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Originally Posted by BigRedChief
Bader is still swinging at those sliders that are so far outside that they are in the opposite batting box. The dude has speed but no arm and if he cant lay off that slider, he's not an everyday MLB player.
Looks like the opening in the outfield is going to be CF. Can Carlson play CF?
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Shildt should tell Bader the next time I want you to hit the ball either up the middle or the other way. Every time you don’t do that I’m going to pull you until you get it through your head.
The other day the entire infield other than first base was on the short stop side of second base with runners in scoring position. The hole was gigantic and he still was pulling off the ball even though the Pirate pitcher was throwing pitches on the outer third tailor made to take it the other way. At this point it just seems like he is either too stubborn or stupid to change. One way to find out would be immediate behavior modification.
He is what you want out there defensively. Thomas might be okay, I don’t see Carlson as an everyday CF, but that is with limited observation.
Bader has plenty strong enough arm for center field.
https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/video/...95-1-mph-throw