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rockondlouie wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:18 am Oli still hasn't learned how to set a lineup.

1. Lars Nootbaar (L) ~ LF
2. Brendan Donovan (L) ~ 2B
3. Willson Contreras (R) ~ 1B
4. Ivan Herrera (R) ~ C
5. Alec Burleson (L) ~ DH
6. Nolan Arenado (R) - 3B
7. Jordan Walker (R) ~ RF
8. Victor Scott (L) - CF
9. Masyn Winn (R) - SS

Hey, I’ll give him credit for putting Noot back at leadoff where he should be At least he has Noot, Donovan, and Contreras in the top 3 names, just the last 2 being flipped. Herrera should definitely be in the top 4 or 5 hitters though, I completely agree. Really it’s a lineup that I can’t complain too much about, which is a great improvement over last year.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:22 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:18 am Oli still hasn't learned how to set a lineup.

1. Lars Nootbaar (L) ~ LF
2. Brendan Donovan (L) ~ 2B
3. Willson Contreras (R) ~ 1B
4. Ivan Herrera (R) ~ C
5. Alec Burleson (L) ~ DH
6. Nolan Arenado (R) - 3B
7. Jordan Walker (R) ~ RF
8. Victor Scott (L) - CF
9. Masyn Winn (R) - SS

Hey, I’ll give him credit for putting Noot back at leadoff where he should be At least he has Noot, Donovan, and Contreras in the top 3 names, just the last 2 being flipped. Herrera should definitely be in the top 4 or 5 hitters though, I completely agree.

For sure but we have to acknowledge M. Winn's struggles this spring really gave him no choice, Noot is a no-brainer.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:11 am

Natl20 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:06 am Its both hilarious and sad that Donovan is our 3 hitter.

Worse 3 hitter in the league?

I wouldn’t go there. 9 teams had a SLG% below .400 from their 3 hitters last year, including us thanks to Goldy, Nado, and Gorman. Donovan had a .417 SLG% last year and his OPS would have been pretty much league average for 3 hitters. Sure he’s not an ideal 3 hitter, though, I’d prefer Contreras hit 3rd and Herrera 4th with Nado 5th.

We might get 25-30HR between our 3 and 4 hitters

rockondlouie wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:18 am Oli still hasn't learned how to set a lineup.

1. Lars Nootbaar (L) ~ LF
2. Brendan Donovan (L) ~ 2B
3. Willson Contreras (R) ~ 1B
4. Ivan Herrera (R) ~ C
5. Alec Burleson (L) ~ DH
6. Nolan Arenado (R) - 3B
7. Jordan Walker (R) ~ RF
8. Victor Scott (L) - CF
9. Masyn Winn (R) - SS

Come on Rock did you actually think NA would be anywhere but cleanup??? This org doesn’t play to win its about the Uni, the contract, who’s kissing who’s behind…….

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:26 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:11 am

Natl20 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:06 am Its both hilarious and sad that Donovan is our 3 hitter.

Worse 3 hitter in the league?

I wouldn’t go there. 9 teams had a SLG% below .400 from their 3 hitters last year, including us thanks to Goldy, Nado, and Gorman. Donovan had a .417 SLG% last year and his OPS would have been pretty much league average for 3 hitters. Sure he’s not an ideal 3 hitter, though, I’d prefer Contreras hit 3rd and Herrera 4th with Nado 5th.

We might get 25-30HR between our 3 and 4 hitters

And they should produce what? 55-60.

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:30 am

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:26 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:11 am

Natl20 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:06 am Its both hilarious and sad that Donovan is our 3 hitter.

Worse 3 hitter in the league?

I wouldn’t go there. 9 teams had a SLG% below .400 from their 3 hitters last year, including us thanks to Goldy, Nado, and Gorman. Donovan had a .417 SLG% last year and his OPS would have been pretty much league average for 3 hitters. Sure he’s not an ideal 3 hitter, though, I’d prefer Contreras hit 3rd and Herrera 4th with Nado 5th.

We might get 25-30HR between our 3 and 4 hitters

And they should produce what? 55-60.

Ah…..the good ole days when Goldy and NA could hit…..and MO didn’t supplement to make a run…..if only we’d have it so goood

No one is afraid of that lineup, except, perhaps, or pitching staff.

icon wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:19 am Ah, yes, Opening Day, a hallmark of spring. And new beginnings.

I generally like the lineup. And I like this defensive alignment, except I kind of wish Walker and Noot would switch positions. But I understand the familiarity thing with Walker, I guess.

And I don't know what the thinking is for Gorman. I guess we shall see.

LF - Burleson
RF - Nootbaar
DH - Walker

Slightly better defense and lets our big hitting prospect just focus on his main job.

thx Duce

let's go Cardinals !

Shady wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:20 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:07 am You know, I like the looks of that lineup! Still wish Contreras was hitting 3rd instead of 2nd and Herrera was 4th or 5th, but still, I like it. Lars hitting leadoff will mean he will have more PAs leading off this year than last year after inning 1!

Scott should be the lead off hitter, eventually. A speedy, base stealing table setter. Then Donovan 2 and Contreras 3 in the lineup.

He needs to prove he can hit at the MLB level before he's a lead off hitter. Time will tell....

sdaltons wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:45 am

icon wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:19 am Ah, yes, Opening Day, a hallmark of spring. And new beginnings.

I generally like the lineup. And I like this defensive alignment, except I kind of wish Walker and Noot would switch positions. But I understand the familiarity thing with Walker, I guess.

And I don't know what the thinking is for Gorman. I guess we shall see.

LF - Burleson
RF - Nootbaar
DH - Walker

Slightly better defense and lets our big hitting prospect just focus on his main job.

That's not a bad idea to help get Walker's bat going.

My prediction...Cards win big and Burly hits two home runs. Celebrates at Golden Corral!

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:28 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:18 am Oli still hasn't learned how to set a lineup.

1. Lars Nootbaar (L) ~ LF
2. Brendan Donovan (L) ~ 2B
3. Willson Contreras (R) ~ 1B
4. Ivan Herrera (R) ~ C
5. Alec Burleson (L) ~ DH
6. Nolan Arenado (R) - 3B
7. Jordan Walker (R) ~ RF
8. Victor Scott (L) - CF
9. Masyn Winn (R) - SS

Come on Rock did you actually think NA would be anywhere but cleanup??? This org doesn’t play to win its about the Uni, the contract, who’s kissing who’s behind…….

Nope

I'm actually shocked they didn't start M. Mikolas in the opener.

Shady wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:20 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 10:07 am You know, I like the looks of that lineup! Still wish Contreras was hitting 3rd instead of 2nd and Herrera was 4th or 5th, but still, I like it. Lars hitting leadoff will mean he will have more PAs leading off this year than last year after inning 1!

Scott should be the lead off hitter, eventually. A speedy, base stealing table setter. Then Donovan 2 and Contreras 3 in the lineup.

Yes, in theory, that would make good sense. However when you have a manager that doesn't believe in stealing bases, fast runners and "table setters" are irrelevant.

Hate to see this, latest from KMOV:

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Opening Day 2025, 11am. If anyone wants to see images I might take a few. Office wasn't down here until June last season so it's kind of a cool, new experience for me.