bleedblue1223
Registered User
- Jan 21, 2011
- 51,911
- 14,888
Blues Forum Lounge (Home of All Things OT) - Part IX
- Thread starter EastonBlues22
- Start date
- Status
2 Minute Minor
Hi Keeba!
Yay, the MST3K Kickstarter funded. We'll see a full season of the show (and hopefully picked up for more seasons by a smart network).
Vladys Gumption
Colt55
MO came out yesterday and said we're no longer exploring a "dynamic" signing, aka "we're not signing a free agent bat." That does not make me happy. I have no desire to go into this season with a Matt Adams/Brandon Moss first base combo.
bleedblue1223
Registered User
- Jan 21, 2011
- 51,911
- 14,888
What? So we are going to rely on Holliday's health and power coming back, Grichuk's health and continued development, and Piscotty's continued development? Relying on both Adams and Moss to be quality bats?
This has to be a tactic to get Gordon's or Upton's agent down because if it's true, we will be in trouble next season. Mo can't be that naïve.
This has to be a tactic to get Gordon's or Upton's agent down because if it's true, we will be in trouble next season. Mo can't be that naïve.
Vladys Gumption
Colt55
That's what I'm hoping too. I love Holliday, but the man is 35. You need to find a long term replacement for him. I'm not worried about Piscotty getting enough at-bats. We can get him 40 using him to spell the outfields and deploying him at first. But for god's sake bring in a thumper.
Note Worthy
History Made
Would this even work? Just because we won't pay them doesn't mean another team won't.
If their agent sees that we're "out" on those guys, I'm sure they'll just move on to another team who is willing to pay Upton and Gordon.
Bottom line is, Gordon and Upton are going to get paid whether it's by us or not so I don't think MO's tactic, if that's indeed what it is, is going to work.
Daley Tarasenkshow
Schennsational
Giants sign Cueto. I know he's built a solid team, but Mozeliak's leash should be getting a lot thinner. Matheny has done a lot of the winning around here.
Vladdy the Impaler
Moar Sobotka
Not to mention the Shelby trade has turned out to be a monumental failure for this organization. Tyrell Jenkins is also one of the top pitching prospects in the Braves organization now 
Overkamp
Registered User
- Feb 22, 2007
- 3,670
- 5
Team rakes in close to $250 million per year, is worth nearly $1.5 billion and they can't stand to pay someone an extra $3-$4 million extra per year.
They've been cheap for a long time. Not sure why people expect that to change anytime soon.
The Cards have benefited from very good drafting and they will continue that model.
Overkamp
Registered User
- Feb 22, 2007
- 3,670
- 5
Not to mention the Shelby trade has turned out to be a monumental failure for this organization. Tyrell Jenkins is also one of the top pitching prospects in the Braves organization now
It was a very bad trade and now Cards have nothing to show for it.
Daley Tarasenkshow
Schennsational
Vladdy the Impaler
Moar Sobotka
Just a thought, you can take it or leave it, but what if Lunhow and the other front office personnel that left for Houston (or ended up in prison) were the real reason for this organization's success the past six years or so? It seems that there has been a massive brain drain with all of these guys leaving for other GM positions, and Mo has been left scrambling to plug the holes. What if the loss of personnel is starting to catch up to him now? I know he hired a new scouting director, so we will see if that pays off (hopefully the new guy won't be as ****ing stupid as the last guy).
I'm not saying that the Cards are in trouble at the organizational level; I'm just wondering if the 2011 WS (and all of the drafting in those years) was really Lunhow's design? I mean he was the guy responsible for drafting Carpenter in the 13th round.....
I'm not saying that the Cards are in trouble at the organizational level; I'm just wondering if the 2011 WS (and all of the drafting in those years) was really Lunhow's design? I mean he was the guy responsible for drafting Carpenter in the 13th round.....
Vladys Gumption
Colt55
At this point, I'm glad it's hockey season.
I don't think the cards stand with what they have, at least I hope they don't. There is just not a lot of options left on the market. Gordon is a fine player, but he's also 32 when the season starts. I wouldn't be stoked on a four year deal and I doubt he would take less.
I think the real problem is pitching. Every starting pitcher has a question mark. The bullpen is an issue also. I'd love a trade for a starting pitcher. It would be cool if they would go after Maeda. But who knows how he'll be in the majors.
I for one don't want to watch the cubs win the division, ever. It's a sad reality that's becoming more possible with each day that we stand as is.
TL,DR: For the love of God please do something before I cry!!!
I don't think the cards stand with what they have, at least I hope they don't. There is just not a lot of options left on the market. Gordon is a fine player, but he's also 32 when the season starts. I wouldn't be stoked on a four year deal and I doubt he would take less.
I think the real problem is pitching. Every starting pitcher has a question mark. The bullpen is an issue also. I'd love a trade for a starting pitcher. It would be cool if they would go after Maeda. But who knows how he'll be in the majors.
I for one don't want to watch the cubs win the division, ever. It's a sad reality that's becoming more possible with each day that we stand as is.
TL,DR: For the love of God please do something before I cry!!!
ADifferentTim
Knowledgeable & Pure
KC fans are fickle, the Royals are "in" right now and the Chiefs suck so it seems that way, but it's still a football town
bluesfan94
Registered User
Chiefs are 8-5, they definitely don't suck. It's just that the Royals won the WS. Of course there's going to be a buzz.
Baseball wise, I would love for Maeda and Gordon. Wouldn't mind Leake or Chen. I would love getting Cliff Lee on an incentive-laden deal. Not too worried about the Cubs winning the division. I fully expect some sophomore slumps and Arrieta will likely regress. Even if they do win, oh well, as long as we make the playoffs. That's how we won in 11
Baseball wise, I would love for Maeda and Gordon. Wouldn't mind Leake or Chen. I would love getting Cliff Lee on an incentive-laden deal. Not too worried about the Cubs winning the division. I fully expect some sophomore slumps and Arrieta will likely regress. Even if they do win, oh well, as long as we make the playoffs. That's how we won in 11
bluesfan94
Registered User
The Rams suck, are inept, are a complete joke and everything else in between. No single term can define them.
bleedblue1223
Registered User
- Jan 21, 2011
- 51,911
- 14,888
Living in KC, they are still a Chiefs city with a baseball team that is currently successful.
Vladys Gumption
Colt55
Yadi had a second surgery on his thumb and is out until opening day. Grichuk with hernia surgery. My god, will it ever stop?
bleedblue1223
Registered User
- Jan 21, 2011
- 51,911
- 14,888
Vladys Gumption
Colt55
I have a suspicion he won't, unless Gordon comes in on a 3 year deal. At this point, I think Piscotty is the every day right fielder. I don't necessarily have a problem with that, but who the hell replaces Holliday after next season?
- Status
