Your anticipated biggest trade by Bloom this winter?

[alw80]

I think Gray finally gets traded.

[Cusecards]

The most talked about potential move this offseason will probably be Arenado.
Biggest need? Clearly a SP(maybe two?) although I think they sign a veteran also.
I expect a Catcher(or two?) to be dealt.
Also an OF.
I would deal Nootbaar before he sinks to zero trade value.
He is a tease. Can’t stay healthy and has mini hot streaks just often enough to keep you interested.
Like I said....a tease!

Lars the Human Sushi-baar.
Always leaves an empty feeling, always a desire for something with more substance.
I have understood his game with perfection for the past 4 seasons.

Thanks Sideshow

[Talkin' Baseball]

The most talked about potential move this offseason will probably be Arenado.
Biggest need? Clearly a SP(maybe two?) although I think they sign a veteran also.
I expect a Catcher(or two?) to be dealt.
Also an OF.
I would deal Nootbaar before he sinks to zero trade value.
He is a tease. Can’t stay healthy and has mini hot streaks just often enough to keep you interested.
Like I said....a tease!

Lars the Human Sushi-baar.
Always leaves an empty feeling, always a desire for something with more substance.
I have understood his game with perfection for the past 4 seasons.

Yawn.

[Melville]

The most talked about potential move this offseason will probably be Arenado.
Biggest need? Clearly a SP(maybe two?) although I think they sign a veteran also.
I expect a Catcher(or two?) to be dealt.
Also an OF.
I would deal Nootbaar before he sinks to zero trade value.
He is a tease. Can’t stay healthy and has mini hot streaks just often enough to keep you interested.
Like I said....a tease!

Lars the Human Sushi-baar.
Always leaves an empty feeling, always a desire for something with more substance.
I have understood his game with perfection for the past 4 seasons.

Yawn.

Exactly.
Boring player will almost no upside.
Nothing more than roster filler depth.

[Jatalk]

Biggest trade?

Let’s skip Arenado. No longer a big deal.

Big deal…..what about Winn as part of a package?

[renostl]

Nootbaar + Crooks

for

Chris Bubic

[BrockFloodMaris]

I think Sonny stays. My guess is that Bloom will be able to move Nado and maybe WC. Mo’s sideways roster construction will begin to transform into Bloom’s. I’m guessing it will be more athletic and will also have a cleanup hitter. I’m sure his focus will be on pitching, and cost controlled SPs are expensive.

[DickyBennett]

Depends on what manager he brings in. An established hard nosed MLB manager with experience is needed, not everybody’s buddy as is the case now

Arenado and Gray will waive their NTC, Gray to Atlanta is my prediction, and Arenado to wherever some sucker will bite, might have to eat some salary

I would also trade one or two of Burleson, Noot and Donovan for pitching.

This team is woefully short on pitching

[WaltsSuccessor]

One of:

Noot
Donny
Burleson

+

Catching Prospect or even I. Hererra if he insist on catching

for

#2 level Starting Pitcher w/years of control!

I hope he calls the Twins. They clearly want to cut payroll.

Plan A: Kick the tires on Joe Ryan. Going to take more than the above package though. Two more years of arbitration control. But there’s your #1.

Plan B: Pablo Lopez, assuming he finishes the season healthy. He’s owed $21m each of next two seasons. Slightly more than we paid Mikolas but actually is a #2.

[icon]

He'll have to give to get. Guys like Nootbaar fetch nothing. And I seriously doubt he trades Crooks in a rebuild. Not yet anyway. That would mean another year of Pages/Pozo at C because Bernal isn't ready. Maybe Crooks gets traded next offseason unless he makes himself invaluable to the Cardinals.

I'm thinking Donovan has to be on the block. He has value -- but only 2 more years of control and shows no inclination to sign an extension. And now, I'm not even sure Bloom would offer one or be allowed to offer one. But whom to package with with Donovan to net a young stud starter with years of control because Donovan alone won't get such a deal done? Of course, Noot or Saggese could be a throw-in, but perhaps Walker could clinch the deal if the trading partner in question wants to take a flier on untapping his potential at still a young age.

Just spitballing here.

[CardsBest]

One of:

Noot
Donny
Burleson

+

Catching Prospect or even I. Hererra if he insist on catching

for

#2 level Starting Pitcher w/years of control!

who is that pitcher?

By a #2 pitcher I pretty sure he is talking about a #2 as when you set on the toilet and take a #2 type pitcher. Good luck having any team give you a true #2 pitcher with years of control that doesn’t cost much salary wise for that proposed trade.

[rockondlouie]

One of:

Noot
Donny
Burleson

+

Catching Prospect or even I. Hererra if he insist on catching

for

#2 level Starting Pitcher w/years of control!

who is that pitcher?

Good question M&S

In a perfect trade, I'd love to get B. Woo out of Seattle!

Yea I know

That's why I said "perfect trade" and "I'd love" knowing it would never happen.

Woo is a stud.

[rockondlouie]

One of:

Noot
Donny
Burleson

+

Catching Prospect or even I. Hererra if he insist on catching

for

#2 level Starting Pitcher w/years of control!

I hope he calls the Twins. They clearly want to cut payroll.

Plan A: Kick the tires on Joe Ryan. Going to take more than the above package though. Two more years of arbitration control. But there’s your #1.

Plan B: Pablo Lopez, assuming he finishes the season healthy. He’s owed $21m each of next two seasons. Slightly more than we paid Mikolas but actually is a #2.

Ryan would be a great get, free agent in 2028 so you'd get at least one (maybe two if there's no lockout in 2027) season(s).

I've wanted Lopez since he was a Marlin, same age and contract status as Ryan.

Good calls Walt

[renostl]

He'll have to give to get. Guys like Nootbaar fetch nothing. And I seriously doubt he trades Crooks in a rebuild. Not yet anyway. That would mean another year of Pages/Pozo at C because Bernal isn't ready. Maybe Crooks gets traded next offseason unless he makes himself invaluable to the Cardinals.

I'm thinking Donovan has to be on the block. He has value -- but only 2 more years of control and shows no inclination to sign an extension. And now, I'm not even sure Bloom would offer one or be allowed to offer one. But whom to package with with Donovan to net a young stud starter with years of control because Donovan alone won't get such a deal done? Of course, Noot or Saggese could be a throw-in, but perhaps Walker could clinch the deal if the trading partner in question wants to take a flier on untapping his potential at still a young age.

Just spitballing here.

India got Singer.

[WaltsSuccessor]

One of:

Noot
Donny
Burleson

+

Catching Prospect or even I. Hererra if he insist on catching

for

#2 level Starting Pitcher w/years of control!

I hope he calls the Twins. They clearly want to cut payroll.

Plan A: Kick the tires on Joe Ryan. Going to take more than the above package though. Two more years of arbitration control. But there’s your #1.

Plan B: Pablo Lopez, assuming he finishes the season healthy. He’s owed $21m each of next two seasons. Slightly more than we paid Mikolas but actually is a #2.

Ryan would be a great get, free agent in 2028 so you'd get at least one (maybe two if there's no lockout in 2027) season(s).

I've wanted Lopez since he was a Marlin, same age and contract status as Ryan.

Good calls Walt

I would think the Twins will be much more inclined to move Lopez because of his contract and their motivation to shed payroll. Plus side to that is if the Cards take on all the money, the package is more in line with your idea. Joe Ryan is going to take a haul.

[Bomber1]

The wetting of the pants about Bloom is hilarious

You like this lineup? This is the result of the current regime.

Lars Nootbaar (L) CF
Iván Herrera (R) DH
Alec Burleson (L) LF
Willson Contreras (R) 1B
Nolan Gorman (L) 3B
Thomas Saggese (R) SS
Jordan Walker (R) RF
Pedro Pagés (R) C
José Fermín (R) 2B

He never hesitates to tell everyone how [shirt]ty all the current players are, yet never holds the “architect” of this fiasco responsible.

Loves the FO but hates the players the FO provides.