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I would prefer Donovan and Scott than Edman and his .235 .245 OBPbccardsfan wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 22:47 pm It has been fun watching VS2 get off to great start, but Donnie's very quietly had a killer start to the season. Holy cow! Only K'd 4 times in 43 ABs and .395 BA with 10 RBIs. He doesn't hit many dingers, but he has been driving in runs. Of course he and VS2 are going to come down to earth, but Donnie's sure a big piece of this team. Hope he stays healthy. Always liked the guy, but geez, what a good start.
Indeed. Edman is a better defender, but Donovan is more than adequate at several positions and is the better hitter. Yes, I know he won a GG as a utility guy, but Edman is the better infielder. If they only could keep one I would have picked Donnie as well. If this team had decent pitching they would be OK. Maybe they will DFA Mikolas and one of the kids will step up. A couple of decent BP pieces would help too....Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 23:00 pmI would prefer Donovan and Scott than Edman and his .235 .245 OBPbccardsfan wrote: ↑08 Apr 2025 22:47 pm It has been fun watching VS2 get off to great start, but Donnie's very quietly had a killer start to the season. Holy cow! Only K'd 4 times in 43 ABs and .395 BA with 10 RBIs. He doesn't hit many dingers, but he has been driving in runs. Of course he and VS2 are going to come down to earth, but Donnie's sure a big piece of this team. Hope he stays healthy. Always liked the guy, but geez, what a good start.
Why?An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:24 am It's really an example of poor front office principles that they don't have Donovan and Nootbaar signed longer term.
No. No need at this point. Both have concerns about health. It's 11 [fork]ing games.An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:24 am It's really an example of poor front office principles that they don't have Donovan and Nootbaar signed longer term.
Just so I'm clear on what you're asking... you're asking why teams should consider signing their good young players to longer deals to retain them past their arbitration years?ecleme22 wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:42 amWhy?An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:24 am It's really an example of poor front office principles that they don't have Donovan and Nootbaar signed longer term.
At this point? Dude, they're already late.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:53 amNo. No need at this point. Both have concerns about health. It's 11 [fork]ing games.An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:24 am It's really an example of poor front office principles that they don't have Donovan and Nootbaar signed longer term.
Every year, players can get hot for 60 days and then turn into pumpkins
Noots 1 for 14 his last 3 games. Hurdys been on a run but started slow.
I agree. No need to sign Donovan early. Just that he is off to a good start. He will end up around .280 and if we are lucky his OPS will be in the 800's. He is certainly not going to maintain an OPS north of 1.000 where he is now. Depending on his slot in the order, he will knock in 70-80 runs and play good D wherever he is needed. He is not Pujols.....but a good guy to have in the lineup and off to a great start.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:53 amNo. No need at this point. Both have concerns about health. It's 11 [fork]ing games.An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:24 am It's really an example of poor front office principles that they don't have Donovan and Nootbaar signed longer term.
Every year, players can get hot for 60 days and then turn into pumpkins
Noots 1 for 14 his last 3 games. Hurdys been on a run but started slow.
What part of, no need and injury concerns escape you.An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 09:05 amAt this point? Dude, they're already late.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:53 amNo. No need at this point. Both have concerns about health. It's 11 [fork]ing games.An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:24 am It's really an example of poor front office principles that they don't have Donovan and Nootbaar signed longer term.
Every year, players can get hot for 60 days and then turn into pumpkins
Noots 1 for 14 his last 3 games. Hurdys been on a run but started slow.
The Cardinals have ZERO young players signed through their arbitration years. Knowing their stated payroll strategy, how on earth could you suggest they shouldn't lock up players they've developed longer term before they get close to free agency?
It's not about 3 games. Way to miss the point... can't tell if it was intentional or not, feels like it wasn't based on your extremely short-sighted defense of your position.
Oh please. No Pujols here.An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:24 am It's really an example of poor front office principles that they don't have Donovan and Nootbaar signed longer term.
Dude, you’re still missing the point.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 09:07 amWhat part of, no need and injury concerns escape you.An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 09:05 amAt this point? Dude, they're already late.scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:53 amNo. No need at this point. Both have concerns about health. It's 11 [fork]ing games.An Old Friend wrote: ↑09 Apr 2025 08:24 am It's really an example of poor front office principles that they don't have Donovan and Nootbaar signed longer term.
Every year, players can get hot for 60 days and then turn into pumpkins
Noots 1 for 14 his last 3 games. Hurdys been on a run but started slow.
The Cardinals have ZERO young players signed through their arbitration years. Knowing their stated payroll strategy, how on earth could you suggest they shouldn't lock up players they've developed longer term before they get close to free agency?
It's not about 3 games. Way to miss the point... can't tell if it was intentional or not, feels like it wasn't based on your extremely short-sighted defense of your position.
Cards have prospects like Saggese and Wetherholt to replace Hurdy.
Premature to sign either...probably that way in other parts of your life