Pushard chosen for bullpen/Graceffo sent down

[82birds]

https://redbirdrants.com/cardinals-soli ... to-memphis

[82birds]

Derrick Goold's article also has this.

[Whatashame]

Not a big deal. Graceffo had options, some of the others didn’t. I certainly expect the Memphis shuttle to continue. Graceffo will get plenty of opportunity.

[Ozziesfan41]

https://redbirdrants.com/cardinals-soli ... to-memphis

Thanks for link looks like it could be a pretty good bullpen a couple of question marks but they have a pretty good set up when they have the lead

[ramfandan]

So now just the 'position players ' left to finalize ...

[Hoosier59]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

[Talkin' Baseball]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

I like Urias, but have not understood the signing either.

[ecleme22]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

I like Urias, but have not understood the signing either.

I love the signing.

The team has solid infield depth now.

These are the kind of moves you make to supplement a youth movement.

[Cusecards]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

Sounds right.
Pushard bring Rule 5 means he can’t be sent and would have to be offered back to his major league team.

[ecleme22]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

Sounds right.
Pushard bring Rule 5 means he can’t be sent and would have to be offered back to his major league team.

+1

[ramfandan]

https://redbirdrants.com/cardinals-soli ... to-memphis

thanks, 82, for the list

[Cusecards]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

Sounds right.
Pushard bring Rule 5 means he can’t be sent and would have to be offered back to his major league team.

+1

No harm giving him a shot!
The other guys won’t rot in AAA. The Cards have actually done pretty well coming up with unheralded BP arms over the years.

[Jobu's Rum]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

Sounds right.
Pushard bring Rule 5 means he can’t be sent and would have to be offered back to his major league team.

+1

No harm giving him a shot!
The other guys won’t rot in AAA. The Cards have actually done pretty well coming up with unheralded BP arms over the years.

Yeah but he kinda sucks, why even waste the spot on trash pitchers

[Carp4Cy]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

If they really let Hererra catch, then Gorman can DH and Urias is a GG at 3b. You give up some defense at catcher though less than some people think because Pages is not a gold glove either. And you gain majorly on defense at 3b. Interesting trade off potentially.

The question becomes whether Hererra has the stamina to stay healthy at C which looks doubtful.

[earp]

The stuff coming out of the hand is impressive,” ---This “Coming from the voice of STL CARDS"

[Cusecards]

I’m not so sure about that Memphis shuttle. Svenson, and Roycroft are the only ones with options. Looks to me like they went with less talented pitchers just so as not to lose them to waivers.
I’m not so sure we are going to like the position side of things either.
Saggese showed today that he belongs. Diving catch and swung the bat very well. Fermin has no options left, Urias is guaranteed a spot, Velazquez has made the team. Scott is going to start in CF, and Pozo is the backup catcher, so that leaves Church, Saggese, and Walker.
Once again, I’ll say, why did they sign Urias? All he does is block a young player, who’s probably better than he is anyway! Aren’t we suppose to be seeing what the young players can do?

Sounds right.
Pushard bring Rule 5 means he can’t be sent and would have to be offered back to his major league team.

+1

No harm giving him a shot!
The other guys won’t rot in AAA. The Cards have actually done pretty well coming up with unheralded BP arms over the years.

Yeah but he kinda sucks, why even waste the spot on trash pitchers

I did not get the ST games so haven’t seen him pitch.
He’s not the only BP guy getting a look to start the season.
Pushard could be gone by May??