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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:15 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:12 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:05 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because they really want him at third, numerous others Cant play second.

You can post that a million times BDog but it's not where he's going to play.

JJW is a potential all-star 2nd baseman, something he'd never be at 3rd base.

I don’t disagree. I just think with his hype that he reminds me of Brett. I’ll take 5 years of Brett and easily forget Arenado.

To me he's more a C. Utley type than he is a G. Brett type, and he's going to (hopefully) be stationed at 2nd base for the next ten+ years!

No argument. I think third becomes a priority. Sooner or later. The other n house options are who?

I know you like Gorman?, but I don’t see it. I think he’d play a better second if anything.

Oh wait BDog

In no world do I "like" Gorman............just understand he's going to be given the shot at 3B this season.

(And he's not a 2nd baseman either, more of a DH type)

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:18 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:15 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:12 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:05 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because they really want him at third, numerous others Cant play second.

You can post that a million times BDog but it's not where he's going to play.

JJW is a potential all-star 2nd baseman, something he'd never be at 3rd base.

I don’t disagree. I just think with his hype that he reminds me of Brett. I’ll take 5 years of Brett and easily forget Arenado.

To me he's more a C. Utley type than he is a G. Brett type, and he's going to (hopefully) be stationed at 2nd base for the next ten+ years!

No argument. I think third becomes a priority. Sooner or later. The other n house options are who?

I know you like Gorman?, but I don’t see it. I think he’d play a better second if anything.

Oh wait BDog

In no world do I "like" Gorman............just understand he's going to be given the shot at 3B this season.

(And he's not a 2nd baseman either, more of a DH type)

Figured I’d get arise reference Gorman- Ha.
I used second to be kind.

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:20 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:18 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:15 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:12 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:05 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because they really want him at third, numerous others Cant play second.

You can post that a million times BDog but it's not where he's going to play.

JJW is a potential all-star 2nd baseman, something he'd never be at 3rd base.

I don’t disagree. I just think with his hype that he reminds me of Brett. I’ll take 5 years of Brett and easily forget Arenado.

To me he's more a C. Utley type than he is a G. Brett type, and he's going to (hopefully) be stationed at 2nd base for the next ten+ years!

No argument. I think third becomes a priority. Sooner or later. The other n house options are who?

I know you like Gorman?, but I don’t see it. I think he’d play a better second if anything.

Oh wait BDog

In no world do I "like" Gorman............just understand he's going to be given the shot at 3B this season.

(And he's not a 2nd baseman either, more of a DH type)

Figured I’d get arise reference Gorman- Ha.
I used second to be kind.

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:15 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:12 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:05 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because they really want him at third, numerous others Cant play second.

You can post that a million times BDog but it's not where he's going to play.

JJW is a potential all-star 2nd baseman, something he'd never be at 3rd base.

I don’t disagree. I just think with his hype that he reminds me of Brett. I’ll take 5 years of Brett and easily forget Arenado.

To me he's more a C. Utley type than he is a G. Brett type, and he's going to (hopefully) be stationed at 2nd base for the next ten+ years!

No argument. I think third becomes a priority. Sooner or later. The other n house options are who?

I know you like Gorman?, but I don’t see it. I think he’d play a better second if anything.

I don't understand the angst with Gorman's defense.

If he stinks it up at 3b early on, he will be removed from the position, or play A LOT less.

I'm curious what computer model is telling Marmol that Gorman should be his third baseman.

Get your world series tickets today!

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:15 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:12 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:05 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because they really want him at third, numerous others Cant play second.

You can post that a million times BDog but it's not where he's going to play.

JJW is a potential all-star 2nd baseman, something he'd never be at 3rd base.

I don’t disagree. I just think with his hype that he reminds me of Brett. I’ll take 5 years of Brett and easily forget Arenado.

To me he's more a C. Utley type than he is a G. Brett type, and he's going to (hopefully) be stationed at 2nd base for the next ten+ years!

No argument. I think third becomes a priority. Sooner or later. The other n house options are who?

I know you like Gorman?, but I don’t see it. I think he’d play a better second if anything.

Maybe Chase plays 2B because he did it better than David Bell.

More contemporary 3B players could be Bregman, Chapman, Garcia, Barger, Clement.

One tidbit is 2B has the highest attrition rate on the infield. 2B are cheaper to replace.

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 10:13 am I'm curious what computer model is telling Marmol that Gorman should be his third baseman.

The first day of ST isn’t forever.

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:15 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:12 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:05 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because they really want him at third, numerous others Cant play second.

You can post that a million times BDog but it's not where he's going to play.

JJW is a potential all-star 2nd baseman, something he'd never be at 3rd base.

I don’t disagree. I just think with his hype that he reminds me of Brett. I’ll take 5 years of Brett and easily forget Arenado.

To me he's more a C. Utley type than he is a G. Brett type, and he's going to (hopefully) be stationed at 2nd base for the next ten+ years!

No argument. I think third becomes a priority. Sooner or later. The other n house options are who?

I know you like Gorman?, but I don’t see it. I think he’d play a better second if anything.

After Saggese, in no particular order:

Blaze Jordan
Jesus Baez
Rainiel Rodriguez
Yairo Padilla

I’m sure I’m missing a few, but those names are likely to come up in the next 12-18 months.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:18 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:15 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:12 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:05 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because they really want him at third, numerous others Cant play second.

You can post that a million times BDog but it's not where he's going to play.

JJW is a potential all-star 2nd baseman, something he'd never be at 3rd base.

I don’t disagree. I just think with his hype that he reminds me of Brett. I’ll take 5 years of Brett and easily forget Arenado.

To me he's more a C. Utley type than he is a G. Brett type, and he's going to (hopefully) be stationed at 2nd base for the next ten+ years!

No argument. I think third becomes a priority. Sooner or later. The other n house options are who?

I know you like Gorman?, but I don’t see it. I think he’d play a better second if anything.

Oh wait BDog

In no world do I "like" Gorman............just understand he's going to be given the shot at 3B this season.

(And he's not a 2nd baseman either, more of a DH type)

Except DH types, usually hit. It's even in the name!

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 10:13 am I'm curious what computer model is telling Marmol that Gorman should be his third baseman.

It has been the organization desperately wanting a 1st round pick to pan out and be something. They've been desperate for this for years. Pushed Gorman too soon, Carlson (to an extent), and Walker. They've wanted a homegrown star for so long, they've lost sight of actual production and fallen in love with the "hope" of these prized prospects.

ecleme22 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:00 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Everyone knows day 1 of spring training is everything

Those 4 will be the OD infield. It has been pre-ordained, regardless of how they look in ST.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because Lil oli is a dumb[ash] who could tear up a steel ball.

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 21:48 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:18 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:15 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:12 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:05 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 09:01 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because they really want him at third, numerous others Cant play second.

You can post that a million times BDog but it's not where he's going to play.

JJW is a potential all-star 2nd baseman, something he'd never be at 3rd base.

I don’t disagree. I just think with his hype that he reminds me of Brett. I’ll take 5 years of Brett and easily forget Arenado.

To me he's more a C. Utley type than he is a G. Brett type, and he's going to (hopefully) be stationed at 2nd base for the next ten+ years!

No argument. I think third becomes a priority. Sooner or later. The other n house options are who?

I know you like Gorman?, but I don’t see it. I think he’d play a better second if anything.

Oh wait BDog

In no world do I "like" Gorman............just understand he's going to be given the shot at 3B this season.

(And he's not a 2nd baseman either, more of a DH type)

Except DH types, usually hit. It's even in the name!

NO doubt

Like J. Walk he's on his last leg this season.

C. Bloom has no stake in them, they're on Mo's resume and not his.

JuanAgosto wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 22:09 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:58 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Exactly as stated by most of us.

However I didn't like Oli's comments that JJW would be getting reps not only at 2B but also 3B and even SS.

Why put so much on the kid when he needs to be anchored at 2B?

He's NOT A SUP!

Morons

Because Lil oli is a dumb[ash] who could tear up a steel ball.

Got that right Juan

And now he wants to try Saggese in CF!

One of the worst we've ever seen setting a lineup and his batting order.

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 21:53 pm

ecleme22 wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 08:00 am

ramfandan wrote: ↑17 Feb 2026 07:06 am 1st - Burly
2nd- JJ
SS - Winn
3rd - Gorman

with Fermin as back-up

About what most thought . No surprise there.

Everyone knows day 1 of spring training is everything

Those 4 will be the OD infield. It has been pre-ordained, regardless of how they look in ST.

Everyone knows OD lineup means everything.

(See, works for that too)