If Burleson doesn't "heat up" the bat in this Atlanta series

[Shady]

Against three RHP starting pitchers. This long-time Burly supporter becomes officially very concerned about his possible demise as a MLB hitter. Right now, I still have some confidence that he'll come out of it.

[sikeston bulldog2]

Against three RHP starting pitchers. This long-time Burly supporter becomes officially very concerned about his possible demise as a MLB hitter. Right now, I still have some confidence that he'll come out of it.

Well it’s a sad day for ya. But you may be right. At least you honest about your druthers.

[imadangman]

Then you can just trade him for pitching

[Shady]

Yorkie, discussing the situation of the #5 hitter/DH is more relevant to Cardinals baseball than you seem to realize. If you don't feel that way. Just don't participate.

[vegascardsfan5890]

Not sure why Burleson is always the issue when they have guys that are clearly hitting worse

[Monsieur De Treville]

Against three RHP starting pitchers. This long-time Burly supporter becomes officially very concerned about his possible demise as a MLB hitter. Right now, I still have some confidence that he'll come out of it.

So there's a chance your Red Sox scout-buddy was wrong about Burly? Are you saying Burly may not be a doubles machine? Is it possible he's not Joey Votto or Tony Gwynn? Could it be that he's not as athletic as Tommy Edman?

The good news is he can't get much worse. He's bound to improve at some point. But seriously...even with a bump in improvement, he has serious power limitations, speed limitations, and defensive limitations. At his very, very best he's good for 20 doubles & 20 HR during the season. Unfortunately, it appears pitchers figured him out last summer and he's incapable of making adjustments.

A modern day Joe Hague.

[Monsieur De Treville]

Then you can just trade him for pitching

I've heard the Yankees offered a pallet of athletic tape and a dozen torpedo bats for Burly.

[Monsieur De Treville]

Not sure why Burleson is always the issue when they have guys that are clearly hitting worse

They don't have a lot of guys hitting worse. And Burly has one tool...he can hit...or is supposed to hit. What's worse is he's in a key RBI slot night after night and has 6 RBI on the season.

Could he improve? Absolutely! He could get hot any day now! I hope he's a beast against the Braves. But until he gets hot he needs to hit lower in the lineup because he's killing us right now.

[scoutyjones2]

Not sure why Burleson is always the issue when they have guys that are clearly hitting worse

But those worse hitters actually field a position and the team doesn't need Bumbles

[Ozziesfan41]

Not sure why Burleson is always the issue when they have guys that are clearly hitting worse

His only use is to hit because hes too slow to pinch run and cant field and he cant hit so he is useless a big day for him offensively is 1-4 with a single

[Cusecards]

I think Burleson probably gets more grief than he deserves.
2024- After a strong/encouraging first half he has basically plateaued/cratered.
He appears to be a platoon LH bat.
Plays a respectable 1B and you can “get by” with him playing corner OF in short stints.
Translation? Role player.
NOT a regular #5 hitter.

[sikeston bulldog2]

I think Burleson probably gets more grief than he deserves.
2024- After a strong/encouraging first half he has basically plateaued/cratered.
He appears to be a platoon LH bat.
Plays a respectable 1B and you can “get by” with him playing corner OF in short stints.
Translation? Role player.
NOT a regular #5 hitter.

You only get by in OF in short stint based on the hope the little white ball don’t find him. Not enough reward for even that risk.

[Cusecards]

I think Burleson probably gets more grief than he deserves.
2024- After a strong/encouraging first half he has basically plateaued/cratered.
He appears to be a platoon LH bat.
Plays a respectable 1B and you can “get by” with him playing corner OF in short stints.
Translation? Role player.
NOT a regular #5 hitter.

You only get by in OF in short stint based on the hope the little white ball don’t find him. Not enough reward for even that risk.

Emergency role

[sikeston bulldog2]

I think Burleson probably gets more grief than he deserves.
2024- After a strong/encouraging first half he has basically plateaued/cratered.
He appears to be a platoon LH bat.
Plays a respectable 1B and you can “get by” with him playing corner OF in short stints.
Translation? Role player.
NOT a regular #5 hitter.

You only get by in OF in short stint based on the hope the little white ball don’t find him. Not enough reward for even that risk.

Emergency role

Ok. An emergency role in LF could be covered by several others before I’d do Burleson. But to your point, yes he would suffice in that role.

But again that one time event ain’t enough for the return. The return being a roster spot not named number 26.

[Shady]

Against three RHP starting pitchers. This long-time Burly supporter becomes officially very concerned about his possible demise as a MLB hitter. Right now, I still have some confidence that he'll come out of it.

So there's a chance your Red Sox scout-buddy was wrong about Burly? Are you saying Burly may not be a doubles machine? Is it possible he's not Joey Votto or Tony Gwynn? Could it be that he's not as athletic as Tommy Edman?

The good news is he can't get much worse. He's bound to improve at some point. But seriously...even with a bump in improvement, he has serious power limitations, speed limitations, and defensive limitations. At his very, very best he's good for 20 doubles & 20 HR during the season. Unfortunately, it appears pitchers figured him out last summer and he's incapable of making adjustments.

A modern day Joe Hague.

Is it true that Contreras is NOT the best hitter on the Cardinals team?

[riff raff]

I'm hoping he doesn't get an at bat in this series.
Unless it's in a clutch situation against a tough right-handed pitcher...