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| Height: 6-3
Weight: 220
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Oct 28, 1974, Weatherford, OK Contract: Signed through 2008. |
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| December 5, 2006 Manager Tony La Russa has stated that the Cardinals could conceivably take a look at many of their relievers in starting roles during spring training, including Braden Looper, according to Sports Ticker. Other possibilities include: Brad Thompson, Josh Kinney and Adam Wainwright. "We're going to go into spring training and stretch out Adam, Braden, Brad (Thompson) even Josh (Kinney)," La Russa said. "We'll see how they do." |
| September 8, 2006 Braden Looper may see some closing work with Jason Isringhausen expected to miss a week or more, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Looper was an ordinary closer for the Marlins and Mets from 2002-05, recording 85 saves. Adam Wainright is another possible option for Tony Laussa, and the team might opt for a closer-by-committee. |
| August 11, 2006 Braden Looper has reported significant improvement of a back problem that made him unavailable Wednesday and Thursday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "It had improved enough that I think I could have pitched today if they needed me," Looper said. "It's much better." Looper should be ready to pitch tonight if needed. |
| August 9, 2006 Braden Looper is expected to miss at least a couple of games with a sore back, according to the AP. He had to come out of Tuesday night's game after throwing a pitch. |
| August 8, 2006 Braden Looper left Tuesday's game after throwing one pitch in the eighth inning, according to the AP. At this point in time it is not known what the injury is. |
| April 13, 2006 Braden Looper has pitched well enough lately that manager Tony LaRussa would now feel comfortable using him in late-inning situations, according to the Post-Dispatch. "I think he's close to what he is," LaRussa said. "Does that mean we would hesitate to use him? Probably not. Does it mean we'd like to keep him moving in the positive direction? Yes." |
| April 7, 2006 Until he proves regains his form, the Cardinals have decided not to use Braden Looper in potentially game-changing situations, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Looper did not enter the game in the eighth inning on Thursday when the score was tied, and his appearances for the time being will likely be limited to the sixth and seventh innings. Pitching coach Dave Duncan said that Looper is trying to throw too hard, and as a result his mechanics are off. |
| January 17, 2006 Braden Looper, who is coming off offseason shoulder surgery, said Monday that he's up and throwing at 100 percent, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |