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yes - Hurdy Gurdy needs to go!rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
He's Bloom's best chip.dugoutrex wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:04 pmyes - Hurdy Gurdy needs to go!rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
Trading Arenado, Donovan and Gorman only makes sense if Bloom feels both Wetherholt and Saggese are ready at 2B and 3B. Unless Bloom can get a power bat for 3B by trade or FA.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
Derrick Goold in Post chat was asked about JJ for 2026 season. Goold said if JJ plays well in spring training , he makes the team and starts in the lineup on opening day . Take it for what it's worth from the main Cardinal beat writer .Shady wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:26 pmTrading Arenado, Donovan and Gorman only makes sense if Bloom feels both Wetherholt and Saggese are ready at 2B and 3B. Unless Bloom can get a power bat for 3B by trade or FA.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
You can't believe contending teams inquired about Gorman. What would he do for LA ? Batboy? Gorman has no value to team trying to win. He is a five tool dud. He is not good at any baseball related skill. We can only hope he goes.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:08 pmHe's Bloom's best chip.dugoutrex wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:04 pmyes - Hurdy Gurdy needs to go!rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
There were even some local reports the Dodgers called about him mid season, Yankees too.
Sooooo glad Mo didn't make the trade and kept him for Bloom to deal.
He's got a strong trade market and is about to make some real money that goes against BDWJr's desire to slash payroll.
My bet is he goes.
I don't see him trading both Donny and Norman (but pretty sure he'll do his best to move NADO).Shady wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:26 pmTrading Arenado, Donovan and Gorman only makes sense if Bloom feels both Wetherholt and Saggese are ready at 2B and 3B. Unless Bloom can get a power bat for 3B by trade or FA.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
+1 he’s a one tool player who doesn’t hit well enough to make that one tool usefulmakesnosense wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 13:11 pmYou can't believe contending teams inquired about Gorman. What would he do for LA ? Batboy? Gorman has no value to team trying to win. He is a five tool dud. He is not good at any baseball related skill. We can only hope he goes.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:08 pmHe's Bloom's best chip.dugoutrex wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:04 pmyes - Hurdy Gurdy needs to go!rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
There were even some local reports the Dodgers called about him mid season, Yankees too.
Sooooo glad Mo didn't make the trade and kept him for Bloom to deal.
He's got a strong trade market and is about to make some real money that goes against BDWJr's desire to slash payroll.
My bet is he goes.
He misunderstoodOzziesfan41 wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 13:16 pm+1 he’s a one tool player who doesn’t hit well enough to make that one tool usefulmakesnosense wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 13:11 pmYou can't believe contending teams inquired about Gorman. What would he do for LA ? Batboy? Gorman has no value to team trying to win. He is a five tool dud. He is not good at any baseball related skill. We can only hope he goes.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:08 pmHe's Bloom's best chip.dugoutrex wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:04 pmyes - Hurdy Gurdy needs to go!rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
There were even some local reports the Dodgers called about him mid season, Yankees too.
Sooooo glad Mo didn't make the trade and kept him for Bloom to deal.
He's got a strong trade market and is about to make some real money that goes against BDWJr's desire to slash payroll.
My bet is he goes.
rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
Some teams would likely pounce on the opportunity to get the 23 year old, versatile Saggese. Some that have been paying close attention to his minor leagues production. But he ain't going anywhere with the current Cardinals 3B/2B situation up in the air. Unless, he's demanded in a deal to get a front line starting pichter.2ninr wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 15:02 pmrockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Oct 2025 12:00 pm With Noot's trade value at it's all time low due to the surgery.
Bloom's going to have to move at least one (or two) of the other left handed bats and wait for Noot to re-hab his trade value hopefully by midseason.
That makes Norman, Donny and Burleson the likely players to get dealt.
Bloom likes players w/Bumbles hitting profile so doubt he'd go (unless a team really wants him and offers something strong).
Norman wouldn't fetch much straight up, perhaps if bundled w/?????
It's been my opinion Donny is Bloom's best trade chip and would bring back a near major league ready prospect or even a #3/4 major league starting pitcher w/control.
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