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Yes, and there is NO statistical support for the statement that Burly is a very good first baseman, so I'm glad you didn't go there.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:52 am IF he's proven he can hit in MLB, then Norman goes to 3rd base after NADO is dealt or his contract expires.
1st base needs to be the position, after WillyC is gone, that C. Bloom finds (via trade or FA) a true MOTO power hitter.
Oh I agree. Winn is only a second year player. Ozzie could barely hit his weight early in his career. Winn will improve at the dish, and he is as good defensively as any SS in baseball.Bully4you wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:39 amIf JJ can hit, then place him at 2nd base.bccardsfan wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:37 amI agree with Rock. Unless Stormin' Norman is traded, he will get every opportunity to be the third baseman. I cringe at replacing Nado's D with Gorman's, but that is the reality of the situation. I really like Winn and think he should be here long-term, but I am not running the club, and if JJ really is the hitter he appears to be, you may see Winn dealt. I hope not, but it is certainly possible. First base is easy. You can always find someone to play there. Hererra may end up there, who knows. I don't see Burley as a foundational piece unless he proves he can really hit for more than a 30-50 day hot streak at a time. So far he has not shown that. His only real defensive position is 1B though. He is not too bad there. Plus, you can afford to have a slow runner at 1B. You just don't want too many oxen on the base paths in your lineup. But traditionally your first baseman is one of them. Again though, I don't think Burley is part of the core I want to build around.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:29 amGorman fits the bill playing his regular position BDog, power hitting 3rd baseman who replaces NADO.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:55 amThere ya go- power hitting first baseman. Gorman fits the bill, if he hits. Even a bad Gorman is good for 20 ish.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:52 am IF he's proven he can hit in MLB, then Norman goes to 3rd base after NADO is dealt or his contract expires.
1st base needs to be the position, after WillyC is gone, that C. Bloom finds (via trade or FA) a true MOTO power hitter.
JJ has a shot to be another Brett type.
JJW is going to 2nd base (or SS if they deal Winn), not 3rd base.
If he's a SS, the risk of injury is too high.
Keep Winn for D and moderate offense.
Would be a dynamic combo.
Yep.bccardsfan wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:42 amOh I agree. Winn is only a second year player. Ozzie could barely hit his weight early in his career. Winn will improve at the dish, and he is as good defensively as any SS in baseball.Bully4you wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:39 amIf JJ can hit, then place him at 2nd base.bccardsfan wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:37 amI agree with Rock. Unless Stormin' Norman is traded, he will get every opportunity to be the third baseman. I cringe at replacing Nado's D with Gorman's, but that is the reality of the situation. I really like Winn and think he should be here long-term, but I am not running the club, and if JJ really is the hitter he appears to be, you may see Winn dealt. I hope not, but it is certainly possible. First base is easy. You can always find someone to play there. Hererra may end up there, who knows. I don't see Burley as a foundational piece unless he proves he can really hit for more than a 30-50 day hot streak at a time. So far he has not shown that. His only real defensive position is 1B though. He is not too bad there. Plus, you can afford to have a slow runner at 1B. You just don't want too many oxen on the base paths in your lineup. But traditionally your first baseman is one of them. Again though, I don't think Burley is part of the core I want to build around.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:29 amGorman fits the bill playing his regular position BDog, power hitting 3rd baseman who replaces NADO.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:55 amThere ya go- power hitting first baseman. Gorman fits the bill, if he hits. Even a bad Gorman is good for 20 ish.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:52 am IF he's proven he can hit in MLB, then Norman goes to 3rd base after NADO is dealt or his contract expires.
1st base needs to be the position, after WillyC is gone, that C. Bloom finds (via trade or FA) a true MOTO power hitter.
JJ has a shot to be another Brett type.
JJW is going to 2nd base (or SS if they deal Winn), not 3rd base.
If he's a SS, the risk of injury is too high.
Keep Winn for D and moderate offense.
Would be a dynamic combo.
imo - Donny won't be here in a few yearssikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:49 amTwo good points. I had Burleson too, but I was thinking more in future, say year or two, and Burleson wouldn’t be here.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:46 amBurleson has played a very good 1st, and I would bet that Nado will be gone before Willysikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:39 am Good morning.
When Willy leaves, we really don’t have an heir. In a year plus, first will need to be filled. I don’t think I’ve seen a Gorman to first idea. Maybe it’s a bad idea?
Gorman. Lefty hitter. Righty fielder. Has played mucho third and second.
Reminds you of the sluggers at first. Will his 20 plus Homerun potential play at first.
Gorman
Donovan
Winn
JJ
Herrera DH
That looks like quality and cheap. Very cheap.
Good idea. Bad.
Would my defense by formidable-Donovan, Winn, JJ.
We also just drafted a 1st Baseman. I've read where many think he is Contreras' replacement.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:39 am Good morning.
When Willy leaves, we really don’t have an heir. In a year plus, first will need to be filled. I don’t think I’ve seen a Gorman to first idea. Maybe it’s a bad idea?
Gorman. Lefty hitter. Righty fielder. Has played mucho third and second.
Reminds you of the sluggers at first. Will his 20 plus Homerun potential play at first.
Gorman
Donovan
Winn
JJ
Herrera DH
That looks like quality and cheap. Very cheap.
Good idea. Bad.
dugoutrex wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:46 amimo - Donny won't be here in a few yearssikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:49 amTwo good points. I had Burleson too, but I was thinking more in future, say year or two, and Burleson wouldn’t be here.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:46 amBurleson has played a very good 1st, and I would bet that Nado will be gone before Willysikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:39 am Good morning.
When Willy leaves, we really don’t have an heir. In a year plus, first will need to be filled. I don’t think I’ve seen a Gorman to first idea. Maybe it’s a bad idea?
Gorman. Lefty hitter. Righty fielder. Has played mucho third and second.
Reminds you of the sluggers at first. Will his 20 plus Homerun potential play at first.
Gorman
Donovan
Winn
JJ
Herrera DH
That looks like quality and cheap. Very cheap.
Good idea. Bad.
Would my defense by formidable-Donovan, Winn, JJ.
Cheap is bad. 100% homegrown lineups don't win pennats. Lets forget that idea.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:39 am Good morning.
When Willy leaves, we really don’t have an heir. In a year plus, first will need to be filled. I don’t think I’ve seen a Gorman to first idea. Maybe it’s a bad idea?
Gorman. Lefty hitter. Righty fielder. Has played mucho third and second.
Reminds you of the sluggers at first. Will his 20 plus Homerun potential play at first.
Gorman
Donovan
Winn
JJ
Herrera DH
That looks like quality and cheap. Very cheap.
Good idea. Bad.
I hear ya. AS week banter.Carp4Cy wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:58 amCheap is bad. 100% homegrown lineups don't win pennats. Lets forget that idea.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:39 am Good morning.
When Willy leaves, we really don’t have an heir. In a year plus, first will need to be filled. I don’t think I’ve seen a Gorman to first idea. Maybe it’s a bad idea?
Gorman. Lefty hitter. Righty fielder. Has played mucho third and second.
Reminds you of the sluggers at first. Will his 20 plus Homerun potential play at first.
Gorman
Donovan
Winn
JJ
Herrera DH
That looks like quality and cheap. Very cheap.
Good idea. Bad.
Also Willson is here thru 27 with an option for 28. He's our best option at 1B and a team leader. How much heart does Gorman show in the dugout?
WillyCClassicO wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:41 amYes, and there is NO statistical support for the statement that Burly is a very good first baseman, so I'm glad you didn't go there.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:52 am IF he's proven he can hit in MLB, then Norman goes to 3rd base after NADO is dealt or his contract expires.
1st base needs to be the position, after WillyC is gone, that C. Bloom finds (via trade or FA) a true MOTO power hitter.
And Burly had a lot more experience there.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 10:23 amWillyCClassicO wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:41 amYes, and there is NO statistical support for the statement that Burly is a very good first baseman, so I'm glad you didn't go there.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:52 am IF he's proven he can hit in MLB, then Norman goes to 3rd base after NADO is dealt or his contract expires.
1st base needs to be the position, after WillyC is gone, that C. Bloom finds (via trade or FA) a true MOTO power hitter.
+6 OAA
+2 DRS
Burly
0 OAA
0 DRS
No chance I'd go there.
Let's hope I. Hererra takes to LF (appears they're going to ticket him there in 2026) as well as (former catcher too) WillyC has taken to 1st base!ClassicO wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 10:25 amAnd Burly had a lot more experience there.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 10:23 amWillyCClassicO wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:41 amYes, and there is NO statistical support for the statement that Burly is a very good first baseman, so I'm glad you didn't go there.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:52 am IF he's proven he can hit in MLB, then Norman goes to 3rd base after NADO is dealt or his contract expires.
1st base needs to be the position, after WillyC is gone, that C. Bloom finds (via trade or FA) a true MOTO power hitter.
+6 OAA
+2 DRS
Burly
0 OAA
0 DRS
No chance I'd go there.
Burleson would be gone but Donovan would still be here?sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:49 amTwo good points. I had Burleson too, but I was thinking more in future, say year or two, and Burleson wouldn’t be here.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:46 amBurleson has played a very good 1st, and I would bet that Nado will be gone before Willysikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:39 am Good morning.
When Willy leaves, we really don’t have an heir. In a year plus, first will need to be filled. I don’t think I’ve seen a Gorman to first idea. Maybe it’s a bad idea?
Gorman. Lefty hitter. Righty fielder. Has played mucho third and second.
Reminds you of the sluggers at first. Will his 20 plus Homerun potential play at first.
Gorman
Donovan
Winn
JJ
Herrera DH
That looks like quality and cheap. Very cheap.
Good idea. Bad.
Would my defense by formidable-Donovan, Winn, JJ.
The question is if Herrera can stay healthy. He keeps hurting himself at the plate or on the bases, which is all a DH does. You can’t hide players from running the bases at any position.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 10:28 amLet's hope I. Hererra takes to LF (appears they're going to ticket him there in 2026) as well as (former catcher too) WillyC has taken to 1st base!ClassicO wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 10:25 amAnd Burly had a lot more experience there.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 10:23 amWillyCClassicO wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 09:41 amYes, and there is NO statistical support for the statement that Burly is a very good first baseman, so I'm glad you didn't go there.rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:52 am IF he's proven he can hit in MLB, then Norman goes to 3rd base after NADO is dealt or his contract expires.
1st base needs to be the position, after WillyC is gone, that C. Bloom finds (via trade or FA) a true MOTO power hitter.
+6 OAA
+2 DRS
Burly
0 OAA
0 DRS
No chance I'd go there.
Contreras is signed for 2 more years after this season. He seems to like St. Louis. I don't believe that he will waive his no trade. My money says that Gorman will be gone by then.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 08:39 am Good morning.
When Willy leaves, we really don’t have an heir. In a year plus, first will need to be filled. I don’t think I’ve seen a Gorman to first idea. Maybe it’s a bad idea?
Gorman. Lefty hitter. Righty fielder. Has played mucho third and second.
Reminds you of the sluggers at first. Will his 20 plus Homerun potential play at first.
Gorman
Donovan
Winn
JJ
Herrera DH
That looks like quality and cheap. Very cheap.
Good idea. Bad.
