Home
Forums
New Posts
Illini Basketball
Illini Football
Sports Talk
Log in
Register
What's new
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Sports
Sports Talk
St. Louis Cardinals 2022
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="pruman91" data-source="post: 1766671" data-attributes="member: 3916"><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ben-frederickson/benfred-cardinals-are-getting-big-lifts-from-some-unheralded-pleasant-surprises/article_d04f0cd7-0c1e-53a9-a0fb-8e506f1ca64d.html[/URL]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.stltoday.com/users/profile/Ben%20Frederickson" target="_blank">Ben Frederickson</a></p><p>The Cardinals, who have either won or split all but one of their series this season, have a good mix going.</p><p>With an exception here and there — yes, I’m aware of the lack of offensive production at shortstop — manager Oliver Marmol’s club has benefited from a blend of strong performances from players who are expected to deliver strong performances, along with some stronger than expected performances from players most of us just expected to contribute.</p><p>Nolan Arenado woke up Saturday morning with the National League’s second-best on-base plus slugging percentage (1.086) and a great start on what could become an NL MVP campaign. Arenado and Manny Machado (1.115) are doing what MVPs do. Both are spearheading their clubs.</p><p></p><p>Shortstop Tommy Edman exited a disappointing spring training like a comet. His .928 OPS entering Saturday’s game sat between Yankees slugger Anthony Rizzo and rising superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays. Edman had 17 more hits (28) than strikeouts (11) through his first 25 games. The switch-hitter is punishing lefties and righties alike, and has rightfully reclaimed his leadoff spot, perhaps once and for all.</p><p>Starter Miles Mikolas through six starts has pitched the fifth-most innings in the majors (35.1) while maintaining a 1.53 ERA. He has as many strikeouts (28) as hits allowed and has walked the fewest batters (seven) of any major leaguer to total 35-plus innings.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pruman91, post: 1766671, member: 3916"] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ben-frederickson/benfred-cardinals-are-getting-big-lifts-from-some-unheralded-pleasant-surprises/article_d04f0cd7-0c1e-53a9-a0fb-8e506f1ca64d.html[/URL] [URL='https://www.stltoday.com/users/profile/Ben%20Frederickson']Ben Frederickson[/URL] The Cardinals, who have either won or split all but one of their series this season, have a good mix going. With an exception here and there — yes, I’m aware of the lack of offensive production at shortstop — manager Oliver Marmol’s club has benefited from a blend of strong performances from players who are expected to deliver strong performances, along with some stronger than expected performances from players most of us just expected to contribute. Nolan Arenado woke up Saturday morning with the National League’s second-best on-base plus slugging percentage (1.086) and a great start on what could become an NL MVP campaign. Arenado and Manny Machado (1.115) are doing what MVPs do. Both are spearheading their clubs. Shortstop Tommy Edman exited a disappointing spring training like a comet. His .928 OPS entering Saturday’s game sat between Yankees slugger Anthony Rizzo and rising superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays. Edman had 17 more hits (28) than strikeouts (11) through his first 25 games. The switch-hitter is punishing lefties and righties alike, and has rightfully reclaimed his leadoff spot, perhaps once and for all. Starter Miles Mikolas through six starts has pitched the fifth-most innings in the majors (35.1) while maintaining a 1.53 ERA. He has as many strikeouts (28) as hits allowed and has walked the fewest batters (seven) of any major leaguer to total 35-plus innings. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Sports
Sports Talk
St. Louis Cardinals 2022
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…