Questions still be answered for 2026

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Questions still be answered for 2026

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Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
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OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
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scoutyjones2 wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:53 am
OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
Drinking so early...

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Don't worry about me, you seem to be the one with problems.
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OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
As for pinch hitter, replacement, and lead off, I think they will work themselves out, and I think they have a simple game plan for these.

As for third- big question. As for second- JJ is the consensus.
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pinch hitter---so weak it won't matter but Saggese-Fermin-Church types

late outfield defensive replacement---Church

primary catcher---Even split Pages/Crooks

second basemen---Slam Dunk JJW

third basemen---Norman's going to get first shot

leadoff batter---I'd put Noot there when he's healthy, JJW 2nd but they'll like hit JJW lead-off

How t watch games on TV---FanDuel?
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rockondlouie wrote: 27 Jan 2026 09:01 am pinch hitter---so weak it won't matter but Saggese-Fermin-Church types

late outfield defensive replacement---Church

primary catcher---Even split Pages/Crooks

second basemen---Slam Dunk JJW

third basemen---Norman's going to get first shot

leadoff batter---I'd put Noot there when he's healthy, JJW 2nd but they'll like hit JJW lead-off

How t watch games on TV---FanDuel?
Torres fits a number of roles.
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OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
My guesses:

2B - JJ
3B - Gorman gets first opportunity, followed by Saggese.
C - Herrera
*Backup is the question - Pages or Crooks? I'll go with Crooks.
OF - Right now it is probably going to be Scott in CF, Walker in RF, with LF a battle between Church/Torres/Saggese. If Noot is healthy, then he will be out there. Still time between now and ST for other moves.
Pinch hitter stuff will be the bench guys.

As far as games go, they said at a Cardinal Caravan that wherever you watched games last year, you will be able to do so this year. Said whether that was through a cable provider or streaming. Said the name may change, but the options will stay the same. They made a point to announce this.
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Cranny wrote: 27 Jan 2026 09:10 am
rockondlouie wrote: 27 Jan 2026 09:01 am pinch hitter---so weak it won't matter but Saggese-Fermin-Church types

late outfield defensive replacement---Church

primary catcher---Even split Pages/Crooks

second basemen---Slam Dunk JJW

third basemen---Norman's going to get first shot

leadoff batter---I'd put Noot there when he's healthy, JJW 2nd but they'll like hit JJW lead-off

How t watch games on TV---FanDuel?
Torres fits a number of roles.
Not sure if he makes the OD roster, we'll see
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026

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Cardinals4Life wrote: 27 Jan 2026 09:13 am
OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
My guesses:

2B - JJ
3B - Gorman gets first opportunity, followed by Saggese.
C - Herrera
*Backup is the question - Pages or Crooks? I'll go with Crooks.
OF - Right now it is probably going to be Scott in CF, Walker in RF, with LF a battle between Church/Torres/Saggese. If Noot is healthy, then he will be out there. Still time between now and ST for other moves.
Pinch hitter stuff will be the bench guys.

As far as games go, they said at a Cardinal Caravan that wherever you watched games last year, you will be able to do so this year. Said whether that was through a cable provider or streaming. Said the name may change, but the options will stay the same. They made a point to announce this.
Not what I've read.


https://redbirdrants.com/st-louis-cardi ... ts-network
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026

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OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 10:32 am
Cardinals4Life wrote: 27 Jan 2026 09:13 am
OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
My guesses:

2B - JJ
3B - Gorman gets first opportunity, followed by Saggese.
C - Herrera
*Backup is the question - Pages or Crooks? I'll go with Crooks.
OF - Right now it is probably going to be Scott in CF, Walker in RF, with LF a battle between Church/Torres/Saggese. If Noot is healthy, then he will be out there. Still time between now and ST for other moves.
Pinch hitter stuff will be the bench guys.

As far as games go, they said at a Cardinal Caravan that wherever you watched games last year, you will be able to do so this year. Said whether that was through a cable provider or streaming. Said the name may change, but the options will stay the same. They made a point to announce this.
Not what I've read.


https://redbirdrants.com/st-louis-cardi ... ts-network
Your article is dated Jan. 9th.
This was from the mouth of Matt Pauley last Monday on Jan. 19th. He made a point to share this with the fans.
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OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:54 am
scoutyjones2 wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:53 am
OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
Drinking so early...

Worried about you
Don't worry about me, you seem to be the one with problems.
Yeah, no. You have an admitted drinking problem and just look at your sentence and spelling.

You're on a downward spiral.


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OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
Dang if that's all, then we are in great shape.
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OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
There is so much up in the air right now this is really impossible to know or to even guess at. Donovan here or gone? Does JJ make opening day roster, yes there is a chance he won’t. Is Noot healthy? How do Saggese, Fermin look in ST? Does IH show ability to throw out runners and manage pitchers? Does Gorman show signs of hitting? Walker who knows and who takes his place? So many questions so little time.
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Jatalk wrote: 27 Jan 2026 11:13 am
OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
There is so much up in the air right now this is really impossible to know or to even guess at. Donovan here or gone? Does JJ make opening day roster, yes there is a chance he won’t. Is Noot healthy? How do Saggese, Fermin look in ST? Does IH show ability to throw out runners and manage pitchers? Does Gorman show signs of hitting? Walker who knows and who takes his place? So many questions so little time.
Old Chicago song- Questions 67 and 68.

I’d like to know; Can you tell me. Please don’t tell. It really doesn’t matter anyhow.
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Re: Questions still be answered for 2026

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Cardinals4Life wrote: 27 Jan 2026 10:35 am
OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 10:32 am
Cardinals4Life wrote: 27 Jan 2026 09:13 am
OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
My guesses:

2B - JJ
3B - Gorman gets first opportunity, followed by Saggese.
C - Herrera
*Backup is the question - Pages or Crooks? I'll go with Crooks.
OF - Right now it is probably going to be Scott in CF, Walker in RF, with LF a battle between Church/Torres/Saggese. If Noot is healthy, then he will be out there. Still time between now and ST for other moves.
Pinch hitter stuff will be the bench guys.

As far as games go, they said at a Cardinal Caravan that wherever you watched games last year, you will be able to do so this year. Said whether that was through a cable provider or streaming. Said the name may change, but the options will stay the same. They made a point to announce this.
Not what I've read.


https://redbirdrants.com/st-louis-cardi ... ts-network
Your article is dated Jan. 9th.
This was from the mouth of Matt Pauley last Monday on Jan. 19th. He made a point to share this with the fans.
Mark Sweeney said basically the same thing when he was in Evansville.
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: 27 Jan 2026 11:16 am
Jatalk wrote: 27 Jan 2026 11:13 am
OldRed wrote: 27 Jan 2026 08:52 am Who will be the prime pinch hitter, late outfield defensive replacement, primary catcher, second basemen, third basemen and leadoff batter and ow t watch games on TV?
There is so much up in the air right now this is really impossible to know or to even guess at. Donovan here or gone? Does JJ make opening day roster, yes there is a chance he won’t. Is Noot healthy? How do Saggese, Fermin look in ST? Does IH show ability to throw out runners and manage pitchers? Does Gorman show signs of hitting? Walker who knows and who takes his place? So many questions so little time.
Old Chicago song- Questions 67 and 68.

I’d like to know; Can you tell me. Please don’t tell. It really doesn’t matter anyhow.
Does anybody really know what time it is; does anybody really care.