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On this 2026 team, no one. There is no Chris Carpenter, Molina type player.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:36 amNow that’s a great question. Most like to use Pujols as a leader type comparison, a face to the franchise, you might say.
Let me ask you, when you think of the STL Cardinals, what player immediately pops into your head?
There ya go. You got to the edge. If forced to pick, I’d go Winn or Scott as young emerging leaders. Ironically the kevel of leadership will likely depend on the level of performance.OldRed wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:47 amOn this 2026 team, no one. There is no Chris Carpenter, Molina type player.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:36 amNow that’s a great question. Most like to use Pujols as a leader type comparison, a face to the franchise, you might say.
Let me ask you, when you think of the STL Cardinals, what player immediately pops into your head?
“We couldn’t sign a 38 year old part time 1b. You call that a rebuild????”OldRed wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 06:56 amThis rebuild is totally garbage. He would have been a great bat coming off the bench, a proven player who would have added leadership. Goldschmidt's return not only bolsters the Yankees' offense but also brings leadership to the clubhouse.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 06:54 amCards in a rebuild. Yanks not. He was hired as a defensive replacement. Yanks have deeper lineup.
Goldy seams like a good enough guy but he was most definitely NOT a leadermattmitchl44 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 14:46 pm Considering how much money Goldschmidt has already made, why would he have even chosen St. Louis at this point in his career for even $6 or $8 million vs. the Yankees and a chance to make the WS for $4 million?
Whaaaaaaaatt?RamFan08NY wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 15:22 pmDidn't you hear? Every free agent out there is standing in line waiting for Stl to call.
Every single thing I've read about Arenado is that he works his rear off...like every player says he's the first one there hitting...taking ground balls etc...they said he eats and sleeps baseball...so he's definitely a lead by example guy ...and not a get in your face type guysikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:20 amI think Molina was much more vocal. If you want a leadership comparison to goldy, try arenado. Same boat.OldRed wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:18 amMolina was a perfect example of leadership. He also was a quiet guy in the dugout.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:16 amLeading by example is indeed a leadership trait. As is enforcing the standard. As is seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.OldRed wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:12 amIsn't that what leadership is? I always thought so.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:09 amI think he does a great job of leading by example. If that’s the requirement by all means.OldRed wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 07:07 amYou don't have to be vocal to be a leader type. You of all people should know that being in the military.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 06:58 amI thought he was the silent type, not a robust leader type.OldRed wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 06:56 amThis rebuild is totally garbage. He would have been a great bat coming off the bench, a proven player who would have added leadership. Goldschmidt's return not only bolsters the Yankees' offense but also brings leadership to the clubhouse.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 06:54 amCards in a rebuild. Yanks not. He was hired as a defensive replacement. Yanks have deeper lineup.
I think there are 12 of them in the military world.
but weren't people saying 2 years ago that there was no leadership from PG/NA?sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 06:58 amI thought he was the silent type, not a robust leader type.OldRed wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 06:56 amThis rebuild is totally garbage. He would have been a great bat coming off the bench, a proven player who would have added leadership. Goldschmidt's return not only bolsters the Yankees' offense but also brings leadership to the clubhouse.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Feb 2026 06:54 amCards in a rebuild. Yanks not. He was hired as a defensive replacement. Yanks have deeper lineup.