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Parisi Called Up To St. Louis As Reyes Heads Back To Memphis

I don’t know which part I am happier about.  To see Mike Parisi, one on my favorite Cardinals’ minor league prospects get the call to the majors or to see Anthony Reyes earn his much deserved demotion to AAA.  Reyes moved to the bullpen and started out okay, but is back to his old tricks with an ERA of 5.27.  I think this may be Reyes’ last shot with the Cardinals.  It is no secret that they are shopping him.  He is viewed as fixable but unproven, and not many teams are willing to deal the top prospect in return, which is what the Cardinals and Mozeliak are seeking.  I  think Reyes needs to stop relying on his fastball so much and find more “out” pitches.  He has become predictable with little movement at times, a death sentence for many pitchers.

Mike Parisi is 6′3″, 215 lbs. and is 2-1 with a 4.44 ERA for Memphis in 6 starts this season.  I have seen him pitch several times last year and once this season.  He has a great fastball and above average change up.  The one thing I have found about him though is that he is either “on” or “off.”  There doesn’t seem to be much in between.  He has been a starter here in Memphis, but will work out of the bullpen in St. Louis.  I would look for him to get his first opportunity Monday night in Colorado.  He was in St. Louis for the Sunday night game against the Cubs, but didn’t play.

All in all, this is an upgrade for the Cardinals.  And despite his pride being hurt, this is the best thing for Anthony Reyes as well.  He is loaded with talent.  Now it is time to realize some of that potential and improve on his mistakes.  I am hoping he can get back what he looked to have for a brief moment.  But for now, he will be trying to find that in Memphis.

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