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When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 10:06 am
by Shady
J Marsee (L) CF
A Ramírez (R) C
H Hernández (R) LF
C Morel (R) 1B
C Norby (R) 3B
G Conine (L) RF
J Sanoja (R) SS
M Acosta (R) 2B
D Johnson (L) DH
M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 10:34 am
by Jatalk
Shady wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:06 am
J Marsee (L) CF
A Ramírez (R) C
H Hernández (R) LF
C Morel (R) 1B
C Norby (R) 3B
G Conine (L) RF
J Sanoja (R) SS
M Acosta (R) 2B
D Johnson (L) DH
M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH
These ST lineups mean very little.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 10:42 am
by Voldemort
I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.
With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.
M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 10:45 am
by greyhawk
Voldemort wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:42 am
I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.
With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.
M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH
not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 10:48 am
by Voldemort
greyhawk wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:45 am
Voldemort wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:42 am
I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.
With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.
M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH
not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.
I agree and had the same thought. Still, I can see JJ hitting in the second slot and Burlson hitting in the third slot, so why not do it now? There is a great likelihood that they would get the same amount of at-bats in that lineup.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 10:49 am
by Cardly
Saggese at 2nd and Wetherholt at 3rd could be a good thing.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 10:52 am
by rockondlouie
greyhawk wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:45 am
Voldemort wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:42 am
I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.
With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.
M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH
not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.
Exactly
You stack your starters into the top of the spring lineups just to get their PA's in against (likely) major league pitchers.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 11:00 am
by Carp4Cy
greyhawk wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:45 am
Voldemort wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:42 am
I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.
With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.
M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH
not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.
Seems they are alternating days that each player plays - has anyone even been in the lineup 2 days in a row yet?
We used to have numerous Split Squad days to achieve this goal.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 11:01 am
by Aglet
Would be nice to see Herrera get a few AB’s. Somehow I think he might be a fairly important piece of the regular season lineup.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 11:14 am
by rockondlouie
Aglet wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 11:01 am
Would be nice to see Herrera get a few AB’s. Somehow I think he might be a fairly important piece of the regular season lineup.
He hasn't gotten medical clearance yet for game action.
Nothing of concern, they're just being cautious as he builds up arm strength.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 11:39 am
by ScotchMIrish
If Gorman continues to put up 2025 numbers they will regret not giving Saggesse more reps at 3B.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 11:42 am
by Charles King
I think they have Wetherholt at 2nd. I don't think they want him to move around. I have doubts about Gorman taking control of 3rd. His defense, not much offense at times. I thinks it's his position to loose
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 11:43 am
by Talkin' Baseball
I think they plan to bring Saggese along slowly and see how he does as a bat boy first, and then bring him along as he shows competence.
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
by Aglet
Thanks Rock. I was unaware of a needed medical clearance
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 12:11 pm
by rockondlouie
Aglet wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
Thanks Rock. I was unaware of a needed medical clearance
Ugh leadoff HR Marlins off McG
Re: When will Saggese get some work in LF? lineups for today
Posted: 23 Feb 2026 12:20 pm
by ramfandan
Carp4Cy wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 11:00 am
greyhawk wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:45 am
Voldemort wrote: ↑23 Feb 2026 10:42 am
I understand the need to play multiple players early in ST but was, again, hoping that Walker would be in the lineup so that I could get a look at his swing this year in game conditions.
With this lineup, I agree with another poster who wondered why Burleson is hitting in the second slot in the lineup. I also don't understand JJ in the third slot. IMO, switch those two. Go Cardinals.
M Winn (R) SS
A Burleson (L) 1B
J Wetherholt (L) 2B
N Gorman (L) 3B
J Fermín (R) LF
N Church (L) CF
J Crooks (L) C
J Baez (R) RF
L Bernal (S) DH
not sure this has anything to do with strategy yet --- just trying to get players more ab's.
Seems they are alternating days that each player plays - has anyone even been in the lineup 2 days in a row yet?
We used to have numerous Split Squad days to achieve this goal.
Ding ding ! You catch on fast ... Yes, there are so many players they want to get a look at that they will alternate the regulars playing with day off .. They want to look at the guys that will be possible reserves for this team .