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Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 12:56 pm
by Bully4you
Top Candidates as of today: Exclude pitchers, because well, they are pitchers!!
1. Wetherholt
2. Winn
3. Burleson
4a. Nolan Gorman aka the UNiCorn **
4b. Jordan Walker **
5. Leonardo Bernal
6. Church
7. Haven't yet acquired
** I have them in the same category.
However, I think one or both might be gone in 2026.
Most likely Gorman
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:01 pm
by Cranny
Bully4you wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 12:56 pm
Top Candidates as of today: Exclude pitchers, because well, they are pitchers!!
1. Wetherholt
2. Winn
3. Burleson
4a. Nolan Gorman aka the UNiCorn **
4b. Jordan Walker **
5. Leonardo Bernal
6. Church
7. Haven't yet acquired
** I have them in the same category.
However, I think one or both might be gone in 2026.
Most likely Gorman
Wetherholt, Winn, and Walker all have potential for All Star consideration. In the minors, Joshua Baez is starting to come on strong.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:07 pm
by Talkin' Baseball
Maybe not a franchise player, but Herrera might develop an All-Star caliber bat.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:13 pm
by 3dender
It's Wetherholt and maybe Winn (if his bat comes a long a little more)... Gorman and Walker and maybe Bernal have very outside shots but that's it.
Rainiel Rodriguez is one more possibility I just remembered... but at least 2 years off and probably 3.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
by DewittDaman11
Possible candidates: Wetherholt, Bernal, Baez, Ortiz, and Rodriguez for hitters. Doyle, Mathews and Henderson for pitchers. Really hope Rodriguez pans out, he has some serious upside, and only 18 years old at Palm Beach.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
by Vacardfan1964
The next Cardinals mega star is just a glint in Blooms eyes.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:19 pm
by rockondlouie
The only potential "franchise" player (IMO) is of course JJW.
No one on the current roster even comes close to being a franchise player.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:20 pm
by rockondlouie
Cranny wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:01 pm
Bully4you wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 12:56 pm
Top Candidates as of today: Exclude pitchers, because well, they are pitchers!!
1. Wetherholt
2. Winn
3. Burleson
4a. Nolan Gorman aka the UNiCorn **
4b. Jordan Walker **
5. Leonardo Bernal
6. Church
7. Haven't yet acquired
** I have them in the same category.
However, I think one or both might be gone in 2026.
Most likely Gorman
Wetherholt, Winn, and Walker all have potential for All Star consideration. In the minors, Joshua Baez is starting to come on strong.
I'll take that bet on Winn/Walker who will likely never even sniff an all-star selection.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:28 pm
by hugeCardfan
rockondlouie wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:19 pm
The only potential "franchise" player (IMO) is of course JJW.
No one on the current roster even comes close to being a franchise player.
i think Rainiel shows all the signs.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:31 pm
by hugeCardfan
rockondlouie wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:20 pm
Cranny wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:01 pm
Bully4you wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 12:56 pm
Top Candidates as of today: Exclude pitchers, because well, they are pitchers!!
1. Wetherholt
2. Winn
3. Burleson
4a. Nolan Gorman aka the UNiCorn **
4b. Jordan Walker **
5. Leonardo Bernal
6. Church
7. Haven't yet acquired
** I have them in the same category.
However, I think one or both might be gone in 2026.
Most likely Gorman
Wetherholt, Winn, and Walker all have potential for All Star consideration. In the minors, Joshua Baez is starting to come on strong.
I'll take that bet on Winn/Walker who will likely never even sniff an all-star selection.
I'll take that bet on Winn. he's having a sophomore year. watch out next year.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:37 pm
by Cranny
hugeCardfan wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:31 pm
rockondlouie wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:20 pm
Cranny wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:01 pm
Bully4you wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 12:56 pm
Top Candidates as of today: Exclude pitchers, because well, they are pitchers!!
1. Wetherholt
2. Winn
3. Burleson
4a. Nolan Gorman aka the UNiCorn **
4b. Jordan Walker **
5. Leonardo Bernal
6. Church
7. Haven't yet acquired
** I have them in the same category.
However, I think one or both might be gone in 2026.
Most likely Gorman
Wetherholt, Winn, and Walker all have potential for All Star consideration. In the minors, Joshua Baez is starting to come on strong.
I'll take that bet on Winn/Walker who will likely never even sniff an all-star selection.
I'll take that bet on Winn. he's having a sophomore year. watch out next year.
Both Winn and Walker are only 23. Birthdays earlier this year. Wetherholt turns 23 next month.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:56 pm
by rockondlouie
hugeCardfan wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:28 pm
rockondlouie wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:19 pm
The only potential "franchise" player (IMO) is of course JJW.
No one on the current roster even comes close to being a franchise player.
i think Rainiel shows all the signs.
Could be an everyday player, doesn't have "franchise player" potential (IMO).
Cardinals are loaded w/quality catching prospects.
Bloom can certainly package one w/Donny or Noot or Burleson and hopefully land a starting pitcher!
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 13:59 pm
by rockondlouie
hugeCardfan wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:31 pm
rockondlouie wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:20 pm
Cranny wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:01 pm
Bully4you wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 12:56 pm
Top Candidates as of today: Exclude pitchers, because well, they are pitchers!!
1. Wetherholt
2. Winn
3. Burleson
4a. Nolan Gorman aka the UNiCorn **
4b. Jordan Walker **
5. Leonardo Bernal
6. Church
7. Haven't yet acquired
** I have them in the same category.
However, I think one or both might be gone in 2026.
Most likely Gorman
Wetherholt, Winn, and Walker all have potential for All Star consideration. In the minors, Joshua Baez is starting to come on strong.
I'll take that bet on Winn/Walker who will likely never even sniff an all-star selection.
I'll take that bet on Winn. he's having a sophomore year. watch out next year.
There at least six-seven current NL shortstops he's going to have to beat out w/more to come in the future.
But I hope you're right and win this "fake" bet.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 14:23 pm
by Carp4Cy
Bully4you wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 12:56 pm
Top Candidates as of today: Exclude pitchers, because well, they are pitchers!!
1. Wetherholt
2. Winn
3. Burleson
4a. Nolan Gorman aka the UNiCorn **
4b. Jordan Walker **
5. Leonardo Bernal
6. Church
7. Haven't yet acquired
** I have them in the same category.
However, I think one or both might be gone in 2026.
Most likely Gorman
What exactly is Doyle doing this month?
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 14:24 pm
by Talkin' Baseball
hugeCardfan wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:28 pm
rockondlouie wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 13:19 pm
The only potential "franchise" player (IMO) is of course JJW.
No one on the current roster even comes close to being a franchise player.
i think Rainiel shows all the signs.
Someone coming up with Rodriguez who may not make it at all, but if he does- Padilla is electric. I hope he can hit enough to make it. He's years away.
Re: Is the next "Franchise Player" already on the team, in minors or have they yet to acquire
Posted: 19 Aug 2025 14:25 pm
by Talkin' Baseball
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 14:23 pm
Bully4you wrote: ↑19 Aug 2025 12:56 pm
Top Candidates as of today: Exclude pitchers, because well, they are pitchers!!
1. Wetherholt
2. Winn
3. Burleson
4a. Nolan Gorman aka the UNiCorn **
4b. Jordan Walker **
5. Leonardo Bernal
6. Church
7. Haven't yet acquired
** I have them in the same category.
However, I think one or both might be gone in 2026.
Most likely Gorman
What exactly is Doyle doing this month?
Getting new bank accounts set up.