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Strummer Jones wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:37 pm How did Fitts look?
I'm very curious about him and Dobbins. I'm not going to say they'll be special, but I could see them having a similar effect to what Marquis had when he came over in '04.
Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:28 pmOn this point we fully agree Paigeimetsatchelpaige wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:56 pmYou cannot fix the genetics of dumb.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:26 pmLordy...Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:00 am Wetherholt (L) SS
José Fermín (R) 2B
Nolan Gorman (L) 3B
Nelson Velázquez (R) RF
Leonardo Bernal (S) C
Nathan Church (L) CF
Joshua Baez (R) DH
Blaze Jordan (R) 1B
Chase Davis (L) LF
Walker is a 6’6 250lb 23yrold specimen of a human…..apparently penciled as starting RF…..with many questions as to whether he can hit MLB pitching….and this manager has him scheduled to play every other day???
Because 3-4 AB’s in a Spring Training game is too taxing on a 23yr old body??
JW needs as many swings as he can get against MLB pitching, Cards manager is once again proven an idiot.
Should we put you in the “JW doesn’t require as many PA as possible in ST” column….brilliant
Perhaps we just save him for the regular season
lol of course he willJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 18:27 pmGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:28 pmOn this point we fully agree Paigeimetsatchelpaige wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:56 pmYou cannot fix the genetics of dumb.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:26 pmLordy...Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:00 am Wetherholt (L) SS
José Fermín (R) 2B
Nolan Gorman (L) 3B
Nelson Velázquez (R) RF
Leonardo Bernal (S) C
Nathan Church (L) CF
Joshua Baez (R) DH
Blaze Jordan (R) 1B
Chase Davis (L) LF
Walker is a 6’6 250lb 23yrold specimen of a human…..apparently penciled as starting RF…..with many questions as to whether he can hit MLB pitching….and this manager has him scheduled to play every other day???
Because 3-4 AB’s in a Spring Training game is too taxing on a 23yr old body??
JW needs as many swings as he can get against MLB pitching, Cards manager is once again proven an idiot.
Should we put you in the “JW doesn’t require as many PA as possible in ST” column….brilliant
Perhaps we just save him for the regular season
When Walker inevitably sucks, as we agree he probably will, are you really going to look back in August and say “if only he got more at bats in Spring”?
Actually you allow him to hit his way to AAA this spring……attempt to keep up fellasOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 19:14 pmlol of course he willJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 18:27 pmGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:28 pmOn this point we fully agree Paigeimetsatchelpaige wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:56 pmYou cannot fix the genetics of dumb.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:26 pmLordy...Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:00 am Wetherholt (L) SS
José Fermín (R) 2B
Nolan Gorman (L) 3B
Nelson Velázquez (R) RF
Leonardo Bernal (S) C
Nathan Church (L) CF
Joshua Baez (R) DH
Blaze Jordan (R) 1B
Chase Davis (L) LF
Walker is a 6’6 250lb 23yrold specimen of a human…..apparently penciled as starting RF…..with many questions as to whether he can hit MLB pitching….and this manager has him scheduled to play every other day???
Because 3-4 AB’s in a Spring Training game is too taxing on a 23yr old body??
JW needs as many swings as he can get against MLB pitching, Cards manager is once again proven an idiot.
Should we put you in the “JW doesn’t require as many PA as possible in ST” column….brilliant
Perhaps we just save him for the regular season
When Walker inevitably sucks, as we agree he probably will, are you really going to look back in August and say “if only he got more at bats in Spring”?
That wont happen keep up fellaGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 20:14 pmActually you allow him to hit his way to AAA this spring……attempt to keep up fellasOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 19:14 pmlol of course he willJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 18:27 pmGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:28 pmOn this point we fully agree Paigeimetsatchelpaige wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:56 pmYou cannot fix the genetics of dumb.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:26 pmLordy...Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:00 am Wetherholt (L) SS
José Fermín (R) 2B
Nolan Gorman (L) 3B
Nelson Velázquez (R) RF
Leonardo Bernal (S) C
Nathan Church (L) CF
Joshua Baez (R) DH
Blaze Jordan (R) 1B
Chase Davis (L) LF
Walker is a 6’6 250lb 23yrold specimen of a human…..apparently penciled as starting RF…..with many questions as to whether he can hit MLB pitching….and this manager has him scheduled to play every other day???
Because 3-4 AB’s in a Spring Training game is too taxing on a 23yr old body??
JW needs as many swings as he can get against MLB pitching, Cards manager is once again proven an idiot.
Should we put you in the “JW doesn’t require as many PA as possible in ST” column….brilliant
Perhaps we just save him for the regular season
When Walker inevitably sucks, as we agree he probably will, are you really going to look back in August and say “if only he got more at bats in Spring”?
Right or wrong Walker is bound for the opening day lineup. That’s a different argument. The question is whether an extra 20 Spring at bats is notably better for a hitter than 10 or 12 extra hours of backfield work with coaches.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 20:14 pmActually you allow him to hit his way to AAA this spring……attempt to keep up fellasOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 19:14 pmlol of course he willJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 18:27 pmGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:28 pmOn this point we fully agree Paigeimetsatchelpaige wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:56 pmYou cannot fix the genetics of dumb.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:26 pmLordy...Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:00 am Wetherholt (L) SS
José Fermín (R) 2B
Nolan Gorman (L) 3B
Nelson Velázquez (R) RF
Leonardo Bernal (S) C
Nathan Church (L) CF
Joshua Baez (R) DH
Blaze Jordan (R) 1B
Chase Davis (L) LF
Walker is a 6’6 250lb 23yrold specimen of a human…..apparently penciled as starting RF…..with many questions as to whether he can hit MLB pitching….and this manager has him scheduled to play every other day???
Because 3-4 AB’s in a Spring Training game is too taxing on a 23yr old body??
JW needs as many swings as he can get against MLB pitching, Cards manager is once again proven an idiot.
Should we put you in the “JW doesn’t require as many PA as possible in ST” column….brilliant
Perhaps we just save him for the regular season
When Walker inevitably sucks, as we agree he probably will, are you really going to look back in August and say “if only he got more at bats in Spring”?
I was wondering yesterday if CCard and Goldfan were the same person?Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:52 pmI’m waiting for ccards to figure out a complaint today. They shut out the Mets scored 3 runs by a home run scored 6 runs but I’m sure somehow they didn’t win the right wayJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:41 pmWhat I am saying is - at this point in Spring - there really isn't much difference in backfield work and game action. Could he get at bats in the game AND work on the backfield? Sure. Would it make a difference? Not really. Certainly not enough to complain about. But you can find a way to complain about anything.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:56 pmIf someone is seriously claiming that practice on the backfield is more beneficial than live game situational hitting…….and yes JW could be practicing all day somewhere AND get his 4 game AB’s that would consume 2.5hrs…..Voldemort wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:48 pmJohnny, all of this is true. However, back in the day when listening to broadcasts, it was often mentioned that a hitter might get a couple of bats against an opposing pitcher and then take off to the back fields for this type of work.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:44 pmHave you ever watched hitters work on back fields in Spring? Hitting off a tee is a small part of it. They face live pitching, sometimes from major league pitchers sometimes minor league guys. They work on specific things like going the other way, etc, and they get 20 times the amount of at bats than they would in a game. It is arguably more valuable than in game at bats, which in Spring are going to be minor league pitchers from the other team a lot of the time anyway.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:01 pmSo in your great baseball wisdom…..hitting of a tee…..is just as good as live MLB pitching…..for ole JW. Didn’t you hear, he’s been working real hard at Driveline…..new stance,……new swing…..but lets not find as many AB’s in ST to test thatOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:56 pmlol and how would that differ from other month he’s played if you think an extra at bat or two is going to miraculously Turn JW into a good hitter you’re delusional or drinking way too much. You have no idea what he’s doing on the side that may be more Beneficial than getting at bats against minor leaguers but u always find a reason to whineGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:52 pmWho says I’m simmered…..if you believe JW is just fine with swing and doesn’t need as many turns at the plate as humanly possible before the season starts…..I guess you’re entitled to opinion. When he’s hitting .190 a month into the season and posts start popping up as to why he was taken north….remember my bad “TAKE”Adam2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:30 pmearly spring training isn't all MLB pitching. simmer down, this is the break in period after an offseason. As i've seen others post the last few months, you do have some uniformed takes. I'm starting to agree with themGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:23 amHe needs plate time against MLB pitching in game situations…..as much as possible….this isn’t a team full of vets where you can run ST as you described Most of the “starters” are unprovenTheFantasyStud wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:19 am The minor leaguers get most of the playing time in the first week or two before they trim the roster. Having Walker not play as much now is because his roster spot is guaranteed. Walker can get more quality at bats on the back field. They usually just put 2 or 3 big leaguers on the field this early to keep paying fans happy.
Nah, just similar archetypes.Cusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:05 pmI was wondering yesterday if CCard and Goldfan were the same person?Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:52 pmI’m waiting for ccards to figure out a complaint today. They shut out the Mets scored 3 runs by a home run scored 6 runs but I’m sure somehow they didn’t win the right wayJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:41 pmWhat I am saying is - at this point in Spring - there really isn't much difference in backfield work and game action. Could he get at bats in the game AND work on the backfield? Sure. Would it make a difference? Not really. Certainly not enough to complain about. But you can find a way to complain about anything.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:56 pmIf someone is seriously claiming that practice on the backfield is more beneficial than live game situational hitting…….and yes JW could be practicing all day somewhere AND get his 4 game AB’s that would consume 2.5hrs…..Voldemort wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:48 pmJohnny, all of this is true. However, back in the day when listening to broadcasts, it was often mentioned that a hitter might get a couple of bats against an opposing pitcher and then take off to the back fields for this type of work.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:44 pmHave you ever watched hitters work on back fields in Spring? Hitting off a tee is a small part of it. They face live pitching, sometimes from major league pitchers sometimes minor league guys. They work on specific things like going the other way, etc, and they get 20 times the amount of at bats than they would in a game. It is arguably more valuable than in game at bats, which in Spring are going to be minor league pitchers from the other team a lot of the time anyway.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:01 pmSo in your great baseball wisdom…..hitting of a tee…..is just as good as live MLB pitching…..for ole JW. Didn’t you hear, he’s been working real hard at Driveline…..new stance,……new swing…..but lets not find as many AB’s in ST to test thatOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:56 pmlol and how would that differ from other month he’s played if you think an extra at bat or two is going to miraculously Turn JW into a good hitter you’re delusional or drinking way too much. You have no idea what he’s doing on the side that may be more Beneficial than getting at bats against minor leaguers but u always find a reason to whineGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:52 pmWho says I’m simmered…..if you believe JW is just fine with swing and doesn’t need as many turns at the plate as humanly possible before the season starts…..I guess you’re entitled to opinion. When he’s hitting .190 a month into the season and posts start popping up as to why he was taken north….remember my bad “TAKE”Adam2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:30 pmearly spring training isn't all MLB pitching. simmer down, this is the break in period after an offseason. As i've seen others post the last few months, you do have some uniformed takes. I'm starting to agree with themGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:23 amHe needs plate time against MLB pitching in game situations…..as much as possible….this isn’t a team full of vets where you can run ST as you described Most of the “starters” are unprovenTheFantasyStud wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 11:19 am The minor leaguers get most of the playing time in the first week or two before they trim the roster. Having Walker not play as much now is because his roster spot is guaranteed. Walker can get more quality at bats on the back field. They usually just put 2 or 3 big leaguers on the field this early to keep paying fans happy.
Not that it matters I guess??
I’m sure you’re right.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:10 pmNah, just similar archetypes.Cusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:05 pmI was wondering yesterday if CCard and Goldfan were the same person?Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:52 pmI’m waiting for ccards to figure out a complaint today. They shut out the Mets scored 3 runs by a home run scored 6 runs but I’m sure somehow they didn’t win the right wayJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:41 pmWhat I am saying is - at this point in Spring - there really isn't much difference in backfield work and game action. Could he get at bats in the game AND work on the backfield? Sure. Would it make a difference? Not really. Certainly not enough to complain about. But you can find a way to complain about anything.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:56 pmIf someone is seriously claiming that practice on the backfield is more beneficial than live game situational hitting…….and yes JW could be practicing all day somewhere AND get his 4 game AB’s that would consume 2.5hrs…..Voldemort wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:48 pmJohnny, all of this is true. However, back in the day when listening to broadcasts, it was often mentioned that a hitter might get a couple of bats against an opposing pitcher and then take off to the back fields for this type of work.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:44 pmHave you ever watched hitters work on back fields in Spring? Hitting off a tee is a small part of it. They face live pitching, sometimes from major league pitchers sometimes minor league guys. They work on specific things like going the other way, etc, and they get 20 times the amount of at bats than they would in a game. It is arguably more valuable than in game at bats, which in Spring are going to be minor league pitchers from the other team a lot of the time anyway.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:01 pmSo in your great baseball wisdom…..hitting of a tee…..is just as good as live MLB pitching…..for ole JW. Didn’t you hear, he’s been working real hard at Driveline…..new stance,……new swing…..but lets not find as many AB’s in ST to test thatOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:56 pmlol and how would that differ from other month he’s played if you think an extra at bat or two is going to miraculously Turn JW into a good hitter you’re delusional or drinking way too much. You have no idea what he’s doing on the side that may be more Beneficial than getting at bats against minor leaguers but u always find a reason to whineGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:52 pmWho says I’m simmered…..if you believe JW is just fine with swing and doesn’t need as many turns at the plate as humanly possible before the season starts…..I guess you’re entitled to opinion. When he’s hitting .190 a month into the season and posts start popping up as to why he was taken north….remember my bad “TAKE”
Not that it matters I guess??
Cusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:30 pmI’m sure you’re right.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:10 pmNah, just similar archetypes.Cusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:05 pmI was wondering yesterday if CCard and Goldfan were the same person?Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:52 pmI’m waiting for ccards to figure out a complaint today. They shut out the Mets scored 3 runs by a home run scored 6 runs but I’m sure somehow they didn’t win the right wayJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:41 pmWhat I am saying is - at this point in Spring - there really isn't much difference in backfield work and game action. Could he get at bats in the game AND work on the backfield? Sure. Would it make a difference? Not really. Certainly not enough to complain about. But you can find a way to complain about anything.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:56 pmIf someone is seriously claiming that practice on the backfield is more beneficial than live game situational hitting…….and yes JW could be practicing all day somewhere AND get his 4 game AB’s that would consume 2.5hrs…..Voldemort wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:48 pmJohnny, all of this is true. However, back in the day when listening to broadcasts, it was often mentioned that a hitter might get a couple of bats against an opposing pitcher and then take off to the back fields for this type of work.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:44 pmHave you ever watched hitters work on back fields in Spring? Hitting off a tee is a small part of it. They face live pitching, sometimes from major league pitchers sometimes minor league guys. They work on specific things like going the other way, etc, and they get 20 times the amount of at bats than they would in a game. It is arguably more valuable than in game at bats, which in Spring are going to be minor league pitchers from the other team a lot of the time anyway.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:01 pmSo in your great baseball wisdom…..hitting of a tee…..is just as good as live MLB pitching…..for ole JW. Didn’t you hear, he’s been working real hard at Driveline…..new stance,……new swing…..but lets not find as many AB’s in ST to test thatOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:56 pmlol and how would that differ from other month he’s played if you think an extra at bat or two is going to miraculously Turn JW into a good hitter you’re delusional or drinking way too much. You have no idea what he’s doing on the side that may be more Beneficial than getting at bats against minor leaguers but u always find a reason to whineGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:52 pmWho says I’m simmered…..if you believe JW is just fine with swing and doesn’t need as many turns at the plate as humanly possible before the season starts…..I guess you’re entitled to opinion. When he’s hitting .190 a month into the season and posts start popping up as to why he was taken north….remember my bad “TAKE”
Not that it matters I guess??
I guess I was just hoping that there were fewer of them on the planet.
Hey....wasn’t another poster famous for calling everyone “fella”?
Well it’s hard to believe you’re actually a cardinals fan when you’ve always hated the players and everything about the Cardinals and constantly whine and complain about the cardinals and trash the players. You’re posts are like 45s posts only he is admitted a trashstros fan and hates the cardinals you’re a cardinals fan who has always hated the cardinals and their playersGoldfan wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026 08:13 amCusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:30 pmI’m sure you’re right.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:10 pmNah, just similar archetypes.Cusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:05 pmI was wondering yesterday if CCard and Goldfan were the same person?Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:52 pmI’m waiting for ccards to figure out a complaint today. They shut out the Mets scored 3 runs by a home run scored 6 runs but I’m sure somehow they didn’t win the right wayJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:41 pmWhat I am saying is - at this point in Spring - there really isn't much difference in backfield work and game action. Could he get at bats in the game AND work on the backfield? Sure. Would it make a difference? Not really. Certainly not enough to complain about. But you can find a way to complain about anything.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:56 pmIf someone is seriously claiming that practice on the backfield is more beneficial than live game situational hitting…….and yes JW could be practicing all day somewhere AND get his 4 game AB’s that would consume 2.5hrs…..Voldemort wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:48 pmJohnny, all of this is true. However, back in the day when listening to broadcasts, it was often mentioned that a hitter might get a couple of bats against an opposing pitcher and then take off to the back fields for this type of work.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:44 pmHave you ever watched hitters work on back fields in Spring? Hitting off a tee is a small part of it. They face live pitching, sometimes from major league pitchers sometimes minor league guys. They work on specific things like going the other way, etc, and they get 20 times the amount of at bats than they would in a game. It is arguably more valuable than in game at bats, which in Spring are going to be minor league pitchers from the other team a lot of the time anyway.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:01 pmSo in your great baseball wisdom…..hitting of a tee…..is just as good as live MLB pitching…..for ole JW. Didn’t you hear, he’s been working real hard at Driveline…..new stance,……new swing…..but lets not find as many AB’s in ST to test thatOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:56 pmlol and how would that differ from other month he’s played if you think an extra at bat or two is going to miraculously Turn JW into a good hitter you’re delusional or drinking way too much. You have no idea what he’s doing on the side that may be more Beneficial than getting at bats against minor leaguers but u always find a reason to whineGoldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Who says I’m simmered…..if you believe JW is just fine with swing and doesn’t need as many turns at the plate as humanly possible before the season starts…..I guess you’re entitled to opinion. When he’s hitting .190 a month into the season and posts start popping up as to why he was taken north….remember my bad “TAKE”
Not that it matters I guess??
I guess I was just hoping that there were fewer of them on the planet.
Hey....wasn’t another poster famous for calling everyone “fella”?
Fewer of what??
THIS IS A CARDINALS TALK FORUM
Not some mental health blog for you arm chair psychiatrist to blather and worry about
A position is posted about the Cards organization. Either you agree or you don’t. Either respond or don’t about the BASEBALL TOPIC
Extrapolating a posters mental health or life’s direction from a comment about whether Jordan Walker can hit a baseball might indicate YOU need some therapy.
For some of you to be amazed and personally shattered that some posters here have negative BASEBALL comments about a team that has cut payroll in half, lost 1.5mil fans in Busch per season, has no STAR PLAYERS, is solely counting on a future based on PROSPECTS, and has no cable option for TV broadcasts as of 2/26, with ownership seemingly utterly clueless…..some would ask what reality is going on inside your head?
thxscoutyjones2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:55 pmJust doesn't work from when my phone posts...rockondlouie wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:46 pmThxscoutyjones2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:34 pmWon't let me share properly but it's video highlight on MLB for Cards gamerockondlouie wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:30 pmBad link scouty:scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:27 pm KKorn with a 3 run blast
https://www.mlb.com/video/Nolan Gorman's three-run home run?affiliateId=mlbapp-android_video-share
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I was in my conference room and missed it, not many days you get to see a UniKKKorn hit a 3 run bomb.
Here ya go...against a very (bleep) Jonah Tong, 22 year old 7 round draft pick...and Canadian, eh
https://www.mlb.com/video/nolan-gorman- ... davis-scor
Please inform us all what has been worthy to cheer about the last few yearsOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026 08:19 amWell it’s hard to believe you’re actually a cardinals fan when you’ve always hated the players and everything about the Cardinals and constantly whine and complain about the cardinals and trash the players. You’re posts are like 45s posts only he is admitted a trashstros fan and hates the cardinals you’re a cardinals fan who has always hated the cardinals and their playersGoldfan wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026 08:13 amCusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:30 pmI’m sure you’re right.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:10 pmNah, just similar archetypes.Cusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:05 pmI was wondering yesterday if CCard and Goldfan were the same person?Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:52 pmI’m waiting for ccards to figure out a complaint today. They shut out the Mets scored 3 runs by a home run scored 6 runs but I’m sure somehow they didn’t win the right wayJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:41 pmWhat I am saying is - at this point in Spring - there really isn't much difference in backfield work and game action. Could he get at bats in the game AND work on the backfield? Sure. Would it make a difference? Not really. Certainly not enough to complain about. But you can find a way to complain about anything.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:56 pmIf someone is seriously claiming that practice on the backfield is more beneficial than live game situational hitting…….and yes JW could be practicing all day somewhere AND get his 4 game AB’s that would consume 2.5hrs…..Voldemort wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:48 pmJohnny, all of this is true. However, back in the day when listening to broadcasts, it was often mentioned that a hitter might get a couple of bats against an opposing pitcher and then take off to the back fields for this type of work.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:44 pmHave you ever watched hitters work on back fields in Spring? Hitting off a tee is a small part of it. They face live pitching, sometimes from major league pitchers sometimes minor league guys. They work on specific things like going the other way, etc, and they get 20 times the amount of at bats than they would in a game. It is arguably more valuable than in game at bats, which in Spring are going to be minor league pitchers from the other team a lot of the time anyway.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:01 pmSo in your great baseball wisdom…..hitting of a tee…..is just as good as live MLB pitching…..for ole JW. Didn’t you hear, he’s been working real hard at Driveline…..new stance,……new swing…..but lets not find as many AB’s in ST to test thatOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
lol and how would that differ from other month he’s played if you think an extra at bat or two is going to miraculously Turn JW into a good hitter you’re delusional or drinking way too much. You have no idea what he’s doing on the side that may be more Beneficial than getting at bats against minor leaguers but u always find a reason to whine
Not that it matters I guess??
I guess I was just hoping that there were fewer of them on the planet.
Hey....wasn’t another poster famous for calling everyone “fella”?
Fewer of what??
THIS IS A CARDINALS TALK FORUM
Not some mental health blog for you arm chair psychiatrist to blather and worry about
A position is posted about the Cards organization. Either you agree or you don’t. Either respond or don’t about the BASEBALL TOPIC
Extrapolating a posters mental health or life’s direction from a comment about whether Jordan Walker can hit a baseball might indicate YOU need some therapy.
For some of you to be amazed and personally shattered that some posters here have negative BASEBALL comments about a team that has cut payroll in half, lost 1.5mil fans in Busch per season, has no STAR PLAYERS, is solely counting on a future based on PROSPECTS, and has no cable option for TV broadcasts as of 2/26, with ownership seemingly utterly clueless…..some would ask what reality is going on inside your head?
He’s a fan. Just a weak minded one with very little baseball knowledge.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026 08:19 amWell it’s hard to believe you’re actually a cardinals fan when you’ve always hated the players and everything about the Cardinals and constantly whine and complain about the cardinals and trash the players. You’re posts are like 45s posts only he is admitted a trashstros fan and hates the cardinals you’re a cardinals fan who has always hated the cardinals and their playersGoldfan wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026 08:13 amCusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:30 pmI’m sure you’re right.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:10 pmNah, just similar archetypes.Cusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:05 pmI was wondering yesterday if CCard and Goldfan were the same person?Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:52 pmI’m waiting for ccards to figure out a complaint today. They shut out the Mets scored 3 runs by a home run scored 6 runs but I’m sure somehow they didn’t win the right wayJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:41 pmWhat I am saying is - at this point in Spring - there really isn't much difference in backfield work and game action. Could he get at bats in the game AND work on the backfield? Sure. Would it make a difference? Not really. Certainly not enough to complain about. But you can find a way to complain about anything.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:56 pmIf someone is seriously claiming that practice on the backfield is more beneficial than live game situational hitting…….and yes JW could be practicing all day somewhere AND get his 4 game AB’s that would consume 2.5hrs…..Voldemort wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:48 pmJohnny, all of this is true. However, back in the day when listening to broadcasts, it was often mentioned that a hitter might get a couple of bats against an opposing pitcher and then take off to the back fields for this type of work.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:44 pmHave you ever watched hitters work on back fields in Spring? Hitting off a tee is a small part of it. They face live pitching, sometimes from major league pitchers sometimes minor league guys. They work on specific things like going the other way, etc, and they get 20 times the amount of at bats than they would in a game. It is arguably more valuable than in game at bats, which in Spring are going to be minor league pitchers from the other team a lot of the time anyway.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:01 pmSo in your great baseball wisdom…..hitting of a tee…..is just as good as live MLB pitching…..for ole JW. Didn’t you hear, he’s been working real hard at Driveline…..new stance,……new swing…..but lets not find as many AB’s in ST to test thatOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
lol and how would that differ from other month he’s played if you think an extra at bat or two is going to miraculously Turn JW into a good hitter you’re delusional or drinking way too much. You have no idea what he’s doing on the side that may be more Beneficial than getting at bats against minor leaguers but u always find a reason to whine
Not that it matters I guess??
I guess I was just hoping that there were fewer of them on the planet.
Hey....wasn’t another poster famous for calling everyone “fella”?
Fewer of what??
THIS IS A CARDINALS TALK FORUM
Not some mental health blog for you arm chair psychiatrist to blather and worry about
A position is posted about the Cards organization. Either you agree or you don’t. Either respond or don’t about the BASEBALL TOPIC
Extrapolating a posters mental health or life’s direction from a comment about whether Jordan Walker can hit a baseball might indicate YOU need some therapy.
For some of you to be amazed and personally shattered that some posters here have negative BASEBALL comments about a team that has cut payroll in half, lost 1.5mil fans in Busch per season, has no STAR PLAYERS, is solely counting on a future based on PROSPECTS, and has no cable option for TV broadcasts as of 2/26, with ownership seemingly utterly clueless…..some would ask what reality is going on inside your head?
Again, what has there been to cheer about the last few seasons? You 2 enjoyed the 71-91 season? Seeing MO hang on and destroy franchise? Seeing an incompetent manager? Watching Gorman and Walker embarrass themselves? No legit All-stars. No stars. Empty stadiumCusecards wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026 09:57 amHe’s a fan. Just a weak minded one with very little baseball knowledge.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026 08:19 amWell it’s hard to believe you’re actually a cardinals fan when you’ve always hated the players and everything about the Cardinals and constantly whine and complain about the cardinals and trash the players. You’re posts are like 45s posts only he is admitted a trashstros fan and hates the cardinals you’re a cardinals fan who has always hated the cardinals and their playersGoldfan wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026 08:13 amCusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:30 pmI’m sure you’re right.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:10 pmNah, just similar archetypes.Cusecards wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 21:05 pmI was wondering yesterday if CCard and Goldfan were the same person?Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:52 pmI’m waiting for ccards to figure out a complaint today. They shut out the Mets scored 3 runs by a home run scored 6 runs but I’m sure somehow they didn’t win the right wayJohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 14:41 pmWhat I am saying is - at this point in Spring - there really isn't much difference in backfield work and game action. Could he get at bats in the game AND work on the backfield? Sure. Would it make a difference? Not really. Certainly not enough to complain about. But you can find a way to complain about anything.Goldfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:56 pmIf someone is seriously claiming that practice on the backfield is more beneficial than live game situational hitting…….and yes JW could be practicing all day somewhere AND get his 4 game AB’s that would consume 2.5hrs…..Voldemort wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:48 pmJohnny, all of this is true. However, back in the day when listening to broadcasts, it was often mentioned that a hitter might get a couple of bats against an opposing pitcher and then take off to the back fields for this type of work.JohnnyMO wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 13:44 pmHave you ever watched hitters work on back fields in Spring? Hitting off a tee is a small part of it. They face live pitching, sometimes from major league pitchers sometimes minor league guys. They work on specific things like going the other way, etc, and they get 20 times the amount of at bats than they would in a game. It is arguably more valuable than in game at bats, which in Spring are going to be minor league pitchers from the other team a lot of the time anyway.
Not that it matters I guess??
I guess I was just hoping that there were fewer of them on the planet.
Hey....wasn’t another poster famous for calling everyone “fella”?
Fewer of what??
THIS IS A CARDINALS TALK FORUM
Not some mental health blog for you arm chair psychiatrist to blather and worry about
A position is posted about the Cards organization. Either you agree or you don’t. Either respond or don’t about the BASEBALL TOPIC
Extrapolating a posters mental health or life’s direction from a comment about whether Jordan Walker can hit a baseball might indicate YOU need some therapy.
For some of you to be amazed and personally shattered that some posters here have negative BASEBALL comments about a team that has cut payroll in half, lost 1.5mil fans in Busch per season, has no STAR PLAYERS, is solely counting on a future based on PROSPECTS, and has no cable option for TV broadcasts as of 2/26, with ownership seemingly utterly clueless…..some would ask what reality is going on inside your head?
I think it’s funny that he gets called out by 90% of the posters for being a Whiner but ONLY seems to directly address you, me, and Paige.
We must be special?
He does provide comic relief and those cute emojis though!