St. Louis Cardinals: Five Pitchers That Can Fill The Reyes Sized Hole

Brett Cecil-Low

That’s right, the newest member of the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen.  No I am not crazy, Cecil would very much be a last resort option.  But it is worth noting that he broke into the league as a starter back in 2010, and was a starter through 2012.

In 2010 and 2011, Cecil was used only as a starter and kept his ERA in the low fours.  His starter numbers won’t blow anyone away, but he can be serviceable.  After nine starts in 2012, he was moved into the bullpen, where he has found more success.

If absolutely needed, Cecil has a curveball that he throws more than his fastball.  So he would be able to give a different look to hitters the second time through the order.  That being said, he is a much better option out of the bullpen, and he absolutely should stay there.  Something big would have to happen to the Cardinals potential starters for Cecil to be a real option.

The only reason to even mention Cecil here is because he brings experience as a starter with 74 career starts.  To put that in perspective, he has appeared in 330 games.  But still poses a potential option if needed.

Next: The Recovery Outlook for Alex Reyes

This number five starter job will go to either Weaver or Wacha.  Everyone else is a backup option.  But the one positive is that there are plenty of options for the St. Louis Cardinals.  While the potential of Reyes may surpass what any of these options will do, there won’t be a terribly big drop off of talent. Now, it is all up to who performs during Spring Training.