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1.) The Fowler trade was to lock in a lead off batter so Carp could hit third and swing with power. That failure has really upset the applecart.
2.) Peralta was supposed to be the starting 3B, but he come back overweight and even slower than usual. Big disappointment, because Gyorko was supposed to be a very good, versatile #5 infielder.
3.) Diaz was supposed to be the answer at SS. Now we may have to go shopping to fill the gap until Perez is ready in a few years. DeJong is probably not the everyday answer at that position.
My quess is that they will try to see what they can get with a Wong/Lynn/Oh package.
The Cardinals have a “Cardinals Way” manual that includes appearance and dress codes at each level. For players below AA, it requires neatly trimmed hair and facial hair. Wonder how Robertson is going to look “shorn”.
Lynn and Oh for a proven major league SS? Throw in an attractive pitching prospect or two if necessary?
No place for Carp in the outfield, with Fowler, Grichuk, Piscotty, Pham, and Bader ready. I like Luke Voit, but if it’s Carp vs. Luke at
1B, I’ll take Carp for now. We never should have traded Adams. The move would have been to trade Carp and platoon Adams and Voit at 1B.Last season was Bader’s first full season in the minors. A 5 month grind, playing almost everyday.
That takes some getting used to. We’ll see how the last part of the season goes for him this year, now that he knows what to expect and perhaps how to prepare for it.Piscotty probably needs to turn it around too with Bader nipping at his and Grichuk’s heels. Martini may be a dark horse too for at least a #4 or #5 outfield job.
Does anyone feel that Bader is ready? Now hitting .305 with 15 home runs in only 298 at bats.
Trade including Grichuk in the next few weeks?
