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Lance Lynn | Starting Pitcher

Team: St Louis Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/12/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 250
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that Lance Lynn has spent the winter working at Busch Stadium with former teammate Chris Carpenter.
There's certainly no downside to taking tips from and working with one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history. The 26-year-old Lynn posted a 3.97 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 198/76 K/BB ratio over 201 2/3 innings while winning 15 games in 2013. While he reportedly may be in competition for a rotation spot, it would be incredibly surprising if he wasn't in the Opening Day rotation. Jan 19 - 4:25 PM
Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter

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Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss expects the Cardinals to shop Lance Lynn or Shelby Miller this winter as they attempt to fill a hole at shortstop.

It makes sense, as the Cards have rotation depth to spare and need to get someone to replace Pete Kozma at short. They'll surely be more willing to deal Lynn, though Miller could be able to fetch more of a frontline shortstop. Lynn isn't arbitration-eligible until after the 2014 season, while Miller won't hit arbitration until after the 2015 campaign.
Related: Shelby Miller
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sun, Nov 3, 2013 08:39:00 AM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn struggled in a losing effort against the Red Sox in Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits in his 5 2/3 innings of work.

Lynn also issued three free passes while punching out five. He was locked into a pitcher’s duel, with the score knotted at 1-1 heading into the sixth inning. It was there that Lynn allowed a two out single to Dustin Pedroia and walked David Ortiz before giving way to Seth Maness. Jonny Gomes then greeted Maness with a dramatic three-run blast, giving the Red Sox the lead and hanging a pair of runs on Lynn’s line. He now sports a disappointing 5.19 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 17/10 K/BB ratio through 17 1/3 postseason innings. Should the series head to a seventh game, Lynn could be available to work in relief.
Sun, Oct 27, 2013 11:54:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny announced Friday that Lance Lynn will start Game 4 of the World Series against the Red Sox on Sunday.

The Cardinals had considered going with Adam Wainwright on short rest if the team was facing elimination, instead they'll now use their ace on normal rest in Game 5. The 26-year-old right-hander has appeared in three games this postseason (two starts), registering a 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 12/7 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings. It will be his first career start in the World Series.
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com
Fri, Oct 25, 2013 07:54:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn will be available out of the bullpen for Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday.

The Cardinals certainly hope that won't be necessary, as they'll be looking for a big outing from their ace Adam Wainwright, but Lynn will function as insurance. It's still possible he'll start when the series goes back to St. Louis.
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
Wed, Oct 23, 2013 03:39:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn wasn't great but was good enough Tuesday, yielding two runs on six hits and three walks over 5 1/3 frames in a 4-2 win over the Dodgers.

Lynn escaped a bases-loaded jam in the second and was tagged for three hits, a walk and two runs in the fourth. He wound up allowing just the two runs, though, before handing it off to the Cardinals' bullpen, which produced 3 2/3 scoreless innings. The Cards will send Joe Kelly to the mound in Game 5 as they try to punch their ticket to the World Series.
Wed, Oct 16, 2013 12:00:00 AM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

The Cardinals announced that Lance Lynn will start Game 4 of the NLCS against the Dodgers.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny had previously hedged on revealing the identity of that day's starter. Shelby Miller will remain in the bullpen while Matheny rolls with Lynn, who was blasted for five runs over 4 1/3 frames in his NLDS start against the Pirates.
Related: Shelby Miller
Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter
Sat, Oct 12, 2013 12:32:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said Friday that both Lance Lynn and Shelby Miller will be available out of the bullpen in Game 1.

Matheny has yet to name the club's Game 4 starter for the NLCS, as both Lynn and Miller are still possibilities. Lynn was knocked around for five runs over 4 1/3 frames in his NLDS start, while Miller allowed one run in his lone relief inning. The Dodgers are going with Hyun-Jin Ryu and Ricky Nolasco in Games 3 and 4, though they've yet to reveal the order they'll pitch in.
Related: Shelby Miller
Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter
Fri, Oct 11, 2013 04:44:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn was touched up for five runs on seven hits and three walks over 4 1/3 frames in Friday's loss to the Pirates.

Lynn struck out six and wasn't helped out much by his defense, but he wasn't sharp, either, requiring 83 pitches to cover the 4 1/3 innings. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny's somewhat surprising decision to start him in Game 2 now looks like a dubious one. The Cards will try to bounce back at PNC Park on Sunday with Joe Kelly on the hill.
Fri, Oct 4, 2013 04:55:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn will start Game 2 of the NLDS on Friday.

The Cardinals still don't know if they'll be facing the Reds or Pirates in the NLDS, but they are already setting things up. They are naturally going with their ace Adam Wainwright in Game 1.
Related: Adam Wainwright
Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter
Tue, Oct 1, 2013 02:52:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn spun six scoreless frames in a 7-0 win over the Cubs on Friday, helping the Cardinals clinch the National League Central.

Lynn held the Cubs to just four hits while walking none and striking out nine. He'll finish the regular season with 198 strikeouts over 201 2/3 innings. He gave up just three earned runs combined over his final four starts, so he's headed into the postseason on a high note.
Fri, Sep 27, 2013 11:26:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn tossed 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball in a win over the Brewers on Saturday in Milwaukee.

Another strong effort from Lynn, who struggled throughout late August and early September but is hitting his stride again at the right time for the Cardinals. The 26-year-old right-hander gave up just four Milwaukee hits and struck out seven. He'll finish his regular season slate next week at home against the Cubs.
Sat, Sep 21, 2013 10:32:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn surrendered just one (unearned) run in six innings Wednesday in a 5-1 win over the Brewers.

St. Louis has now won five games in a row. It was a hugely important outing for Lynn, who had been battered in recent starts and was at risk of losing his rotation spot to one of the Cardinals' youngsters. He made sure that didn't happen, fanning 10 batters in an impressive six-inning effort. Lynn will haul a 4.23 ERA into his next turn at Coors Field. That's a risky fantasy matchup.
Wed, Sep 11, 2013 11:24:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn didn't have it again Thursday, getting charged with four runs on seven hits and four walks over five innings in a loss to the Reds.

Lynn recorded six strikeouts, but he allowed three home runs and was falling behind hitters all night. His line easily could have been worse, as he escaped a bases loaded jam in the first and didn't have a 1-2-3 inning all night. Lynn has now allowed at least four runs in each of his last five starts, posting a 7.57 ERA over that time. It's doubtful his rotation spot is in danger just yet, but with Jake Westbrook (back) nearing a return, Lynn needs to pick it up. He'll get the Brewers at home next week.
Thu, Sep 5, 2013 10:21:00 PM
Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn allowed seven runs on 10 hits over four innings against the Pirates on Saturday.

Lynn has made a habit of compounding back luck and bad pitching, and more of the latter got him on Saturday. Lynn gave up a three-run home run to Russell Martin among his 10 hits allowed, also walking three batters. Lynn still hasn't won a game since August 4, falling to 13-9 with his fourth straight loss. He'll return Thursday against the Reds in Cincinnati.
Sat, Aug 31, 2013 10:01:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yadier Molina
2Tony Cruz
3Audry Perez
4Ed Easley
1B1Matt Adams
2Scott Moore
2B1Kolten Wong
2Mark Ellis
3Daniel Descalso
SS1Jhonny Peralta
2Pete Kozma
3Greg Garcia
3B1Matt Carpenter
LF1Matt Holliday
2Mike O'Neill
CF1Peter Bourjos
2Jon Jay
3Shane Robinson
RF1Allen Craig
2Oscar Taveras
3Randal Grichuk
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Adam Wainwright
2Michael Wacha
3Shelby Miller
4Lance Lynn
5Jaime Garcia
6Joe Kelly
7Carlos Martinez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Trevor Rosenthal
2Jason Motte
3Kevin Siegrist
4Seth Maness
5Randy Choate
6Sam Freeman
7Tyler Lyons
8Angel Castro