Arenado scheduled to return a week from today so ...

[rockondlouie]

When NADO returns he'll likely reclaim 3rd base man w/Gorman moving back to 2nd base.

We've seen enough of Saggese, he's JAG (.242 .284 .314 .598).

that would defeat the purpose of the season, although they have muddled that. Now you have the purpose of season after out of it late. But as you say, who knows what they will do. Nolan should DH with Gorman at 3b the rest of the way. Let Nolan taste what happens if he doesnt take a trade before next year.

It would indeed and I'd keep Gorman at 3rd.

BUT

We both know who the Manager is and he's going to (IMO) hand 3rd base back to NADO and Norman will go back to 2nd base or DH.

What is more important, letting Nado show himself capable of playing 3B and hitting, for trade purposes, or seeing three more weeks of what we have already seen from Nolan? Either path can be justified.

Good points and I agree

[scoutyjones2]

I play him at DH only

Arenado?
Why?
His only attribute anymore is defense.

Prove that he can hit, since you think his defense isn't in question and allows KKorn to prove he can field 3b and get ABs. Pretty straightforward.

Nado paying 3b means nothing
KKorn getting reps to show any fielding ability does.

[2ninr]

I play him at DH only

Arenado?
Why?
His only attribute anymore is defense.

Prove that he can hit, since you think his defense isn't in question and allows KKorn to prove he can field 3b and get ABs. Pretty straightforward.

Nado paying 3b means nothing
KKorn getting reps to show any fielding ability does.

I agree.

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Sick of even having to talk about this guy anymore. He should be the Astros problem.

[Bully4you]

I play him at DH only

Arenado?
Why?
His only attribute anymore is defense.

Prove that he can hit, since you think his defense isn't in question and allows KKorn to prove he can field 3b and get ABs. Pretty straightforward.

Nado paying 3b means nothing
KKorn getting reps to show any fielding ability does.

Okay if you accept, we're done for this year.
They aren't out of the wild card yet.
So, you are a quitter then.
Good to know who we're dealing with!!

[scoutyjones2]

I play him at DH only

Arenado?
Why?
His only attribute anymore is defense.

Prove that he can hit, since you think his defense isn't in question and allows KKorn to prove he can field 3b and get ABs. Pretty straightforward.

Nado paying 3b means nothing
KKorn getting reps to show any fielding ability does.

Okay if you accept, we're done for this year.
They aren't out of the wild card yet.
So, you are a quitter then.
Good to know who we're dealing with!!

Nope. Just straight forward. Cards have been playing without him

[JuanAgosto]

I see both sides of the equation here. Play him and see if he can boost trade value. Sit him and go with the youth movement.

The only hangup is even if he boosts his value, he must accept a trade. Its not a given this happens.

[Ozziesfan41]

Why, it's almost like making a big trade!

Beat me to it lol mo will say it’s just like trading for a middle of the order bat

[Cusecards]

When NADO returns he'll likely reclaim 3rd base man w/Gorman moving back to 2nd base.

We've seen enough of Saggese, he's JAG (.242 .284 .314 .598).

that would defeat the purpose of the season, although they have muddled that. Now you have the purpose of season after out of it late. But as you say, who knows what they will do. Nolan should DH with Gorman at 3b the rest of the way. Let Nolan taste what happens if he doesnt take a trade before next year.

It would indeed and I'd keep Gorman at 3rd.

BUT

We both know who the Manager is and he's going to (IMO) hand 3rd base back to NADO and Norman will go back to 2nd base or DH.

What is more important, letting Nado show himself capable of playing 3B and hitting, for trade purposes, or seeing three more weeks of what we have already seen from Nolan? Either path can be justified.

Good points and I agree

Agree also

[sikeston bulldog2]

I can nderstand wanting a GG. Rarely does one have that type season. The intent is well understood.

Risking further damage and his personal health and the future of the Cardinals as a team must also warrant sane type consideration.

[moose-and-squirrel]

I can nderstand wanting a GG. Rarely does one have that type season. The intent is well understood.

Risking further damage and his personal health and the future of the Cardinals as a team must also warrant sane type consideration.

wrong thread lol

[Cusecards]

Consensus of opinion favors him being traded.
I agree.
I also agree on the need to play others(Gorman, etc).
However....if you really hope to move him in the offseason showing that he is healthy could be critical.