Cardinals 2018 STL Cardinals Thread - Page 190

**BigRedChief** · 02:21 PM

Opening day lineup

Fowler RF
Pham CF
Carpenter 3B
Ozuna LF
Martinez 1B
Molina C
Dejong SS
Wong 2B
Pitcher

Edit:
Matheny fired 07/14/2018

Opening Day Roster

Spoiler!

**BigRedChief** · 08-13-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VAChief

Would have liked to hear the thinking behind that decision. Wacha on the other hand is preparing for a return as a starter. I guess out of the pen they can use limit workload easier, but still a puzzler.

yeah, I’m sure we will hear more details other than this PR BS, “it’s what is best for him and the team”.

**BigRedChief** · 08-13-2018, 06:37 PM

Bernie on the athletic: differences since Matheny was fired.
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At 16-9 with Shildt as manager, the Cardinals have the NL’s best winning percentage (.640) since July 15.

In his last 25 games as the manager, Matheny was 11-14 (.440.) In his last 31 games, Matheny was 12-19 (.387).

In Matheny’s last 20 series as manager, the Cardinals won only five of them.

Shildt has managed the Cardinals for seven series, and the team has won five of them.

The Cardinals have won five consecutive series for the first time since late May/early June of 2015.

After a 7-2 road trip to Pittsburgh, Miami and Kansas City, the Cardinals (63-55) are eight games over .500 for the first time this season. They’ve won five consecutive games, which matches their longest streak of the season.

The Cardinals averaged 4.37 runs per game before firing Matheny and batting coaches John Mabry and Bill Mueller. They’re averaging 5.1 runs per game under Shildt and new hitting coaches Mark Budaska and George Greer.

The overall team ERA under Matheny was 3.84 (No. 11 in the majors).

Since the promotion of Shildt, the expanded influence of pitching coach Mike Maddux and the restructuring of the bullpen, the Cardinals are fourth in the majors with a 3.45 ERA in Shildt’s 25 games.

How about situational hitting? Before the changes, the Cardinals were tied for 16th in the majors in two-out RBIs. Under Shildt and the new hitting coaches, the Cardinals rank third in MLB with 53 two-out RBIs. And they’re fourth with a two-out OPS of .839.

On July 14, the Cardinals ranked 25th in the majors with a two-strike batting average of .133. With Shildt’s strong emphasis on putting the ball in play, the Cardinals’ change in approach has produced a .231 batting average on two-strike counts, which ranks first in the NL and No. 2 overall.

Before the dismissals, the Cardinals were 25th in two-strike slugging percentage (.262), 20th in two-strike OBP (.176) and 24th in two-strike OPS (.504).

In the last 25 games, following the directives from Shildt, Budaska and Greer, the Cardinals are No. 2 in the MLB in two-strike OBP (.294), No. 1 in the majors in two-strike slugging (.381) and No. 1 in two-strike OPS (.676.) And no team has more two-strike doubles (21) than the Cardinals over the last 25 games. Only four have more two-strike homers than the Cards’ 15.

The Cardinals’ two-strike 85 wRC+ over the past 25 games is tied for No. 1 in the majors. Under Matheny and his batting coaches this season, the team’s two-strike wRC+ of 39 ranked 23rd.

Before Shildt, Budaska and Greer: A two-strike strikeout percentage of 42.2 percent, which ranked 18th in MLB. After Shildt and the new batting coaches got to work: The Cardinals rank No. 2 in MLB with a two-strike K rate of 34.8 percent. That’s a significant decrease.

The energy level is way up, though. The Cardinals are having fun playing baseball again. And they’re entertaining to watch again.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-13-2018, 07:32 PM

I don't know if many of those stats make a very compelling case given the extremely small sample sizes he's comparing. I have no doubt that the quality of coaching has significantly improved, but some of this is just string luck/positive regression.

**BigRedChief** · 08-13-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I don't know if many of those stats make a very compelling case given the extremely small sample sizes he's comparing. I have no doubt that the quality of coaching has significantly improved, but some of this is just string luck/positive regression.

JFC, a fence post could have done better than Matheny.

But, Bernie has been saying for a long time that Shildt is the smartest baseball mind in the Cardinals organization. So there is a “told ya so” slant to his Schildt views.

**BigRedChief** · 08-13-2018, 07:54 PM

I want some Gorman next year!

Nolan Gorman can’t drink alcohol legally for three years and will play for Peoria this summer. Amazing. #STLCards
— Dan Buffa (@buffa82) August 8, 2018

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-13-2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I want some Gorman next year!

Nolan Gorman can’t drink alcohol legally for three years and will play for Peoria this summer. Amazing. #STLCards
— Dan Buffa (@buffa82) August 8, 2018

Jewish Rabbi · 08-13-2018, 08:49 PM

Good lord I hope Holland gets into this game.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-13-2018, 08:57 PM

Jewish Rabbi · 08-13-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

Good lord I hope Holland gets into this game.

Never mind, that other cuck will do.

bdj23 · 08-13-2018, 09:00 PM

God damn it. I just turned the game off and went to lay down and i can't remember the password to MLB.tv on my roku. Had a hell of a weekend in Vegas. Running on fumes.

Carp is on a different level

**BigRedChief** · 08-13-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23

God damn it. I just turned the game off and went to lay down and i can't remember the password to MLB.tv on my roku. Had a hell of a weekend in Vegas. Running on fumes.

Carp is on a different level

Carp is all world now.

**BigRedChief** · 08-13-2018, 09:11 PM

Is Hicks up getting ready? Norris looks off tonight.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-13-2018, 09:12 PM

They have to get Norris out of this game post haste. He is all over the place and can only throw strikes with hanging sliders or meatballs down the pipe.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-13-2018, 09:14 PM

Shit like this is why I ****ing hate relievers. They're just kickers without shoulder pads. Any time this kind of shit happens, the stupid one who sucks the peniss always manage to **** it up.

**BigRedChief** · 08-13-2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

They have to get Norris out of this game post haste. He is all over the place and can only throw strikes with hanging sliders or meatballs down the pipe.

come on man, pull the trigger. It’s not his night. He’s already at 20 pitches.

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08-13-2018, 06:37 PM	#2837
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3119627 VARSITY	Bernie on the athletic: differences since Matheny was fired. ———————————- At 16-9 with Shildt as manager, the Cardinals have the NL’s best winning percentage (.640) since July 15. In his last 25 games as the manager, Matheny was 11-14 (.440.) In his last 31 games, Matheny was 12-19 (.387). In Matheny’s last 20 series as manager, the Cardinals won only five of them. Shildt has managed the Cardinals for seven series, and the team has won five of them. The Cardinals have won five consecutive series for the first time since late May/early June of 2015. After a 7-2 road trip to Pittsburgh, Miami and Kansas City, the Cardinals (63-55) are eight games over .500 for the first time this season. They’ve won five consecutive games, which matches their longest streak of the season. The Cardinals averaged 4.37 runs per game before firing Matheny and batting coaches John Mabry and Bill Mueller. They’re averaging 5.1 runs per game under Shildt and new hitting coaches Mark Budaska and George Greer. The overall team ERA under Matheny was 3.84 (No. 11 in the majors). Since the promotion of Shildt, the expanded influence of pitching coach Mike Maddux and the restructuring of the bullpen, the Cardinals are fourth in the majors with a 3.45 ERA in Shildt’s 25 games. How about situational hitting? Before the changes, the Cardinals were tied for 16th in the majors in two-out RBIs. Under Shildt and the new hitting coaches, the Cardinals rank third in MLB with 53 two-out RBIs. And they’re fourth with a two-out OPS of .839. On July 14, the Cardinals ranked 25th in the majors with a two-strike batting average of .133. With Shildt’s strong emphasis on putting the ball in play, the Cardinals’ change in approach has produced a .231 batting average on two-strike counts, which ranks first in the NL and No. 2 overall. Before the dismissals, the Cardinals were 25th in two-strike slugging percentage (.262), 20th in two-strike OBP (.176) and 24th in two-strike OPS (.504). In the last 25 games, following the directives from Shildt, Budaska and Greer, the Cardinals are No. 2 in the MLB in two-strike OBP (.294), No. 1 in the majors in two-strike slugging (.381) and No. 1 in two-strike OPS (.676.) And no team has more two-strike doubles (21) than the Cardinals over the last 25 games. Only four have more two-strike homers than the Cards’ 15. The Cardinals’ two-strike 85 wRC+ over the past 25 games is tied for No. 1 in the majors. Under Matheny and his batting coaches this season, the team’s two-strike wRC+ of 39 ranked 23rd. Before Shildt, Budaska and Greer: A two-strike strikeout percentage of 42.2 percent, which ranked 18th in MLB. After Shildt and the new batting coaches got to work: The Cardinals rank No. 2 in MLB with a two-strike K rate of 34.8 percent. That’s a significant decrease. The energy level is way up, though. The Cardinals are having fun playing baseball again. And they’re entertaining to watch again. __________________ Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. -YODA
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08-13-2018, 07:32 PM	#2838
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	I don't know if many of those stats make a very compelling case given the extremely small sample sizes he's comparing. I have no doubt that the quality of coaching has significantly improved, but some of this is just string luck/positive regression. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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08-13-2018, 07:54 PM	#2840
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08-13-2018, 08:49 PM	#2842
Jewish Rabbi What's up braj? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Placencia, Belize Casino cash: $2098320	Good lord I hope Holland gets into this game.
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08-13-2018, 08:57 PM	#2843
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08-13-2018, 09:00 PM	#2845
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08-13-2018, 09:11 PM	#2847
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3119627 VARSITY	Is Hicks up getting ready? Norris looks off tonight. __________________ Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. -YODA
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08-13-2018, 09:12 PM	#2848
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	They have to get Norris out of this game post haste. He is all over the place and can only throw strikes with hanging sliders or meatballs down the pipe. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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08-13-2018, 09:14 PM	#2849
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	Shit like this is why I **ing hate relievers. They're just kickers without shoulder pads. Any time this kind of shit happens, the stupid one who sucks the peniss always manage to ** it up. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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