Phil Maton

[Talkin' Baseball]

Would you try to extend him for a season, or two, or flip him at the deadline?

[jbrach]

a little early to be discussing either...he will one bad outing and people will call for him to be released

[Talkin' Baseball]

If it were my call, I would try to add one season. If that doesn't work, either see what we can get at the deadline, or let him close if Helsley is traded.

[Ozziesfan41]

If the cardinals aren’t in it flip him at the deadline I wouldn’t extend him it’s not like he’s young where he will get a big offseason deal

[Cardly]

Or, he could be used to replace Helsley if Helsley is dealt at the deadline.
Cards should at David Robertson for that role b

[jbrach]

maton is not a closer, he is a middle of the road vet who throws 91 mph and has had a good 11 innings...perfectly fine pitcher but not worth worrying about

[OldRed]

He has been terrific. I hope they don't wear him out.

[HOUCARD]

maton is not a closer, he is a middle of the road vet who throws 91 mph and has had a good 11 innings...perfectly fine pitcher but not worth worrying about

Maton is known for his high spin rate breaking stuff. FB is meh.

[Futuregm2]

He’s been a terrific replacement for Kittredge. But like Kittredge I wouldn’t be in a hurry to extend him.

[scoutyjones2]

Way to early to sign or think about flipping. He wanted to play for the Cards. Enjoy it and see how it unfolds

[Strummer Jones]

I'd let him ride out the year. If you still want him by October, then you can work a deal out.

[hullie]

The only signing has been a good signing

[casey1024]

Not sure but I will say it is going to be a good thing to send out a guy with a meh FB in the 8th and then have a 100 mph FB follow that in the 9th. If we could just count on Romero we would have a great back end of the BP.

[swatski]

Mo has proposed a 5 year $100 million extension. Soon after signing it Matin will need TJ surgery.

[rockondlouie]

EXTEND!

I wanted him a couple years ago.

2023 - 2025
148 G
3.12 ERA
1.08 WHiP

$6M ($3M AAV)/2 yrs

[Jatalk]

Way too early to make that decision.