Questions still be answered for 2026
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Questions still be answered for 2026
Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Don't worry about me, you seem to be the one with problems.
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sikeston bulldog2
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
As for pinch hitter, replacement, and lead off, I think they will work themselves out, and I think they have a simple game plan for these.
As for third- big question. As for second- JJ is the consensus.
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
pinch hitter---so weak it won't matter but Saggese-Fermin-Church types
late outfield defensive replacement---Church
primary catcher---Even split Pages/Crooks
second basemen---Slam Dunk JJW
third basemen---Norman's going to get first shot
leadoff batter---I'd put Noot there when he's healthy, JJW 2nd but they'll like hit JJW lead-off
How t watch games on TV---FanDuel?
late outfield defensive replacement---Church
primary catcher---Even split Pages/Crooks
second basemen---Slam Dunk JJW
third basemen---Norman's going to get first shot
leadoff batter---I'd put Noot there when he's healthy, JJW 2nd but they'll like hit JJW lead-off
How t watch games on TV---FanDuel?
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Torres fits a number of roles.rockondlouie wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 09:01 am pinch hitter---so weak it won't matter but Saggese-Fermin-Church types
late outfield defensive replacement---Church
primary catcher---Even split Pages/Crooks
second basemen---Slam Dunk JJW
third basemen---Norman's going to get first shot
leadoff batter---I'd put Noot there when he's healthy, JJW 2nd but they'll like hit JJW lead-off
How t watch games on TV---FanDuel?
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
My guesses:
2B - JJ
3B - Gorman gets first opportunity, followed by Saggese.
C - Herrera
*Backup is the question - Pages or Crooks? I'll go with Crooks.
OF - Right now it is probably going to be Scott in CF, Walker in RF, with LF a battle between Church/Torres/Saggese. If Noot is healthy, then he will be out there. Still time between now and ST for other moves.
Pinch hitter stuff will be the bench guys.
As far as games go, they said at a Cardinal Caravan that wherever you watched games last year, you will be able to do so this year. Said whether that was through a cable provider or streaming. Said the name may change, but the options will stay the same. They made a point to announce this.
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rockondlouie
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Not sure if he makes the OD roster, we'll seeCranny wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 09:10 amTorres fits a number of roles.rockondlouie wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 09:01 am pinch hitter---so weak it won't matter but Saggese-Fermin-Church types
late outfield defensive replacement---Church
primary catcher---Even split Pages/Crooks
second basemen---Slam Dunk JJW
third basemen---Norman's going to get first shot
leadoff batter---I'd put Noot there when he's healthy, JJW 2nd but they'll like hit JJW lead-off
How t watch games on TV---FanDuel?
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Not what I've read.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 09:13 amMy guesses:
2B - JJ
3B - Gorman gets first opportunity, followed by Saggese.
C - Herrera
*Backup is the question - Pages or Crooks? I'll go with Crooks.
OF - Right now it is probably going to be Scott in CF, Walker in RF, with LF a battle between Church/Torres/Saggese. If Noot is healthy, then he will be out there. Still time between now and ST for other moves.
Pinch hitter stuff will be the bench guys.
As far as games go, they said at a Cardinal Caravan that wherever you watched games last year, you will be able to do so this year. Said whether that was through a cable provider or streaming. Said the name may change, but the options will stay the same. They made a point to announce this.
https://redbirdrants.com/st-louis-cardi ... ts-network
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Cardinals4Life
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Your article is dated Jan. 9th.OldRed wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 10:32 amNot what I've read.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 09:13 amMy guesses:
2B - JJ
3B - Gorman gets first opportunity, followed by Saggese.
C - Herrera
*Backup is the question - Pages or Crooks? I'll go with Crooks.
OF - Right now it is probably going to be Scott in CF, Walker in RF, with LF a battle between Church/Torres/Saggese. If Noot is healthy, then he will be out there. Still time between now and ST for other moves.
Pinch hitter stuff will be the bench guys.
As far as games go, they said at a Cardinal Caravan that wherever you watched games last year, you will be able to do so this year. Said whether that was through a cable provider or streaming. Said the name may change, but the options will stay the same. They made a point to announce this.
https://redbirdrants.com/st-louis-cardi ... ts-network
This was from the mouth of Matt Pauley last Monday on Jan. 19th. He made a point to share this with the fans.
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scoutyjones2
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Yeah, no. You have an admitted drinking problem and just look at your sentence and spelling.OldRed wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 08:54 amDon't worry about me, you seem to be the one with problems.
You're on a downward spiral.
You're welcome
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
There is so much up in the air right now this is really impossible to know or to even guess at. Donovan here or gone? Does JJ make opening day roster, yes there is a chance he won’t. Is Noot healthy? How do Saggese, Fermin look in ST? Does IH show ability to throw out runners and manage pitchers? Does Gorman show signs of hitting? Walker who knows and who takes his place? So many questions so little time.
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sikeston bulldog2
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Old Chicago song- Questions 67 and 68.Jatalk wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 11:13 amThere is so much up in the air right now this is really impossible to know or to even guess at. Donovan here or gone? Does JJ make opening day roster, yes there is a chance he won’t. Is Noot healthy? How do Saggese, Fermin look in ST? Does IH show ability to throw out runners and manage pitchers? Does Gorman show signs of hitting? Walker who knows and who takes his place? So many questions so little time.
I’d like to know; Can you tell me. Please don’t tell. It really doesn’t matter anyhow.
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Mark Sweeney said basically the same thing when he was in Evansville.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 10:35 amYour article is dated Jan. 9th.OldRed wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 10:32 amNot what I've read.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 09:13 amMy guesses:
2B - JJ
3B - Gorman gets first opportunity, followed by Saggese.
C - Herrera
*Backup is the question - Pages or Crooks? I'll go with Crooks.
OF - Right now it is probably going to be Scott in CF, Walker in RF, with LF a battle between Church/Torres/Saggese. If Noot is healthy, then he will be out there. Still time between now and ST for other moves.
Pinch hitter stuff will be the bench guys.
As far as games go, they said at a Cardinal Caravan that wherever you watched games last year, you will be able to do so this year. Said whether that was through a cable provider or streaming. Said the name may change, but the options will stay the same. They made a point to announce this.
https://redbirdrants.com/st-louis-cardi ... ts-network
This was from the mouth of Matt Pauley last Monday on Jan. 19th. He made a point to share this with the fans.
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026
Does anybody really know what time it is; does anybody really care.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 11:16 amOld Chicago song- Questions 67 and 68.Jatalk wrote: ↑27 Jan 2026 11:13 amThere is so much up in the air right now this is really impossible to know or to even guess at. Donovan here or gone? Does JJ make opening day roster, yes there is a chance he won’t. Is Noot healthy? How do Saggese, Fermin look in ST? Does IH show ability to throw out runners and manage pitchers? Does Gorman show signs of hitting? Walker who knows and who takes his place? So many questions so little time.
I’d like to know; Can you tell me. Please don’t tell. It really doesn’t matter anyhow.