Iván Herrera
Posted: 21 Jun 2025 08:46 am
Two stints on IL in first half of the season.
Any concerns?
Any concerns?
Dr Davis. Calling Dr Davis.
Question - same injury or location, or new concern. That’s my first inquiry.
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Don’t recall him being given a chance to play first base or left field. I’m thinking they were hoping he would stick at catcher first but at just turning 25 there is still time to try other positions.
This might be where your competitive advantage has an angel that
He has played a little 1B in winter ball.kyace wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 10:25 amDon’t recall him being given a chance to play first base or left field. I’m thinking they were hoping he would stick at catcher first but at just turning 25 there is still time to try other positions.
No. This is the first chance he’s been given to actually play every day in the majors
Problem is, he is behind both Contreras and Burleson, each of whom has been a better player than Herrera overall so far.renostl wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 10:44 amThis might be where your competitive advantage has an angel that
we can see common ground.
He needs to be in the C/DH or 1B profile, IMO.
He does not need to be next in line for the Cardinals with
"put IV out there and let's see what he can do"
1 solid .800+ out there changes the dynamic of the team to division contender.
Exactly.moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:16 pm put a guy with bad legs in the OF where he's never played before
what could go wrong
Incorrect.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:13 pmNo. This is the first chance he’s been given to actually play every day in the majors
Incorrect. he has not been given the chance to play every day if you are given the chance to play every day you actually play every day that’s like saying Gorman was given the chance to play every day this season but lost the job. You can’t be given the chance to play every day when you don’t play every day it’s not hardMelville wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:21 pmIncorrect.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:13 pmNo. This is the first chance he’s been given to actually play every day in the majors
He was gifted the starting catcher job each of the past 2 seasons - and lost it to his backup within 30 games each time.
Huge red flag.
You don't trade the only true slugger on your team. I don't care if he has a position at all. Having a bat is a position this team desperately needsMelville wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:12 pmHe has played a little 1B in winter ball.kyace wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 10:25 amDon’t recall him being given a chance to play first base or left field. I’m thinking they were hoping he would stick at catcher first but at just turning 25 there is still time to try other positions.
I said 3 years ago he should be moved to LF - but it is becoming likely that ship has sailed.
The problem with 1b is that Contreras and Burleson are already proven - and therefore ahead of him.
And having a full time DH is a thing of the past for most MLB teams.
Odds are overwhelming that the team should trade him if his value is high this off-season.
Pretty much the only pathway to keeping him is as a LF - which is something they should have investigated long ago.
If they do keep him, he should spend the entire off-season trying to make that switch.
Respectfully, you are denying the meaning of your own words.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:23 pmIncorrect. he has not been given the chance to play every day if you are given the chance to play every day you actually play every dayMelville wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:21 pmIncorrect.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:13 pmNo. This is the first chance he’s been given to actually play every day in the majors
He was gifted the starting catcher job each of the past 2 seasons - and lost it to his backup within 30 games each time.
Huge red flag.
No if you are given the chance to play every day you play every day it’s not hard he never played every day he was given limited playing time. This is the first season he’s been given to actually play everyday and he’s the best hitter on the team it would be dumb to trade the best hitter on the teamMelville wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:33 pmRespectfully, you are denying the meaning of your own words.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:23 pmIncorrect. he has not been given the chance to play every day if you are given the chance to play every day you actually play every dayMelville wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:21 pmIncorrect.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:13 pmNo. This is the first chance he’s been given to actually play every day in the majors
He was gifted the starting catcher job each of the past 2 seasons - and lost it to his backup within 30 games each time.
Huge red flag.
You claimed he has never been given the CHANCE to play every day.
Factually, he has been given that very chance each of the past 2 seasons - he was the strafing catcher each of the past 2 seasons.
And lost that gifted assignment both times in about a month.
Neither the pitchers nor the coaching staff want him behind the plate on a regular basis (with good reason, obviously) - despite being given the CHANCE in 2024 and again in 2025.
Like it or not, he needs to follow the Schwarber and Varsho route.
Goodman out in Colorado will as well.
That is simply a baseball reality.
And you have my personal guarantee that no one knows that better than Herrera himself.
He has no position - and will quickly run out of time to find one.
Few teams have long term use for a 25 year old full time DH.
he's been given the chance and he's proven he's the worst catcher on the roster.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:36 pmNo if you are given the chance to play every day you play every day it’s not hard he never played every day he was given limited playing time. This is the first season he’s been given to actually play everyday and he’s the best hitter on the team it would be dumb to trade the best hitter on the teamMelville wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:33 pmRespectfully, you are denying the meaning of your own words.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:23 pmIncorrect. he has not been given the chance to play every day if you are given the chance to play every day you actually play every dayMelville wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:21 pmIncorrect.Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2025 12:13 pmNo. This is the first chance he’s been given to actually play every day in the majors
He was gifted the starting catcher job each of the past 2 seasons - and lost it to his backup within 30 games each time.
Huge red flag.
You claimed he has never been given the CHANCE to play every day.
Factually, he has been given that very chance each of the past 2 seasons - he was the strafing catcher each of the past 2 seasons.
And lost that gifted assignment both times in about a month.
Neither the pitchers nor the coaching staff want him behind the plate on a regular basis (with good reason, obviously) - despite being given the CHANCE in 2024 and again in 2025.
Like it or not, he needs to follow the Schwarber and Varsho route.
Goodman out in Colorado will as well.
That is simply a baseball reality.
And you have my personal guarantee that no one knows that better than Herrera himself.
He has no position - and will quickly run out of time to find one.
Few teams have long term use for a 25 year old full time DH.