Carpenter Extended

[RightFieldCoder]

Carpenter, Cards Reportedly Agree for Two Years

According to the Post-Dispatch, the deal would be worth $21 million over two years, replacing the $15 million club option on Carpenter for next season. The right-hander would thus be in St. Louis through 2013, his age-38 season.

So it basically picks up next year's option and adds another $6 million for 2013.

[dlk9s]

At least now he finally has something positive to discuss with his progeny.

[bigredrobbo]

At least now he finally has something positive to discuss with his progeny.

"Son, go pick out a new bike - daddy got PAID".

[hawing]

I feel like I should post here, because...you know.

[CheezWizHed]

How is Jeff Suppan going to explain to his son that he averaged more per season (a few years past) than CC will for the next two?

 

Seems like a pretty decent deal based on how he has been pitching. Obviously, there is a big injury risk and a risk for age decline, but not too bad for St. Louis.

[DougJones43]

This must be his reward, for honoring the classy Cardinal way by "telling the truth" about how he almost started a brawl by cursing at a guy. Clearly, this man's integrity knows no bounds and therefore needs to be in St. Louis for the remainder of his career.

[craigharmann]

I was waiting for this to mention that Carpenter now has no more reason to have problems explaining things to his son...son, daddy screwed up, here's 5 Porsches. It doesn't matter that you're six, you want them!

[Baldkin]

Are we sure this is true? I mean, I wouldn't want Carpenter to come across as a liar.

[gregmag]

Are we sure this is true? I mean, I wouldn't want Carpenter to come across as a liar.

I'm sure St. Louis just came at him with the contract -- he never asked for it.

[jmeks23]

I just don't understand why a lot are saying this will free up money for a Pujols deal. How does spending 21 million save you money?