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The problem has been with the players execution on defense, on the base paths, and at the back end of the bullpen. MM is not the problem.
I was fortunate enough to be in the 3rd row behind home plate last night and had a close up view of both DeJong and Wong. If they can continue to play middle infield like that we don’t have anything to complain about. They truly made some great plays.
Where does he fit into the system upstream, though, competing with guys like G. Garcia, Valera, Alvarez, etc. And if Mejia, Sosa, Edman, etc. become multi position utility players too.
Excellent historical perspective on the Fowler signing, Forsch. In retrospect, I’ll bet there’s some remorse by management.
How about this one – Bleacher Report just came out with their mid season Top 100 MLB players. Pham is #47,
Martinez #56, and Gyorko is #61. Pham is rated higher than Rizzo. No mention of Molina.Just seems squishy, since it’s a few guys’ opinions.
All of these lists are pretty much opinion based. Fun discussions, though.Junior Fernandez ahead of DeJong?
Sosa ahead of Woodford, Gomber, and Gallen?
Jones and Oviedo ahead of Adolis Garcia?
Seijas ahead of Arozarena and Tuivailala?
Jeremy Martinez ahead of Voit?
Don’t think so.
Could we see an outfield of Bader, O’Neill, and Sierra someday? Or move either Bader or O’Neill to first base to make room for Adolis Garcia, Arozarena, or Mercado?
I guess the biggest question is whether DeJong can play adequate SS defense at the major league level. Now and/or in the future.
It’s really interesting with DeJong. He was drafted as a third baseman out of Illinois State in the 4th round in 2015. He played 62 games at 3B at Johnson City and Peoria that stub season. In 2016, he played 112 games at 3B and only 11 games at SS during the season for Springfield. In the AFL last Fall, he played 17 games at SS exclusively. So he had played 28 games at SS going into ST this season. And now he’s the starting SS for a team trying to make the playoffs? Is that catching lightening in a bottle, or just the best we have for that vital position at this point?
That’s a super point. So if it’s your biggest disappointment it may not bring back what you want in return? Diaz might be in that category. If it’s someone who just hasn’t achieved a possible upside, it might be better, but you may regret it long term….ala Wong,
Piscotty, or Grichuk? Would Grichuk, Piscotty, Lynn, and Oh for Ozuna work? You’d still have Bader and O’Neill ready at Memphis if Pham went down. Plus Adolis Garcia, Sierra, Arozarena, Mercado, Carlson, etc. coming through the system.If we have Molina, Carpenter, Wong, DeJong, Gyorko,
Pham, Fowler, and Grichuk/Piscotty on an everyday
basis, where do you fit in a new position player secured before the deadline?
Who sits?Cards don’t want to skew to a disproportionate percentage of total payroll paid to one singular player.
The problem with 2016 was position musical chairs. It’s also been a problem this year. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could settle into an everyday 8? With each player settled into their place in the hitting lineup.
The first thing is probably to study where the need is, by position –
C – Molina – fine
1B – Carpenter – fine
2B – Wong – fine
SS – DeJong – could be fine
3B – Gyorko – fine
LF – Pham – fine
CF – Fowler – stuck with him
RF – Piscotty – weakest link (at least right now)Rotation – fine
Bullpen – need reliable back end (8th or 9th) shut down flame thrower.
So the short term most pressing need is a big bat outfield guy who can hit for both average and power, and another bullpen arm?
