I challenge you to show me a post where I have proclaimed ANYONE in the Cardinals organization the next Barry Bonds or Bruce Sutter. I said what I did about Perez because I happen to realize that he is the Cardinals best option to be the closer. Believe me, if they go get K-Rod, I would be ALL for it, but that ain't gonna happen, unless K-Rod had some kind of Manny-esque run in with the Angels organization. Izzy and Franklin are blowing saves left and right. That article on Wainwright you dug up is old- it talked about the "bullpen blowing up last night" and they just happened to beat the Marlins last night. I'm sure that Perez has some things to work on- he is a rookie after all. But the fact is, until Papelbon pisses off the Red Sox organization, he is the best option. If he blows a save, how is that any different than Izzy or Franklin blowing a save? Furthermore, the Cardinals didn't draft Perez in the 1st round to get a couple of hitters out in the sixth inning. They drafted him to be a closer. That's what he did at Miami, that's what's done in the minors, and more the likely that is what he will do in the Major Leagues. I'm going to tell you something else, if his confidence gets destroyed after one bad outing, he's not going to make it in the Big Leagues anyway.
And the Cardinals brass obviously agree with me because he has looked pretty good since he has been up. I don't know what your problem with Perez is, but I'm sorry he ate your kitten.
Also, if your going to talk about pitching injuries, you need to do some research. You never addressed the fact his velocity and command were good- even in the game where he got the strain. A strain CAN occur suddenly. I can maybe buy your arguement if he was struggling, but he didn't. This is likely a minor thing and he will probably be back before the end of this year- although I'm holding my breath given the Cardinals recent "luck" with injuries. Normally you can fix a strain with rest, and of course ice.
Actually, I've been (officially) a Cardinal fan since 1985. And ironically, in case anyone was wondering, I was given an opportunity to coach a 9th grade baseball team and turned it down. (True story) I go to St. Louis at least once a year- I have sixapackers that can vouche, and honestly if I had to move anywhere it would be there. My Dad is from Cape Girardeau, but the biggest reason I pull for them is because my uncle used to pitch for them in the late 70's. Ironically, he was their closer and replaced by a guy named Bruce Sutter. He later became a minor league pitching coach for the Royals and Brewer, and when I was in college he would let me hang out at spring training. I learned A LOT about baseball from him and some of the other coaches just watching and talking to them. My Dad played baseball at State in the 70's, and married my Mom who is from Jackson. That's why I'm so passionate about MSU baseball. These last seven years were pretty tough for me, with the exception of a couple of fleeting moments. My Dad actually taught me more about baseball than my uncle. But both me and my Dad are excited about Cohen.
Sorry about my life story- but you obviously have some issues. You completely ignore facts and for some reason you still believe you're right. Even if it means digging up an article from a month ago to prove your point. If a pitcher is hurt, you're going to see him pitch like Mulder did- his velocity and command are both going to be off. That's what you look for if you suspect a pitcher is hurt. And that just didn't happen with Carpenter. I'm sure you know a lot about baseball, and it's certainly OK to disagree about things, and I'm certainly not going to sit here and say I know more than you, especially in light of saddawg's football post, but I don't know why you feel like you always have to be right, because it doesn't make you look knowledgable, it makes look like a tool.