Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Love what Burleson is doing but let’s be honest his defense could be a liability. However in many many examples a bat outplays defense. I’m ok with it.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:03 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
I bet you’re as happy as pig in slop. Good for you.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:06 am
Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:03 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
I bet you’re as happy as pig in slop. Good for you.
Sorry, Dawg, but a little research is good before casting judgement on someone.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:21 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:06 am
Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:03 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
I bet you’re as happy as pig in slop. Good for you.
Sorry, Dawg, but a little research is good before casting judgement on someone.
I didn’t judge. I said happy as pig in slop. That’s a joke- reference level of happiness. Then I said good for him. Burly has been his man.

Now you know my intent. What’s yours.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:25 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:21 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:06 am
Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:03 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
I bet you’re as happy as pig in slop. Good for you.
Sorry, Dawg, but a little research is good before casting judgement on someone.
I didn’t judge. I said happy as pig in slop. That’s a joke- reference level of happiness. Then I said good for him. Burly has been his man.

Now you know my intent. What’s yours.
Dog. I just hope Burleson doesn't have a drop off like last season. Right now, he's a heckuva player for the Cardinals.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:29 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:25 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:21 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:06 am
Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:03 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
I bet you’re as happy as pig in slop. Good for you.
Sorry, Dawg, but a little research is good before casting judgement on someone.
I didn’t judge. I said happy as pig in slop. That’s a joke- reference level of happiness. Then I said good for him. Burly has been his man.

Now you know my intent. What’s yours.
Dog. I just hope Burleson doesn't have a drop off like last season. Right now, he's a heckuva player for the Cardinals.
I know you’re delighted. I’m sure he will cool off some; but then again soon, losing teams will start to showcase their farm arms. He could eat them up.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
CTers were impressed with JW's play in RF and he was just meh too...

The netting allows for diving into stands with way less chance of injury.

The Cards do play some of the best team defense in the league, if not the best!
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:25 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:21 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:06 am
Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:03 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
I bet you’re as happy as pig in slop. Good for you.
Sorry, Dawg, but a little research is good before casting judgement on someone.
I didn’t judge. I said happy as pig in slop. That’s a joke- reference level of happiness. Then I said good for him. Burly has been his man.

Now you know my intent. What’s yours.
My only intent is to point out to a fellow poster colleague that saying a player looks and sounds like a "bubba" may not be the right casting of judgement on Burleson without doing a little research on the player. That's all. And I'm not a Shady fan.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:50 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:25 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:21 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:06 am
Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:03 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
I bet you’re as happy as pig in slop. Good for you.
Sorry, Dawg, but a little research is good before casting judgement on someone.
I didn’t judge. I said happy as pig in slop. That’s a joke- reference level of happiness. Then I said good for him. Burly has been his man.

Now you know my intent. What’s yours.
My only intent is to point out to a fellow poster colleague that saying a player looks and sounds like a "bubba" may not be the right casting of judgement on Burleson without doing a little research on the player. That's all. And I'm not a Shady fan.
Ooooh you’re talking about Bubba. My intent there was a Bubba is usually a big holly fella. That fits. And the the nickname Burly fits with Bubba. That’s all.

Is Bubba some bad name or something.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:29 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:25 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:21 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:06 am
Shady wrote: 25 Jun 2025 09:03 am
Cranny wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:53 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:44 am
CorneliusWolfe wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:42 am
Wattage wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:30 am
OldRed wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:03 am
Red7 wrote: 25 Jun 2025 07:00 am He made two outstanding catches last night.
He is faster than he looks. Yes, he made two terrific plays. The one against the netting was a great play.
Hes really not. He still ranks 454 out if 484 players in slrint speed this year. I feel like any time a slow guy beats out a grounder or makes a catch people start spreading narrative they actually can run for their size but he really cant. Pedro pages nolan arenado and luken baker still have faster sprint speeds this year. At25 0 ft per second, the only cardinal hes faster than is pozo.

He does actually run unlike yadier molina who would log ridiculously slow times like 23 as a result, and his form looks smoother than arenado who legitimately does not know how to run- its kinda puzzling how arenado made it to this age without ever being taught running form. But make no mjstake- burleson aint fast. Far from it.
Don't waste your time citing numbers, even his second-half cliff dives. There is NO cure for Burly fever.

We can't just acknowledge he finally had a good game defensively and having a nice run at the plate. He is now FAST, and an unstoppable hitting machine. He just has that face and midwest charm I guess.
He looks and sounds like a Bubba.
That's weird, Dawg, since he was named ACC baseball Scholar-Athlete of the year. As well as coSIDA 1st team Academic All American honors.
That's one of the main reasons I felt he'd be successful. In addition to his talent, Burleson is very intelligent.
I bet you’re as happy as pig in slop. Good for you.
Sorry, Dawg, but a little research is good before casting judgement on someone.
I didn’t judge. I said happy as pig in slop. That’s a joke- reference level of happiness. Then I said good for him. Burly has been his man.

Now you know my intent. What’s yours.
Dog. I just hope Burleson doesn't have a drop off like last season. Right now, he's a heckuva player for the Cardinals.
Same here. When he’s locked in he’s a big asset. His problem so far has been doing it consistently. I hope he does - and props to you for adding a little caution to your typical Burly optimism.
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Re: Don’t Overlook Burleson’s Defense Last Night

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Baseball Savant wrote: 25 Jun 2025 08:50 am No he is not a good fielder at all due to lacl of range.

He is very slow and has trouble cutting balls off before it reaches wall.

He's a DH, not an outfielder
He showed adequate range and speed last night. He’ll never be Garry Maddox, but he holds his own.
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