kgarrett12486 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 9/1/2024 at 7:33 PM, twslhs20 said: Trade for Tommy Pham. DFA Tommy Pham. Let the Royals claim him. I mean, what's the problem with this? They traded for Pham because they needed a RH bat and at the time were right in the thick of the NL wildcard race. He didn't cost anything of significance, or anyone who was going to be in the fold long-term to acquire. We fell out of the race and we have plenty of young guys in the OF that need to play and get an extended look ovr an aging veteran that won't be here next season. They also did Pham a service, as he said he wanted to be on a contender. So you put him on waivers and a playoff contender claim him. No harm, no foul honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 9/1/2024 at 9:44 PM, CWood21 said: I'm hesitant to put the blame on any one individual, but it starts at the top. If the Cardinals are going to be frozen because of the uncertainty with DSG contract than they might as well tear things down to the studs. Because right now, there's not even the framework of a contender. You've got a few nice pieces in Masyn Winn, Sonny Gray, and a slew of guys who are doing okay but this lacks any true talent. I'd listen to any offers on just about every player. I don't even think it's going to be frozen, I think you're going to see us shed payroll next year unless the Bally issue gets resolved before (doubt it because of the extensive litigation and various parties involvement). However, this ownership group will absolutely not go through a true rebuild. There is 0% chance they tear it down to the studs and do a full tank job. They won't endure that level of financial loss over a 3-5 year period with no gaurantee that they can dig themselves out of that hole either when time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLunatic88 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 2 hours ago, kgarrett12486 said: However, this ownership group will absolutely not go through a true rebuild. There is 0% chance they tear it down to the studs and do a full tank job. They won't endure that level of financial loss over a 3-5 year period with no gaurantee that they can dig themselves out of that hole either when time comes. I used to think the same thing, but thats when I thought that BDJr was still in charge. BUT... if The Third is actually running things now, I could really see him dumping this entire next season. Committing to the "Farm Kids" and trying to sell that while getting someone to pay the bigger salaries still on this roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twslhs20 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 4 hours ago, kgarrett12486 said: I mean, what's the problem with this? They traded for Pham because they needed a RH bat and at the time were right in the thick of the NL wildcard race. He didn't cost anything of significance, or anyone who was going to be in the fold long-term to acquire. We fell out of the race and we have plenty of young guys in the OF that need to play and get an extended look ovr an aging veteran that won't be here next season. They also did Pham a service, as he said he wanted to be on a contender. So you put him on waivers and a playoff contender claim him. No harm, no foul honestly. All for Pham playing for a contender. I just think we were never a serious playoff threat so these trades were a moot point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 56 minutes ago, twslhs20 said: All for Pham playing for a contender. I just think we were never a serious playoff threat so these trades were a moot point. We got a cheap MOR arm for next year out of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twslhs20 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 3 hours ago, MOSteelers56 said: We got a cheap MOR arm for next year out of it. Call me a pessimist, but I don't see us contending next year either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 18 hours ago, StLunatic88 said: I used to think the same thing, but thats when I thought that BDJr was still in charge. BUT... if The Third is actually running things now, I could really see him dumping this entire next season. Committing to the "Farm Kids" and trying to sell that while getting someone to pay the bigger salaries still on this roster. Until they actually do it, I don't believe it's happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 11 hours ago, twslhs20 said: Call me a pessimist, but I don't see us contending next year either. You're not a pessimist, I think we've all come that that realization that we can probably expect this same course next year. However, we still need those veteran arms to provide innings to supplement the young arms and Fedde provies that for a very reasonable price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Gary LaRocque (Director of Player Development) is stepping down at end of season. He's been in this role for us since 2008. This is the kind of huge changes needed in the FO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twslhs20 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 A vendor is taking a group of us to the Giants Brewers game on Thursday. I was thinking about wearing my Arenado jersey just to be a jerk. Should I just no be that guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted Tuesday at 07:47 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:47 PM 5 hours ago, twslhs20 said: A vendor is taking a group of us to the Giants Brewers game on Thursday. I was thinking about wearing my Arenado jersey just to be a jerk. Should I just no be that guy? Don't think it'll hurt you now, since both Cardinals and Arenado have been pretty irrelelvant last (2) years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted Tuesday at 11:24 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 11:24 PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twslhs20 Posted Wednesday at 03:15 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:15 AM 3 hours ago, CWood21 said: dumbanddumbergif 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgarrett12486 Posted Wednesday at 03:35 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:35 PM 16 hours ago, CWood21 said: This is the false hope that keeps plaguing us. Instead of calling ip guys like Graceffo and McGreavy to make starts down the stretch to see what they are, we'll continue to pitch Mikolas because 'he gives us the best chance'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted Friday at 11:52 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 11:52 PM On 9/11/2024 at 10:35 AM, kgarrett12486 said: This is the false hope that keeps plaguing us. Instead of calling ip guys like Graceffo and McGreavy to make starts down the stretch to see what they are, we'll continue to pitch Mikolas because 'he gives us the best chance'... That wasn't meant to be an optimistic post. That was talking about how futile things were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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