Cards struggle for Runs and hits at times. Phambino could give than a better shot at hits than Jay. Jay's experience and glove in the field is a big factor in taking Jay. I would rather see Pham than Jay,

Jay was 9 for 29 with 3 walks and 3 K's in the 2014 playoffs. In 57 post season games he is batting .233. Not the best but plenty of people batting worse in the playoffs. It doesn't matter who MM picks, Sportsman and LS won't like it If he picks Jay and he's a flop it will be what if he picked Pham. If Phan gets the nod and does bad, people will say he should have picked Jay.

I'm more concerned about the hot team right now......the Canadian bastards. Playing in that city won't be a fun deal