1. Tyler O’Neill feuding with FO and Manager and now wanting/asking to be traded.
2. Willson Contreras fiasco.
3. Worst start I’ve ever seen and now
4. The
#1
prospect in MLB saying the team completely screwed him up……..
It’s not even June.
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Dejong has a biochemistry degree with 26M in the bank.
Imagine how easily someone in his shoes could just walk away.
He’s had failure, demotion, embarrassment and he’s took it right on the chin.
He keeps getting right back up.
I respect the hell out of him.
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Jordan Walker just said publicly that he’s not going to do what the Cardinals asked of him, and instead just be himself and hope that will work.
Jordan, it will work. Good for you, and thank God you’re a very intelligent young man and figured it out quicker than most.
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Jordan Walker was sent down to Memphis to get him to hit the ball in the air more.
That got to his head and led to struggles.
Now, the
#1
prospect in baseball is getting back to himself.
"There's no point if I try to hit the ball in the air if I'm not hitting the ball at all."
This dude had dedicated his career to this team and follows orders by ownership.
He makes his home here, his kids go to school here. It’s also Opening Day.
You guys are fucking ridiculous.
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@BenVerlander
It should be 70M…AAV is calculated for LUX, you know this.
48M puts them at 220M (under) instead of 242M. (Over)
That’s extra 22M, lands them a solid SP while still possibly coming in under tax.
That’s NOT fair. Period. Killing small market teams.
(Go spend money right)
That’s the problem MO.
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#forthelou
We weren’t getting tired of you - you were on a roll. Sure you made some bad moves but you also made some great ones. You set this team up to be successful.
Then you weirdly fired the manager and hired a HORRIBLE one. You refused to
"I certainly get the sense that the city is tiring of me... and the vocal minority is getting louder and louder." -
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President of Baseball Ops. John Mozeliak on dealing with criticism.
Full sit down with
@Frank_Cusumano
Sunday night at 10:30 on Sports Plus.
@ksdknews
I just think people underestimate how hardcore
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fans are.
We also expect excellence.
When fans start believing that “NOT” showing up is what’s best for that logo and that organization- to save it.
You learn what a hardcore fan base is.
We’re not away - we’re
You know what’s sad…..
The Cardinals are worried about attendance but if they literally got 1 more top SP (Like Yamamoto) they’d have no problem selling tickets this season and their TV situation wouldn’t look bleak, actually prosperous.
It’s almost comical.
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Masyn Winn’s growth in AAA is, I think the foundation of an argument of why Jordan Walker would of benefited from a full season in Memphis.
Nolan Gorman’s growth from 1 season to the next, I think is the foundation of an argument of why spending the year in the
John Mozeliak just FLEECED
Handcuffed by payroll restraints - he just upgraded the lineup, the pitching rotation and threw a curve into that locker room.
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Kudos
People are going to say blah blah
It’s what he can do. It’s not him
I’m just going to say it-
Replacing Yadier Molina was going to be an almost impossible task.
But my god did they fucking nail it with Willson Contreras.
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I’ve been extremely negative lately so I’m going to refrain from being aggressive.
I’m saddened to see what’s happened to our team.
I’m sad that we used to have a standard and we’re slowly watching it slip away without a single ounce of accountability.
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Holy Shit, the
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may actually be involved with the Nats, the question is, for Soto? No confirmation. 100% confirm Oakland engagement Donovan/Yepez names included and LAA check in. Cards are shopping.
Mr. Dewitt the 3rd……Mr. Mozeliak …..I know you both lurk on Twitter…..Listen, it’s not a vocal minority anymore guys.
We’re out of patience
Fire them.
Or lose everything you’ve built your name on here.
Times up.
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Close your eyes and picture it. A cool summer night, windows open. The
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just put a 4 spot on the board in the bottom half of the 1st. You’re pulling some wings and t-ravs out of the oven. You hear “heal your home with Helitech” commercial on your tv. Life is good
Listening to Jim Edmonds talk hitting and working with Paul Goldschmidt privately- and seeing his production lately……
Come on man- he’s right under their nose.
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Breaking:
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will likely offer first formal offer to Washington next 24 hours based on preliminary talks. This will set the ball in motion to see if traction can be really gained or not.
Tomorrow could be big day as far as direction.
Would move on to SP focus.
It’s been the most obvious move of the winter: and he’s 100% a guy the Cardinals would traditionally lock up- plus they’re familiar with him. I just don’t understand the incompetence of not resigning him.
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Again, I know who the Cardinals should go after this Winter.
I can’t believe it took 2 years for an innocent man to clear his name.
MLB is that shadow behind that woman, very scary.
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How do we like this?
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Xander Bogaerts SS 5yr/140m
Dylan Carlson CF
Paul Goldschmidt 1B
Nolan Arenado 3B
Wilson Contreras C 3yr/51m
Nolan Gorman/Yepez DH
Tyler O’Neill LF
Lars Nootbar RF
Tommy Edman 2B
45 Million AAV added to Payroll
The most humble thing Mozeliak could do:
Trade for Flaherty
Take out a pen and paper
Ask
“What do they do right, and what do we do wrong?”
Then just listen.
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Build me a
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team that would lose 100 games.
I’ll go first.
1B. Tino Martinez
2B. Pete Kozma
SS. Khalil Greene
3B. Taylor Motter
C. Tony Cruz
CF. Peter Bourjos
RF. Dexter Fowler
LF. Colby Rasmus
Insert 2023 Rotation and Bullpen
Dylan Carlson is about to….have a lot of weight on his shoulders now from a fan base that will see him as the road block to acquire….a generational talent.
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I’ve never seen a fanbase rally behind and stick up for a player against their team like I’ve seen for Willson Contreras.
We may bitch and moan, but we know when something is wrong and when it’s incompetence. BFIB 💯
WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING MO
#FREEWILLSON
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I’m tired of the excuses. If the excuses are real and they’re pressing, then the only ones who can remind them that it’s not just about W’s and L’s but how you play the innings in-between, it’s the BFIB.
See ya there
BFIB- Let’s roll out |
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It’s time to give standing ovations to 1-9 in their AB’s tonight. As loud as we can- make it like Pujols is back every single time.
Why?
They’re pressing- like Trea Turner was.
We have a whole lineup in their head.
And it’s the number 1 excuse. They’re pressing.
It’s
I literally want Dylan Carlson to be good.
It bothers me he’s struggled.
I’ve seen players come and go- couldn’t wait for the team to get rid of them.
I’ve never felt that way about D.C.
Every single night - I’m like this is when it starts.
It’s not happening is it?
I really want a Ryan Helsley punch out to end the 2024 season,
with the words “It’s been 13 years, The Cardinals are World Champions once again.”
I need that high again man.
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@BenVerlander
There are 2 obvious issues with this entire thing.
1.) Competitive Balance: The only source of restrictions we had has now been eliminated. What’s the point of mid market teams? Cool, Ohtani wants to help his team, well take less money…..Dodgers want to compete with
Chaim Bloom has answered the question: some think he’s not answering and being direct:
What needs to be fixed?
“Everything”
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It’s an honest answer.
I like Sonny Gray, but the Twins had Sonny Gray and Pablo Lopez in the ALDS……it wasn’t enough.
Sonny Gray and Miles Mikolas….not even close.
There’s no point in downplaying the need for SP, it’s still there. They haven’t really accomplished anything yet.
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Jordan Walker saying “F” you to what the Cardinals asked of him, is just another example of how broken this organization is, and an example of why Walker is a stud!
He’s self aware, he knows who he is, and he knows when enough is enough.
I just love this.
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Fire MO
Jordan Walker was sent down to Memphis to get him to hit the ball in the air more.
That got to his head and led to struggles.
Now, the
#1
prospect in baseball is getting back to himself.
"There's no point if I try to hit the ball in the air if I'm not hitting the ball at all."
I think about the farewells that Yadi and Albert received on the road and I can’t help but wonder, what does their own team give them? What gift can possibly be enough for a HOF catcher that’s spent his entire career with this team.
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Reveal the retired 4 and 5 in LF
3 Options
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1:) Fire a coach for a minor shakeup
2.) Fire the entire staff for a major shakeup.
3.) Make a huge trade and change the entire clubhouse dynamic.
So….this is going to the hottest take….be nice to me.
1.) DFA DeJong,
2.) Option Gorman to AAA to rake and find a trade for SP by DL using him as Centerpiece.
3.) Donovan as everyday super utility IF/OF
4.) Winn as your starting 2B or SS with Edman Duo.
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🚨🚨Update: Today may be movement day.
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and Story Camp discussed numbers/terms L24 hours next level up from checking in. Needle has moved.
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likely to step in and make an official offer. This is highest step since pre lockout. More teams in play for short term.
It’s a hot take: but I wouldn’t extend Goldy. (I think they will)
In 2025 I’d transition Gorman to 1B, I’d make Donovan my every day 2B. (If walker’s good in OF)
Id sign Yamamoto, defer some cost for 2024.
I love Goldy, but once he’s gone, things could open up.
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Yamamoto sweepstakes:
Teams actually connected:
Phillies fans: We’re obviously dark horses.
Boston fans: It’s nice being the dark horse.
Cardinals Fans with 0.01% chance at this point: You see Noot’s instagram story yesterday? It’s happening.
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Nats Receive:
Lars Nootbar
Masyn Winn
Ivan Herrera
Mathew Liberatore
Luken Baker
Tyler O’Neil
Jake Woodford
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receive:
Juan Soto,
Patrick Corbin,
Josh Bell
Trade suggestion:
Tyler O’Neill to
#BlueJays
Alek Manoah to
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2 players who have fractured relationships with their organizations, both could use a change of scenery, both are buy lows.
It’s about as even as it gets on value aspect.
It’s time.
I don’t need to watch Noot go hitless for another 50 AB’s.
and while you’re at it tell McGreevy to come with him.
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And Oh gee you need the FU****G Right Handed Bat!!!
I’m so excited to see what Mike Shildt is doing in SD. I’m going to have a reason to be invested in October baseball this season.
Holding the Commissioner Trophy - a smiling Mike Shildt stands in front of the microphone.
“I’m so proud of this team, they worked their tails off
Seeing how y’all are reacting to giving up Johan Oviedo and Malcom Nuñez, convinces me you’re not ready the return for Soto if
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. This is ridiculous
It’s getting harder and harder to justify Noot’s place on this roster.
He’s another Left Handed bat - with a plethora of outfield options - including Right handed ones @ AAA that could balance out this roster.
He’s not good enough.
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Look, Contreras needs to be behind the plate for 80% of the remaining games and Ivan Herrera needs to be the guy backing him up.
Pagés brings nothing over the top compared to Herrera when it comes to throwing guys out.
Ridiculous.
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We can talk about the bad trades Mo has made all day but,
Sosa for JoJo
Palacios for Kittredge
Voit for Gallegos
That’s your whole back end of the pen.
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So he’s going to make 20M over the next 10 years……then they’ll pay him off the books when he’s retired?…..
WTF are we doing, sign Yamamoto for 400M and do the same thing.
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Exclusive
@TheAthletic
: Shohei Ohtani will defer $68 million per year of his $70 million annual salary over the course of his 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers, allowing the team to keep spending, according to a person briefed on the terms.
I actually just saw Marmol make a good manager decision——I also got to see Sonny Gray announce himself as the ACE to this staff!
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Let’s get some F-ing runs.
If this team is serious about winning- you send a message my sending Roycroft down to AAA. You can’t make the mistakes he made tonight in the field and stay in the Major Leagues.
Tough but it’s the truth-
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The Cardinals are just going to have to bite the bullet and overpay for a starter. Give Oak a haul for Montas 2 years control, you can’t waste this offense.
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The
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like to claim they’re not a “reactive” organization.
This wouldn’t be Gibson or Lynn going down, this would be your “Ace.”
IF you’re NOT reactive to your
#1
SP going down for LT, you should in fact be FIRED.
This would demand reaction.
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#forthelou
Big news regarding the outfielder market: The Rays are shopping OF Randy Arozarena, and there’s a good chance that he is moved, sources tell
@MLBNerds
.