Like any other season, as a Cardinals fan, early in Spring Training, you expect something big to happen- the Reyes’ situation is no different. You also expect Matheny to make some ludicrous inside move- both of which happened in the first 48 hours of ‘official’ Spring Training.
Our new and upcoming pitcher is down for the season and it sucks, but the Cardinals always seem to make it work. Every year something like this happens and every year Matheny makes the sting a little worse.
With Alex Reyes going down the first day, it gave leeway for Matheny to make his dream a reality.
The rumors have been going around for a while that Matheny wants to push Rosenthal into a starter- so now the heart attacks can start in the first and not in the ninth!
Being a Cardinals fan, you’re always waiting for the next injury announcement- but luckily for us this one came early. It’s not a secret that the pitchers in the minors are growing phenomenon’s, so hopefully we find a new shining star this Spring, in time for Opening Day 2017.
Losing Reyes is the first of what is sure to be another year of Cardinals surprises, but like any other year, we’ll show the league we’ve still got what it takes to compete.
It’s sad that we’re down the #6 prospect in the league, but on the plus side, at least he’ll be nice, strong, and ready for the 2018 season.
Cardinal Nation will always be behind you, Alex- We can’t wait to see you healthy for 2018!