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Which Cruz?
Posted: 27 Feb 2026 19:24 pm
by C-Unit
Oneil vs Elly
Elly has had more hype all along it seems. It has appeared several times that he is on the verge of a breakout season, or in the midst of one. But his offensive numbers have not yet been anywhere near what people think he's capable of.
Oneil on the other hand, you can argue has disappointed or just not materialized. But he comes into 2026 participating in a lineup that has a few more names in it including Marcell Ozuna. What are the odds Elly has another similar season to the ones he's already had and Oneil Cruz hits 35 homers? And I think they'll shift him to right and have Jhostynxin Garcia in center.
Speaking of Ozuna, I imagine it's possible either Cruz could end up having a similar later career peak.
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 27 Feb 2026 20:36 pm
by scoutyjones2
Oneal Cruz can't sniff Ellys junk
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 27 Feb 2026 21:44 pm
by BrummerStealsHome
Jose
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 27 Feb 2026 22:29 pm
by Cardinals4Life
C-Unit wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 19:24 pm
Oneil vs Elly
Elly has had more hype all along it seems. It has appeared several times that he is on the verge of a breakout season, or in the midst of one. But his offensive numbers have not yet been anywhere near what people think he's capable of.
Oneil on the other hand, you can argue has disappointed or just not materialized. But he comes into 2026 participating in a lineup that has a few more names in it including Marcell Ozuna. What are the odds Elly has another similar season to the ones he's already had and Oneil Cruz hits 35 homers? And I think they'll shift him to right and have Jhostynxin Garcia in center.
Speaking of Ozuna, I imagine it's possible either Cruz could end up having a similar later career peak.
Both are severely overrated. All flash, very little sizzle. Dime a dozen.
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 27 Feb 2026 22:36 pm
by Melville
scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 20:36 pm
Oneal Cruz can't sniff Ellys junk
Probably a good thing.
Both likely prefer it that way.
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 27 Feb 2026 22:51 pm
by C-Unit
Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 22:29 pm
C-Unit wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 19:24 pm
Oneil vs Elly
Elly has had more hype all along it seems. It has appeared several times that he is on the verge of a breakout season, or in the midst of one. But his offensive numbers have not yet been anywhere near what people think he's capable of.
Oneil on the other hand, you can argue has disappointed or just not materialized. But he comes into 2026 participating in a lineup that has a few more names in it including Marcell Ozuna. What are the odds Elly has another similar season to the ones he's already had and Oneil Cruz hits 35 homers? And I think they'll shift him to right and have Jhostynxin Garcia in center.
Speaking of Ozuna, I imagine it's possible either Cruz could end up having a similar later career peak.
Both are severely overrated. All flash, very little sizzle. Dime a dozen.
How long do they last in MLB. Grichuk just notched his 10th season, why wouldn't these two have nice long careers?
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 10:39 am
by Cardinals4Life
C-Unit wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 22:51 pm
Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 22:29 pm
C-Unit wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 19:24 pm
Oneil vs Elly
Elly has had more hype all along it seems. It has appeared several times that he is on the verge of a breakout season, or in the midst of one. But his offensive numbers have not yet been anywhere near what people think he's capable of.
Oneil on the other hand, you can argue has disappointed or just not materialized. But he comes into 2026 participating in a lineup that has a few more names in it including Marcell Ozuna. What are the odds Elly has another similar season to the ones he's already had and Oneil Cruz hits 35 homers? And I think they'll shift him to right and have Jhostynxin Garcia in center.
Speaking of Ozuna, I imagine it's possible either Cruz could end up having a similar later career peak.
Both are severely overrated. All flash, very little sizzle. Dime a dozen.
How long do they last in MLB. Grichuk just notched his 10th season, why wouldn't these two have nice long careers?
They might, but they will get several years because of the "hype" alone.
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
by kscardsfan
Took my answer. Not to forget Heity.
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 12:33 pm
by moose-and-squirrel
kscardsfan wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
Took my answer. Not to forget Heity.
and you just took my reply lol
there was a 3rd one, right?
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 13:27 pm
by kscardsfan
moose-and-squirrel wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 12:33 pm
kscardsfan wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
Took my answer. Not to forget Heity.
and you just took my reply lol
there was a 3rd one, right?
Tommy.
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 13:42 pm
by Just Whit
Pablo
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 14:13 pm
by dugoutrex
Ted as a 'supreme' - lmfao
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 20:11 pm
by Talkin' Baseball
Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 22:29 pm
C-Unit wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 19:24 pm
Oneil vs Elly
Elly has had more hype all along it seems. It has appeared several times that he is on the verge of a breakout season, or in the midst of one. But his offensive numbers have not yet been anywhere near what people think he's capable of.
Oneil on the other hand, you can argue has disappointed or just not materialized. But he comes into 2026 participating in a lineup that has a few more names in it including Marcell Ozuna. What are the odds Elly has another similar season to the ones he's already had and Oneil Cruz hits 35 homers? And I think they'll shift him to right and have Jhostynxin Garcia in center.
Speaking of Ozuna, I imagine it's possible either Cruz could end up having a similar later career peak.
Both are severely overrated. All flash, very little sizzle. Dime a dozen.
Agree. Severely overrated.
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 22:20 pm
by kscardsfan
scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 20:36 pm
Oneal Cruz can't sniff Ellys junk
Why would he try? Would you?
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 22:28 pm
by BrummerStealsHome
kscardsfan wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
Took my answer. Not to forget Heity.
I liked Heity. Before he was Heity he was Hector, and led the Cardinals in home runs one year . . . with 13!
Re: Which Cruz?
Posted: 28 Feb 2026 22:36 pm
by kscardsfan
BrummerStealsHome wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 22:28 pm
kscardsfan wrote: ↑28 Feb 2026 12:26 pm
Took my answer. Not to forget Heity.
I liked Heity. Before he was Heity he was Hector, and led the Cardinals in home runs one year . . . with 13!
Would have been nice to have kept Jose. Good hitter. Could run.