When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today

[Shady]

J Marsee (L) CF
A Ramírez (R) C
H Hernández (R) LF
C Morel (R) 1B
C Norby (R) 3B
G Conine (L) RF
J Sanoja (R) SS
M Acosta (R) 2B
D Johnson (L) DH

M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH

[Jatalk]

J Marsee (L) CF
A Ramírez (R) C
H Hernández (R) LF
C Morel (R) 1B
C Norby (R) 3B
G Conine (L) RF
J Sanoja (R) SS
M Acosta (R) 2B
D Johnson (L) DH

M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH

These ST lineups mean very little.

[Voldemort]

I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.

With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.

M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH

[greyhawk]

I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.

With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.

M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH

not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.

[Voldemort]

I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.

With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.

M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH

not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.

I agree and had the same thought. Still, I can see JJ hitting in the second slot and Burlson hitting in the third slot, so why not do it now? There is a great likelihood that they would get the same amount of at-bats in that lineup.

[Cardly]

Saggese at 2nd and Wetherholt at 3rd could be a good thing.

[rockondlouie]

I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.

With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.

M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH

not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.

Exactly

You stack your starters into the top of the spring lineups just to get their PA's in against (likely) major league pitchers.

[Carp4Cy]

I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.

With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.

M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH

not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.

Seems they are alternating days that each player plays - has anyone even been in the lineup 2 days in a row yet?

We used to have numerous Split Squad days to achieve this goal.

[Aglet]

Would be nice to see Herrera get a few AB’s. Somehow I think he might be a fairly important piece of the regular season lineup.

[rockondlouie]

Would be nice to see Herrera get a few AB’s. Somehow I think he might be a fairly important piece of the regular season lineup.

He hasn't gotten medical clearance yet for game action.

Nothing of concern, they're just being cautious as he builds up arm strength.

[ScotchMIrish]

If Gorman continues to put up 2025 numbers they will regret not giving Saggesse more reps at 3B.

[Charles King]

I think they have Wetherholt at 2nd. I don't think they want him to move around. I have doubts about Gorman taking control of 3rd. His defense, not much offense at times. I thinks it's his position to loose

[Talkin' Baseball]

I think they plan to bring Saggese along slowly and see how he does as a bat boy first, and then bring him along as he shows competence.

[Aglet]

Thanks Rock. I was unaware of a needed medical clearance

[rockondlouie]

Thanks Rock. I was unaware of a needed medical clearance

Ugh leadoff HR Marlins off McG

[ramfandan]

I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.

With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.

M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH

not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.

Seems they are alternating days that each player plays - has anyone even been in the lineup 2 days in a row yet?

We used to have numerous Split Squad days to achieve this goal.

Ding ding ! You catch on fast ... Yes, there are so many players they want to get a look at that they will alternate the regulars playing with day off .. They want to look at the guys that will be possible reserves for this team .