According to MLBTR, the Cardinals have signed SP Kyle Lohse to a one-year deal worth $4.25 MM with incentives. This is a good move for the Cards as they are in a dire need for formidable starting pitching. Their rotation is headlined by Wainwright, since Mulder and Carpenter will be out for a significant amount of time. Before this signing, the Cardinals were depending on Matt Clement to be a member of the rotation, someone who has not pitched in 2 years.
Lohse will most likely put up an ERA in the mid-4's in the national league, and will be a upgrade over their current situation. The asking price should not be too big of a hurt for the Cardinals, and will be well worth the insurance with the injuries of Carpenter and Mulder. If somehow the Cards can hang around til midseason, they could have a chance to make a second half run with a solid 1-2-3 of Carpenter, Wainwright, and Mulder. Lohse could slot in as a solid #4 for this team, however early in the season he may be required to pitch higher in the rotation, which may leave him in over his head.
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