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At this point I see Henderson, Jesus Baez, and Cho as most likely to be added. Lin as been inconsistent, otherwise he might be on this list too.
Another thing to take into consideration is that JJ has up to 112 games where there he lead off. He, unlike Stewart whose first at bat could have multiple base runners on dimishes rbi chances. And I for one am not in love with sabremetrics, however I think base running and defense should matter.
Is there any chance a combo of players the Phillies might be interested in where we could land Painter? May and Romero, possibly Nootbaar?
Great to see Franklin and Doyle’s last starts. 17 Ks and ZERO walks. Peete has had a strong year for such a young player, he’s just got to stay healthy. Can’t wait to see these Peoria kids and others progress.
Clemente is someone Brian mentioned a few springs ago. He has a live arm apparently. He has 19 Ks in his last 9 2/3 innings.
Franklin pitched great last night. Peete hit for the cyccle. Jesus Baez is pounding the baseball. Gurevitch has set sail to be a top,prospect.
I don’t want Arozarena. I bet the FO doesn’t either. Baez should not be in Memphis in 2027, if there is a MLB season. Don’t forget about Cho, as he would likely be at AAA next year, with a 2028 STL eta. Before the season I wasn’t high on Cho, but he has had a big season.
Forsch, I’m not necessarily against keeping May, because I think his stuff is worth $20 mill, but his results are not. The possibilities are 1) He accepts the QO 2) he declines the offer and signs for $50 mill plus, (the best outcome for us), or 3) he declines the offer and signs for under $50 mill. The latter is the worst for us, as I’d love to get a post first round draft pick. For if Wetherholt wins rookie of the year we get another post first round pick. That nets us 3 picks out of the first 35 picks possibly. And they may still get competitive balance selections if that is in the new contract.
That’s an interesting point. I’d like to know how many pre arb players get their salary repeated after poor results. If the owners want to save money, perhaps this a route. I’m sure the players association wouldn’t want this. But the association doesn’t seem to cater as much to rookies. If you compound the base of salaries the owners would save millions.
I sure hope Roby comes back healthy. He was just beginning to fulfill his promise when he got hurt.
1) will Roby be down to 1 option left next year?
2) will he play in the afl?
3) what is the program for post Tommy John players? It’s been a year now.With the record the Cards have they should be listening on offers for any player. Romero, May, and Stanek deals make sense. Get something for them. May could get a qualifying offer, but the trouble is he might accept it.
The one big need for us would be to acquire or draft an ace for our rotation. Doyle may be that but has struggled with his secondaries.
I am not in favor of trading Herrera unless we could get something like Romero and Herrera for Sloan. I just don’t know if Seattle has an opening at dh or first base, which would be the position Herrera would fill. Maybe spell Raleigh at catcher infrequently.
I wouldn’t trade Herrera unless we are bowled over with an offer. We need time for Crooks to acclimate (if he can) to MLB pitching, with Bernal and Rodriguez getting reps.
I didn’t realize Davila had been ported to Springfield. Since he got moved to the bullpen he is an interesting prospect.
Another one of the prospects I like is Rincon. He has a Below 3 era in his last 31 1/3 innings with 42 Ks. May be a future bullpen option. He is Rule 5 eligible and a minor league free agent after this season I believe.
The Helsley is looking very good. Jesus Baez could be our next third basemen. He might even make Winn tradeable.
Marilyn, I agree it is a center field is a position of need. But I think Church will figure things out. Unless we acquire a cf or cf prospect I think Baez will be adequate for the time being. Cho may be next in line if he keeps hitting. There is a need for a right handed player who can play center either by the trade deadline or in the offseason.
And add on a May trade. $20 million salary savings next year. Of course, they could take on a small salary.
I was curious about the Cardinals. I checked on Spotrac to find that we are refining $40 million that is coming off the after this year.
