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Nathan Church

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Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
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Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
He's good, defensively. He would probably be a better hitter than Scott, too. He seems to be making Nootbaar expendable.
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Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:24 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
He's good, defensively. He would probably be a better hitter than Scott, too. He seems to be making Nootbaar expendable.
Do any real informative posters have a real observation on Church’s defense in centerfield?
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Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
I have never seen him play much but an article i read from may said he was considered the cardinals best defensive outfielder in the minor leagues. He had 12 total assists in the outfield in bith 2023 and 2024 so he has a good arm. He is also a fast runner and scouting reports i saw rated him as a plus fielder. Takenit fornwhat its worth.

At the very least it seems promising enough that he wouldnt be bad defensively. Just whether he can hit when he gets up here and repeat this season in minors thats not been in line with the previous minor league seasons
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Re: Nathan Church

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Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:48 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:24 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
He's good, defensively. He would probably be a better hitter than Scott, too. He seems to be making Nootbaar expendable.
Do any real informative posters have a real observation on Church’s defense in centerfield?
I've seen Church in the outfield, probably, more than most here. And I'll re-iterate, "He's good, defensively". Do some research of your own and get some video if you need some evidence.
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Re: Nathan Church

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Wattage wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:55 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
I have never seen him play much but an article i read from may said he was considered the cardinals best defensive outfielder in the minor leagues. He had 12 total assists in the outfield in bith 2023 and 2024 so he has a good arm. He is also a fast runner and scouting reports i saw rated him as a plus fielder. Takenit fornwhat its worth.

At the very least it seems promising enough that he wouldnt be bad defensively. Just whether he can hit when he gets up here and repeat this season in minors thats not been in line with the previous minor league seasons
Thanks Wattage.

With the way VS2 is hitting, and the focus on 2026 now, the team owes it to themselves to find out if he is a better overall center fielder than VS2.
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Re: Nathan Church

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Shady, I usually don’t even respond to your post or reach your post, but take some advice, people do not view you as a serious poster. They view you has an attention whore clown. You have multiple personalities on here arguing with yourself. You really have some issues that you may need to get checked out. I wish you the best.
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Re: Nathan Church

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Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:00 pm Shady, I usually don’t even respond to your post or reach your post, but take some advice, people do not view you as a serious poster. They view you has an attention whore clown. You have multiple personalities on here arguing with yourself. You really have some issues that you may need to get checked out. I wish you the best.
Buzz off, you superiority complex buffoon. I'm, basically, the ONLY CT poster that forecast Burleson's success as a MLB hitter. Maybe you and others need to rethink that "don't take serious" mumbojumbo. By the way, i don't give a ratsazz what you think.
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Re: Nathan Church

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Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:58 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:48 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:24 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
He's good, defensively. He would probably be a better hitter than Scott, too. He seems to be making Nootbaar expendable.
Do any real informative posters have a real observation on Church’s defense in centerfield?
I've seen Church in the outfield, probably, more than most here. And I'll re-iterate, "He's good, defensively". Do some research of your own and get some video if you need some evidence.
Fork ewe
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Re: Nathan Church

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scoutyjones2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:07 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:58 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:48 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:24 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
He's good, defensively. He would probably be a better hitter than Scott, too. He seems to be making Nootbaar expendable.
Do any real informative posters have a real observation on Church’s defense in centerfield?
I've seen Church in the outfield, probably, more than most here. And I'll re-iterate, "He's good, defensively". Do some research of your own and get some video if you need some evidence.
Fork ewe
You must be as stupid as a box of rocks.
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Re: Nathan Church

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Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:11 pm
scoutyjones2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:07 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:58 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:48 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:24 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
He's good, defensively. He would probably be a better hitter than Scott, too. He seems to be making Nootbaar expendable.
Do any real informative posters have a real observation on Church’s defense in centerfield?
I've seen Church in the outfield, probably, more than most here. And I'll re-iterate, "He's good, defensively". Do some research of your own and get some video if you need some evidence.
Fork ewe
You must be as stupid as a box of rocks.
Fork ewe
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Re: Nathan Church

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scoutyjones2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:12 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:11 pm
scoutyjones2 wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:07 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:58 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:48 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 16:24 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 15:55 pm Any posters on here able to give an evaluation of Church’s defensive ability. Particularly in CF
He's good, defensively. He would probably be a better hitter than Scott, too. He seems to be making Nootbaar expendable.
Do any real informative posters have a real observation on Church’s defense in centerfield?
I've seen Church in the outfield, probably, more than most here. And I'll re-iterate, "He's good, defensively". Do some research of your own and get some video if you need some evidence.
Fork ewe
You must be as stupid as a box of rocks.
Fork ewe
The same ole stale chit with no results. Oh you are a really bright bulb. Wake up, chumper. You are irrelevant.
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Re: Nathan Church

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Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:03 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:00 pm Shady, I usually don’t even respond to your post or reach your post, but take some advice, people do not view you as a serious poster. They view you has an attention whore clown. You have multiple personalities on here arguing with yourself. You really have some issues that you may need to get checked out. I wish you the best.
Buzz off, you superiority complex buffoon. I'm, basically, the ONLY CT poster that forecast Burleson's success as a MLB hitter. Maybe you and others need to rethink that "don't take serious" mumbojumbo. By the way, i don't give a ratsazz what you think.
I have to hand it to you, you were right about Burly! As far as the endless mudslinging of this place I would just laugh it off. It's a stupid message board that many people take waaaay too seriously. Then again, I don't post here as much as I do reddit, where if you breathe out of the wrong nostril you get downvoted.
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Re: Nathan Church

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blackinkbiz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:15 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:03 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:00 pm Shady, I usually don’t even respond to your post or reach your post, but take some advice, people do not view you as a serious poster. They view you has an attention whore clown. You have multiple personalities on here arguing with yourself. You really have some issues that you may need to get checked out. I wish you the best.
Buzz off, you superiority complex buffoon. I'm, basically, the ONLY CT poster that forecast Burleson's success as a MLB hitter. Maybe you and others need to rethink that "don't take serious" mumbojumbo. By the way, i don't give a ratsazz what you think.
I have to hand it to you, you were right about Burly! As far as the endless mudslinging of this place I would just laugh it off. It's a stupid message board that many people take waaaay too seriously. Then again, I don't post here as much as I do reddit, where if you breathe out of the wrong nostril you get downvoted.
Thanks for the Burleson acknowledgement. I'm just happy the Cardinals developed a hitter like him in their organization. Same with Donovan. Actually, I know how these dingbats operate. They are trying to be relevant, anonymously. Some amuse me by their futile attempts at superiority. On the other hand, I feel sorry for some of them. I would like to see Church get a chance with the Cardinals sometime in the near future.
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I dont think it will hurt anything to give him a chance. Dude is not vsII stealing bases but is very good defensively w a cannon of an arm. Not weak like VSII. Coukd be average offensivdly - gets good read on the balls hit in outfield.
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blackinkbiz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:15 pm
Shady wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:03 pm
Basil Shabazz wrote: 27 Jul 2025 17:00 pm Shady, I usually don’t even respond to your post or reach your post, but take some advice, people do not view you as a serious poster. They view you has an attention whore clown. You have multiple personalities on here arguing with yourself. You really have some issues that you may need to get checked out. I wish you the best.
Buzz off, you superiority complex buffoon. I'm, basically, the ONLY CT poster that forecast Burleson's success as a MLB hitter. Maybe you and others need to rethink that "don't take serious" mumbojumbo. By the way, i don't give a ratsazz what you think.
I have to hand it to you, you were right about Burly! As far as the endless mudslinging of this place I would just laugh it off. It's a stupid message board that many people take waaaay too seriously. Then again, I don't post here as much as I do reddit, where if you breathe out of the wrong nostril you get downvoted.
He said Burleson was “the next Tony Gwynn.” The many posters who predicted Burleson could be a good role player were much closer to “right” (and to reality) than Shady was.
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