Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
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Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
This is from an article I just read:
“Willson Contreras had x-rays on his left hand, they are negative. His status is day-to-day, the Cardinals say.”
Contreras is expected to rest for a few days, with a potential return during the upcoming series at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. This update carries weight for a Cards team that leans heavily on his bat and veteran leadership. Through 81 games in 2025, he is batting .249 with 11 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 42 runs scored. Contreras is currently on pace to eclipse 100 RBIs—production that highlights just how vital he is to the heart of the lineup.
Behind the plate, the 10-year veteran remains a key presence in managing the pitching staff, which only amplifies the impact of any absence. While Ivan Herrera has proven to be a capable backup, Contreras’ experience, power, and leadership make him difficult to replace. His ability to play both catcher and first base also provides valuable flexibility that stabilizes the Cardinals catcher situation and overall lineup depth.
Who writes this (bleep)?
“Willson Contreras had x-rays on his left hand, they are negative. His status is day-to-day, the Cardinals say.”
Contreras is expected to rest for a few days, with a potential return during the upcoming series at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. This update carries weight for a Cards team that leans heavily on his bat and veteran leadership. Through 81 games in 2025, he is batting .249 with 11 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 42 runs scored. Contreras is currently on pace to eclipse 100 RBIs—production that highlights just how vital he is to the heart of the lineup.
Behind the plate, the 10-year veteran remains a key presence in managing the pitching staff, which only amplifies the impact of any absence. While Ivan Herrera has proven to be a capable backup, Contreras’ experience, power, and leadership make him difficult to replace. His ability to play both catcher and first base also provides valuable flexibility that stabilizes the Cardinals catcher situation and overall lineup depth.
Who writes this (bleep)?
Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
OldRed wrote: ↑02 Jul 2025 06:53 am This is from an article I just read:
“Willson Contreras had x-rays on his left hand, they are negative. His status is day-to-day, the Cardinals say.”
Contreras is expected to rest for a few days, with a potential return during the upcoming series at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. This update carries weight for a Cards team that leans heavily on his bat and veteran leadership. Through 81 games in 2025, he is batting .249 with 11 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 42 runs scored. Contreras is currently on pace to eclipse 100 RBIs—production that highlights just how vital he is to the heart of the lineup.
Behind the plate, the 10-year veteran remains a key presence in managing the pitching staff, which only amplifies the impact of any absence. While Ivan Herrera has proven to be a capable backup, Contreras’ experience, power, and leadership make him difficult to replace. His ability to play both catcher and first base also provides valuable flexibility that stabilizes the Cardinals catcher situation and overall lineup depth.
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To that writer: Tell me you don’t pay attention without telling me you don’t pay attention.
Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
Duh, It's in the Bible.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2025 22:27 pmIs there a quote or something?Baseball Savant wrote: ↑01 Jul 2025 21:39 pm Well said Willson.
Reynolds should be drilled first inning tomorrow
Eye for an eye
Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
AIOldRed wrote: ↑02 Jul 2025 06:53 am This is from an article I just read:
“Willson Contreras had x-rays on his left hand, they are negative. His status is day-to-day, the Cardinals say.”
Contreras is expected to rest for a few days, with a potential return during the upcoming series at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. This update carries weight for a Cards team that leans heavily on his bat and veteran leadership. Through 81 games in 2025, he is batting .249 with 11 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 42 runs scored. Contreras is currently on pace to eclipse 100 RBIs—production that highlights just how vital he is to the heart of the lineup.
Behind the plate, the 10-year veteran remains a key presence in managing the pitching staff, which only amplifies the impact of any absence. While Ivan Herrera has proven to be a capable backup, Contreras’ experience, power, and leadership make him difficult to replace. His ability to play both catcher and first base also provides valuable flexibility that stabilizes the Cardinals catcher situation and overall lineup depth.
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Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
“WC concerned frustrated seeks protection”
Well Willson perhaps if you didn’t stand right on top of the plate with HANDS out in front of you literally hanging over the plate…..maybe just maybe you wouldn’t get hit so much in your HANDS
Well Willson perhaps if you didn’t stand right on top of the plate with HANDS out in front of you literally hanging over the plate…..maybe just maybe you wouldn’t get hit so much in your HANDS
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Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
This is exactly what will happen, so Gray don’t do the hitting, let a reliever.icon wrote: ↑01 Jul 2025 22:30 pmYou really want for Gray to risk getting tossed immediately if the ump thinks he deliberately plunked somebody? That would be dumb.hmoss859 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2025 22:25 pmMIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑01 Jul 2025 22:22 pm His hands are very close to the strike zone, not sure if it is all the pitchers fault. He doesn't seem to try very hard to get out of the way or adjust his hands so they don't keep hitting him.
Not sure it is going to change things just hitting some guy.
Oh it changes things in a good way.
You have to make them pay
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Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
JDW wrote: ↑02 Jul 2025 07:12 amDuh, It's in the Bible.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2025 22:27 pmIs there a quote or something?Baseball Savant wrote: ↑01 Jul 2025 21:39 pm Well said Willson.
Reynolds should be drilled first inning tomorrow
Eye for an eye

Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
Sonny can take care of it after he gives up a few runs and the game is out of hand!
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Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
Today's the day to nail Reynolds or Cruz.
Yesterday was a 0-0 game until bottom of the 8th, not smart to do it then.
Yesterday was a 0-0 game until bottom of the 8th, not smart to do it then.
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Would have greater impact if Cardinal pitchers started throwing at Cardinal batters and Marmot. Lack of production and in game strategy is self evident.
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Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
Squeeze play in the 9th w/VSII?
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Re: Willson is (upset) that Cards don’t retaliate
Have you seen MLB players bunt? Have you seen Argo's horrible attempts?rockondlouie wrote: ↑02 Jul 2025 08:50 amSqueeze play in the 9th w/VSII?
I suspect the team knows they blow at bunting. How many squeeze plays occur in MLB? Bunting is a lost art throughout the league.
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No clue who Argo is but all of that sounds like a reason to...idk...practice bunting.
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