sptsman
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I like the look of this team. A little better than last year. I would think 90+ wins should be achievable. I will put the over/under at 91. I'll take the over. 
The pitching assignments will likely play out pretty clearly through Spring Training. But there is always the possibility of drama if nobody gets injured and everyone pitches well... A good problem to have. I'll put my money on at least one or two pitchers not making out of Spring, with injuries of some sort (smart money is on Garcia getting hurt).
Only real concerns are back-ups in a few positions. Mostly concerned about catcher. If Molina goes down for any appreciable amount of time, this team will be in trouble. Tony Cruz was exposed both offensively and defensively last year. I like him for a few games here and there but he can't carry a load for more than a few games or to give Molina a rest. Apparently, everyone in the farm system is a few years away.
Go Cards!!
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Go Braves!!!
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sptsman
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Going to the Cards game Sunday in Jupiter. Hopefully, we get to see one of the aces start and some of the starters play a few innings. Usually the game is a waste of time by the 5th inning. Hard to stay for the full game...
I'll provide an insightful and informative review of the team, after watching 5 or 6 innings... 
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Blues/Hawks in the windy city same night as Cards/Cubs.
Easy choice here, but no complaints either!
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sptsman
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This is a statement game for the Cardinals...
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Bubba
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Go Braves! 
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HAUS
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Damn Bubba!!
Are your Braves going to even have a team come opening day??
I like most of the moves, but I never would have gotten rid of arguably the best closer in the league.
That new GM has some balls..
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The Braves will be fielding a AA Team this season. Be lucky if we win 60. I don't get it , but I am sure they won't be contacting me for input. 
BTW , y'all are welcome for the Heyward deal. 
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sptsman
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The Cardinals seem to be doing OK, even without Wainwright...
Obviously, this pace can't continue but it is fun whilst it is lasting. The starting pitching needs to start carrying just a few more innings or they will have a tired bullpen that isn't worth a fork by July.
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Martinez looked awful last night. Not a good sign. I'm guessing the Cards will be in the trade market for a starting pitcher in June if they're still ahead in the division.
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Dudes a baby Iffid......gonna happen now & then.still a weiner whilts I slept..unreal game 4 sure.
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Big roll. Keeps on rollin.
Lackey happily playing for 500k this year.
Carpenter down so Wong steps up.
It's early but this team is lookin very good. All without Waino too.
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sptsman
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Best record in baseball after Memorial Day games... Not bad for losing your ace.
Not pleased with Matheny taking out Martinez yesterday. He was the very definition of cruising. Let him continue... Fortunately, Peralta bailed him out and wins it in the 10th.
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sptsman
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Still winning ... just sayin'
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Bad guess IIFID 
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HAUS
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I've not seen a team this good (record-wise) in STL in my life. Even more impressive the fact they lost their ace and have been without some big bats in Holliday and Adams.
Damn fun to watch and makes for some spoiled fans..
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Cardinals have given up a lot of ground here recently, and the Bucs seem to have learned a lot over the past few seasons.
Mo might wait to see what impact Holidays return will provide, but I have to think the team will be making a move, for offense, and if so it's most likely gonna be at 1st base.
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HAUS
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Bourjos needs to go play for someone else..
Hope he's involved in a deal if there is one made
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sptsman
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Holiday comes back after the break. The pitching, especially the bullpen gets a rest. Mo likely makes a move for a left handed bat at 1st. Reynolds goes back to the bench where he provides some pop when needed and more importantly, won't provide opposing pitchers guaranteed 2-3 K's per game.
I see things coming back together after the break. I only wish Molina was not at the AS Game. Would love to see him get 4-5 days off...
Not sure I completely agree with Matheny pulling pitchers after 6 or 7 innings like it is some sort of religion. He needs to let a few of these guys go a little longer. I under stand the need to save their arms but he has taxed this bullpen to the point where there are too many injuries and they are now far less effective...
All-in-all, I'll take a 56-33 record at the All-Star break any year...
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Getting Matt back will be a big boost to the entire lineup card. I won't underestimate his role but more will probably be required if Carpenter doesn't come around at the plate. And soon.
Problem 1 is who can they get? They would have to pay a fortune in bodies and cash to land a top guy, IF one of their teams would even deal. Votto? Freeman? Hard to imagine. If they do make a move, it might be one of those resurrection deals or some shrewd gamble on a guy like the Padres youngster, Solarte. Meanwhile, Reynolds came around with 2 bangers the other day.
It's a tough division. The Cubs, a 3rd place team, would be 1/2 game out in a couple of other divisions.
I don't know. Pittsburgh may not lay down in September this time. And like it or not, Madden and the Cubs are hanging in there.
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sptsman
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Problem 1 is who can they get? They would have to pay a fortune in bodies and cash to land a top guy, IF one of their teams would even deal. Votto? Freeman? Hard to imagine. If they do make a move, it might be one of those resurrection deals or some shrewd gamble on a guy like the Padres youngster, Solarte.
I could be wrong but I don't see them getting a big name / top guy. They don't have enough to give up and they typically don't take on big salaries and big names unless it is short term. Unless the Reds want a fan revolt, they aren't moving Votto. And there is no way the Cards are taking on that beast of a contract. There is always the slim chance Philly will deal Howard and eat a large part of that nasty contract. But do you want an aging HR hitter that is in a rapid decline? There has also been talk of Ike Davis from the A's. Not sure that is much of an improvement...
At the end of the day, I trust Mo will figure it out. He's got a pretty good track record...
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Back to you Haus!
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HAUS
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Thanks Dabs!
They're grooming Piscotty to fill in at 1B till Adams gets back. They're not going to make a big trade for a guy who is only going to play a couple months. Adams is the future at 1B.
If they can get people healthy, they got all they need. Walden was a big loss in the pen. Garcia, when he's not hurt (which is when he's asleep), can be tough. If he can't stay healthy, they need to find a permanent replacement for him, whether thru trade or AAA. So far, no one from Memphis has been too impressive in the starting role.
Low scoring offense strains the pen and shortens the starter's outings. Holliday should help that when he gets back.
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Back to you Haus!
Haus never posts when he's on the clock.
bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
As far as getting Philly out of that horrible contract with Howard? That one should hurt, deservedly.
What's up with Piscotty? Can he play first base? Has he ever been sent up even once?
I might call Mo on this one. Bring him up and try him out at first, we could use the power hitter up here.
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Hey! What do ya know? Haus and I agree!
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