Cal Raleigh

[bccardsfan]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

[Melville]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

MVP

[bccardsfan]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

MVP

Yep. At this point I am watching because I just like baseball and it is joy to see a guy like that carry a team. Like Albert used to do for the Cards. Vlad may still go off for the Jays this series. Fun to watch the premium players. Vlad was quiet tonight, but I think he will come on. Interesting series. Classic tight playoff game with good pitching tonight.

[crookedfeeder]

With the 2-3-2; is tomorrows game a must win for Blue Jays?

[bccardsfan]

With the 2-3-2; is tomorrows game a must win for Blue Jays?

Well, it will be harder for them if they don't. But Toronto has had a great season and they will rebound. Seattle has had sort of a Cinderella season, and they seem to know how to win. Seattle - Milwaulkee would be an interesting series. Being in BC, I have a lot of friends who are M's fans, and a lot of friends who are Jays fans. So I sort of follow both teams. Of course I would pull for the Cards against anyone. Anyway, if Seattle takes tomorrow's games that makes it a lot tougher for the Jays, but I would never count them out. It is good chance for fans to see Raleigh and Vlad Jr. though. Both guys are top level players.

[brock118]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

Dude stole 14 bases this year. Pretty good for a guy that can't steal bases.

[crookedfeeder]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

Dude stole 14 bases this year. Pretty good for a guy that can't steal bases.

I can run faster than Josh Naylor; and he stole 30 (of 32).

Seattle are real good at picking their spots.

[scoutyjones2]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

Jesus, your a [fork]ing imbecile....

He had 14 SB's this year. He'd be second on the Cards in SB's

Judge had 12

You know you can look [shirt] up moran

[WLTFE]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

Jesus, your a [fork]ing imbecile....

He had 14 SB's this year. He'd be second on the Cards in SB's

Judge had 12

You know you can look [shirt] up moran

+1,000,000

[Melville]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

MVP

Yep. At this point I am watching because I just like baseball and it is joy to see a guy like that carry a team. Like Albert used to do for the Cards. Vlad may still go off for the Jays this series. Fun to watch the premium players. Vlad was quiet tonight, but I think he will come on. Interesting series. Classic tight playoff game with good pitching tonight.

You make such an important point.
I am watching Seattle for several reasons - and every reason involves a specific player - but it begins with The Big Dumper.
Same with Milwaukee and Toronto.
What a terrific phrase on your part: "I am watching because I just like baseball and it is joy to see a guy like that carry a team."
It is the essence of fandom.
And it is something the Cardinals have completely abandoned.

[OldRed]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

That's true, even Pujols had 16 two different seasons and 14 another. Sometimes it doesn't take speed, but good judgment when to steal.

[bccardsfan]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

MVP

Yep. At this point I am watching because I just like baseball and it is joy to see a guy like that carry a team. Like Albert used to do for the Cards. Vlad may still go off for the Jays this series. Fun to watch the premium players. Vlad was quiet tonight, but I think he will come on. Interesting series. Classic tight playoff game with good pitching tonight.

You make such an important point.
I am watching Seattle for several reasons - and every reason involves a specific player - but it begins with The Big Dumper.
Same with Milwaukee and Toronto.
What a terrific phrase on your part: "I am watching because I just like baseball and it is joy to see a guy like that carry a team."
It is the essence of fandom.
And it is something the Cardinals have completely abandoned.

Ignoring the human garbage responses about looking shirt up above... What strikes me is how the cards have completely lost their way. Yes, I agree they are a marketing organization, and most teams need to do that to some extent. But although you and I disagree often on individual players or strategy, we are both civilized when holding discussions. So yes, I agree they are a marketing org, and they have zero allegiance to any of the things or ideas or groups they market to. For example, they have pride days, and Christian Days, and military days, and even Grateful Dead night. Ownership doesn't care about any of these things, they just want to make money. It is kind of hilarious and sad to watch, all at once. It is amazing the energy put into the Cardinals hall of fame and ballpark village, and how little was put into getting an experienced competent manager and assembling a team that plays sound fundamental baseball.

That said, what is pathetic is how they let MO completley mismanage things for the past 4 or 5 years. How they let the minor league instruction system fall far behind what other teams were doing, and critically, how they let such incompetence rule in the dugout. I never thought Dave Roberts was a particularly good manager, but he does manage egos on that insanely expensive roster of super stars. However, the other three teams that are still in it are managed by competent people and play pretty decent fundamental ball. For the most part, the teams have one or two stars and the rest are either rising stars or role players. The rosters are reasonably well constructed, and the teams play hard for their managers, and the managers are not idiots at in game strategy. Sure, some moves don't work out, but they are not clueless. The Cards need a competent manager and pitching coach and some direction. Watching post season baseball makes that even clearer than it is during the regular season. This team is not all that far away from being good. We have discussed these things ad nauseum, but clearly the Cards need starting pitching, at least one really good corner OFer, and maybe one other good player. They need to clear clutter and redundancies, and get after it. They have some pieces in the minors that are a year or two away. It is unlikely there is a saviour down there for next season except for JJ (hopefully). Doyle, maybe, but he needs a year in the minors at least. So we shall see if this ship is righted under Bloom. It is clear to me he needs to make changes in the dugout as well, but that is looking unlikely for next season.

[rockondlouie]

My AL/MVP as well

Bet he wishes he didn't sign that six-year, $105 million contract extension with the Seattle Mariners in March 2025.

Total Value: $105 million.
Signing Bonus: $10 million.
Salaries:
2025: $1 million.
2026: $11 million.
2027: $12 million.
2028-2030: $23 million per season.

A $20 million player option with a $2 million buyout

Great job by the M's, he's worth double that.

[scoutyjones2]

Guy is an absolute beast! He crushed that ball tonight and turned that game around. Pretty good defensive C as well. Smart hitter and he is a switch hitter. Only thing he doesn't have is base stealing speed, but hey, he's a catcher. Team leader. Nice to see a really good player who is bringing it in the playoffs too. I wouldn't mind Rodriquez for my CFer either.....

MVP

Yep. At this point I am watching because I just like baseball and it is joy to see a guy like that carry a team. Like Albert used to do for the Cards. Vlad may still go off for the Jays this series. Fun to watch the premium players. Vlad was quiet tonight, but I think he will come on. Interesting series. Classic tight playoff game with good pitching tonight.

You make such an important point.
I am watching Seattle for several reasons - and every reason involves a specific player - but it begins with The Big Dumper.
Same with Milwaukee and Toronto.
What a terrific phrase on your part: "I am watching because I just like baseball and it is joy to see a guy like that carry a team."
It is the essence of fandom.
And it is something the Cardinals have completely abandoned.

Ignoring the human garbage responses about looking shirt up above... What strikes me is how the cards have completely lost their way. Yes, I agree they are a marketing organization, and most teams need to do that to some extent. But although you and I disagree often on individual players or strategy, we are both civilized when holding discussions. So yes, I agree they are a marketing org, and they have zero allegiance to any of the things or ideas or groups they market to. For example, they have pride days, and Christian Days, and military days, and even Grateful Dead night. Ownership doesn't care about any of these things, they just want to make money. It is kind of hilarious and sad to watch, all at once. It is amazing the energy put into the Cardinals hall of fame and ballpark village, and how little was put into getting an experienced competent manager and assembling a team that plays sound fundamental baseball.

That said, what is pathetic is how they let MO completley mismanage things for the past 4 or 5 years. How they let the minor league instruction system fall far behind what other teams were doing, and critically, how they let such incompetence rule in the dugout. I never thought Dave Roberts was a particularly good manager, but he does manage egos on that insanely expensive roster of super stars. However, the other three teams that are still in it are managed by competent people and play pretty decent fundamental ball. For the most part, the teams have one or two stars and the rest are either rising stars or role players. The rosters are reasonably well constructed, and the teams play hard for their managers, and the managers are not idiots at in game strategy. Sure, some moves don't work out, but they are not clueless. The Cards need a competent manager and pitching coach and some direction. Watching post season baseball makes that even clearer than it is during the regular season. This team is not all that far away from being good. We have discussed these things ad nauseum, but clearly the Cards need starting pitching, at least one really good corner OFer, and maybe one other good player. They need to clear clutter and redundancies, and get after it. They have some pieces in the minors that are a year or two away. It is unlikely there is a saviour down there for next season except for JJ (hopefully). Doyle, maybe, but he needs a year in the minors at least. So we shall see if this ship is righted under Bloom. It is clear to me he needs to make changes in the dugout as well, but that is looking unlikely for next season.

You're a (bleep) thru and thru

[bccardsfan]

My AL/MVP as well

Bet he wishes he didn't sign that six-year, $105 million contract extension with the Seattle Mariners in March 2025.

Total Value: $105 million.
Signing Bonus: $10 million.
Salaries:
2025: $1 million.
2026: $11 million.
2027: $12 million.
2028-2030: $23 million per season.

A $20 million player option with a $2 million buyout

Great job by the M's, he's worth double that.

Indeed, contrasted with MM, for example shows how clueless our gm/pobo has been the last few years.

[jbrach]

220 lifetime hitter