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Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:24 pm
by Shady
With Contreras staying at 1B and Herrera returning to catcher. Burleson's role next season also depends on if Donovan and/or Walker get traded.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:25 pm
by sdaltons
He's a DH, at best. Herrera returning to C frees up DH. Not sure what the problem is.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:27 pm
by Carp4Cy
sdaltons wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:25 pm
He's a DH, at best. Herrera returning to C frees up DH. Not sure what the problem is.
So do Pages and Pozo get non-tendered? Is crooks the new backup and should we forget all about his 2 hits in his first 40 ABs?
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:40 pm
by Shady
Burleson's flexibility and Herrera moving back to catcher allows Bloom to shop for the best production/salary combo he can acquire at DH or corner outfield. Which is a major need.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:45 pm
by MIDMOBIRDTWO
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:27 pm
sdaltons wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:25 pm
He's a DH, at best. Herrera returning to C frees up DH. Not sure what the problem is.
So do Pages and Pozo get non-tendered? Is crooks the new backup and should we forget all about his 2 hits in his first 40 ABs?
I think he should get 40 lashes with a wet noodle. How dare he not come out of the chute firing on all cylinders.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:46 pm
by MIDMOBIRDTWO
Shady wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:40 pm
Burleson's flexibility and Herrera moving back to catcher allows Bloom to shop for the best production/salary combo he can acquire at DH or corner outfield. Which is a major need.
burly sitting out today means they will trade him for a minor league pitcher. Book it!
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:53 pm
by Talkin' Baseball
MIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:46 pm
Shady wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:40 pm
Burleson's flexibility and Herrera moving back to catcher allows Bloom to shop for the best production/salary combo he can acquire at DH or corner outfield. Which is a major need.
burly sitting out today means they will trade him for a minor league pitcher. Book it!
One can hope. We have more use for the pitcher than a "utility player".
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:55 pm
by Carp4Cy
MIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:45 pm
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:27 pm
sdaltons wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:25 pm
He's a DH, at best. Herrera returning to C frees up DH. Not sure what the problem is.
So do Pages and Pozo get non-tendered? Is crooks the new backup and should we forget all about his 2 hits in his first 40 ABs?
I think he should get 40 lashes with a wet noodle. How dare he not come out of the chute firing on all cylinders.
If it were JJ Weatherholt or Jackson Holliday going to 2 for their first 40, the town would be (was in baltimore's case) in an uproar.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:55 pm
by MIDMOBIRDTWO
Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:53 pm
MIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:46 pm
Shady wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:40 pm
Burleson's flexibility and Herrera moving back to catcher allows Bloom to shop for the best production/salary combo he can acquire at DH or corner outfield. Which is a major need.
burly sitting out today means they will trade him for a minor league pitcher. Book it!
One can hope. We have more use for the pitcher than a "utility player".
Need many pitchers.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:56 pm
by MIDMOBIRDTWO
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:55 pm
MIDMOBIRDTWO wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:45 pm
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:27 pm
sdaltons wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:25 pm
He's a DH, at best. Herrera returning to C frees up DH. Not sure what the problem is.
So do Pages and Pozo get non-tendered? Is crooks the new backup and should we forget all about his 2 hits in his first 40 ABs?
I think he should get 40 lashes with a wet noodle. How dare he not come out of the chute firing on all cylinders.
If it were JJ Weatherholt or Jackson Holliday going to 2 for their first 40, the town would be (was in baltimore's case) in an uproar.
Holliday took a while to get going. Most do.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 14:57 pm
by Talkin' Baseball
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:27 pm
sdaltons wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:25 pm
He's a DH, at best. Herrera returning to C frees up DH. Not sure what the problem is.
So do Pages and Pozo get non-tendered? Is crooks the new backup and should we forget all about his 2 hits in his first 40 ABs?
If you look at their remarks, they are careful not to say Herrera will be catching. He has a surgery, they have given him a program to implement, and they have said they will take another look in the spring. Don't give away his LF spot just yet.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 15:02 pm
by NYCardsFan
Shady wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:40 pm
Burleson's flexibility and Herrera moving back to catcher allows Bloom to shop for the best production/salary combo he can acquire at DH or corner outfield. Which is a major need.
“Utility player?” “Flexibility?” Since when is playing varying degrees of bad defense in the OF and at 1B considered “flexible.” Reality check: he’s an entirely one-dimensional, bat-only player who is a liability in the field. One can credit him for having his best season offensively without going completely delusional.
But enjoy this attention.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 15:04 pm
by MIDMOBIRDTWO
NYCardsFan wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 15:02 pm
Shady wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:40 pm
Burleson's flexibility and Herrera moving back to catcher allows Bloom to shop for the best production/salary combo he can acquire at DH or corner outfield. Which is a major need.
“Utility?” “Flexibility?” Since when is playing varying degrees of bad defense in the OF and at 1B considered “flexible.” Reality check: he’s an entirely one-dimensional, bat-only player who is a liability in the field. One can credit him for having his best season offensively without going completely delusional.
But please enjoy this attention.
When your lineup "anchor" only drives in 69 runs for a season your lineup might be in a world of hurt.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 15:23 pm
by KeeptheRamsinSTL
Shady wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 14:24 pm
With Contreras staying at 1B and Herrera returning to catcher. Burleson's role next season also depends on if Donovan and/or Walker get traded.
I don't see Walker blocking Burly. Walker shouldn't be on this team next year.
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 15:42 pm
by riff raff
Burly will be in LF/DH most likely if Nado is gone
Re: Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player
Posted: 28 Sep 2025 15:47 pm
by Shady
riff raff wrote: ↑28 Sep 2025 15:42 pm
Burly will be in LF/DH most likely if Nado is gone
And he'll likely get plenty of starts again at 1B. Contreras ain't getting any younger and has had some injury issues in the past. Therefore, the "utility" label again in '26 is likely for Burleson.