Most managers aren't going to ask a pitcher to cover multiple innings on back-to-back days, especially a high-leverage guy in a game the Cardinals were losing. That's a lot of up and down and you need to be careful with the few guys out there who are half-decent.
Losing? We were winning BOTH innings when Stanek was brought in? Are you talking about someone else?
They were losing when Soriano's inning ended. Then the Cardinals batted forever and scored three runs. Managers aren't putting Soriano back out there to cover 10 outs in two days.
You’re making my point
Soriano is your best reliever; he should only be used in games that you’re winning close or closing out games
Agree with you. Soriano should be the man for the 8th or the 9th.
