Originally Posted by raybec 4:
The Bader/Montgomery trade was good for both teams. I just wish Mo would have let his nuts drop and gotten Soto.
I don't think it was good for the Yankees at all.
They gave up a good middle rotation starter who has another year of team control for a CF that has plantar fasciitis, which impacts the biggest asset he has (his defense) while barely being able to be hit worth a damn. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Miles:
Yeah I’m happy with the trades a well and didn’t feel like they gave up too much. Mostly just hoped for one of the bigger fish.
I suppose as opposed to a Lester/Happ it’s a slight upgrade, but kinda feels like instead of going from dating a 4 to a 5…when the goal is setting your standard to going balls deep in nothing lower then a 9. [Reply]
Originally Posted by VAChief:
I suppose as opposed to a Lester/Happ it’s a slight upgrade, but kinda feels like instead of going from dating a 4 to a 5…when the goal is setting your standard to going balls deep in nothing lower then a 9.
I think you’re severely underestimating how good Montgomery is and how giving up Bader is probably the best move long term as it clears a way for Walker to play sooner.
Short of getting Soto, this is probably the best I would expect the Cardinals to do. And while I still disagree with the FO’s overall approach, I can’t be upset with what they did at the deadline.
Happ and Lester were both pitching below league replacement level before coming to STL. Quintana and Montgomery aren’t and are both having good seasons and peripherals to match their success.
They aren’t reclamation projects like Masterson, Happ, LeBlanc, Lester, Ross, etc. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rams Fan:
I think you’re severely underestimating how good Montgomery is and how giving up Bader is probably the best move long term as it clears a way for Walker to play sooner.
Short of getting Soto, this is probably the best I would expect the Cardinals to do. And while I still disagree with the FO’s overall approach, I can’t be upset with what they did at the deadline.
Happ and Lester were both pitching below league replacement level before coming to STL. Quintana and Montgomery aren’t and are both having good seasons and peripherals to match their success.
They aren’t reclamation projects like Masterson, Happ, LeBlanc, Lester, Ross, etc.
How does offloading Bader get Walker a clearer path? [Reply]
Starting tonight, #STLCards top prospect Jordan Walker — who has played exclusively third base until now — will begin seeing time at all three outfield spots.
#STLCards Pres. John Mozeliak on improving the roster: “Getting to the postseason & getting the opportunity to get to the World Series, I don’t think anybody is going to claim they built a World Series club today. If we get hot, we can play with anybody & hopefully we get hot.”
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
Expected but this still piss’s me off.
#STLCards Pres. John Mozeliak on improving the roster: “Getting to the postseason & getting the opportunity to get to the World Series, I don’t think anybody is going to claim they built a World Series club today. If we get hot, we can play with anybody & hopefully we get hot.”