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Re: Order dead spots

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OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
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Re: Order dead spots

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Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 08:52 am The Cards certainly have “holes”.
Actually all teams have holes for the most part.
So far they seem on the verge of filling some nicely.
We all knew the roster would be fluid for 2026 at least.
I am also anxious to see some of the other prospects looming in the Minors.
But I TRUST the FO to know WHEN the time is right to promote them!
I think their INSIGHT is much better than mine or anyone else here who has a view from their living room!
Preach it brother
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Re: Order dead spots

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icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
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Re: Order dead spots

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2ninr wrote: 09 May 2026 09:13 am
Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 08:52 am The Cards certainly have “holes”.
Actually all teams have holes for the most part.
So far they seem on the verge of filling some nicely.
We all knew the roster would be fluid for 2026 at least.
I am also anxious to see some of the other prospects looming in the Minors.
But I TRUST the FO to know WHEN the time is right to promote them!
I think their INSIGHT is much better than mine or anyone else here who has a view from their living room!
Preach it brother
The Trust in MO Crowd……
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Re: Order dead spots

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OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
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Re: Order dead spots

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Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:19 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
My God you are off the deep end this morning. Just be thankful how well they are playing and winning with a team not many thought would be this good in early May. When the winning drops off, then make changes.
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Re: Order dead spots

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Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:17 am
2ninr wrote: 09 May 2026 09:13 am
Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 08:52 am The Cards certainly have “holes”.
Actually all teams have holes for the most part.
So far they seem on the verge of filling some nicely.
We all knew the roster would be fluid for 2026 at least.
I am also anxious to see some of the other prospects looming in the Minors.
But I TRUST the FO to know WHEN the time is right to promote them!
I think their INSIGHT is much better than mine or anyone else here who has a view from their living room!
Preach it brother
The Trust in MO Crowd……
The last time I looked, Mo is long gone. And this team sure does look better so far under Bloom's direction.
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Re: Order dead spots

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OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:21 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:19 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
My God you are off the deep end this morning. Just be thankful how well they are playing and winning with a team not many thought would be this good in early May. When the winning drops off, then make changes.
Hey Red....it’s not just this morning!
Won’t post when they WIN so he’s extra frustrated!
Good Lord the guy still mentions MO.
BTW....I think we’ve found a definite CT Forum “Dead Spot”? 😉
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Re: Order dead spots

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Basil Shabazz wrote: 09 May 2026 08:32 am Pozo is a dead roster spot as well
JAGesse too

I'm not a big P. Pages fan either but to be fair he's in there for his defense.

Throwing out 32% of the runners who attempt to steal.

The only catchers in the majors who have a higher Fielding Run Value than Pages this season are Patrick Bailey (Giants) and Dillon Dingler (Tigers.) FanGraphs’ defensive rating for catchers puts Pages 5th among 52 big-league catchers that have caught at least 100 innings this season. Pages is in the 92nd percentile in the Statcast caught stealing above average metric; that means he’s better than 92 percent of major-league catchers at throwing out runners. ---per Bernie
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Re: Order dead spots

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Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:28 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:21 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:19 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
My God you are off the deep end this morning. Just be thankful how well they are playing and winning with a team not many thought would be this good in early May. When the winning drops off, then make changes.
Hey Red....it’s not just this morning!
Won’t post when they WIN so he’s extra frustrated!
Good Lord the guy still mentions MO.
BTW....I think we’ve found a definite CT Forum “Dead Spot”? 😉
And he is super peeved about how well Walker is hitting. One of his dead spots isn't cooperating. :lol:
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Re: Order dead spots

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icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:30 am
Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:28 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:21 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:19 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
My God you are off the deep end this morning. Just be thankful how well they are playing and winning with a team not many thought would be this good in early May. When the winning drops off, then make changes.
Hey Red....it’s not just this morning!
Won’t post when they WIN so he’s extra frustrated!
Good Lord the guy still mentions MO.
BTW....I think we’ve found a definite CT Forum “Dead Spot”? 😉
And he is super peeved about how well Walker is hitting. One of his dead spots isn't cooperating. :lol:
He fills the Whining Void on CT nicely though!
And now he’s got me using more emojis! 😳
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Re: Order dead spots

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Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:28 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:21 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:19 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
My God you are off the deep end this morning. Just be thankful how well they are playing and winning with a team not many thought would be this good in early May. When the winning drops off, then make changes.
Hey Red....it’s not just this morning!
Won’t post when they WIN so he’s extra frustrated!
Good Lord the guy still mentions MO.
BTW....I think we’ve found a definite CT Forum “Dead Spot”? 😉
Cubs
27-12

Cards
23-15

So I want first place. You’re satisfied with 2nd
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Re: Order dead spots

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Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:35 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:30 am
Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:28 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:21 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:19 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
My God you are off the deep end this morning. Just be thankful how well they are playing and winning with a team not many thought would be this good in early May. When the winning drops off, then make changes.
Hey Red....it’s not just this morning!
Won’t post when they WIN so he’s extra frustrated!
Good Lord the guy still mentions MO.
BTW....I think we’ve found a definite CT Forum “Dead Spot”? 😉
And he is super peeved about how well Walker is hitting. One of his dead spots isn't cooperating. :lol:
He fills the Whining Void on CT nicely though!
And now he’s got me using more emojis! 😳
This post is about a .189 hitting CF when there are better options
Either you’re content with the .189 hitting CF or you think the team can do better.
Being content in Pro Sports>>>>> LOSER
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Re: Order dead spots

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Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 10:27 am
Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:35 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:30 am
Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:28 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:21 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:19 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
My God you are off the deep end this morning. Just be thankful how well they are playing and winning with a team not many thought would be this good in early May. When the winning drops off, then make changes.
Hey Red....it’s not just this morning!
Won’t post when they WIN so he’s extra frustrated!
Good Lord the guy still mentions MO.
BTW....I think we’ve found a definite CT Forum “Dead Spot”? 😉
And he is super peeved about how well Walker is hitting. One of his dead spots isn't cooperating. :lol:
He fills the Whining Void on CT nicely though!
And now he’s got me using more emojis! 😳
This post is about a .189 hitting CF when there are better options
Either you’re content with the .189 hitting CF or you think the team can do better.
Being content in Pro Sports>>>>> LOSER
Look.....I had your appointment all lined up to meet with Bloom in his office but you didn’t set a date!
So give his assistant a call and set it up ASAP!!
The organization NEEDS you! We all need you!!
When you meet remember:
It’s ok to wear the Depends and bring your Ouija Board and Magic Eight Ball.
Not ok to have a Binky in your mouth and whine/cry/throw a temper tantrum.
I’m rooting for you PWM!
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Re: Order dead spots

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Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 10:36 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 10:27 am
Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:35 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:30 am
Cusecards wrote: 09 May 2026 09:28 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:21 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 09:19 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:15 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:12 am
OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 09:10 am
icon wrote: 09 May 2026 09:07 am The Padres' lineup has a lot of dead spots.
Every team has.
Not every team, including the Cardinals.
There are only 5 teams in the Major Leagues with a better record than the Cardinals. When they start losing at a regular clip, then it will be time to make changes.

I'm usually the one complaining, but I like winning. I don't care if is 2 -1 or 6 - 0 it is still a win.
And perhaps there would be only 1 team with a better record if those spots were more robust. Again why stop attempting to improve?
My God you are off the deep end this morning. Just be thankful how well they are playing and winning with a team not many thought would be this good in early May. When the winning drops off, then make changes.
Hey Red....it’s not just this morning!
Won’t post when they WIN so he’s extra frustrated!
Good Lord the guy still mentions MO.
BTW....I think we’ve found a definite CT Forum “Dead Spot”? 😉
And he is super peeved about how well Walker is hitting. One of his dead spots isn't cooperating. :lol:
He fills the Whining Void on CT nicely though!
And now he’s got me using more emojis! 😳
This post is about a .189 hitting CF when there are better options
Either you’re content with the .189 hitting CF or you think the team can do better.
Being content in Pro Sports>>>>> LOSER
Look.....I had your appointment all lined up to meet with Bloom in his office but you didn’t set a date!
So give his assistant a call and set it up ASAP!!
The organization NEEDS you! We all need you!!
When you meet remember:
It’s ok to wear the Depends and bring your Ouija Board and Magic Eight Ball.
Not ok to have a Binky in your mouth and whine/cry/throw a temper tantrum.
I’m rooting for you PWM!
How do you know what has happed so far……isn’t because of me?
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Re: Order dead spots

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OldRed wrote: 09 May 2026 08:45 am
Goldfan wrote: 09 May 2026 08:27 am Scott
188 .255 .495

Pages
.217 .267 .628

Better options are on the farm. There’s no need to continue with players who shouldn’t be in MLB.
This team is beating the top of MLB. Make the moves.
Perhaps waiting on Noot….. But Scott shouldn’t be on this team
Complain all you want, but they are winning with Scott and Pages in the lineup. A team can't do much better than win their games.
why is a team that is not in first place, now a plenty good enough team that shouldnt replace players who need to be? First place, home field advantage playoff..no longer goals for some reason. Why should the development of players stop for some positions with non mlb players in a season dedicated to developing players. Its like hey got half the job done, lets stop.