Kyle Lohse has been a mainstay in the St. Louis pitching rotation since he came to the team before the 2008 season. In his career with the Redbirds, Lohse has compiled a 5134 record with a 3.98 ERA and 450 strikeouts. He has been one of former pitching coach Dave Duncans biggest success stories, turning his career around while wearing the Cardinal red. During his years with the , and ,Cheap Patrick Chung Jersey on sale from china VT, Lohse had a career ERA of over 4.50. Coming to St. Louis has had a positive impact on his career,Cheap Earl Campbell Jersey, and the Cardinals have also benefited from his excellent play. Hes currently 122 on the year,Cheap Donnie Avery Jersey on sale from china EB, with an impressive 2.79 ERA. Hes been the ace of the Cardinals' staff this season with Chris Carpenters injury and Adam Wainwrights inconsistency following Tommy John surgery. Hes on pace to set a new career high in wins, breaking his current mark of 15, set with the Cardinals in 2008. If not for Lohse, the Cardinals wouldnt be within striking distance of an NL Wild Card spot and would probably be behind the in the standings. Lohse has been a key part of the Redbirds success this season and whether or not St. Louis makes the playoffs this year probably depends on his right arm. But, his contract is up after this year, and he might prove to be too expensive for the Cardinals to keep. Hes finishing up the fouryear, $41 million contract he signed back in 2009, and the 33yearold hurler will probably want somewhere in the neighborhood of $60 million in his next deal. He is,Cheap Brent Celek Jersey, after all, represented by the notorious Scott Boras. With longterm commitments to Yadier Molina, Matt Holliday, Adam Wainwright and others, the Cardinals cant afford to give Lohse a massive deal. If he wont settle for a fair contract, hell probably have to sign elsewhere for the 2013 season. Theres a good chance a team with deep pockets like the ,Cheap Dan Marino Jersey, or will make Lohse a huge offer. Then, it will be up to Lohse to decide if he wants to accept a slight discount to stay in St. Louis. If he decides to give the Cardinals a better deal than other teams, general manager John Mozeliak would be wise to lock him up for the next four or five years.