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.
Post season thoughts:
173 teams have played at least 4 games in an LCS. The Cardinals were the worst team of those 173 teams in BA, slugging% and OBS%. Not the best way to end the season. But, we knew it could happen. This offense disappears for a series or a week at a time. Mo has saddled us with overpaid expensive aging players. We need consistent and better position players.
We did sweep the Cubs at Wrigley to knock them out of the playoffs. We won the division. Made the playoffs for the first time in 3 years. Actually won a playoff series against a better and more talented team. Way more than I thought this team would accomplish this year.
We have a legit #1 starter. Legit difference making position player talent coming in the next couple of years. Maybe Carlson next year? Most here thought this season was going to be crap, and it was for large parts of the season. I guess we just need to enjoy the good times like Game 4, from the 8th inning thru game 5 of the LDS. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball:
Not really, but a good run nonetheless....
huh? You never once said in this thread all year that this was a NLCS team? Top two in NL? Top 4 in baseball? So we are going to need some links or your FOS pal. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Megatron96:
If you want to see hockey how it's supposed to be played, wait until March or so. Or just wait til the playoffs. That's when everyone's laying everything on the line.
That’s the only time I even give it a thought but I still can’t get into it. I’d change the rules to allow for more scoring. I don’t get icing or offsides at all. It takes the fast break away in my opinion. Stupid rule. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KChiefs1:
I’m in the same boat.
It's soccer on ice with sticks. The players aren't flopping pussies like in soccer, and I do like the fights, but there's just too much skating around in circles and too little scoring. [Reply]
I am sure many of you will be ready to take away my fan card after the following sentence....
But I dont know why there has been zero talk about how pathetic Yadier Molina was with the bat this postseason. He was constantly coming up in big spots with men on base and failing. One sac fly is literally all I can remember from his postseason. And that's not enough when others are struggling. [Reply]
