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DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:03 pm I just want to say how excited I am to have a talent like JJ Wetherholt on the Cardinals, who I believe will be that profound player we've been missing since Pujols and since the sad loss of Oscar Taveras. Those were the last two players I can remember feeling the way I do about JJ, the feeling that he can be a dominant MLB hitter.

And, I can imagine his competitive spirit and work ethic infecting the rest of the club, and making our club more competitive than many would guess. Definitely a bit of wishful thinking and cartbeforethehorsery, but besides the great stats he just has that it factor. We'll see, but I wouldn't be surprised by ROY, and I also wouldn't be surprised if Bloom has to make a tough decision at the trade deadline because he has this team still in the playoff race.

I really do think he's gonna make everybody around him better, and I am very excited to get this new era started. Go Cardinals!

bccardsfan wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:23 pm

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:03 pm I just want to say how excited I am to have a talent like JJ Wetherholt on the Cardinals, who I believe will be that profound player we've been missing since Pujols and since the sad loss of Oscar Taveras. Those were the last two players I can remember feeling the way I do about JJ, the feeling that he can be a dominant MLB hitter.

And, I can imagine his competitive spirit and work ethic infecting the rest of the club, and making our club more competitive than many would guess. Definitely a bit of wishful thinking and cartbeforethehorsery, but besides the great stats he just has that it factor. We'll see, but I wouldn't be surprised by ROY, and I also wouldn't be surprised if Bloom has to make a tough decision at the trade deadline because he has this team still in the playoff race.

I really do think he's gonna make everybody around him better, and I am very excited to get this new era started. Go Cardinals!

I am looking forward to watching a line drive hitter who uses the whole field and doesn't sell out for homers. It will be a big adjustment for him to face MLB pitchers. He and Winn up the middle will be fun. Will be interested to see if he gets some time at 3B during ST... Yes, I am looking forward to watching him adapt to the show. Hope Oli just leaves him alone and lets him play. If he has a good ST, then don't bat him in the 7 or 8 hole. Who knows how it will go. At least we have something to look forward to...

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:37 pm

bccardsfan wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:23 pm

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:03 pm I just want to say how excited I am to have a talent like JJ Wetherholt on the Cardinals, who I believe will be that profound player we've been missing since Pujols and since the sad loss of Oscar Taveras. Those were the last two players I can remember feeling the way I do about JJ, the feeling that he can be a dominant MLB hitter.

And, I can imagine his competitive spirit and work ethic infecting the rest of the club, and making our club more competitive than many would guess. Definitely a bit of wishful thinking and cartbeforethehorsery, but besides the great stats he just has that it factor. We'll see, but I wouldn't be surprised by ROY, and I also wouldn't be surprised if Bloom has to make a tough decision at the trade deadline because he has this team still in the playoff race.

I really do think he's gonna make everybody around him better, and I am very excited to get this new era started. Go Cardinals!

I am looking forward to watching a line drive hitter who uses the whole field and doesn't sell out for homers. It will be a big adjustment for him to face MLB pitchers. He and Winn up the middle will be fun. Will be interested to see if he gets some time at 3B during ST... Yes, I am looking forward to watching him adapt to the show. Hope Oli just leaves him alone and lets him play. If he has a good ST, then don't bat him in the 7 or 8 hole. Who knows how it will go. At least we have something to look forward to...

Since VSII and JJ have been working out together over the off season they should be in synch for 1-2 in the lineup. Pretty cool they have a previous connection. If those two click it could really be a dynamic top of the lineup.

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:37 pm Since VSII and JJ have been working out together over the off season they should be in synch for 1-2 in the lineup. Pretty cool they have a previous connection. If those two click it could really be a dynamic top of the lineup.

Catfish4U wrote: ↑09 Feb 2026 00:02 am

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:37 pm Since VSII and JJ have been working out together over the off season they should be in synch for 1-2 in the lineup. Pretty cool they have a previous connection. If those two click it could really be a dynamic top of the lineup.

VSII should look great at the top of the lineup with his ops+ of 72? That would be very ugly!!!!

Jobafish wrote: ↑09 Feb 2026 00:37 am I think Bryan Torres will have something to say about the leadoff spot. He’s hungry. He has a .370 ish OBP. Doesn’t steal, and doesn’t have pop. But, I think he is the main reason Donovan became expendable. The brass secretly like this guy and I look for him to get a good opportunity this spring. If he comes out firing on all cylinders, look for him in the 1 or 9 hole. They would prefer for Saggase to be our utility guy, but confident that Torres can handle it if saggase struggles again. He’s my sleeper pick on opening day.

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:03 pm I just want to say how excited I am to have a talent like JJ Wetherholt on the Cardinals, who I believe will be that profound player we've been missing since Pujols and since the sad loss of Oscar Taveras. Those were the last two players I can remember feeling the way I do about JJ, the feeling that he can be a dominant MLB hitter.

And, I can imagine his competitive spirit and work ethic infecting the rest of the club, and making our club more competitive than many would guess. Definitely a bit of wishful thinking and cartbeforethehorsery, but besides the great stats he just has that it factor. We'll see, but I wouldn't be surprised by ROY, and I also wouldn't be surprised if Bloom has to make a tough decision at the trade deadline because he has this team still in the playoff race.

I really do think he's gonna make everybody around him better, and I am very excited to get this new era started. Go Cardinals!

Catfish4U wrote: ↑09 Feb 2026 00:02 am

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:37 pm Since VSII and JJ have been working out together over the off season they should be in synch for 1-2 in the lineup. Pretty cool they have a previous connection. If those two click it could really be a dynamic top of the lineup.

VSII should look great at the top of the lineup with his ops+ of 72? That would be very ugly!!!!

Othawhitemeat wrote: ↑09 Feb 2026 05:47 am I think overall, there are a few positives to look fwd to since past with JJ being one of them. Think he will be really good IF he can stay healthy as it seems he takes off a little more. However, that swing is beauty and he is a patient hitter.

I think also, Raniel Rodriguez, I am really excited about. Walker/Gorman were great prospects, but did not have the ability to walk like he does. Now we will see as he adjusts to upper level and breaking stuff, etc., but in terms of power and patience this early, habe not seen it in a while.

Lastly, it is a system now w intention to develop. They still have to produce, but it is not stale bread anymore.

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:03 pm I just want to say how excited I am to have a talent like JJ Wetherholt on the Cardinals, who I believe will be that profound player we've been missing since Pujols and since the sad loss of Oscar Taveras. Those were the last two players I can remember feeling the way I do about JJ, the feeling that he can be a dominant MLB hitter.

And, I can imagine his competitive spirit and work ethic infecting the rest of the club, and making our club more competitive than many would guess. Definitely a bit of wishful thinking and cartbeforethehorsery, but besides the great stats he just has that it factor. We'll see, but I wouldn't be surprised by ROY, and I also wouldn't be surprised if Bloom has to make a tough decision at the trade deadline because he has this team still in the playoff race.

I really do think he's gonna make everybody around him better, and I am very excited to get this new era started. Go Cardinals!

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:37 pm

bccardsfan wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:23 pm

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:03 pm I just want to say how excited I am to have a talent like JJ Wetherholt on the Cardinals, who I believe will be that profound player we've been missing since Pujols and since the sad loss of Oscar Taveras. Those were the last two players I can remember feeling the way I do about JJ, the feeling that he can be a dominant MLB hitter.

And, I can imagine his competitive spirit and work ethic infecting the rest of the club, and making our club more competitive than many would guess. Definitely a bit of wishful thinking and cartbeforethehorsery, but besides the great stats he just has that it factor. We'll see, but I wouldn't be surprised by ROY, and I also wouldn't be surprised if Bloom has to make a tough decision at the trade deadline because he has this team still in the playoff race.

I really do think he's gonna make everybody around him better, and I am very excited to get this new era started. Go Cardinals!

I am looking forward to watching a line drive hitter who uses the whole field and doesn't sell out for homers. It will be a big adjustment for him to face MLB pitchers. He and Winn up the middle will be fun. Will be interested to see if he gets some time at 3B during ST... Yes, I am looking forward to watching him adapt to the show. Hope Oli just leaves him alone and lets him play. If he has a good ST, then don't bat him in the 7 or 8 hole. Who knows how it will go. At least we have something to look forward to...

Since VSII and JJ have been working out together over the off season they should be in synch for 1-2 in the lineup. Pretty cool they have a previous connection. If those two click it could really be a dynamic top of the lineup.

Catfish4U wrote: ↑09 Feb 2026 00:02 am

DewittDaman11 wrote: ↑08 Feb 2026 23:37 pm Since VSII and JJ have been working out together over the off season they should be in synch for 1-2 in the lineup. Pretty cool they have a previous connection. If those two click it could really be a dynamic top of the lineup.

VSII should look great at the top of the lineup with his ops+ of 72? That would be very ugly!!!!