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Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 12:39 pm
by Cardly
Adding a couple of veterans could assist the t-ball children who will soon overrun the Cards roster for next season.
The Cards still need some major leaguers to show the children how the professionals go about a 162 season.
The Cards can still lose 100 games as they hope for a solid top draft pick, however, they need to win a few games!
A small amount of quality homegrown veterans could be of great help on the team!
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 12:50 pm
by TraveledLessRoad
This actually brings up a good point I hadn't much thought of. If Nado goes, Gray goes, and Donovan goes, then what veterans are left to lead this team and show everyone the ropes. You have Willy C and while I like his fire, he's not exactly "role model" material.
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 13:08 pm
by HorseTrader
TraveledLessRoad wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 12:50 pm
This actually brings up a good point I hadn't much thought of. If Nado goes, Gray goes, and Donovan goes, then what veterans are left to lead this team and show everyone the ropes. You have Willy C and while I like his fire, he's not exactly "role model" material.
I've been saying I don't like the idea of trading Donovan (I'll accept if it happens) for two reasons, one of course is he's a good player but the other is he's really the only leader left (after Gray, Willie and Arenado). Losing his leadership may hurt worse then losing his on field performance.
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 13:14 pm
by sikeston bulldog2
We act as if this is Burger King and we can choose off the menu and have it our way. I mean, we rule.
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 13:16 pm
by HorseTrader
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 13:14 pm
We act as if this is Burger King and we can choose off the menu and have it our way. I mean, we rule.
Not really, Burger King says "we do it your way". Here we say "I wish they'd do it my way"
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 13:17 pm
by sikeston bulldog2
HorseTrader wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 13:16 pm
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 13:14 pm
We act as if this is Burger King and we can choose off the menu and have it our way. I mean, we rule.
Not really, Burger King says "we do it your way". Here we say "I wish they'd do it my way"
Ha. I hear ya. Just messin with the boys.
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 13:27 pm
by Carp4Cy
HorseTrader wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 13:08 pm
TraveledLessRoad wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 12:50 pm
This actually brings up a good point I hadn't much thought of. If Nado goes, Gray goes, and Donovan goes, then what veterans are left to lead this team and show everyone the ropes. You have Willy C and while I like his fire, he's not exactly "role model" material.
I've been saying I don't like the idea of trading Donovan (I'll accept if it happens) for two reasons, one of course is he's a good player but the other is he's really the only leader left (after Gray, Willie and Arenado). Losing his leadership may hurt worse then losing his on field performance.
It might hurt less if we have a manager that did that job, but...well....
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 13:32 pm
by greyhawk
HorseTrader wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 13:08 pm
TraveledLessRoad wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 12:50 pm
This actually brings up a good point I hadn't much thought of. If Nado goes, Gray goes, and Donovan goes, then what veterans are left to lead this team and show everyone the ropes. You have Willy C and while I like his fire, he's not exactly "role model" material.
I've been saying I don't like the idea of trading Donovan (I'll accept if it happens) for two reasons, one of course is he's a good player but the other is he's really the only leader left (after Gray, Willie and Arenado). Losing his leadership may hurt worse then losing his on field performance.
another point of view is this forces someone else to step up --- clears the deck for some of the young guys to take a leadership role? Do minor league teams not have guys/leaders other players look up to?
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 13:40 pm
by Cardinals4Life
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 13:27 pm
HorseTrader wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 13:08 pm
TraveledLessRoad wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 12:50 pm
This actually brings up a good point I hadn't much thought of. If Nado goes, Gray goes, and Donovan goes, then what veterans are left to lead this team and show everyone the ropes. You have Willy C and while I like his fire, he's not exactly "role model" material.
I've been saying I don't like the idea of trading Donovan (I'll accept if it happens) for two reasons, one of course is he's a good player but the other is he's really the only leader left (after Gray, Willie and Arenado). Losing his leadership may hurt worse then losing his on field performance.
It might hurt less if we have a manager that did that job, but...well....
Great point Carp. Marmol is a joke.
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 13:44 pm
by C-Unit
They could sign Rick Ankiel to make another comeback. He hung out with the 2013 Astros for a bit to help out the young guys.
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 14:56 pm
by craviduce
TraveledLessRoad wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 12:50 pm
This actually brings up a good point I hadn't much thought of. If Nado goes, Gray goes, and Donovan goes, then what veterans are left to lead this team and show everyone the ropes. You have Willy C and while I like his fire, he's not exactly "role model" material.
this would then be JoJo Romero's team?
I really don't know who takes over the Clubhouse.
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 16:33 pm
by Longhorns55
I wouldn't be surprised if Masyn Winn starts to fill in that gap.
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 16:51 pm
by 2ninr
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 13:14 pm
We act as if this is Burger King and we can choose off the menu and have it our way. I mean, we rule.
Hold the pickle hold the lettuce special orders dont upset us-have it your way!
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 16:52 pm
by scoutyjones2
Cardly wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025 12:39 pm
Adding a couple of veterans could assist the t-ball children who will soon overrun the Cards roster for next season.
The Cards still need some major leaguers to show the children how the professionals go about a 162 season.
The Cards can still lose 100 games as they hope for a solid top draft pick, however, they need to win a few games!
A small amount of quality homegrown veterans could be of great help on the team!
So get rid of the ones they know...Gray, Nado and WillyCon, and replace them with ones they don't...
Brilliant
Re: Adding Fairbanks, Maton, a starter, a bat plus the t-ball players
Posted: 21 Nov 2025 16:58 pm
by 2ninr
They aren't trading veterans for veterans unless maybe Arenado if that's what it takes to move him.