Potential 2027 rotation

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C-Unit
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Potential 2027 rotation

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I'll give you these 5 names

Doyle
Liberatore
McGreevy
Fitts
Matthews

We know a lot can change. There may not be a 2027 season either. Nevermind that.

Do those 5 names look like a good rotation? It seems plausible that they would be the 5. To me, it looks like there's a chance we will have a decent rotation in-house. Then you'll have Cjintje, Clarke, etc shortly after. Maybe those guys will be tough bullpen arms if they can't translate consistency as a starter.

I'm optimistic about Fitts. Mathews will be solid if healthy. The top 3 I think are fairly safe bets to be MLB starters by 2027.
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation

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C-Unit wrote: 21 Mar 2026 17:07 pm I'll give you these 5 names

Doyle
Liberatore
McGreevy
Fitts
Matthews

We know a lot can change. There may not be a 2027 season either. Nevermind that.

Do those 5 names look like a good rotation? It seems plausible that they would be the 5. To me, it looks like there's a chance we will have a decent rotation in-house. Then you'll have Cjintje, Clarke, etc shortly after. Maybe those guys will be tough bullpen arms if they can't translate consistency as a starter.

I'm optimistic about Fitts. Mathews will be solid if healthy. The top 3 I think are fairly safe bets to be MLB starters by 2027.
All have question marks but my biggest question is Doyle. He has to develop an effective second pitch and get better control. Has the most to work on from those on your list IMO. But it could happen.
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation

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Other options:
1. Cijntje
2. Brandon Clarke (Sony trade)
3. Tanner Franklin (#2 pick)
4. Hunter Dobbins (WC trade)
5. Ixan Henderson
6. Yhoiker Fajardo
7. Takoah Roby
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation

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Two great lists!
Very excited about the potential of our staff the next two seasons!
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation

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C-Unit wrote: 21 Mar 2026 17:07 pm I'll give you these 5 names

Doyle
Liberatore
McGreevy
Fitts
Matthews

We know a lot can change. There may not be a 2027 season either. Nevermind that.

Do those 5 names look like a good rotation? It seems plausible that they would be the 5. To me, it looks like there's a chance we will have a decent rotation in-house. Then you'll have Cjintje, Clarke, etc shortly after. Maybe those guys will be tough bullpen arms if they can't translate consistency as a starter.

I'm optimistic about Fitts. Mathews will be solid if healthy. The top 3 I think are fairly safe bets to be MLB starters by 2027.
Mautz?
Henderson?
Hence?
Hjerpe?
rage-STL
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation

Post by rage-STL »

Jatalk wrote: 21 Mar 2026 18:47 pm
C-Unit wrote: 21 Mar 2026 17:07 pm I'll give you these 5 names

Doyle
Liberatore
McGreevy
Fitts
Matthews

We know a lot can change. There may not be a 2027 season either. Nevermind that.

Do those 5 names look like a good rotation? It seems plausible that they would be the 5. To me, it looks like there's a chance we will have a decent rotation in-house. Then you'll have Cjintje, Clarke, etc shortly after. Maybe those guys will be tough bullpen arms if they can't translate consistency as a starter.

I'm optimistic about Fitts. Mathews will be solid if healthy. The top 3 I think are fairly safe bets to be MLB starters by 2027.
All have question marks but my biggest question is Doyle. He has to develop an effective second pitch and get better control. Has the most to work on from those on your list IMO. But it could happen.
I hope to see that splitter develop into one of his staples. We saw in the post season Logan Gilbert and Kevin Gausman rely heavily on the split and just how effective that pitch can be. Couple that with a high octane fastball and a curveball and we’ll be on to something.

Liam Doyle Pitch Grips
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation

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ClassicO wrote: 21 Mar 2026 20:39 pm Other options:
1. Cijntje
2. Brandon Clarke (Sony trade)
3. Tanner Franklin (#2 pick)
4. Hunter Dobbins (WC trade)
5. Ixan Henderson
6. Yhoiker Fajardo
7. Takoah Roby
Who knows, Dustin May could have a good year and want to stay in St. Lou. DeWallet will need to right a nice check to keep him.
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation

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redbirdfan51 wrote: 21 Mar 2026 21:32 pm
ClassicO wrote: 21 Mar 2026 20:39 pm Other options:
1. Cijntje
2. Brandon Clarke (Sony trade)
3. Tanner Franklin (#2 pick)
4. Hunter Dobbins (WC trade)
5. Ixan Henderson
6. Yhoiker Fajardo
7. Takoah Roby
Who knows, Dustin May could have a good year and want to stay in St. Lou. DeWallet will need to right a nice check to keep him.
That’d be awesome if May proved to be healthy and thrives here. He’s from TX, his nickname is Big Red, it’s almost too good of a fit. I’d love to see him perform his way into a contract extension and take over as the Ace of the staff. Would be a pretty cool development.