Noot showing most interest per Ms Woo

[Goldfan]

And I will just say as an aside, that this is pathetic for baseball that the sport has gotten so bad that Noot is considered a borderline budding star. It's really kind of pathetic how bad hitters are outside the top 5 or so.

There's just not that many great hitters any more. In 2025, there were only 18 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Even just 15 years ago (2010) there were 35 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Hitters just suck now, mostly.

Well we agree there

[ggnoobs]

The only thing that Noot hasn't proven is that he can stay healthy.

When healthy, he is a great top of the lineup hitter who can get on base, and even thump from time to time. He would be a great piece in a championship competing lineup.

He played in 135 games in ‘25 his stats are above and his OBP was……..325
Again, what am I missing here? Do ya’ll watch the games?? See his career numbers?
There ain’t much there
AND FINALLY he played close to a full season and laid an egg

He was hurt all year. That's why he had surgery as soon as the season was over.

His last "healthy" season was 2023 and he had an OBP of .367 which is very good. It was 17th in all MLB that year.

Teams see that the potential is there. Staying healthy is the greatest obstacle.

the proof is in the interest from major league teams, obviously they see the upside.

Ok Ms. Nootbaar

I literally couldn't care less, I will be happy to see him go. I am just saying if you don't think there's value there, you don't know the current state of baseball. The fact that he has interest proves my point, and is evidence you don't know what you're talking about.

[TraveledLessRoad]

I would trade him, too. But I would not concede any value in the return based on his heels. He's a statcast darling and you pay full tilt or take a walk

[ggnoobs]

Saw a clip a day or 2 ago where LA bound Woo….when asked by Stl Louis’s own Amsinger on MLB net indicated that NOOT was the most precious trade piece that Bloom is holding. This fella….a corner OFer

‘24
.244, .758, 12HR 45 RBI
‘25
.234, .686, 13HR 48 RBI

Is Nootbaar tradable this off season until he proves he is healthy and can play.

Woo said during that interview that both the Cards and other team are looking past the surgery like its a non-issue.
Trade him NOW…..Seriously if these other teams think they’re getting some Jewel…..make the deal BLOOM

I agree, trade him.

Baseball is so bad right now that he is considered good, which is why he has a trade market.

[Talkin' Baseball]

And I will just say as an aside, that this is pathetic for baseball that the sport has gotten so bad that Noot is considered a borderline budding star. It's really kind of pathetic how bad hitters are outside the top 5 or so.

There's just not that many great hitters any more. In 2025, there were only 18 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Even just 15 years ago (2010) there were 35 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Hitters just suck now, mostly.

The entire globe is scanned for pitching talent. The money, people, and technology poured into develop these pitchers has never been more. The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports.

[Shady]

And I will just say as an aside, that this is pathetic for baseball that the sport has gotten so bad that Noot is considered a borderline budding star. It's really kind of pathetic how bad hitters are outside the top 5 or so.

There's just not that many great hitters any more. In 2025, there were only 18 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Even just 15 years ago (2010) there were 35 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Hitters just suck now, mostly.

The entire globe is scanned for pitching talent. The money, people, and technology poured into develop these pitchers has never been more. The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports.

"The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sport". Another reason to respect and appreciate having Burleson's hitting ability (.290 BA) as a relatively young Cardinals' player.

[Talkin' Baseball]

And I will just say as an aside, that this is pathetic for baseball that the sport has gotten so bad that Noot is considered a borderline budding star. It's really kind of pathetic how bad hitters are outside the top 5 or so.

There's just not that many great hitters any more. In 2025, there were only 18 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Even just 15 years ago (2010) there were 35 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Hitters just suck now, mostly.

The entire globe is scanned for pitching talent. The money, people, and technology poured into develop these pitchers has never been more. The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports.

"The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sport". Another reason to respect and appreciate having Burleson's hitting ability (.290 BA) as a relatively young Cardinals' player.

Yes, we appreciate our Silver Slugger Superman. I wonder though if there might be a team out there that appreciates him even more than we do? Hard to fathom someone loving Burly more than us?

[Shady]

And I will just say as an aside, that this is pathetic for baseball that the sport has gotten so bad that Noot is considered a borderline budding star. It's really kind of pathetic how bad hitters are outside the top 5 or so.

There's just not that many great hitters any more. In 2025, there were only 18 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Even just 15 years ago (2010) there were 35 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Hitters just suck now, mostly.

The entire globe is scanned for pitching talent. The money, people, and technology poured into develop these pitchers has never been more. The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports.

"The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sport". Another reason to respect and appreciate having Burleson's hitting ability (.290 BA) as a relatively young Cardinals' player.

Yes, we appreciate our Silver Slugger Superman. I wonder though if there might be a team out there that appreciates him even more than we do? Hard to fathom someone loving Burly more than us?

What you have to have to trade Burleson coming into his prime? Team control, low cost. Maybe a comparable RH hitting young outfielder or a #2 starting pitcher prospect. Maybe both. LOL

[Ozziesfan41]

The only thing that Noot hasn't proven is that he can stay healthy.

When healthy, he is a great top of the lineup hitter who can get on base, and even thump from time to time. He would be a great piece in a championship competing lineup.

He played in 135 games in ‘25 his stats are above and his OBP was……..325
Again, what am I missing here? Do ya’ll watch the games?? See his career numbers?
There ain’t much there
AND FINALLY he played close to a full season and laid an egg

I guess the thinking is he played all season with bad heels which would have an impact on his production. I think he could have a really good season if he stays healthy the problem is I don’t think he can. But he will probably be like O’Neil cards will trade him then he will have a good season where he manages to stay somewhat healthy and the same ones that flamed him will be saying how stupid bloom was for trading him the same way they did with O’Neil in 2024 flaming mo for trading him

If his poor heels were hurting that bad then why was he playing?? Team was out of it in 2nd half
The excuses for this guy year after year are truly hilarious

I’m not making excuses I’m stating facts if they are interested in they must think the same thing and he was playing the same reason as Winn kept playing they wanted to play. Any intelligent person would know since he had surgery to fix them they were obviously a problem

[Goldfan]

The only thing that Noot hasn't proven is that he can stay healthy.

When healthy, he is a great top of the lineup hitter who can get on base, and even thump from time to time. He would be a great piece in a championship competing lineup.

He played in 135 games in ‘25 his stats are above and his OBP was……..325
Again, what am I missing here? Do ya’ll watch the games?? See his career numbers?
There ain’t much there
AND FINALLY he played close to a full season and laid an egg

I guess the thinking is he played all season with bad heels which would have an impact on his production. I think he could have a really good season if he stays healthy the problem is I don’t think he can. But he will probably be like O’Neil cards will trade him then he will have a good season where he manages to stay somewhat healthy and the same ones that flamed him will be saying how stupid bloom was for trading him the same way they did with O’Neil in 2024 flaming mo for trading him

If his poor heels were hurting that bad then why was he playing?? Team was out of it in 2nd half
The excuses for this guy year after year are truly hilarious

I’m not making excuses I’m stating facts if they are interested in they must think the same thing and he was playing the same reason as Winn kept playing they wanted to play. Any intelligent person would know since he had surgery to fix them they were obviously a problem

Perhaps I missed it, but I never heard during the season that both heels were bad…..so where is this coming from that he was injured the whole season ? Heels could’ve deteriorated the last couple weeks of season……

[Talkin' Baseball]

And I will just say as an aside, that this is pathetic for baseball that the sport has gotten so bad that Noot is considered a borderline budding star. It's really kind of pathetic how bad hitters are outside the top 5 or so.

There's just not that many great hitters any more. In 2025, there were only 18 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Even just 15 years ago (2010) there were 35 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Hitters just suck now, mostly.

The entire globe is scanned for pitching talent. The money, people, and technology poured into develop these pitchers has never been more. The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports.

"The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sport". Another reason to respect and appreciate having Burleson's hitting ability (.290 BA) as a relatively young Cardinals' player.

Yes, we appreciate our Silver Slugger Superman. I wonder though if there might be a team out there that appreciates him even more than we do? Hard to fathom someone loving Burly more than us?

What you have to have to trade Burleson coming into his prime? Team control, low cost. Maybe a comparable RH hitting young outfielder or a #2 starting pitcher prospect. Maybe both. LOL

Shady, we're hijacking this interesting Nootbaar thread with this Burleson talk. Maybe we could start another thread? What do you think about the possibility of Nootbaar being traded?

[12xu]

The great interest in Noot should be met with a strong desire to be rid of him for an excellent return. Work on it Chaim!

[Shady]

And I will just say as an aside, that this is pathetic for baseball that the sport has gotten so bad that Noot is considered a borderline budding star. It's really kind of pathetic how bad hitters are outside the top 5 or so.

There's just not that many great hitters any more. In 2025, there were only 18 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Even just 15 years ago (2010) there were 35 players with an OPS of .850 or above. Hitters just suck now, mostly.

The entire globe is scanned for pitching talent. The money, people, and technology poured into develop these pitchers has never been more. The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports.

"The fastballs are faster, and spinning stuff nastier than it has ever been. Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sport". Another reason to respect and appreciate having Burleson's hitting ability (.290 BA) as a relatively young Cardinals' player.

Yes, we appreciate our Silver Slugger Superman. I wonder though if there might be a team out there that appreciates him even more than we do? Hard to fathom someone loving Burly more than us?

What you have to have to trade Burleson coming into his prime? Team control, low cost. Maybe a comparable RH hitting young outfielder or a #2 starting pitcher prospect. Maybe both. LOL

Shady, we're hijacking this interesting Nootbaar thread with this Burleson talk. Maybe we could start another thread? What do you think about the possibility of Nootbaar being traded?

Don't be a nitpicker. Lets make this inclusive. Whatcha; think? https://kingsofkauffman.com/the-cardina ... kbgb5mm744 Ok, to make this a part of the Nootbaar OP. Who has the greater trade value, Nootbaar or Burleson? Evidently, the OP claims a lot of interest in Nootbaar.

[renostl]

Yeah I saw that clip, they feel he is a Statcast darling that is due for a Grisham like breakout

What sort of magic Noot juice does that fella have…..to bamboozle all these “experts” every year? He’ll be 29 end of next season

He should give some to Gorman, Walker, or me.
I won't waste it on baseball.

[scoutyjones2]

Lord I hope this is true and he gets traded for a very nice prospect.

[Bomber1]

Saw a clip a day or 2 ago where LA bound Woo….when asked by Stl Louis’s own Amsinger on MLB net indicated that NOOT was the most precious trade piece that Bloom is holding. This fella….a corner OFer

‘24
.244, .758, 12HR 45 RBI
‘25
.234, .686, 13HR 48 RBI

If so trade him asap

Even if Woo is completely wrong and very few teams are interested trade him asap