28-year old lefty swinging outfielder Skip Schumaker took full advantage of the extended playing time he got this season. He has played in 148 games for the Cardinals this season and he is 159 for 525 (.303 avg, .771 OPS) with 86 runs scored, 8 homers, 46 RBIs and 8 stolen bases. His power is a little light for a corner outfielder meaning that he could possibly return to the bench next season but Tony LaRussa has to be proud of Schumaker and he will make sure he gets plenty of playing time in 2009.