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It seems to me, Burleson might be able to get the much needed #2 type starting pitcher with a few seasons of control. Would the Cardinals make that move?ramfandan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:45 pm That is normal GM speak in baseball 'that a specific good player won't be moved unless blown away by an offer '
It is just signaling to other teams that A. we are not trying to trade him and B. but he is not off limits either . That type of phraseology has been around for years. So nothing new.
The Cardinals do not need to trade Brendan Donovan, and will do so only if they are blown away by an offer, a team source said.
How many times has it been brought up by you, over and over again, then dispelled that Burly will not bring back a number 2 pitcher. He is a one-dimensional player that no one is giving a number 2 for. But hey, at least your making progress vs. a previous post you made that said maybe a TOR starter for him or Donny!Shady wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:48 pmIt seem to me, Burleson might be able to get the much needed #2 type starting pitcher.ramfandan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:45 pm That is normal GM speak in baseball 'that a specific good player won't be moved unless blown away by an offer '
It is just signaling to other teams that A. we are not trying to trade him and B. but he is not off limits either . That type of phraseology has been around for years. So nothing new.
Kudos for the progress.The Cardinals won't trade both Donovan and Burleson. Which would you rather trade if the offers were comparable for both?NYCardsFan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:50 pm Weird, she wrote exactly the same thing about Donovan:
The Cardinals do not need to trade Brendan Donovan, and will do so only if they are blown away by an offer, a team source said.
Maybe that's what is meant by "blown away by a offer".zuck698 wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:52 pmHow many times has it been brought up by you, over and over again, then dispelled that Burly will not bring back a number 2 pitcher. He is a one-dimensional player that no one is giving a number 2 for. But hey, at least your making progress vs. a previous post you made that said maybe a TOR starter for him or Donny!Shady wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:48 pmIt seem to me, Burleson might be able to get the much needed #2 type starting pitcher.ramfandan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:45 pm That is normal GM speak in baseball 'that a specific good player won't be moved unless blown away by an offer '
It is just signaling to other teams that A. we are not trying to trade him and B. but he is not off limits either . That type of phraseology has been around for years. So nothing new.
that's the thing...their offers would never be comparable. Donnie's value is much higher. Burleson isn't bad, but they would never get same return.Shady wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:52 pmThe Cardinals won't trade both Donovan and Burleson. Which would you rather trade if the offers were comparable for both?NYCardsFan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:50 pm Weird, she wrote exactly the same thing about Donovan:
The Cardinals do not need to trade Brendan Donovan, and will do so only if they are blown away by an offer, a team source said.
They are comparable hitters and Burleson will be cheaper for longer. Granted, Donovan is much more valuable as a defensive player.craviduce wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:54 pmthat's the thing...their offers would never be comparable. Donnie's value is much higher. Burleson isn't bad, but they would never get same return.Shady wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:52 pmThe Cardinals won't trade both Donovan and Burleson. Which would you rather trade if the offers were comparable for both?NYCardsFan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:50 pm Weird, she wrote exactly the same thing about Donovan:
The Cardinals do not need to trade Brendan Donovan, and will do so only if they are blown away by an offer, a team source said.
Agreeramfandan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:45 pm That is normal GM speak in baseball 'that a specific good player won't be moved unless blown away by an offer '
It is just signaling to other teams that A. we are not trying to trade him and B. but he is not off limits either . That type of phraseology has been around for years. So nothing new.
True Crav! Burly a plow horse, Donovan a speed pony.craviduce wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:54 pmthat's the thing...their offers would never be comparable. Donnie's value is much higher. Burleson isn't bad, but they would never get same return.Shady wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:52 pmThe Cardinals won't trade both Donovan and Burleson. Which would you rather trade if the offers were comparable for both?NYCardsFan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:50 pm Weird, she wrote exactly the same thing about Donovan:
The Cardinals do not need to trade Brendan Donovan, and will do so only if they are blown away by an offer, a team source said.
no... Donovan is more valuable and versatile. And has been a better hitter for a while. They aren't comparable. Their returns would/will be much different. The entire baseball world believes this.Shady wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:56 pmThey are comparable hitters and Burleson will be cheaper for longer. Granted, Donovan is much more valuable as a defensive player.craviduce wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:54 pmthat's the thing...their offers would never be comparable. Donnie's value is much higher. Burleson isn't bad, but they would never get same return.Shady wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:52 pmThe Cardinals won't trade both Donovan and Burleson. Which would you rather trade if the offers were comparable for both?NYCardsFan wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:50 pm Weird, she wrote exactly the same thing about Donovan:
The Cardinals do not need to trade Brendan Donovan, and will do so only if they are blown away by an offer, a team source said.
How about moving Arenado, Gorman and Contreras? And keeping Donovan for 3B, while installing Burleson at 1B.JuanAgosto wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:56 pm I wouldn't trade Burleson. I'd look to move Contreras and put Burleson at 1b. Hopefully they can move Arenado and Gorman in deals. Donovan if the return is high.
But if Burleson had been “installed at 1B” (like you wanted), he wouldn’t have won the “Silver Slugger, baby!”Shady wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:59 pmHow about moving Arenado, Gorman and Contreras? And keeping Donovan for 3B, while installing Burleson at 1B.JuanAgosto wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025 16:56 pm I wouldn't trade Burleson. I'd look to move Contreras and put Burleson at 1b. Hopefully they can move Arenado and Gorman in deals. Donovan if the return is high.