I'd like to ask Bloom this

[thetank2]

I'm going to go to the Babylon for some wings and half price appetizer. Great wings.

[JuanAgosto]

Let's leave Wetherholt on the infield. Move Donovan for a starting pitcher. Play JJ at his natural position of 2b. The days of playing everyone out of position should end with John Mozeliak's tenure.

That's a good counterargument to the CF idea. If you move Wetherholt to CF, you would essentially be moving a rookie down the defensive chart to cover up lack of depth on what is already a rebuilding team. It could be short-sighted. Maybe best to keep him developing at his natural 2B position.

Exactly. You already have two guys (Scott and Church), who can play defense at a high level. And a third guy in Nootbaar (if he's not traded), who can play CF. Let those guys decide who gets the play in CF. One will rise above the group. 2026 doesn't seem to be a competitive year by organizational plans. Its probably a second season of evaluation since Mozeliak handled this one in the usual half-[ashed] manner.

I wonder what team would overpay for Donovan. I've always looked at him as a core piece and a pure hitter (when healthy) but if 2026 isn't a competitive year, and, you don't plan to have an extension in place for him pretty much by Opening Day 2026 (it looks like he will have 2 years left control after this year, do I see that right?), then it's time to flip him. You wouldn't carry him into 2027 in a contract year, thinking he's a core piece at that point. I've read Yankee boards where they absolutely salivate over the idea of having a hitter like Donovan atop their lineup. Maybe Clarke Schmidt (coming off injury and also into his arb years) is no longer the guy, or maybe he is.

If it's SP we are desperate for, you could do a lot worse than having Clarke Schmidt and Walker Beuhler (discussed in yesterday's thread) on hand as cheap reclamation projects. Two right-handers to go with the plethora of lefties we have. Either of which you might end up extending if they impress in 2026.

How could you expand a Donovan for Schmidt deal?

Good question. Not sure what could be added to that deal.

[sdaltons]

Just as dumb as last time you suggested it, Marshall!

[Shady]

Just as dumb as last time you suggested it, Marshall!

Man, I thought I "Add foed" you a long time ago. Goodbye.

[JuanAgosto]

Let's leave Wetherholt on the infield. Move Donovan for a starting pitcher. Play JJ at his natural position of 2b. The days of playing everyone out of position should end with John Mozeliak's tenure.

I do want the players to know what positions they’re gonna be playing to get better at those positions. People have talked about how Gorman cannot play third base, but he was respectable there earlier in a square and with an off-season to work on, he could be good there if he focused on that position Donovan is one of the rare players that can play WELL at multiple positions

It just makes sense that a player will be better if given consistency. Mo saw what the Royals and Cubs did with Zobrist years ago and got a cheap thrill. Johnny dumb (donkey) decided to try and create a whole team of that. It hasn't worked.

[sdaltons]

Just as dumb as last time you suggested it, Marshall!

Man, I thought I "Add foed" you a long time ago. Goodbye.

Oh noes!!!! My Cards Talk experience will never be the same!!!!