I've been on the road for a week now, and I'm tired of not being able to comment on games due to technical difficulties. I'm hoping that later this week things will get better.

Congratulations to the Cardinals on their NLDS victory over the Dodgers. Albert Pujols had the big blow; it's so difficult to shut down the middle of that lineup. But the Cardinals starters were also very effective. Only Marquis had a bad outing; Suppan, Morris and Williams all pitched well, and certainly well enough to win given the offensive production of the Cardinals. Bringing back Carpenter will only make them stronger. They're now set for a Wednesday night game in St. Louis.