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JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

Calling him up next month might be the only thing that could halt their attendance tailspin. This team desperately needs something interesting.

180 wRC+ at AAA (152 at AA) before today's game.

Glad to see him getting the start at 3B. Wouldn't mind if they tried him at CF as well. Maybe that is something to work on over the offseason. No matter what it's clear that they're going to do whatever they can to get him as much playing time as possible.

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

Cards have only 2 players that have ever hit over 25 HR's on the roster in MLB.
I doubt that 1 of them ever does again and the other is in the hopeful category.

IF JJ can hit 25 I don't much care where he plays outfield or infield.

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

He's dyno-mite

He'll be here soon enough.

Yes it will be nice to see him taking AB's here.

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

The future is taking shape.
Gorman 3b.
Winn SS.
Wetherholt 2B.
Donovan LF.
Herrera fighting Walker for RF.
Burleson / Contreras 1b and DH.
CF TBD, with Scott getting a competitor for the job.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

Melville wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:05 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

The future is taking shape.
Gorman 3b.
Winn SS.
Wetherholt 2B.
Donovan LF.
Herrera fighting Walker for RF.
Burleson / Contreras 1b and DH.
CF TBD, with Scott getting a competitor for the job.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

Donovan does not have a corner OF bat. Need a power-hitting RH OF badly.

renostl wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 20:01 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

Cards have only 2 players that have ever hit over 25 HR's on the roster in MLB.
I doubt that 1 of them ever does again and the other is in the hopeful category.

IF JJ can hit 25 I don't much care where he plays outfield or infield.

I care .
Sure don't want him catching ! lol

ramfandan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:35 pm

renostl wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 20:01 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

Cards have only 2 players that have ever hit over 25 HR's on the roster in MLB.
I doubt that 1 of them ever does again and the other is in the hopeful category.

IF JJ can hit 25 I don't much care where he plays outfield or infield.

I care .
Sure don't want him catching ! lol

I sit corrected.

Melville wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:05 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

The future is taking shape.
Gorman 3b.
Winn SS.
Wetherholt 2B.
Donovan LF.
Herrera fighting Walker for RF.
Burleson / Contreras 1b and DH.
CF TBD, with Scott getting a competitor for the job.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

The future might be taking shape. Still a very weak looking furure.

It would be great if he could play CF well. Scott is great on defense not so good offensively.

icon wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:29 pm

Melville wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:05 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

The future is taking shape.
Gorman 3b.
Winn SS.
Wetherholt 2B.
Donovan LF.
Herrera fighting Walker for RF.
Burleson / Contreras 1b and DH.
CF TBD, with Scott getting a competitor for the job.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

Donovan does not have a corner OF bat. Need a power-hitting RH OF badly.

Agreement that some power is a priority.
That just shuffling that positions that player play doesn't achieve
that goal. They, IMO, will need more than the 1 new name of JJ.

Again besides NA, only Gorman has exceeded 25 HRs in MLB. Should
we just do the same things and expect change.

icon wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:29 pm

Melville wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:05 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

The future is taking shape.
Gorman 3b.
Winn SS.
Wetherholt 2B.
Donovan LF.
Herrera fighting Walker for RF.
Burleson / Contreras 1b and DH.
CF TBD, with Scott getting a competitor for the job.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

Donovan does not have a corner OF bat. Need a power-hitting RH OF badly.

We do not disagree.
I should have clarified that the above is what I expect STL to do based on what is on hand.
Herrera is a good BA/OBP bat; Walker is a mystery.
Neither is a middle order RH power bat - and one is unquestionably needed.
Not a coincidence who STL acquired at the deadline.
But Baez and Jordan are more wishful thinking than an actual solution.
You will note I did not list the catcher position.
I would like to see STL acquire Murphy from ATL.
That would certainly help.

Melville wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:05 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

The future is taking shape.
Gorman 3b.
Winn SS.
Wetherholt 2B.
Donovan LF.
Herrera fighting Walker for RF.
Burleson / Contreras 1b and DH.
CF TBD, with Scott getting a competitor for the job.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

…and unfortunate. Not seeing much of a future there. Rotation outlook even worse. Don’t expect a winner for several years.

Melville wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 21:05 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑03 Aug 2025 19:38 pm
JJ Wetherholt in 16 AAA games so far:

19 runs scored
21 hits
5 doubles
6 HR’s
12 RBI’s
9 BB’s

And oh by the way he started at 3rd today

The future is taking shape.
Gorman 3b.
Winn SS.
Wetherholt 2B.
Donovan LF.
Herrera fighting Walker for RF.
Burleson / Contreras 1b and DH.
CF TBD, with Scott getting a competitor for the job.
Easy.
Obvious.
Correct.

Melville, I’m typically in agreement with with you but at this point you might be last one on the island for Walker and Gorman.