It's not tanking. They aren't losing on purpose to get a high draft pick. They are forced to tear down the smoldering remains left over from Mo to create a new foundation.
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
There was a guy on here sometime ago that loved to use that line “I’ve forgotten more than you know about baseball”
He sold barbies and had routine mental breakdowns on here. Always kept getting banned and joining on a different screen name.
It's a very common phrase. Surely you've come across it before. BTW...How do you know he sold Barbies? Did you buy one? And how do you know he had mental breakdowns? Did you know him personally? And while we're at it, how did you know he joined with different screen names? Do you have some kind of insider knowledge of the board and its workings? Hmmmm...
He told us, we witnessed them, and he admit to it……
The better question is why are you so defensive about this individual?….
LOL...looking for smoke where there ain't any fire. Nice try though.
Not looking for anything…..Just pointing out that nobody’s used that phrase on here since that unstable weirdo
On another topic, what’s the extra C for in your name? Wouldn’t be “Colorado” by chance, would it?
It's not tanking. They aren't losing on purpose to get a high draft pick. They are forced to tear down the smoldering remains left over from Mo to create a new foundation.
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
It's not tanking. They aren't losing on purpose to get a high draft pick. They are forced to tear down the smoldering remains left over from Mo to create a new foundation.
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
What are you trying to do? Move the goalposts? Would you take the number 1 pick in the draft? Would you take it every year? Just stop.
It's not tanking. They aren't losing on purpose to get a high draft pick. They are forced to tear down the smoldering remains left over from Mo to create a new foundation.
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
What are you trying to do? Move the goalposts? Would you take the number 1 pick in the draft? Would you take it every year? Just stop.
It's not tanking. They aren't losing on purpose to get a high draft pick. They are forced to tear down the smoldering remains left over from Mo to create a new foundation.
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
There was a guy on here sometime ago that loved to use that line “I’ve forgotten more than you know about baseball”
He sold barbies and had routine mental breakdowns on here. Always kept getting banned and joining on a different screen name.
It's a very common phrase. Surely you've come across it before. BTW...How do you know he sold Barbies? Did you buy one? And how do you know he had mental breakdowns? Did you know him personally? And while we're at it, how did you know he joined with different screen names? Do you have some kind of insider knowledge of the board and its workings? Hmmmm...
He told us, we witnessed them, and he admit to it……
The better question is why are you so defensive about this individual?….
LOL...looking for smoke where there ain't any fire. Nice try though.
Not looking for anything…..Just pointing out that nobody’s used that phrase on here since that unstable weirdo
On another topic, what’s the extra C for in your name? Wouldn’t be “Colorado” by chance, would it?
Really? Nobody? Hmmm.... As for C it's just the initial to my first name. Nothing deeper than that. What about your tag? You're not the Hulk .....Are you? If you are....I'm very sorry and I agree with everything you've said.
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
What are you trying to do? Move the goalposts? Would you take the number 1 pick in the draft? Would you take it every year? Just stop.
Move what goal posts?
I assumed you were trying to make Banner's point that the draft order isn't asserted by team record. (it is) If my assumption was wrong then sorry. But why wouldn't you want the number 1 pick. Every team in baseball (that's trying to win anyway) wants the number 1 pick.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
What are you trying to do? Move the goalposts? Would you take the number 1 pick in the draft? Would you take it every year? Just stop.
Move what goal posts?
I assumed you were trying to make Banner's point that the draft order isn't asserted by team record. (it is) If my assumption was wrong then sorry. But why wouldn't you want the number 1 pick. Every team in baseball (that's trying to win anyway) wants the number 1 pick.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
What are you trying to do? Move the goalposts? Would you take the number 1 pick in the draft? Would you take it every year? Just stop.
Move what goal posts?
I assumed you were trying to make Banner's point that the draft order isn't asserted by team record. (it is) If my assumption was wrong then sorry. But why wouldn't you want the number 1 pick. Every team in baseball (that's trying to win anyway) wants the number 1 pick.
It's not tanking. They aren't losing on purpose to get a high draft pick. They are forced to tear down the smoldering remains left over from Mo to create a new foundation.
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
There was a guy on here sometime ago that loved to use that line “I’ve forgotten more than you know about baseball”
He sold barbies and had routine mental breakdowns on here. Always kept getting banned and joining on a different screen name.
It's a very common phrase. Surely you've come across it before. BTW...How do you know he sold Barbies? Did you buy one? And how do you know he had mental breakdowns? Did you know him personally? And while we're at it, how did you know he joined with different screen names? Do you have some kind of insider knowledge of the board and its workings? Hmmmm...
He told us, we witnessed them, and he admit to it……
The better question is why are you so defensive about this individual?….
LOL...looking for smoke where there ain't any fire. Nice try though.
Not looking for anything…..Just pointing out that nobody’s used that phrase on here since that unstable weirdo
On another topic, what’s the extra C for in your name? Wouldn’t be “Colorado” by chance, would it?
Really? Nobody? Hmmm.... As for C it's just the initial to my first name. Nothing deeper than that. What about your tag? You're not the Hulk .....Are you? If you are....I'm very sorry and I agree with everything you've said.
No, Courtney, I’m not the hulk. But yes, it did originate from that.
Cheesy and dorky I know. But I rolled with it at the time and sticking with it going forward
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
What are you trying to do? Move the goalposts? Would you take the number 1 pick in the draft? Would you take it every year? Just stop.
Move what goal posts?
I assumed you were trying to make Banner's point that the draft order isn't asserted by team record. (it is) If my assumption was wrong then sorry. But why wouldn't you want the number 1 pick. Every team in baseball (that's trying to win anyway) wants the number 1 pick.
Banner isn't anywhere in this string of comments.
You should probably get your eyes checked.
If you're going to make a smart (donkey) comment, I suggest you be correct in your assertion...
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
There was a guy on here sometime ago that loved to use that line “I’ve forgotten more than you know about baseball”
He sold barbies and had routine mental breakdowns on here. Always kept getting banned and joining on a different screen name.
It's a very common phrase. Surely you've come across it before. BTW...How do you know he sold Barbies? Did you buy one? And how do you know he had mental breakdowns? Did you know him personally? And while we're at it, how did you know he joined with different screen names? Do you have some kind of insider knowledge of the board and its workings? Hmmmm...
He told us, we witnessed them, and he admit to it……
The better question is why are you so defensive about this individual?….
LOL...looking for smoke where there ain't any fire. Nice try though.
Not looking for anything…..Just pointing out that nobody’s used that phrase on here since that unstable weirdo
On another topic, what’s the extra C for in your name? Wouldn’t be “Colorado” by chance, would it?
Really? Nobody? Hmmm.... As for C it's just the initial to my first name. Nothing deeper than that. What about your tag? You're not the Hulk .....Are you? If you are....I'm very sorry and I agree with everything you've said.
No, Courtney, I’m not the hulk. But yes, it did originate from that.
Cheesy and dorky I know. But I rolled with it at the time and sticking with it going forward
Much love my friend. The Hulk was always my favorite above all. Not much I don't know about golden age Hulk and I'm very miffed at what they did to him in the MCU. No matter what you say, you're okay in my book. Have a green day my friend. BTW...If it's cheesy and dorky then I'm cheesy and dorky right with you.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
What are you trying to do? Move the goalposts? Would you take the number 1 pick in the draft? Would you take it every year? Just stop.
Move what goal posts?
I assumed you were trying to make Banner's point that the draft order isn't asserted by team record. (it is) If my assumption was wrong then sorry. But why wouldn't you want the number 1 pick. Every team in baseball (that's trying to win anyway) wants the number 1 pick.
Banner isn't anywhere in this string of comments.
You should probably get your eyes checked.
If you're going to make a smart (donkey) comment, I suggest you be correct in your assertion...
Merely pointing out that Banner is in this thread multiple times. Sorry if I offended you.
They are gutting the team because Mo screwed up the organization so badly. Have to start from scratch.
There we are, the old blame Mo trope. I'm sure trading for some no name pitching and trading away your best players will set everything right. All hail Bloom, the savior in Tampa and Boston. Just stop, you're embarrassing yourself.
Actually, you're the one embarrassing himself. You don't even understand what a rebuild is.
LOL...I've forgotten more than you know about baseball. Been a Cards fan and follower for 50 years. Teams "rebuild" every year. Even the Dodgers are rebuilding, the difference is they spend. Every team has rebuild on their list in the off season. Some teams though are intent on gutting the roster. This is called tanking and is frowned upon by knowledgeable fans.
There was a guy on here sometime ago that loved to use that line “I’ve forgotten more than you know about baseball”
He sold barbies and had routine mental breakdowns on here. Always kept getting banned and joining on a different screen name.
It's a very common phrase. Surely you've come across it before. BTW...How do you know he sold Barbies? Did you buy one? And how do you know he had mental breakdowns? Did you know him personally? And while we're at it, how did you know he joined with different screen names? Do you have some kind of insider knowledge of the board and its workings? Hmmmm...
He told us, we witnessed them, and he admit to it……
The better question is why are you so defensive about this individual?….
LOL...looking for smoke where there ain't any fire. Nice try though.
Not looking for anything…..Just pointing out that nobody’s used that phrase on here since that unstable weirdo
On another topic, what’s the extra C for in your name? Wouldn’t be “Colorado” by chance, would it?
Really? Nobody? Hmmm.... As for C it's just the initial to my first name. Nothing deeper than that. What about your tag? You're not the Hulk .....Are you? If you are....I'm very sorry and I agree with everything you've said.
No, Courtney, I’m not the hulk. But yes, it did originate from that.
Cheesy and dorky I know. But I rolled with it at the time and sticking with it going forward
Much love my friend. The Hulk was always my favorite above all. Not much I don't know about golden age Hulk and I'm very miffed at what they did to him in the MCU. No matter what you say, you're okay in my book. Have a green day my friend. BTW...If it's cheesy and dorky then I'm cheesy and dorky right with you.
Again, tanking isn't a viable strategy for baseball. It's called a rebuild. Stripping high dollar contracts for prospects and future free agents. The MLB draft is nothing like the NHL, NBA or even the NFL draft. It's a total crapshoot so tanking doesn't do anything.
So you're saying that you don't get a better percentage chance depending on your record?
Holy [shirt] it's like talking to a dog.
Yes, the MLB Draft lottery is based on the records of teams that did not make the postseason, with the three teams having the worst records each receiving an equal chance of securing the top pick. The lottery determines the first six picks, while the remaining selections are based on the previous season's win-loss records.
Sounds like you're the only one barking, smart guy.
Go take a look at the #1 overall draft picks in MLB and tell me how many have had legitimate MLB careers. That's the point.
What are you trying to do? Move the goalposts? Would you take the number 1 pick in the draft? Would you take it every year? Just stop.
Move what goal posts?
I assumed you were trying to make Banner's point that the draft order isn't asserted by team record. (it is) If my assumption was wrong then sorry. But why wouldn't you want the number 1 pick. Every team in baseball (that's trying to win anyway) wants the number 1 pick.
Banner isn't anywhere in this string of comments.
You should probably get your eyes checked.
If you're going to make a smart (donkey) comment, I suggest you be correct in your assertion...
Merely pointing out that Banner is in this thread multiple times. Sorry if I offended you.
RichieRichSTL wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026 10:45 am
To stick with Oli?
No one expects them to contend this year. They will be closer to 70 wins than 90. But, there does come a point at which even Bloom can't ignore a level of 'failure'.
I think triple digit losses could be too much, even on a rebuilding team.
Bloom was brought here to do a job. He was tasked with tanking the team and he has a long rope. His job is to fool the rubes into thinking that he's building a mythical beast to be unleashed after a few years of tanking. It's going according to the billionaires schedule. The fans be damned.
Cards fans are “rubes” now…?
Ok
Just the ones that believe in tanking.
It's not tanking. They aren't losing on purpose to get a high draft pick. They are forced to tear down the smoldering remains left over from Mo to create a new foundation.
Are they not deliberately gutting the team? Is that not going to cause the team to lose? You can deny it but it is tanking. Did Chicago tank before they won their World Series? Did Houston? Yes, it is tanking.
Didn’t the Cardinals move down in the draft after tanking in 2025? Not a great strategy.
Did they? I don't remember that. Maybe they could move down a few spots and still get a player they could comfortably sign. They signed Liam didn't they?
In the 2025 draft the Cardinals moved up from 13th to 5th and took Doyle.
2026 they dropped from 8th to 13th.
Tanking and the lottery doesn’t guarantee the best draft position any longer. Nor can you move up in the draft year after year.
But losing does give you a better percentage chance, right?
No it does not.
MLB teams cannot move up in the draft lottery year after year; strict rules prevent consecutive high picks to stop tanking. Revenue-sharing payees (large market) cannot receive a lottery pick in back-to-back years, while recipients (small market) are barred from receiving one for more than two consecutive years.
Teams that are ineligible to receive a lottery selection are permitted to select no earlier than 10th overall in that draft.
