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

[Monsieur De Treville]

.250, 301, .650 with 6RBI’s

Batting 5th at DH tonight!!!!

Burly WISHES he had a .650 OPS.

Actually, it's all the way down to .601. Beyond pathetic.

[Shady]

.250, 301, .650 with 6RBI’s

Batting 5th at DH tonight!!!!

Burly WISHES he had a .650 OPS.

Actually, it's all the way down to .601. Beyond pathetic.

And Contreras' OPS is an even lower .478. Isn't that even worse than "Beyond pathetic" then? LOL

[Monsieur De Treville]

.250, 301, .650 with 6RBI’s

Batting 5th at DH tonight!!!!

Burly WISHES he had a .650 OPS.

Actually, it's all the way down to .601. Beyond pathetic.

And Contreras' OPS is an even lower .478.

Yes it is. But this thread is about Burleson. The comment I was responding to was about Burleson.

What is wrong with you? Why can't you stay focused? Adult ADHD or Dementia?

If you wish to start a thread about Wily's slow start, please do. But try to pay attention and stay on track, Marshall.

[rockondlouie]

Bumbles last 46 PA's: .209 .261 .256 .517

Oli get over your mancrush dude.

[rockondlouie]

.250, 301, .650 with 6RBI’s

Batting 5th at DH tonight!!!!

Burly WISHES he had a .650 OPS.

Actually, it's all the way down to .601. Beyond pathetic.

And Contreras' OPS is an even lower .478. Isn't that even worse than "Beyond pathetic" then? LOL

Is that the same multi time all star with a career .800+ OPS?

Bumbles needs to ride the bench or head to Memphis until he's traded.

[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?

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.

Are you Kreskin? LOL

[Shady]

.250, 301, .650 with 6RBI’s

Batting 5th at DH tonight!!!!

Burly WISHES he had a .650 OPS.

Actually, it's all the way down to .601. Beyond pathetic.

And Contreras' OPS is an even lower .478.

Yes it is. But this thread is about Burleson. The comment I was responding to was about Burleson.

. You've often dragged your Contreras laurels, while slamming Burleson, into my other OPs regarding Burleson

If you wish to start a thread about Wily's slow start, please do. But try to pay attention and stay on track, Marshall.

I repeat. "You've often dragged your Contreras laurels, while slamming Burleson, into my other OPs regarding Burleson"."What is wrong with you? Why can't you stay focused? Adult ADHD or Dementia?" Back at you. I would prefer you not insist on personal attacks.

[JDW]

Contreras bWAR, in 2023 +3.4, in 2024 +2.9 and so far this year -0.7 for a net +5.6 over that time period.
Burleson bWAR, in 2023 -0.7, in 2024 +1.2 and so far this year -0.2 for a net +0.3 over that time period.

[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.

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.

Fair points.
Either way I don’t see Burleson vs Baker being very high on the list of concerns for 2025.

[Shady]

I'm swallowing some pride saying this. But with Saggese's recent success. And with Burleson not currently hitting well. When Winn gets activated. It wouldn't be the end of the world if Burleson goes down to Memphis to try to get his chit together as a quality hitter, again. And Saggese stay up with the Cardinals, for now.

[tyoung12290]

Posted this the other day but think it was 8/17/24 he hit his last home run. It’s behind crazy for him to get at bats. He’s older for a “prospect” and really only had bat to ball skills anyways. He’s a free swinger and just not good.

[imadangman]

Posted this the other day but think it was 8/17/24 he hit his last home run. It’s behind crazy for him to get at bats. He’s older for a “prospect” and really only had bat to ball skills anyways. He’s a free swinger and just not good.

He's a piece of [shirt]

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Beginning to think Burleson is a flop. You have to try someone else before long, no matter the love for him shown by Oli.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

What does Burlleson do to help the team? Can't hit, can't field, can't run, doesn't advance runners. Must have incriminating pictures of Mo and or Oli.

[craviduce]

the FCL opens May 3rd...I might demote him to the FCL work on the Chase Rate.

Electric Shock treatment might work, too

[Mort Gage]

I'm swallowing some pride saying this. But with Saggese's recent success. And with Burleson not currently hitting well. When Winn gets activated. It wouldn't be the end of the world if Burleson goes down to Memphis to try to get his chit together as a quality hitter, again. And Saggese stay up with the Cardinals, for now.

It took tremendous courage to post this. After a brief sojurn in AAA he will return to the Cardinals and win both the MVP and Comeback Player of the Year. Mark my words. He will also win the World Series with a walk off ninth inning HR or a sliding game clinching catch. He is that talented.