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

[Shady]

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.

"But until he gets hot he needs to hit lower in the lineup because he's killing us right now". That is true. Actually, you could just as easily apply that statement to Contreras.

[Shady]

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

That is kind of puzzling.

[Quincy Varnish]

In today’s episode of As The Shady Turns, Alec Burleson stands on a precipice, facing a tragic fall from grace. The once Hall of Fame-bound prodigy has only three days to save himself from certain demise.

[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

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.

Concerning the 25th and 26th man?
I’d keep Burleson ahead of Baker. Possibly Siani although he is their best defensive OF.

[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.

Concerning the 25th and 26th man?
I’d keep Burleson ahead of Baker. Possibly Siani although he is their best defensive OF.

Burleson as they say here can only single, and play first and occasionally Of. Baker can man first as well but may hit a Homerun. That’s my difference.

[Absolut]

[Shady]

In today’s episode of As The Shady Turns, Alec Burleson stands on a precipice, facing a tragic fall from grace. The once Hall of Fame-bound prodigy has only three days to save himself from certain demise.

Quit being such a drama queen.

[Mort Gage]

In today’s episode of As The Shady Turns, Alec Burleson stands on a precipice, facing a tragic fall from grace. The once Hall of Fame-bound prodigy has only three days to save himself from certain demise.

Quit being such a drama queen.

Physician, heal thyself. Or earn another timeout. I don't care either way.

[Quincy Varnish]

In today’s episode of As The Shady Turns, Alec Burleson stands on a precipice, facing a tragic fall from grace. The once Hall of Fame-bound prodigy has only three days to save himself from certain demise.

Quit being such a drama queen.

How could I, when Icarus flies so high on borrowed wings?

[hullie]

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

That is kind of puzzling.

It’s not for Rosthol

[Goldfan]

.250, 301, .650 with 6RBI’s

Batting 5th at DH tonight!!!!

[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.

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

Not at this time, no. Is that even in doubt?
However, he was their best hitter last season and we have over 5 months left of baseball to see who will be the Cards best hitter in 2025. It might be Contreras again. It most certainly won't be Burleson.

[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.

"But until he gets hot he needs to hit lower in the lineup because he's killing us right now". That is true. Actually, you could just as easily apply that statement to Contreras.

Yes I could. But you started this thread about Burleson and not Contreras, did you not?

Your logic, or lack thereof, is very confusing at times.

[Shady]

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.

"But until he gets hot he needs to hit lower in the lineup because he's killing us right now". That is true. Actually, you could just as easily apply that statement to Contreras.

Yes I could. But you started this thread about Burleson and not Contreras, did you not?

Your logic, or lack thereof, is very confusing at times.

Just being fair and putting both their situations in perspective.

[Monsieur De Treville]

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

That is kind of puzzling.

You are beyond clueless!

YOU started this thread. About Burleson. And Burleson's lack of production. YOU. You did this!

And when someone questioned it, you said your own thread was puzzling? Do you not realize how insane you truly are?

[Shady]

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.

"But until he gets hot he needs to hit lower in the lineup because he's killing us right now". That is true. Actually, you could just as easily apply that statement to Contreras.

Yes I could. But you started this thread about Burleson and not Contreras, did you not?

Your logic, or lack thereof, is very confusing at times.

Just being fair and putting both their situations in perspective. You've often dragged your Contreras laurels, while slamming Burleson, into my other OPs regarding Burleson. "What's fair for the goose is fair for the gander".