A first for Glaus: He DOES have allergies

Troy Glaus learned Saturday that he has allergic conjunctivitis, a noncontagious case of pink eye that is caused by high levels of pollen produced by grass, trees and ragweed. Glaus is extremely interested in this ailment, particularly in any information that would help rid him of the plague.

Glaus' theme song when he digs into the batter's box is "Crazy Train," by the crazy Ozzy Osbourne. It's appropriate that in the early stages of the song, Osbourne screams, "Ay-ay-ay" or in Glaus' case "Eye-eye-eye." Sorry. Just a weird thought.

Glaus is 3-for-24 in night games at home. Just a reminder about his malady: It only bothers him during Busch Stadium night games when the temperature is in the 50s or lower. The bad news is it's only April. Allergy season hasn't even peaked yet. The good news is it's almost May and temperatures should begin to ascend soon. Even if they don't, Glaus can be comforted in knowing the Cardinals have three day games among their next seven.

Tony La Russa joked Saturday that he should rest Glaus on Monday and Tuesday — night games against Cincinnati. It might not be a bad option. TLR pays attention to the numbers and a 24 at-bat sampling is enough for him to at least consider a switch for one of those games, assuming it remains cool and the problem is still affecting the third baseman.

While Glaus has watery eyes, I'm wondering what's going on with Rick Ankiel and Jason LaRue. Ankiel hasn't had an RBI since April 13. LaRue is 1-for-22 this season (.045).