Cardinals announce 25-man Opening Day roster for the 2019 season.
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The Cardinals today announced their 25-man Opening Day roster that includes four first-time Cardinals and 13 players that were developed within their organization.
PITCHERS (12): 60 – John Brebbia-RHP, 22 – Jack Flaherty-RHP, 53 – John Gant- RHP, 49 – Jordan Hicks-RHP, 43 – Dakota Hudson- RHP, 55 – Dominic Leone-RHP, 59 – Mike Mayers- RHP, 21 – Andrew Miller-LHP, 39 – Miles Mikolas-RHP, 29 – Alex Reyes, RHP, 52 – Michael Wacha-RHP, 50 – Adam Wainwright- RHP;
CATCHERS (2): 4 -Yadier Molina, 32 – Matt Wieters;
INFIELDERS (6): 13 - Matt Carpenter, 12 – Paul DeJong, 46 – Paul Goldschmidt, 34 – Yario Muñoz, 33 – Drew Robinson, 16 – Kolten Wong;
DISABLED LIST (5): 27 - Brett Cecil (10-day, left hand Carpal Tunnel syndrome), 44 – Luke Gregerson (10-day, right shoulder impingement), 18 – Carlos Martínez (right shoulder cuff strain), 3 - Jedd Gyorko (10-day, right calf strain), 67 - Justin Williams (10-day, right hand 2nd metacarpal fracture).
2019 Opening Day Line up
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Starting lineup
Matt Carpenter 3B
Paul Goldschmidt 1B
Paul DeJong SS
Ozuna LF
Yadier Molina C
Dexter Fowler RF
Kolten Wong 2B
Harrison Bader CF
Won the Central Division. Won the NLDS.
NLDS Playoff roster
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Pitchers (12): Miles Mikolas, Jack Flaherty, Adam Wainwright, Dakota Hudson, Genesis Cabrera, Tyler Webb, Andrew Miller, John Brebbia, Daniel Ponce de Leon, Ryan Helsley, Giovanny Gallegos, Carlos Martinez.
Catchers (2): Yadier Molina, Matt Wieters.
Infielders (6): Paul Goldschmidt, Kolten Wong, Paul DeJong, Matt Carpenter, Tommy Edman, Yairo Munoz.
Outfielders (5): Marcell Ozuna, Harrison Bader, Dexter Fowler, Jose Martinez, Randy Arozarena.
Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi:
Not that it makes a difference over the course of the season, but I’m surprised Hudson is starting the season in the 3 spot.
Yes, somewhat, although that could just be about looking at match ups. Third/fourth starters or pretty interchangeable. It could also be about giving different looks in your rotation. He gives a slightly different look sandwiched between Flaherty and Wacha. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi:
Not that it makes a difference over the course of the season, but I’m surprised Hudson is starting the season in the 3 spot.
I watched Hudson's last two appearances and he looked great. [Reply]
CBS MLB top 100 player list for coming season...Always a lot to critique...Bryce Harper at 42? Josh Donalson at 62? Cardinals on the list, DeJong, Flaherty, Mikolas, Goldy, Carp and Molina show up. Pham and Piscotty as well. What a stupid move the Pham deal continues to be both financially and talent wise.
Originally Posted by VAChief:
CBS MLB top 100 player list for coming season...Always a lot to critique...Bryce Harper at 42? Josh Donalson at 62? Cardinals on the list, DeJong, Flaherty, Mikolas, Goldy, Carp and Molina show up. Pham and Piscotty as well. What a stupid move the Pham deal continues to be both financially and talent wise.
The Pham deal cost the team the second WC last year and will hamstring them again this year. Mo will give 5/25 to any 2-3 WAR n00b and told Pham to fuck himself. He's a clown [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball:
**** Turdy
You can troll all you want, he was costing us peanuts, played decent defense, and delivering solid power and on base numbers. If Mo had any balls we would have Pham, Bader and ONeill in the outfield this year costing us pennies. [Reply]