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I hate to say it, but I could see Alec Burleson getting traded, Silver Slugger Award, and all. He’s up for arbitration in 2027, so he’s about to get expensive. Secondly, they have to find a place to play Raniel Rodriguez. Rodriguez has had a few AB’s at 1B.
What I really meant is that I hate to see Burleson get traded. Bernal is our catcher going forward, IMO. So then, I don’t see another way to get Raniel Rodriguez into the lineup.
What would it take to get this guy from CWS?
#27 Caleb Bonemer
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Good speed-good arm-a lot of popIs there a chance we’d be interested in Zac Gallen? Or is he done? 2 bad years in a row. He could be signed to an incentive laden contract. Much less than the May contract. The contract impasse may preclude any signings.
It’s going to be interesting to see how our FO decides the starting rotation next year. First problem is the potential lockout. Do you sign a free agent knowing this uncertainty? Doubtful, unless younsign a minor league free agent. The next obstacle is the pitchers coming back from injury. Roby is still an unproven commodity. Fitts might be back mid 2027. Lastly you have to weigh value versus salary. Pallante and Liberatore are projected to make 12 to 13 million between them. That is becoming a large amount, but it would very doubtful you could find 2 cheaper starters. I think you have to tender Pallante and Liberatore while they stay productive and healthy. Hjerpe, Roby and Graceffo might be alternatives, but all have question marks.
1)Herrera to SEA for Bryce Miller
2)STL gets: 3B- Westburg (BAL)
BAL gets: 2B- Marte (AZ), RP- Morrilo (AZ), OF- Scott (STL), RP- Rincon (STL)
AZ gets: 2B- Holliday (BAL), SP- Liberatore (STL)
3)STL gets: RP- Hoffman (MIN), RP- Joyce (LAA)
LAA get: RP- Soriano (STL), SP- Gallagher (MIN)
MIN gets: C- Pages (STL), UT- Fermin (STL)FA- Stanek
DFA/NT- Gorman (Send him to LAA in the trade if Mo thinks he can still fix him)1. Wetherholt – 2B (L)
2. Baez – LF (R)
3. Burleson – 1B (L)
4. Walker – RF (R)
5. Bernal – C (S)
6. Westburg – 3B (R)
7. Jordan – DH (R) (1B/3B)
8. Church – CF (L)
9. Winn – SS (R)Saggese-IF (R), Torres-2B/LF (L), Pereira-OF (R), Crooks-C (L)
Miller, McGreevy, Leahy, Pallante, Mathews(L)
Fitts, Graceffo, Bruihl(L), Gastelum, Joyce, Mautz(L), O’Brien, Hoffman
Doesn’t block some minor league guys, Free’s up the DH spot for Rodriguez eventully, better pen arms with more swing and miss they are looking for. I don’t like Baez hitting 2, but probably works the best in this case.
I don’t know if these trades work, but just thinking about AZ wanting (needing) to move Marte and wanting a LH bat also and Baltimore abundance of 2B/3B and moving them around while filling some needs in STL.I think the Cards may sign a few minor league free agents at the high A and AA levels. That way no youngster has to be pushed.
Interesting trade proposal. I think the Cardinals say no. Not quite enough power by
Westburg, and I think they want to see at least another year from Walker before any trade considerations.Well, Mud, the other trade I thought about was Walker and Liberatore for Westburg and Bradish. I am not convinced on Walker with his showing after the all star break. However, we can’t afford to be without him in 2027, either. Unless, Ledbetter is ready.
How about a Ivan Herrera for Jordan Westburg trade? Who says no first? Who should say no?
Both sides should say no. Westburg is a negative defender at third coming off elbow surgery.
Baltimore would most likely want pitching in return.
Walker and Liberatore for Westburg and Bradish.
This would likely be a hard no from Baltimore.
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