SB Nation User Blog: punchinjudy

What this team needs is a Larry Walker part 2.

punchinjudy — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:20:41 -0000

Not sure it could happen again or who for but I think this team needs a Larry Walker trade. The trade that Walt pulled off in late 04 that said to the team "we believe". I'm not sure that this teams is as good as 04. But I think that if they were able to do a move this team is dare I say "gritty" enough to win...maybe not it all but maybe the division.

I like this years team as they are not flashy, have had tons of injuries, and yet still win. The other thing about the Walker trade that made it so great is it just kinda happened. He wasn't to my knowledge a name being shopped and then bam the Cards had him. There are tons a names floating this year C.C,Holliday,Maddux, etc. Who could be this years under the radar guy? Maybe an under performing Giles?

I might be dreaming, but who could you see the cards getting whether it be bullpen help, or a bat, what would it do to chemistry could it help or hurt? My thought is go get a starter cause I'm not sure this group can hold it together all yr. What do you think

M Young to Cards?

punchinjudy — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:28:37 -0000

Didn't see this posted, but it was on 175 The Wilson show? They were talking baout the Cards and Strauss predicted a fall to earth because of all the cards good stats in OBP, Era, etc they are like 8th in runs scored. He said it has been mentioned to get a bat which we all know, but is hard cause most bats don't come available until late next month. The host asked who and he said maybe Young from Texas which he called doubtful.

I lived East of Dalls for a few yrs and watched this guy come up he moved around their infield and you never heard any gripe of him changing positions etc, plus IMO won the allstar game a few times for the AL. He does nto get alot of press cause he plays for the rangers...I doubt they would do it cause of Kennedy, but would love to see it

Peter Gammons givin some love..

punchinjudy — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:38:24 -0000

Didn't have time but yetsetrday on the Mike T. show Gammons was on doing team reviews etc. He said in spring that he watched the birds 2-3 times and said this is a very very poor team...In the first few weeks he said he's changed his mind. They still arent going to win the Central(in is opinion) but are much better than he thought, and would be the first to admit he was wrong. St louis is one of the few "pure" baseball towns in america. Great place to play.

Said Duncan makes pitchers "believe" and would never tell him his pitchers are bad because Duncan would give him his mind and has before.

There are a few good stories this year. Hamilton and Ankiel. Noone in the history of the game has attempted to do what he has done.

Said that Ankiel brings inspiration to the team that the others want to do it for him. His is a "phenomanal" person and th eball club loves him.

It was a great 2-3 min blurp all giving the team some love...

Izy2 and Kennedy

punchinjudy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:09:48 -0000

If I'm guessing right most people agree they should part ways with both. Not many people liked the C.Iz signing and his spring hasn't helped.

If memory serves last year Kennedy wasn't too hot(in S.T.) and they stuck it out with him as well.

We all know there are a ton of other options at 2b,Even before you explore outside options(see belly thread)
but what about SS. I haven't heard how Ryan has done in S.T. I don't see a deal where they could part with both.

If you cut A.K. youd have to play miles,ryan or hauff. Also haven't heard how Hauff is doing this spring, if he's unproven this seems unlikely. If you cut IZ2 then miles and ryan?

They could cut both keep ryan and miles for ss? and perhaps get belly?

They probably ride it out

Return of the belly?

punchinjudy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:43:52 -0000

per mlb...The Nationals are dealing with a surplus at second base, and Rosenthal believes that Ron Belliard is the most logical piece to move, what with his $1.6MM salary this season, and his $1.9MM for next. Rosenthal pinpoints the Rockies (perhaps too little range on the right side with Jeff Baker and Todd Helton), Cardinals, Twins, and White Sox as potential trade partners

I for one don't see it happening with Kennedy and Miles (although miles plays SS alot) it happening. I liked belly and will always remeber that play in S.D. he made. Thought for the money he would have been a good sign and thus far Kennedy has been a bust he started on like a 1.mil minor league deal last yr...

Mench signs with TX

punchinjudy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:30:34 -0000

a minor league deal with Tx. Many wanted a gamble by the cards. Here are the remaining guys...Barry Bonds, Reggie Sanders, Shannon Stewart, Kenny Lofton, Corey Patterson, Shawn Green, and Trot Nixon..

I doubt they will go after any, and none liked my patterson idea, so what about either offering minor league offers to any of those(which a few of those guys might laugh)or maybe wait til ST is complete and see how the youn guys do. Then if a need is pressing and one of those guys is unsigned grab em.

Bonds, Big mac,Clemens

punchinjudy — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:28:57 -0000

I hope I'm ok posting this here. In light of the mitchell report they had Tim K and Peter G on Espnnews late last night. They both said at the end of the piece that both men were still geting their votes..

Ok their numbers even though Rocket is a different position are better than Big Macs who IMO retired when he wasn't fully recovered and could have played another season had he recovered...

The Mithcell report neither put more blame on Mac or cleared him. What surprises me is that with the same amount of speculation about Clemens the media is like lets wait and see but Canseco makes claims abotu Big mac and his bad senate stuff and well lets not vote him in..

Found it a bit hypocritical,maybe his numbers dont even get him in but i found the whole thing sad.