Mark McGwire to be used a pinch hitter this season????

[charlie and algernon]

Mark McGwire is returning to baseball this season as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach. Could he also be making a cameo as a player, too?

In an interview with the Contra Costa Times, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa mentioned the possibility of putting McGwire on the team's active roster on Aug. 31 so he'd be eligible to play in the postseason, if the Cardinals are still in the race.

If we're in contention, we'll put him on the roster Aug. 31. It's a nice little dream," La Russa told the newspaper.

However unlikely the scenario might be, La Russa said it's not impossible.

"Is it likely? Probably not. I don't think it's a zero possibility. The point is, you'll see him in spring training. He won't be leaning on the batting cage chatting it up. He'll work his off, and hitters will be thrilled he's there helping them," La Russa told the newspaper.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4804082


I think it would be fun to put him out there for an At-Bat during Spring Training, as long as it doesn't take away from a young player trying to make the squad. Though what Cardinal fan WOULDN'T want to see St. Louis have a 1-2-3 punch of Pujols-Holliday-McGwire?

[Auggie]

1. How much bat speed could be left?

He's not juicing anymore, either. I can't see giving up a roster spot for him. Stay retired Mark.

[charlie and algernon]

2. during the season would be stupid

but I see nothing wrong with letting him take a swing during a spring training game. But again, as long as it doesn't take away from a youngster trying desperately to make the team.

[trumad]

3. God what next---Bond's

The reunion of the small nuts gang.

[madinmaryland]

4. Dude! He never knowingly used the stuff.

and blah blah blah!

[Upton]

5. Do you have any proof ?

If not, maybe you should ask Det. trumad to gather some evidence...he's good at that sort of thing..:rofl:

[madinmaryland]

6. That would be General Trumad and his trusty sidekick Colonel cuptonboy4!!

And I am just reiterating what you and madinmaryland17 have been saying "he never knowingly used steroids"

:D

[trumad]

7. Ahh---A shout out from the "Dumb Mother Fucker" crowd.

Dude--- not wipe Cboy from your chin.

[Ter]

8. This just made my year

My dream has come true!