Good points about the Cardinals may have signed Knizner and Hudson had they won 90 games, which shows how serious they are about they FA market. Additionally, since both are arbitration eligible, it makes them more difficult to trade.
I would 100% want Contreras at DH over Burleson. He’s the better hitter. Also I feel like maybe you could play Contreras at first some. He didn’t play there much with the Cubs but he did play there. Gradually move him over to replace Goldy and to let Herrera gradually take over full time catching duties. That’s long term, though. Had a feeling as soon as they added Pages to the 40 man that either Knizner would be non-tendered or Pages or Herrera would be traded. Honestly, I thought maybe they were working on a trade package that would include Herrera for a pitcher. It wouldn’t then timeout for Pages to replace Contreras.
Totally agree that letting go of Hudson and Woodford was a good sign. That really seems like them trying to play it less safe than they have in the past.
Little surprised about Yepez. That’s the only name on that list that surprised me. I realize he struggled a bit this year, but if they were serious about moving the other outfielders then why not keep him?
I like yepez, but, given the fixtures of the lineup as currently constructed, as a right-handed hitter who can’t play OF, he doesn’t have a window to much playing time.
Defense should be prioritized until further notice.
Also, no way you can have burly and yepez on the team.
Good points about the Cardinals may have signed Knizner and Hudson had they won 90 games, which shows how serious they are about they FA market. Additionally, since both are arbitration eligible, it makes them more difficult to trade.
Addition by subtraction, truly
I would 100% want Contreras at DH over Burleson. He’s the better hitter. Also I feel like maybe you could play Contreras at first some. He didn’t play there much with the Cubs but he did play there. Gradually move him over to replace Goldy and to let Herrera gradually take over full time catching duties. That’s long term, though. Had a feeling as soon as they added Pages to the 40 man that either Knizner would be non-tendered or Pages or Herrera would be traded. Honestly, I thought maybe they were working on a trade package that would include Herrera for a pitcher. It wouldn’t then timeout for Pages to replace Contreras.
Totally agree that letting go of Hudson and Woodford was a good sign. That really seems like them trying to play it less safe than they have in the past.
Little surprised about Yepez. That’s the only name on that list that surprised me. I realize he struggled a bit this year, but if they were serious about moving the other outfielders then why not keep him?
Cause he can’t play outfield, I would guess
When has that stopped the Cards from putting someone in the outfield?
I like yepez, but, given the fixtures of the lineup as currently constructed, as a right-handed hitter who can’t play OF, he doesn’t have a window to much playing time.
Defense should be prioritized until further notice.
Also, no way you can have burly and yepez on the team.