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Yep.rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:45 pmNo one
-Norman isn't a 3rd baseman, he'd cost the team multiple games w/his poor defense. He's a DH/1B backup for WillyC/last resort 2nd baseman
-JJW is going to be at 2nd base, if he hits that position is locked down for years
-Donovan, if he's not traded (I think he well could be), is your SUP (LF/RF/3B/2B as needed)
Unless he's dealt, NADO will be stationed at 3rd base on OD 2026.
Agree RSRunSup wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:57 pmYep.rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:45 pmNo one
-Norman isn't a 3rd baseman, he'd cost the team multiple games w/his poor defense. He's a DH/1B backup for WillyC/last resort 2nd baseman
-JJW is going to be at 2nd base, if he hits that position is locked down for years
-Donovan, if he's not traded (I think he well could be), is your SUP (LF/RF/3B/2B as needed)
Unless he's dealt, NADO will be stationed at 3rd base on OD 2026.
Facepalming on how bad this team could be in 2026.
All the mediocrity in the field. Winn and Wetherholt are the only 2 to build from. Everything else looks replaceable. The tradeable hitters need to go for SP, because ...
The SP is in shambles.
Gray can't pitch in hot sweaty St. Louis weather. He may be traded north or to a team with a done ... if he waves his NTC. Libby is collapsing. Pallante has done nothing but suck in the 2nd half. McGreevy is meh.
They are pushing Doyle now to AA in Hope. Talking about making Leahy a starter for the innings. Nobody at AAA looks ready to step up.
At least they've been able to develop relievers.
"That said starting pitching is the priority. Otherwise a really really bad team". Obviously, there is a serious need of a starting pitching upgrade for 2026. I can't think of a higher priority for Bloom.RunSup wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:30 pmSo who do you think are the legit starting outfielders are on this team in 2026? Seems that they are all 4th OFers.
Burleson is not legit defensively. He's hiding in LF for a bat against RHP.
That said starting pitching is the priority. Otherwise a really really bad team.
I can live with Burleson’s defense if he can start hitting for more power. That is a possibility.RunSup wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:30 pmSo who do you think are the legit starting outfielders are on this team in 2026? Seems that they are all 4th OFers.
Burleson is not legit defensively. He's hiding in LF for a bat against RHP.
That said starting pitching is the priority. Otherwise a really really bad team.
so ... you don't think High Em is the 'savior' ?rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 13:12 pmAgree RSRunSup wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:57 pmYep.rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:45 pmNo one
-Norman isn't a 3rd baseman, he'd cost the team multiple games w/his poor defense. He's a DH/1B backup for WillyC/last resort 2nd baseman
-JJW is going to be at 2nd base, if he hits that position is locked down for years
-Donovan, if he's not traded (I think he well could be), is your SUP (LF/RF/3B/2B as needed)
Unless he's dealt, NADO will be stationed at 3rd base on OD 2026.
Facepalming on how bad this team could be in 2026.
All the mediocrity in the field. Winn and Wetherholt are the only 2 to build from. Everything else looks replaceable. The tradeable hitters need to go for SP, because ...
The SP is in shambles.
Gray can't pitch in hot sweaty St. Louis weather. He may be traded north or to a team with a done ... if he waves his NTC. Libby is collapsing. Pallante has done nothing but suck in the 2nd half. McGreevy is meh.
They are pushing Doyle now to AA in Hope. Talking about making Leahy a starter for the innings. Nobody at AAA looks ready to step up.
At least they've been able to develop relievers.
2026 could indeed be ugly, especially since all signs point to BDWJr slashing payroll even further and Dewitt bringing back Oli.
I don't see Gray going unless he's changed his stance on wanting to be close to home.
Libby needs a full offseason of training as a starter. He may say different but he's gassed.
Pallante is a piece of c r a p. No way he can be in the 2026 SR, I'd DFA but they may try to revive him in the pen'.
McG is a solid #4/5 but no upside.
Heard the same about Leahy, we'll see how that works.
Doyle is our only hope for a TOTR starter and glad he's at AA, could be a fast mover in 2026 if he harnesses that fastball.
He is and he has pixie dust.dugoutrex wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 14:57 pmso ... you don't think High Em is the 'savior' ?rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 13:12 pmAgree RSRunSup wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:57 pmYep.rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:45 pmNo one
-Norman isn't a 3rd baseman, he'd cost the team multiple games w/his poor defense. He's a DH/1B backup for WillyC/last resort 2nd baseman
-JJW is going to be at 2nd base, if he hits that position is locked down for years
-Donovan, if he's not traded (I think he well could be), is your SUP (LF/RF/3B/2B as needed)
Unless he's dealt, NADO will be stationed at 3rd base on OD 2026.
Facepalming on how bad this team could be in 2026.
All the mediocrity in the field. Winn and Wetherholt are the only 2 to build from. Everything else looks replaceable. The tradeable hitters need to go for SP, because ...
The SP is in shambles.
Gray can't pitch in hot sweaty St. Louis weather. He may be traded north or to a team with a done ... if he waves his NTC. Libby is collapsing. Pallante has done nothing but suck in the 2nd half. McGreevy is meh.
They are pushing Doyle now to AA in Hope. Talking about making Leahy a starter for the innings. Nobody at AAA looks ready to step up.
At least they've been able to develop relievers.
2026 could indeed be ugly, especially since all signs point to BDWJr slashing payroll even further and Dewitt bringing back Oli.
I don't see Gray going unless he's changed his stance on wanting to be close to home.
Libby needs a full offseason of training as a starter. He may say different but he's gassed.
Pallante is a piece of c r a p. No way he can be in the 2026 SR, I'd DFA but they may try to revive him in the pen'.
McG is a solid #4/5 but no upside.
Heard the same about Leahy, we'll see how that works.
Doyle is our only hope for a TOTR starter and glad he's at AA, could be a fast mover in 2026 if he harnesses that fastball.
dugoutrex wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 14:57 pmso ... you don't think High Em is the 'savior' ?rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 13:12 pmAgree RSRunSup wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:57 pmYep.rockondlouie wrote: ↑12 Sep 2025 12:45 pmNo one
-Norman isn't a 3rd baseman, he'd cost the team multiple games w/his poor defense. He's a DH/1B backup for WillyC/last resort 2nd baseman
-JJW is going to be at 2nd base, if he hits that position is locked down for years
-Donovan, if he's not traded (I think he well could be), is your SUP (LF/RF/3B/2B as needed)
Unless he's dealt, NADO will be stationed at 3rd base on OD 2026.
Facepalming on how bad this team could be in 2026.
All the mediocrity in the field. Winn and Wetherholt are the only 2 to build from. Everything else looks replaceable. The tradeable hitters need to go for SP, because ...
The SP is in shambles.
Gray can't pitch in hot sweaty St. Louis weather. He may be traded north or to a team with a done ... if he waves his NTC. Libby is collapsing. Pallante has done nothing but suck in the 2nd half. McGreevy is meh.
They are pushing Doyle now to AA in Hope. Talking about making Leahy a starter for the innings. Nobody at AAA looks ready to step up.
At least they've been able to develop relievers.
2026 could indeed be ugly, especially since all signs point to BDWJr slashing payroll even further and Dewitt bringing back Oli.
I don't see Gray going unless he's changed his stance on wanting to be close to home.
Libby needs a full offseason of training as a starter. He may say different but he's gassed.
Pallante is a piece of c r a p. No way he can be in the 2026 SR, I'd DFA but they may try to revive him in the pen'.
McG is a solid #4/5 but no upside.
Heard the same about Leahy, we'll see how that works.
Doyle is our only hope for a TOTR starter and glad he's at AA, could be a fast mover in 2026 if he harnesses that fastball.
