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Harper is a proven slugger. However, probably too expensive for the Cardinals.

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:23 pm Harper is a proven slugger. However, probably too expensive for the Cardinals.

That would not be a good move.

Let me add

He’s 33 on tail end of career

Contract at 25 mill goes through 2032

He has NTC. No way he would go to cardinals.

Dumb, dumb dumb.

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:23 pm Harper is a proven slugger. However, probably too expensive for the Cardinals.

If the Cardinals are going to be really competitive. They need a slugger like Harper in the middle of the batting order. I look for possible solutions. Some others here just look to criticize. Real cool. Maybe they need to try to offer some bold solutions.

Jatalk wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:34 pm Let me add

He’s 33 on tail end of career

Contract at 25 mill goes through 2032

He has NTC. No way he would go to cardinals.

Dumb, dumb dumb.

Harper can still slug with the best of them. What's Sosa making? 25 million/year for Harper would be a bargain.

That boat sailed many moons ago.

No need to spend that kind of money now with a team years away from competing.

Also he has a no trade clause and I would think he'd want to go with a team serious about winning.

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:47 pm

Jatalk wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:34 pm Let me add

He’s 33 on tail end of career

Contract at 25 mill goes through 2032

He has NTC. No way he would go to cardinals.

Dumb, dumb dumb.

Harper can still slug with the best of them.

He has money attached and well on the wrong side of 30. Maybe it wouldn't cost Wetherholt. I don't know I don't have access to BTV.

If the Phillies get to the point that they actually trade Harper it will be interesting to see what the deal looks like. Boston did not get a Wetherholt type prospect for Devers, and Devers has a lot more control left during his prime years than Harper does.

It's probably not the right trade for us.

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:46 pm If the Cardinals are going to be really competitive. They need a slugger like Harper in the middle of the batting order. I look for possible solutions. Some others here just look to criticize. Maybe they need to try to offer some bold solutions.

No one is looking to criticize you....stop being a "professional victim"

You REFUSE to accept what the Front Office has said over and over again...."this coming season will be a rebuild year."

If you refuse to accept it and make the ridiculous threads like this, you'll get fair criticism.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:49 pm That boat sailed many moons ago.

No need to spend that kind of money now with a team years away from competing.

Also he has a no trade clause and I would think he'd want to go with a team serious about winning.

If Bloom could land a couple quality starting pitchers by trade or FA. The Cardinals, with a Harper in the lineup, could be very competitive to win the division in '26.

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:52 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:46 pm If the Cardinals are going to be really competitive. They need a slugger like Harper in the middle of the batting order. I look for possible solutions. Some others here just look to criticize. Maybe they need to try to offer some bold solutions.

No one is looking to criticize you....stop being a "professional victim"

You REFUSE to accept what the Front Office has said over and over again...."this coming season will be a rebuild year."

If you refuse to accept it and make the ridiculous threads like this, you'll get fair criticism.

You offer nothing but rebuttal. Weak. weak, weak.

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:55 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:52 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:46 pm If the Cardinals are going to be really competitive. They need a slugger like Harper in the middle of the batting order. I look for possible solutions. Some others here just look to criticize. Maybe they need to try to offer some bold solutions.

No one is looking to criticize you....stop being a "professional victim"

You REFUSE to accept what the Front Office has said over and over again...."this coming season will be a rebuild year."

If you refuse to accept it and make the ridiculous threads like this, you'll get fair criticism.

You offer nothing but rebuttal. Weak. weak weak.

deflection.... get better at this.

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:56 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:55 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:52 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:46 pm If the Cardinals are going to be really competitive. They need a slugger like Harper in the middle of the batting order. I look for possible solutions. Some others here just look to criticize. Maybe they need to try to offer some bold solutions.

No one is looking to criticize you....stop being a "professional victim"

You REFUSE to accept what the Front Office has said over and over again...."this coming season will be a rebuild year."

If you refuse to accept it and make the ridiculous threads like this, you'll get fair criticism.

You offer nothing but rebuttal. Weak. weak weak.

deflection.... get better at this.

What's your realistic proposal for improving the Cardinals lineup in '26. Let's see it. Other than probably benching Burleson. LOL

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:57 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:56 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:55 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:52 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:46 pm If the Cardinals are going to be really competitive. They need a slugger like Harper in the middle of the batting order. I look for possible solutions. Some others here just look to criticize. Maybe they need to try to offer some bold solutions.

No one is looking to criticize you....stop being a "professional victim"

You REFUSE to accept what the Front Office has said over and over again...."this coming season will be a rebuild year."

If you refuse to accept it and make the ridiculous threads like this, you'll get fair criticism.

You offer nothing but rebuttal. Weak. weak weak.

deflection.... get better at this.

What's your realistic proposal for improving the Cardinals in '26. Let's see it.

What part of "Rebuild in 2026" can you not understand or cannot accept?

Jatalk was right above "dumb, dumb, dumb"

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:59 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:57 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:56 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:55 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:52 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:46 pm If the Cardinals are going to be really competitive. They need a slugger like Harper in the middle of the batting order. I look for possible solutions. Some others here just look to criticize. Maybe they need to try to offer some bold solutions.

No one is looking to criticize you....stop being a "professional victim"

You REFUSE to accept what the Front Office has said over and over again...."this coming season will be a rebuild year."

If you refuse to accept it and make the ridiculous threads like this, you'll get fair criticism.

You offer nothing but rebuttal. Weak. weak weak.

deflection.... get better at this.

What's your realistic proposal for improving the Cardinals in '26. Let's see it.

What part of "Rebuild in 2026" can you not understand or cannot accept?

Jatalk was right above "dumb, dumb, dumb"

Wasn't '25 supposed to be a "rebuild"? Attendance and interest is wavering. It's time for better results in '26.

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 17:01 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:59 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:57 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:56 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:55 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:52 pm

Shady wrote: ↑26 Oct 2025 16:46 pm If the Cardinals are going to be really competitive. They need a slugger like Harper in the middle of the batting order. I look for possible solutions. Some others here just look to criticize. Maybe they need to try to offer some bold solutions.

No one is looking to criticize you....stop being a "professional victim"

You REFUSE to accept what the Front Office has said over and over again...."this coming season will be a rebuild year."

If you refuse to accept it and make the ridiculous threads like this, you'll get fair criticism.

You offer nothing but rebuttal. Weak. weak weak.

deflection.... get better at this.

What's your realistic proposal for improving the Cardinals in '26. Let's see it.

What part of "Rebuild in 2026" can you not understand or cannot accept?

Jatalk was right above "dumb, dumb, dumb"

Wasn't '25 supposed to be a "rebuild"? Attendance and interest is wavering. It's time for better results in '26.

okay....make sure you tell Bloom and Dewitt when you meet with them.