Viva Chris Perez

First big-league save tonight for {{bbref|p/perezch|Chris Perez}}!

This was a big one for the Cards, and it was even of the multiple inning variety (1 2/3)!

Perez bailed out the bullpen after a marvelous seven inning start by {{bbref|p/pineijo|Joel Pineiro}}.  My boy {{bbref|t/thompbr|Brad Thompson}} was ineffective in one-third of an inning, proving I should never try to prop up anyone in this bullpen (oops, sorry Chris).

Here’s hoping Tony has turned the page on {{bbref|i/isrinja|Jason Isringhausen}} and {{bbref|f/frankry|Ryan Franklin}}.  I’m hoping his kid is going to prove that he deserved a shot a long time ago.

1. [Redbird Reveille] Joel Pineiro wins, Ryan Franklin saves
2. Isringhausen to the DL, Perez called up – entire world is shocked
3. Help Wanted: Closer
4. Going to bed early
5. One outing does not a closer make