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 Muńoz, 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.
Sweep of the Brewers. Early lead of the NL Central. 15-9. Overall, when they are not playing in that bandbox in Milwaukee, they aren’t playing half bad. [Reply]
The rotation has the third worst WAR in the league to this point. It's a major concern. With that said, the offense has taken it up two levels with Ozuna and DeJong producing well, and the steady upward creep of Goldschmidt's production.
That Martinez is only going to be brought back as a reliever speaks poorly to his durability, maturity, and/or both. If they can't trust him to not party like an animal, it makes that extension look shitty. [Reply]
Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins:
The rotation has the third worst WAR in the league to this point. It's a major concern. With that said, the offense has taken it up two levels with Ozuna and DeJong producing well, and the steady upward creep of Goldschmidt's production.
That Martinez is only going to be brought back as a reliever speaks poorly to his durability, maturity, and/or both. If they can't trust him to not party like an animal, it makes that extension look shitty.
I think Flaherty and Mikolas will be fine. Beyond that I’m not sure what we can count on. [Reply]
When the Cardinals beat Milwaukee on Wednesday, it was Shildt’s 93rd game as their manager.
Coincidentally, Shildt took over for Matheny 93 games into the 2018 season.
In Matheny’s 93 games last season, the Cardinals went 47-46 for a .505 winning percentage.
In Shildt’s first 93 games after replacing Matheny, the Cardinals went 56-37 for a winning percentage of .602.
Sure, Shildt has Goldschmidt, who was acquired last offseason. Matheny didn’t have Goldschmidt. Doesn’t that matter?
Well, yes and no. Goldschmidt would help any manager. But Shildt didn’t have Goldy last summer when he led the Cardinals to a 41-28 record after Matheny’s ouster.
Bottom line: No National League team has won more regular-season games than the Cardinals since Shildt moved into the manager’s office July 15. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
From Bernie’s column on the Athletic:
When the Cardinals beat Milwaukee on Wednesday, it was Shildt’s 93rd game as their manager.
Coincidentally, Shildt took over for Matheny 93 games into the 2018 season.
In Matheny’s 93 games last season, the Cardinals went 47-46 for a .505 winning percentage.
In Shildt’s first 93 games after replacing Matheny, the Cardinals went 56-37 for a winning percentage of .602.
Sure, Shildt has Goldschmidt, who was acquired last offseason. Matheny didn’t have Goldschmidt. Doesn’t that matter?
Well, yes and no. Goldschmidt would help any manager. But Shildt didn’t have Goldy last summer when he led the Cardinals to a 41-28 record after Matheny’s ouster.
Bottom line: No National League team has won more regular-season games than the Cardinals since Shildt moved into the manager’s office July 15.
Alex Reyes punched a wall after his last start and fractured his left pinky. He'll relocate to extended spring training to continue throwing, but will be out of active competition for about three weeks. #stlcards
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
Well at least it was his left hand
Alex Reyes punched a wall after his last start and fractured his left pinky. He'll relocate to extended spring training to continue throwing, but will be out of active competition for about three weeks. #stlcards
Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins:
Miller, Martinez, Wacha, Reyes
All of them billed as studs, all of them disappointments.
This FO cannot evaluate its own players at all.
Martinez and Reyes both physically have #1 starter skills. Where both are failing is mentally. Both need to grow the fuck up. Your not teenagers anymore. Be an adult for crissakes. [Reply]
