Cardinals 2018 STL Cardinals Thread - Page 141

**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!

jd1020 · 07-17-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I'm sure it is BS. What did he do well in Washington? Chicago?

Local sales on toothpicks went up.

You could do a lot worse than Dusty Baker, but he has yet to prove he can manage a playoff winner. While Matheny had issues with the bullpen he has issues with starters, rides them too hard in the regular season and then they are gassed when it matters most.

Miles · 07-17-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I'm sure it is BS. What did he do well in Washington? Chicago?

I thought maybe Giraldi but then I read why he was fired from the Yankees. Same reasons Matheny was let go. Why bring in someone with the same issues?

I'd bet that if the team responds to Shildt the rest of the way, he will be given the job.

I’m not terribly well versed in who the other available options are but don’t mind the idea seeing how Shildt does the rest of the way.

jd1020 · 07-17-2018, 11:40 AM

Baker does have that old school mentality that probably appeals to DeWitt so there is probably some truth behind his name.

O.city · 07-17-2018, 11:44 AM

Use some of that money they're sitting on and see if you can get Francona to leave Cleveland.

jd1020 · 07-17-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Use some of that money they're sitting on and see if you can get Francona to leave Cleveland.

Good luck with that.

Francona is seating in the driver seat with a team that has a division locked up for years.

O.city · 07-17-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Good luck with that.

Francona is seating in the driver seat with a team that has a division locked up for years.

Hence the see if you can get him to leave. Unlikely as it is.

jd1020 · 07-17-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Hence the see if you can get him to leave. Unlikely as it is.

He doesn't even have an opt out any more because the Indians picked up his extension.

O.city · 07-17-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

He doesn't even have an opt out any more because the Indians picked up his extension.

It was for 19 and 20 IIRC, correct?

**BigRedChief** · 07-17-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

I’m not terribly well versed in who the other available options are but don’t mind the idea seeing how Shildt does the rest of the way.

Good thing because Mo has already said that no matter what happens, Shildt is the manager for the rest of the season. Mo and Dewitt to evaluate him and other managerial options in the off season before deciding on the next manager.

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Originally Posted by O.city

Hence the see if you can get him to leave. Unlikely as it is.

We picked Matheny over him. That was the original unforgivable sin.

jd1020 · 07-17-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

It was for 19 and 20 IIRC, correct?

Yes

VAChief · 07-17-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Baker does have that old school mentality that probably appeals to DeWitt so there is probably some truth behind his name.

He would be crucified if he hired Baker. Of course as a wretched baby bear fan you would hope they would make this mistake, but I can't imagine a scenario that Baker becomes their best option.

DJ's left nut · 07-17-2018, 12:53 PM

I'd rather have kept Matheny than hire Baker.

That backwards piece of mouth-breathing shit has no business on a major league bench. He's an enabler and an idiot. He's a more charismatic, somehow less intelligent version of Mike Matheny.

I will absolutely be done with this team if they hire Dusty Baker.

My hope is that Shildt runs with the job. I really think he could be a good one.

Prison Bitch · 07-17-2018, 12:54 PM

Odds Meeeeee-kolas gets in tonite, per Ballagio:

35-1

DJ's left nut · 07-17-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Odds Meeeeee-kolas gets in tonite, per Ballagio:

35-1

The Bellagio is....not smart.

He's not attending the game as he's back in Florida with his wife who's likely going to have twins 2 months premature.

So, y'know, they should probably update their odds since he won't be on the field and all...

VAChief · 07-17-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'd rather have kept Matheny than hire Baker.

That backwards piece of mouth-breathing shit has no business on a major league bench. He's an enabler and an idiot. He's a more charismatic, somehow less intelligent version of Mike Matheny.

I will absolutely be done with this team if they hire Dusty Baker.

My hope is that Shildt runs with the job. I really think he could be a good one.

Me too. I'm glad he gets a shot.

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