Walker activated

[Providence A's]

From ESPN.com

St. Louis Cardinals: The Cardinals activated outfielder Larry Walker from the 15-day disabled list Saturday.

Walker, hitting .271, batted second and played right field against the San Francisco Giants. He was placed on the disabled list July 26 with a herniated disc in his neck. He needs one RBI to reach 1,300 in his career.

The Cardinals optioned catcher Mike Mahoney to Triple-A Memphis.

[redsrbetter]

Well looks like the Cards are getting back to their roots. Health should not be a big concern come playoff time. Look out for the Cards once again everyone!

[Providence A's]

Well, Rolen is out for the year, so that is a concern

[browntown653]

Yeah, this Cardinals team definitely isn't the same as the NL Champs last year...but then again, the hitting may be worse but they have Chris Carpenter.

[Providence A's]

And they have Mark Mulder

[browntown653]

And they have So Taguchi

[CrazyEights]

I thought the Cardinals would fall apart a long time ago, but even with all of their injuries they're playing better than ever. How was I to know that their bench players and career minor leaguers would forget that they aren't regulars? I don't think losing Rolen for the year will be much of a factor, because they've won all year without him. It's true that this team isn't the same as last year. This year the Cardinals are a more balanced team with a weaker offense, but stronger pitching. Carpenter and Mulder should be a good one two punch in the playoffs, and Morris should be a good 3rd guy!

[realmofotalk]

Cards fan?

[CrazyEights]

Keep guessing! lol

[awefullspellare]

It's amazing how they have sustained these injuries and still run away with the central.