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02-16-2017, 10:07 PM | #2146 |
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Sorry, but I'll still refrain from the name calling. I must have struck a nerve. As I said earlier, if we were somewhere hanging out we'd probably be friends. I've lived around a ton of condescending Cardinal fans and it can be tough to listen to them tell us how bad we are. Obviously I'm in the vast minority here so I'll drop it and move on.
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02-16-2017, 10:20 PM | #2147 | |
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You aren't the only one...I reside in Mid-MO which is about 75/25 Cardinals country & I understand how condescending they can be. I've been filling my car up with gas & had douchebag Cardinals fans drive by & yell the Royals suck. Can't stand the ****ers even though a few of them are decent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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02-16-2017, 10:21 PM | #2148 |
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Cuthbert In Crowded Mix for Second Base Job
By Jeffrey Flanagan / MLB.com
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Cuthbert knows that the only way he has a major role on the 2017 team is if he can force himself into the second base mix. Nice to know he could see that all the way at the end of last season. If he can just be serviceable in the field, that would relieve a lot of the anxiety I currently have about the second base position for this season. Sounds like he really worked his ass off this off-season. I am personally pulling for him to make that transition. Having Cuthbert getting everyday AB's and then letting Whit fill in almost literally wherever we need him to would be very nice. |
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02-16-2017, 10:59 PM | #2149 | |
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02-17-2017, 03:03 AM | #2150 |
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It sucks that Colon hasn't amounted to shit in the MLB. Wasted 1st rd pick in 2010.
Should've drafted Matt Harvey or Chris Sale. Yes and I understand he came through clutch in the playoffs a couple times for KC but Harvey or Sale could have done so as well.
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02-17-2017, 06:42 AM | #2151 |
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Even in SWMO Royals fans are outnumbered 3-1. Frustrating. My father raised us to be Royals fans from the day we were born. Hell, I remember Municipal Stadium. People wear their Cardinal gear to church.
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02-17-2017, 06:55 AM | #2152 |
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If Cuthbert really can hold his own defensively - and to his credit, we know he will work very hard at it - that really deepens the lineup and makes it pretty dangerous.
Gordon Soler Hosmer Cain Moustakas Perez Moss Cuthbert Escobar Is a pretty strong 1-9 with no easy outs really anywhere within, and good power up and down the lineup. 15-20 HR 20-30 HR 15-20 HR 12-17 HR 20-30 HR 20-25 HR 20-30 HR 10-20 HR And Escobar. That's around 150 HR from your starting lineup on the LOW end of those targets for everyone, and could approach 200 if everyone reaches potential. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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02-17-2017, 08:11 AM | #2153 | |
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However, I do see them hoping that he's capable of playing a few innings there in a pinch, increasing his versatility to the team to solve a roster crunch (and perhaps improving his trade value as well). So it wouldn't surprise me to see them send down Merrifield and Mondesi, who both have options remaining, and keep Colon and Cuthbert, who don't, with the idea of starting Colon at 2B and giving Cuthbert some DH duty against LHPs. Colon can play SS in a pinch if Esky gets hurt, and Cuthbert can replace Colon at 2B; the next day, they can call up Merrifield or Mondesi if needed. |
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02-17-2017, 08:24 AM | #2154 |
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Statistical analysis prevents you from posting weird sports takes that have no basis whatsoever in reality. (Lithium also helps). It's good for running daily fantasy games too Ive heard.
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02-17-2017, 08:31 AM | #2156 |
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They pride themselves in being close with the community yet cover up the biggest piece of news for the biggest tragedy that's hit in along time. All it does is fuel speculation and takes away from a valuable learning experience. When DT died how many people around the area startred using their seatbelt?
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02-17-2017, 08:47 AM | #2158 | |
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I am, too. The only way he could stick at 2B, IMO, is if they're playing him really deep to make up for his lack of natural range. He does have a good first step due to his experience at 3B. Jon Schoop of the O's does this, and has basically been a league-average defender at 2B. Biggest question is if you can make the turn and get to the bag from your deep position. I think they can find a lot of PT for Cuthbert regardless. Basically, he should start any time a lefty pitches, either at 3B or DH. With Moustakas sitting, or Moss/Gordon/Hosmer sitting. If Gordon or Hosmer sit, Moss plays that position and Cuthbert DHs. That should be good for 40-50 starts all by itself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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02-17-2017, 08:54 AM | #2159 | |
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02-17-2017, 08:54 AM | #2160 |
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What's so great about Cuthberts bat? 94 wRC+ was same as Dyson, whom everyone in here rants about being overrated and "exposed" the longer he's in the lineup. Obv Cuthbert is young and his aging curve suggests he will be league Avg this year but let's not call him Robbie Alomar just yet. Whit Merrified was at 89 wRC+
So let's talk about that defense. Whit was outstanding, saving 10 runs over a full season. Cuthbert -7 at 3B. How was that constructed? It was all range, all -7 runs. His arm (which looks great from the eye test) was neutral value. Whit? All his fielding value came from, yup, his range. Also shows up in his good baserunning stats. Cuthbert has poor baserunning stats. Net: Cuthbert likely has no ability to play 2B, he won't get to many balls, we WILL give up runs that he is doubtful to replicate at the plate, and Whit gives you what he does if 2016 happens again for both |
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