St. Louis Cardinals Welcome Back Lance Lynn as Free Agent Signing
In a heartwarming homecoming, the St. Louis Cardinals have officially signed Lance Lynn as a free agent during the offseason. The right-hander, who was originally selected by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2008 amateur draft, is returning to his original team after a brief departure.
Lynn made his major-league debut with the Cardinals in 2011 and quickly became a key player on the team. In his rookie season, he was part of the World Series-winning squad and continued to be a valuable member of the team until his departure in 2017 as a free agent.
Now, Lynn is back where he belongs, ready to don the Cardinals jersey once again and help lead the team to victory. Fans are thrilled to see the familiar face back on the roster and are eagerly anticipating his return to the mound.
With his experience and talent, Lynn is sure to make a significant impact on the Cardinals’ upcoming season. Stay tuned for updates on his performance and the team’s progress as they strive for another successful year.
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St. Louis Cardinals Bring Back Lance Lynn for a Second Homecoming
When the St. Louis Cardinals signed Lance Lynn as a free agent during the offseason, it was a heartwarming reunion for both the team and the player. Lynn, who was originally drafted by the Cardinals in 2008 and made his major-league debut with them in 2011, returned to the team after five years and six seasons with other teams.
At 37 years old, some critics questioned the Cardinals’ decision to sign Lynn to a one-year, $11 million contract. After a lackluster 2023 season with the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, where he had a 6-9 record and a 6.47 ERA, some believed Lynn’s career was coming to an end.
But the Cardinals had faith in their former player. President of baseball operations John Mozeliak and manager Oliver Marmol, who were both involved in Lynn’s early years with the team, believed he could still be a valuable asset to the team’s pitching staff. And they were right.
Through 20 starts, Lynn has a 5-4 record and a 4.17 ERA, providing a steady presence in the rotation for the struggling Cardinals. His contributions have not gone unnoticed by his teammates, with right fielder Alec Burleson praising Lynn’s determination and leadership on the mound.
And Lynn is not the only veteran pitcher the Cardinals have added to their roster this season. Along with Sonny Gray and Paul Gibson, the team also traded for Chicago White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde on Monday, further strengthening their rotation.
While the Cardinals may be seven games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central, they are still in contention for the NL’s third and final wild card spot, just two games behind. And with Lynn nearing 2,000 career innings and his competitive fire still burning, he is determined to help his team make a playoff push.
That determination was on full display last Tuesday when Lynn faced off against Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes. Despite the pressure, Lynn pitched five scoreless innings and recorded his 2,000th career strikeout, helping the Cardinals secure a 4-3 win.
