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not really an Arsenal fan. Not even my league of preference. I'm a Dortmund fan. Bundesliga!!!!!Shady wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 18:36 pmGet your Gooners ganging up again. So typical of you weak sisters.craviduce wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 18:31 pmif you would settle for nothing less, then why the "Less" OP's?Shady wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 18:29 pmThat's why I said getting something on the likes of the Gray trade might help compete in next season and in the rebuild. However, from what I;''m reading, it setting up for Bloom to get a bonanza return for Donovan. I would settle for nothing less.Absolut wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 18:25 pmI don’t think you’re getting high ceiling mlb ready prospects for those guys.
Run, Marshall, Run
Haven't you heard Duce? The Fitts trade alone has Bloom up already for "Utility" G.M. of the year!
Agree I think blooms strategy will be to bring in a lot of competition to compete for rotation spots he’s definitely going to sign at least one starter possibly two
The Rule 5 route concerns me...keeping a R5 starting pitcher on the roster is tough do...can't hide them, not like a BP piece or a Bat. BP piece if they don't work out, you don't mind losing them to their original team....you can replace them easily enough. A starting pitcher, though...that's tough to replace. You're putting a lot of faith in your AAA pitchers producing and being ready....Thankfully, we have a some good AAA talent in the Memphis rotation....I would imagine at least 1 of them amongst Mathews, Henderson, Mautz, Robberse, Rajcic will be ready by June to fill any needs that might arise from the MLB rotation. It's not out of the question that a 2024 happens all over again....where everyone one not named Michael McGreevy gets hurt in Memphis...not a great chance, but we've seen it happen.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 19:32 pmAgree I think blooms strategy will be to bring in a lot of competition to compete for rotation spots he’s definitely going to sign at least one starter possibly two
Shut up BoboShady wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 18:25 pmIt don't work that way Chump. You seem too stupid to realize that.
scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 19:37 pmShut up BoboShady wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 18:25 pmIt don't work that way Chump. You seem too stupid to realize that.
Duce,craviduce wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 19:36 pmThe Rule 5 route concerns me...keeping a R5 starting pitcher on the roster is tough do...can't hide them, not like a BP piece or a Bat. BP piece if they don't work out, you don't mind losing them to their original team....you can replace them easily enough. A starting pitcher, though...that's tough to replace. You're putting a lot of faith in your AAA pitchers producing and being ready....Thankfully, we have a some good AAA talent in the Memphis rotation....I would imagine at least 1 of them amongst Mathews, Henderson, Mautz, Robberse, Rajcic will be ready by June to fill any needs that might arise from the MLB rotation. It's not out of the question that a 2024 happens all over again....where everyone one not named Michael McGreevy gets hurt in Memphis...not a great chance, but we've seen it happen.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 19:32 pmAgree I think blooms strategy will be to bring in a lot of competition to compete for rotation spots he’s definitely going to sign at least one starter possibly two
Yet you edited three times for thirteen words.Shady wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 18:25 pmIt don't work that way Chump. You seem too stupid to realize that.
Taylor elected Minor League FA. Bedell is still with the Cards and once again R5 eligible. This will be his 3rd time...it would be a very bad move by any MLB team. Too injury prone.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 21:04 pmDuce,craviduce wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 19:36 pmThe Rule 5 route concerns me...keeping a R5 starting pitcher on the roster is tough do...can't hide them, not like a BP piece or a Bat. BP piece if they don't work out, you don't mind losing them to their original team....you can replace them easily enough. A starting pitcher, though...that's tough to replace. You're putting a lot of faith in your AAA pitchers producing and being ready....Thankfully, we have a some good AAA talent in the Memphis rotation....I would imagine at least 1 of them amongst Mathews, Henderson, Mautz, Robberse, Rajcic will be ready by June to fill any needs that might arise from the MLB rotation. It's not out of the question that a 2024 happens all over again....where everyone one not named Michael McGreevy gets hurt in Memphis...not a great chance, but we've seen it happen.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 19:32 pmAgree I think blooms strategy will be to bring in a lot of competition to compete for rotation spots he’s definitely going to sign at least one starter possibly two
What happens with Curtis Taylor and Ian Bedell?
Also, who do you think will be the 5 or 6 in the Memphis Rotation and who will be our everyday players there? (Any guys you are certain will start in Memphis?)
Thanks for the info. I enjoy watching the minor league guys. What about position players? Who do you think could be in Memphis? (I know its early)craviduce wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 21:11 pmTaylor elected Minor League FA. Bedell is still with the Cards and once again R5 eligible. This will be his 3rd time...it would be a very bad move by any MLB team. Too injury prone.Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 21:04 pmDuce,craviduce wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 19:36 pmThe Rule 5 route concerns me...keeping a R5 starting pitcher on the roster is tough do...can't hide them, not like a BP piece or a Bat. BP piece if they don't work out, you don't mind losing them to their original team....you can replace them easily enough. A starting pitcher, though...that's tough to replace. You're putting a lot of faith in your AAA pitchers producing and being ready....Thankfully, we have a some good AAA talent in the Memphis rotation....I would imagine at least 1 of them amongst Mathews, Henderson, Mautz, Robberse, Rajcic will be ready by June to fill any needs that might arise from the MLB rotation. It's not out of the question that a 2024 happens all over again....where everyone one not named Michael McGreevy gets hurt in Memphis...not a great chance, but we've seen it happen.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025 19:32 pmAgree I think blooms strategy will be to bring in a lot of competition to compete for rotation spots he’s definitely going to sign at least one starter possibly two
What happens with Curtis Taylor and Ian Bedell?
Also, who do you think will be the 5 or 6 in the Memphis Rotation and who will be our everyday players there? (Any guys you are certain will start in Memphis?)
If Mathews doesn't break camp:
1) Mathews
2) Henderson
3) Mautz
4) Rajcic
5) Robberse (re-signed to a Minor League Deal after being removed from 40man)
6) Bedell or Hansen....depending on which one is with the Cards system after the R5 draft next week.
I expect we'll sign some Veteran Minor League FA...I expect we'll sign a lot, actually. We lost around 8-10 Minor League FA's in early November....most of them were pitchers and most them were with Memphis.
Will the team contend? Not sure..
