Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 13698637)

And we're finally getting a little threadbare to boot.

Garcia played a sound defensive ballgame yesterday but nothing exceptional. Munoz is a much better hitter but can't play D over at 2b worth a damn.

I actually like Wisdom but during this run its important not to overlook just how how Jedd has been. He's been a damn good hitter, even against righties, over the last 30 days or so.

Losing Ozuna is frustrating but probably doesn't hurt while TON is hitting. It'll hurt more when O'Neill hits a long cold-spell (his approach says he will) but for right now we can shrug that off.

But both Wong and Gyorko are gonna start hitting us in the standings soon enough. Those are tough losses and even more worrisome is that neither of those guys are natural hitters. They take time to find their form and 10 days off may take another 10 days to get them swinging well again (and Jedd simply may not get hot again; he's notoriously streaky).

It's that time of year - lots of teams get these nagging injuries at this point in the season and the Cardinals depth makes them better situated than most to deal with them. Hell, even if Wisdom isn't the answer, you can put Marp back over at 3b and get Adams some of the reps he could probably use to get his timing back.

But you can only take so many body blows before the combined effect start to sting and we may finally be reaching that tipping point.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 13698637)

And we're finally getting a little threadbare to boot.

Garcia played a sound defensive ballgame yesterday but nothing exceptional. Munoz is a much better hitter but can't play D over at 2b worth a damn.

I actually like Wisdom but during this run its important not to overlook just how how Jedd has been. He's been a damn good hitter, even against righties, over the last 30 days or so.

Losing Ozuna is frustrating but probably doesn't hurt while TON is hitting. It'll hurt more when O'Neill hits a long cold-spell (his approach says he will) but for right now we can shrug that off.

But both Wong and Gyorko are gonna start hitting us in the standings soon enough. Those are tough losses and even more worrisome is that neither of those guys are natural hitters. They take time to find their form and 10 days off may take another 10 days to get them swinging well again (and Jedd simply may not get hot again; he's notoriously streaky).

It's that time of year - lots of teams get these nagging injuries at this point in the season and the Cardinals depth makes them better situated than most to deal with them. Hell, even if Wisdom isn't the answer, you can put Marp back over at 3b and get Adams some of the reps he could probably use to get his timing back.

But you can only take so many body blows before the combined effect start to sting and we may finally be reaching that tipping point.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 13698666)

That's why I think Donaldson would make sense if they can make it work and if he would actually be healthy.

I don't know that they can afford or would want to. But if you could add him, and have everyone come back healthy, that's having Gyorko and Adams on the bench if/when the playoffs come.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 13698688)

He's being held out today with calf/leg soreness.

Donaldson being healthy is about as likely as Jose Fernandez taking the bump.

Folks - 'healthy Donaldson' doesn't exist anymore. It damn sure isn't going to exist again this season and it's more likely than not that it never exists again. His game is too violent and it won't hold up to basic aging.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 13698511)

I have been floored by how lost in the woods the national media has been w/r/t to Matheny and the Cardinals.

They truly had/have no idea the impact he had on the franchise. They genuinely believe he's a good manager and that he got a bum deal.

Blows my mind.

Originally Posted by BDj23 (Post 13699045)

Whats wrong with Carp?!?!

Originally Posted by Marco Polo (Post 13698418)

How much did you pay? I'll be there too. Looking at tickets on StubHub. Saw it might rain though.

Originally Posted by Marco Polo (Post 13699315)

These nights are going to happen- especially with the injuries we have.

Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 13699328)

Been the last two nights. O'Neill and Martinez ran into ones but the other bats didn't do much. They have looked kind of flat the last two nights. It's to be expected. You can't play the remaining 30+ games like each night is a WC game. You'll burn out.

I think Munoz has been average over at 3B, not so much at 2B. He hits .280, that plays right now in our offense. I dont like Garcia as our utility bench guy anymore. We can get a better player for that role.

Do we have any young talent coming up on Sept.1st that can play 2B or 3B?