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I never advocated Winn out of the lineup because his glove plays. Using your logic, putting WC 9th makes sense, no?Ronnie Dobbs wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 19:55 pm You can bench him, which is what some people were calling for. And 9th may be the lowest spot in the order, but with the DH now it’s not where you necessarily put your worst hitter anymore.
Maybe.Ronnie Dobbs wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 19:53 pmI’m not sold on moving Winn there. He struggled batting leadoff last year. He’s not shown the ability to be a big OBP guy. He’s also coming around batting 9th. I think you leave him there.11WSChamps wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 19:48 pm Winn has picked it up.
Stick him in the two spot and drop Contreras down to 6th after sitting him tomorrow and then the off day Thursday.
The weak hitting Cardinals of 2024 are leading the entire MLB in batting average with .293 . Of course if EVERY single player is not hitting well, the hitting coach must not be good. Shame on the hitting coach for not helping Contreras . Guess he spends too much time helping thr others leading the MLB in hitting
But what hitting coach was helping our best hitter(Contreras) in spring training?ramfandan wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 20:16 pmThe weak hitting Cardinals of 2024 are leading the entire MLB in batting average with .293 . Of course if EVERY single player is not hitting well, the hitting coach must not be good. Shame on the hitting coach for not helping Contreras . Guess he spends too much time helping thr others leading the MLB in hitting
LMAO.
True. True.ramfandan wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 20:00 pm My grandmother taught me there is always something positive you can find in every tough negative situation.
So with that in mind regarding Contreras, this is for my Granny looking down from up above
‘At least Contreras isn’t hitting into a lot of double plays !’
I'd leave Winn alone.11WSChamps wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 19:48 pm Winn has picked it up.
Stick him in the two spot and drop Contreras down to 6th after sitting him tomorrow and then the off day Thursday.
Don’t know Contreras as to how receptive he is to coaching.hullie wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 20:21 pmramfandan wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 20:16 pmThe weak hitting Cardinals of 2024 are leading the entire MLB in batting average with .293 . Of course if EVERY single player is not hitting well, the hitting coach must not be good. Shame on the hitting coach for not helping Contreras . Guess he spends too much time helping thr others leading the MLB in hitting
LMAO.
But what hitting coach was helping our best hitter(Contreras) in spring training?
Spot on!Lefley 25 wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 20:44 pm His problems have nothing to do with hitting coach!
He is totally lost and not even close to figuring anything out
Swinging as hard as he can at pitches early in the count and then the pitchers just toying with him after that
It seems that the pitching coach advice isn’t something he is interested in listening to anyway.
I agree with your assessment, but isn't 20 strikeouts in 40 at bats and no other production a prolonged slump?Chubbs0910 wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 23:36 pm This is purely speculation but..
Contreras does not seem like a very bright guy. He is talented, dedicated & passionate but certain nuances of the game seem to elude him.
And for that reason im not worried about his slow start. Guys like that are immune to prolonged slumps bc they don't let the past linger.