St. Louis Cardinals 2015 Season

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DrewD007
Think he was referring to it being much more active than our topic.
 
#203      
jrichisamazing
karmapoliceman said:
Not really sure what to say about our "offense". I had my reservations about the Heyward acquisition (I thought we could get a more bona fide masher in exchange for Shelby). And then I read where Heyward changed his batting approach as a leadoff guy with ATL. And then I read where Matheny told JH to approach batting 2nd like another 3 hole batter (that made me have a more optimistic outlook).

I know it's early, but I'm afraid my initial reservations will turn out to be correct. Our "proven" hitters are aging and Adams looks more or less lost out there.

It's just a shame we're losing with the ERA we have going now. While the pitching trend won't continue at the current pace, I fear the lack of offense absolutely can.

On any given day what's you preferred "regular" line-up?

I'd go:

Carp
Molina
Holliday
Peralta
Heyward
Adams
Wong
Jay

I know that's a string of lefties at the end, but Carp and Jay still hit LHP at a good clip.

Thoughts?
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8-4 is considered losing? I think we'll be fine with our hitting. I was also worried about our proven hitters aging. But Holliday, the one I was most worried about, has come out of the gates on fire. Molina is in really good shape which will lead to more hits/less fatigue. Carp is the same. Peralta's been solid along with Wong. Once Heyward settles done I think we'll get on a roll

Speaking of Carpenter, lead off BOMB!
 
#205      
karmapoliceman
jrichisamazing said:
8-4 is considered losing? I think we'll be fine with our hitting. I was also worried about our proven hitters aging. But Holliday, the one I was most worried about, has come out of the gates on fire. Molina is in really good shape which will lead to more hits/less fatigue. Carp is the same. Peralta's been solid along with Wong. Once Heyward settles done I think we'll get on a roll

Speaking of Carpenter, lead off BOMB!
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As soon as I say I'm concerned about our lack of offense, two taters in two innings. Go figure:thumb:

Overall, I guess my concern is really stemming from seeming carry over from last year, where we struggled with pop, RISP, runs scored, etc.

It's a bit early, I know. Hoping the bats warm up with the weather!
 
#207      
DrewD007
karmapoliceman said:
As soon as I say I'm concerned about our lack of offense, two taters in two innings. Go figure:thumb:

Overall, I guess my concern is really stemming from seeming carry over from last year, where we struggled with pop, RISP, runs scored, etc.

It's a bit early, I know. Hoping the bats warm up with the weather!
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And now our wonderful pitching has gone to crap. Well just one of them. Sucks to think if Lackey covers first then the damage is relatively minimal.
 
#208      
Ryllini
What is Matt Adams' deal over at first base? This series has been awful for him over there.
 
#209      
dgcrow
Cards win another series! Also, on this date 16 years ago, Fernando Tatis hit his two grand slams in the same inning for the Birds against the Dodgers. Amazing feat.
 
#210      
jrichisamazing
Ryllini said:
What is Matt Adams' deal over at first base? This series has been awful for him over there.
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He's been a mess over there. Pretty routine plays too.

But how bout Wacha Wacha? Has to face Cueto twice then Sherzer and wins all 3. He's so fun to watch. Works fast, pumps fastballs for strikes, and attacks the hitters.
 
#213      
gibb52
Illwinsagain said:
Sorry that I haven't been able to keep up with contracts, I know, bad fan. Is Lance locked up yet? He's always been very solid, and has shown the ability to pitch every 5th day.
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Signed to a pretty team friendly multi year deal a couple of months ago.
 
#215      
IlliniFan85
Waino is hurt. The injury bug is getting us these last two games. We also don't have Marco to call up because he is hurt now too. He was having shoulder issues. Who is next?
 
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jrichisamazing
IlliniFan85 said:
Waino is hurt. The injury bug is getting us these last two games. We also don't have Marco to call up because he is hurt now too. He was having shoulder issues. Who is next?
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I missed the injury trying to flip back and forth between the Cardinals and Blackhawks. What did he do and did it look bad?
 
#222      
IlliniFaninHoosierLand
Today's lineup:
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Waino was placed on the DL and the Cardinals called up catcher Cody Stanley from Memphis. Calling up the catcher may just be more of a precautionary thing with the injury Molina suffered Friday night.
 
#223      
IlliniFan85
ESPN has already put the speculation out that we will possibly look at Hamels. We knew that would come, I was curious how long that would take and it wasn't long.
 
#224      
the national
Overall its terrible news to see Adam go down with this kind of injury. In 2011 when we lost him, the team got tighter and fought through the loss of our ace. I bet the team rallies again this year and bonds together. The young guys have shown alot of potential to step up. Lance and Wacha have been great so far. If Marco can get healthy, or even turn to Garcia, we might have enough to keep the rotation rolling.

I just hope they don't run out and buy someone right away. Mo will certainly have a plan figured out soon.
 
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