation, but solid if Carpenter is healthy. Without Carp, they may need another starter. I don’t think they should rely on him. Go out and try to extend Braden Looper. Yes, they have other holes, but the starting pitching still needs to be stabilized. They have 21 million to spend and could sign an expensive reliever or middle infielder. They also could look to trade an outfielder. The Cards are going to have to do a lot if they want to win the division next year.
