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Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pm

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rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Oct 2025 08:34 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 20:50 pm

what are you rooting for more of the same we got with Mo?

Not very bright if you equate Bloom w/Mo.

“I still don't see this being a three-four year, 90 loss process.”

What do you see?

A much smarter, motivated POBO who's made some really smart trades (re: TGKS, N. Piveta, W. Abreu) and a minor league system that's been repaired.

Trust me juan, he's no Mo....TG!

So far I don’t equate the two. However, I do hope to see a POBO who isn’t afraid to do what’s necessary — including losing 90 games for ~3 years if that’s what is required to build a championship roster.

Mo didn’t have the balls to tank.

I don't think Bloom lacks the boldness needed to repair this roster.

Just look what he's already done w/the minor league system that fangraphs just rated #1 in MLB!

And (IMO) this isn't going to be a three year rebuild, I think we're way ahead of schedule.

2027 is the year we need BDWJr to open the wallet and let Bloom have a fair payroll ($180+M).

Ahead of schedule? Given their high draft picks they’re right were they should be imo.

Lmk when this team has a minimum of 3 elite prospects. I count maybe 1 and he will be on the MLB roster next season.

It’s not all doom and gloom so dont get me wrong but it will take a lot more than 3-4 war peak players to win a WS. Pujols and Molinas don’t get drafted and developed very often but you know that.

Way ahead of schedule (IMO)

I think they can be a playoff team by 2027, winning another WS is a toss up for every team in MLB (although the Dodgers spending $400+ M that includes the LT helps for sure)

Playoffs are a low bar as that is exactly what Mo had been aiming for prior 10 years.

Once in the playoffs, anything can happen. Look at 2006 and 2011.

That’s a fallacy.

Also, MLB has changed playoff format since 2011 making the silly hope and prayer strategy even more out of reach.

Not a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

Again, “anything can happen” once a team gets in is a fallacy.

It’s foolish.
Ignorant.
Snake oil.
Please stop.

juan good eye wrote: ↑29 Oct 2025 18:50 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:22 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:19 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:10 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 08:10 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 00:36 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Oct 2025 08:40 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑14 Oct 2025 22:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 09:02 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑11 Oct 2025 19:20 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Oct 2025 08:34 am

Not very bright if you equate Bloom w/Mo.

“I still don't see this being a three-four year, 90 loss process.”

What do you see?

A much smarter, motivated POBO who's made some really smart trades (re: TGKS, N. Piveta, W. Abreu) and a minor league system that's been repaired.

Trust me juan, he's no Mo....TG!

So far I don’t equate the two. However, I do hope to see a POBO who isn’t afraid to do what’s necessary — including losing 90 games for ~3 years if that’s what is required to build a championship roster.

Mo didn’t have the balls to tank.

I don't think Bloom lacks the boldness needed to repair this roster.

Just look what he's already done w/the minor league system that fangraphs just rated #1 in MLB!

And (IMO) this isn't going to be a three year rebuild, I think we're way ahead of schedule.

2027 is the year we need BDWJr to open the wallet and let Bloom have a fair payroll ($180+M).

Ahead of schedule? Given their high draft picks they’re right were they should be imo.

Lmk when this team has a minimum of 3 elite prospects. I count maybe 1 and he will be on the MLB roster next season.

It’s not all doom and gloom so dont get me wrong but it will take a lot more than 3-4 war peak players to win a WS. Pujols and Molinas don’t get drafted and developed very often but you know that.

Way ahead of schedule (IMO)

I think they can be a playoff team by 2027, winning another WS is a toss up for every team in MLB (although the Dodgers spending $400+ M that includes the LT helps for sure)

Playoffs are a low bar as that is exactly what Mo had been aiming for prior 10 years.

Once in the playoffs, anything can happen. Look at 2006 and 2011.

That’s a fallacy.

Also, MLB has changed playoff format since 2011 making the silly hope and prayer strategy even more out of reach.

Not a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

Again, “anything can happen” once a team gets in is a fallacy.

It’s foolish.
Ignorant.
Snake oil.
Please stop.

Sorry you have that opinion, but you have every right to have it.

Cranny wrote: ↑30 Oct 2025 16:18 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑29 Oct 2025 18:50 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:22 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:19 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:10 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 08:10 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 00:36 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Oct 2025 08:40 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑14 Oct 2025 22:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 09:02 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑11 Oct 2025 19:20 pm

“I still don't see this being a three-four year, 90 loss process.”

What do you see?

A much smarter, motivated POBO who's made some really smart trades (re: TGKS, N. Piveta, W. Abreu) and a minor league system that's been repaired.

Trust me juan, he's no Mo....TG!

So far I don’t equate the two. However, I do hope to see a POBO who isn’t afraid to do what’s necessary — including losing 90 games for ~3 years if that’s what is required to build a championship roster.

Mo didn’t have the balls to tank.

I don't think Bloom lacks the boldness needed to repair this roster.

Just look what he's already done w/the minor league system that fangraphs just rated #1 in MLB!

And (IMO) this isn't going to be a three year rebuild, I think we're way ahead of schedule.

2027 is the year we need BDWJr to open the wallet and let Bloom have a fair payroll ($180+M).

Ahead of schedule? Given their high draft picks they’re right were they should be imo.

Lmk when this team has a minimum of 3 elite prospects. I count maybe 1 and he will be on the MLB roster next season.

It’s not all doom and gloom so dont get me wrong but it will take a lot more than 3-4 war peak players to win a WS. Pujols and Molinas don’t get drafted and developed very often but you know that.

Way ahead of schedule (IMO)

I think they can be a playoff team by 2027, winning another WS is a toss up for every team in MLB (although the Dodgers spending $400+ M that includes the LT helps for sure)

Playoffs are a low bar as that is exactly what Mo had been aiming for prior 10 years.

Once in the playoffs, anything can happen. Look at 2006 and 2011.

That’s a fallacy.

Also, MLB has changed playoff format since 2011 making the silly hope and prayer strategy even more out of reach.

Not a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

Again, “anything can happen” once a team gets in is a fallacy.

It’s foolish.
Ignorant.
Snake oil.
Please stop.

Sorry you have that opinion, but you have every right to have it.

Cranny as you know because I copied it to either this thread or another
Google AI listed the Yankees and Cardinals as the Favorites to win the WS BEFORE the 2006 season
So please stop with declaring the ‘06 team was some sort of afterthought….

Goldfan wrote: ↑30 Oct 2025 17:41 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑30 Oct 2025 16:18 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑29 Oct 2025 18:50 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:22 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:19 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:10 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 08:10 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 00:36 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Oct 2025 08:40 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑14 Oct 2025 22:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 09:02 am

A much smarter, motivated POBO who's made some really smart trades (re: TGKS, N. Piveta, W. Abreu) and a minor league system that's been repaired.

Trust me juan, he's no Mo....TG!

So far I don’t equate the two. However, I do hope to see a POBO who isn’t afraid to do what’s necessary — including losing 90 games for ~3 years if that’s what is required to build a championship roster.

Mo didn’t have the balls to tank.

I don't think Bloom lacks the boldness needed to repair this roster.

Just look what he's already done w/the minor league system that fangraphs just rated #1 in MLB!

And (IMO) this isn't going to be a three year rebuild, I think we're way ahead of schedule.

2027 is the year we need BDWJr to open the wallet and let Bloom have a fair payroll ($180+M).

Ahead of schedule? Given their high draft picks they’re right were they should be imo.

Lmk when this team has a minimum of 3 elite prospects. I count maybe 1 and he will be on the MLB roster next season.

It’s not all doom and gloom so dont get me wrong but it will take a lot more than 3-4 war peak players to win a WS. Pujols and Molinas don’t get drafted and developed very often but you know that.

Way ahead of schedule (IMO)

I think they can be a playoff team by 2027, winning another WS is a toss up for every team in MLB (although the Dodgers spending $400+ M that includes the LT helps for sure)

Playoffs are a low bar as that is exactly what Mo had been aiming for prior 10 years.

Once in the playoffs, anything can happen. Look at 2006 and 2011.

That’s a fallacy.

Also, MLB has changed playoff format since 2011 making the silly hope and prayer strategy even more out of reach.

Not a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

Again, “anything can happen” once a team gets in is a fallacy.

It’s foolish.
Ignorant.
Snake oil.
Please stop.

Sorry you have that opinion, but you have every right to have it.

Cranny as you know because I copied it to either this thread or another
Google AI listed the Yankees and Cardinals as the Favorites to win the WS BEFORE the 2006 season
So please stop with declaring the ‘06 team was some sort of afterthought….

You have cited only one source. Check out MLB.com and others.

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 08:29 am

Goldfan wrote: ↑30 Oct 2025 17:41 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑30 Oct 2025 16:18 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑29 Oct 2025 18:50 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:22 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:19 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:10 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 08:10 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 00:36 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Oct 2025 08:40 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑14 Oct 2025 22:15 pm

So far I don’t equate the two. However, I do hope to see a POBO who isn’t afraid to do what’s necessary — including losing 90 games for ~3 years if that’s what is required to build a championship roster.

Mo didn’t have the balls to tank.

I don't think Bloom lacks the boldness needed to repair this roster.

Just look what he's already done w/the minor league system that fangraphs just rated #1 in MLB!

And (IMO) this isn't going to be a three year rebuild, I think we're way ahead of schedule.

2027 is the year we need BDWJr to open the wallet and let Bloom have a fair payroll ($180+M).

Ahead of schedule? Given their high draft picks they’re right were they should be imo.

Lmk when this team has a minimum of 3 elite prospects. I count maybe 1 and he will be on the MLB roster next season.

It’s not all doom and gloom so dont get me wrong but it will take a lot more than 3-4 war peak players to win a WS. Pujols and Molinas don’t get drafted and developed very often but you know that.

Way ahead of schedule (IMO)

I think they can be a playoff team by 2027, winning another WS is a toss up for every team in MLB (although the Dodgers spending $400+ M that includes the LT helps for sure)

Playoffs are a low bar as that is exactly what Mo had been aiming for prior 10 years.

Once in the playoffs, anything can happen. Look at 2006 and 2011.

That’s a fallacy.

Also, MLB has changed playoff format since 2011 making the silly hope and prayer strategy even more out of reach.

Not a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

Again, “anything can happen” once a team gets in is a fallacy.

It’s foolish.
Ignorant.
Snake oil.
Please stop.

Sorry you have that opinion, but you have every right to have it.

Cranny as you know because I copied it to either this thread or another
Google AI listed the Yankees and Cardinals as the Favorites to win the WS BEFORE the 2006 season
So please stop with declaring the ‘06 team was some sort of afterthought….

You have cited only one source. Check out MLB.com and others.

It’s well known the cards were favored to start the season, only to have some profound setbacks cause them to back into the playoffs.

But I get what you’re saying. Once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen. But you just have to make sure you end the season with no glaring holes on the roster.

ecleme22 wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 08:36 am

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 08:29 am

Goldfan wrote: ↑30 Oct 2025 17:41 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑30 Oct 2025 16:18 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑29 Oct 2025 18:50 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:22 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:19 pm

juan good eye wrote: ↑21 Oct 2025 19:10 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 08:10 am

juan good eye wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 00:36 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 Oct 2025 08:40 am

I don't think Bloom lacks the boldness needed to repair this roster.

Just look what he's already done w/the minor league system that fangraphs just rated #1 in MLB!

And (IMO) this isn't going to be a three year rebuild, I think we're way ahead of schedule.

2027 is the year we need BDWJr to open the wallet and let Bloom have a fair payroll ($180+M).

Ahead of schedule? Given their high draft picks they’re right were they should be imo.

Lmk when this team has a minimum of 3 elite prospects. I count maybe 1 and he will be on the MLB roster next season.

It’s not all doom and gloom so dont get me wrong but it will take a lot more than 3-4 war peak players to win a WS. Pujols and Molinas don’t get drafted and developed very often but you know that.

Way ahead of schedule (IMO)

I think they can be a playoff team by 2027, winning another WS is a toss up for every team in MLB (although the Dodgers spending $400+ M that includes the LT helps for sure)

Playoffs are a low bar as that is exactly what Mo had been aiming for prior 10 years.

Once in the playoffs, anything can happen. Look at 2006 and 2011.

That’s a fallacy.

Also, MLB has changed playoff format since 2011 making the silly hope and prayer strategy even more out of reach.

Not a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

Again, “anything can happen” once a team gets in is a fallacy.

It’s foolish.
Ignorant.
Snake oil.
Please stop.

Sorry you have that opinion, but you have every right to have it.

Cranny as you know because I copied it to either this thread or another
Google AI listed the Yankees and Cardinals as the Favorites to win the WS BEFORE the 2006 season
So please stop with declaring the ‘06 team was some sort of afterthought….

You have cited only one source. Check out MLB.com and others.

It’s well known the cards were favored to start the season, only to have some profound setbacks cause them to back into the playoffs.

But I get what you’re saying. Once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen. But you just have to make sure you end the season with no glaring holes on the roster.

Good point. Fill any holes and then hope to be (and stay) healthy throughout October.

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pmNot a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

I strongly suggest YOU do some homework. In early 2006, the Cardinals were the NL favorites, with 11-2 odds. Only the Yankees were favored more, with 5-1 odds.

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:48 am

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pmNot a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

I strongly suggest YOU do some homework. In early 2006, the Cardinals were the NL favorites, with 11-2 odds. Only the Yankees were favored more, with 5-1 odds.

I strongly suggest you look at other sources. There were lot of rankings from other sources.

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:57 am

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:48 am

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pmNot a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

I strongly suggest YOU do some homework. In early 2006, the Cardinals were the NL favorites, with 11-2 odds. Only the Yankees were favored more, with 5-1 odds.

I strongly suggest you look at other sources. There were lot of rankings from other sources.

Or you could do your own (bleep) research and cite your sources here. Pre-season, 2006.

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 13:51 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:57 am

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:48 am

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pmNot a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

I strongly suggest YOU do some homework. In early 2006, the Cardinals were the NL favorites, with 11-2 odds. Only the Yankees were favored more, with 5-1 odds.

I strongly suggest you look at other sources. There were lot of rankings from other sources.

Or you could do your own (drat) research and cite your sources here. Pre-season, 2006.

Sure, QV. Here's where the Cardinals showed up in the April 2006 power rankings from other sources -

ESPN - 6th
FoxSports - 5th
USA Today - 5th
Sportsline - 6th
TSN - 4th
Sportscolumn - 5th

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 15:09 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 13:51 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:57 am

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:48 am

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pmNot a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

I strongly suggest YOU do some homework. In early 2006, the Cardinals were the NL favorites, with 11-2 odds. Only the Yankees were favored more, with 5-1 odds.

I strongly suggest you look at other sources. There were lot of rankings from other sources.

Or you could do your own (drat) research and cite your sources here. Pre-season, 2006.

Sure, QV. Here's where the Cardinals showed up in the April 2006 power rankings from other sources -

ESPN - 6th
FoxSports - 5th
USA Today - 5th
Sportsline - 6th
TSN - 4th
Sportscolumn - 5th

As you previously suggested to us….Google it
Google AI Collates all the data sources and produced an answer of
Yankees
Cardinals
AND even if we go with what you listed above. Having a top 5 or better OPINION PRESEASON RANKING IS being favored!!!!!

The Cardinals hired Joe Douglas to oversee the professional scouting department and Jacob Buffa as international scouting director, the first two significant hires under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

10/31/2025

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:57 am

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:48 am

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pmNot a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

I strongly suggest YOU do some homework. In early 2006, the Cardinals were the NL favorites, with 11-2 odds. Only the Yankees were favored more, with 5-1 odds.

I strongly suggest you look at other sources. There were lot of rankings from other sources.

2006
Vegas odds were +700 or 3rd favorite.

2011
+2000 or 11th favorite.

All of this stuff is basically opinions. Contrary to how some think, Vegas is less about getting it right than
they are the results of opinions and attempting to split the action. The attempt is to not be over on any side.
Apparently in 2006 the Cards were thought to be a strong team. 2011 an upper third team as for as the WS goes
and not based on divisions, this projects how they are seen verse other teams in seasons that a division may be seen
as weak.

I don't know that there is any one source to go to for any of this. It's writers with a somewhat educated opinion that readers use
in help in forming their opinion and not some AI algorithm. It does show emotion that might depict how a team is
viewed.

This season
LAD +400 or #1, Tor +6000 or #20.

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 15:09 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 13:51 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:57 am

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:48 am

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pmNot a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

I strongly suggest YOU do some homework. In early 2006, the Cardinals were the NL favorites, with 11-2 odds. Only the Yankees were favored more, with 5-1 odds.

I strongly suggest you look at other sources. There were lot of rankings from other sources.

Or you could do your own (drat) research and cite your sources here. Pre-season, 2006.

Sure, QV. Here's where the Cardinals showed up in the April 2006 power rankings from other sources -

ESPN - 6th
FoxSports - 5th
USA Today - 5th
Sportsline - 6th
TSN - 4th
Sportscolumn - 5th

Those are “underdog” rankings to you?

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 15:25 pm The Cardinals hired Joe Douglas to oversee the professional scouting department and Jacob Buffa as international scouting director, the first two significant hires under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

10/31/2025

Are they not counting Cerfolio or Rodriguez
or just since Bloom obtained his title?

Banner29 wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 15:35 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 15:09 pm

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 13:51 pm

Cranny wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:57 am

Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 11:48 am

Cranny wrote: ↑22 Oct 2025 18:35 pmNot a fallacy at all. Do some homework. Look up what the pundits felt at the beginning of the seasons - the Cardinals chances of winning the World Series in both 2006 and 2011.

I strongly suggest YOU do some homework. In early 2006, the Cardinals were the NL favorites, with 11-2 odds. Only the Yankees were favored more, with 5-1 odds.

I strongly suggest you look at other sources. There were lot of rankings from other sources.

Or you could do your own (drat) research and cite your sources here. Pre-season, 2006.

Sure, QV. Here's where the Cardinals showed up in the April 2006 power rankings from other sources -

ESPN - 6th
FoxSports - 5th
USA Today - 5th
Sportsline - 6th
TSN - 4th
Sportscolumn - 5th

Those are “underdog” rankings to you?

Obviously they are. Not one, including AI, predicted the Cardinals would win the 2006 WS.