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.
Potential 2027 rotation
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Jatalk
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation
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.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.
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ClassicO
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation
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
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
Two great lists!
Very excited about the potential of our staff the next two seasons!
Very excited about the potential of our staff the next two seasons!
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation
Mautz?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.
Henderson?
Hence?
Hjerpe?
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rage-STL
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation
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.Jatalk wrote: ↑21 Mar 2026 18:47 pmAll 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.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.
Liam Doyle Pitch Grips
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Re: Potential 2027 rotation
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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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.redbirdfan51 wrote: ↑21 Mar 2026 21:32 pmWho 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.