***Official 2024 STL Cardinals Thread ***

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brioni

Remember at one point we had Walker. Pujols, Edmonds, and Rolen in the middle of the order...our broadcasters act like we have that NOW. Last night.....500 ball and the bats haven't heated up yet! What a lineup!

Herrera didn't come through in that AB w/ the tying run in scoring position, but if I could choose anybody in the lineup to be up in that spot, it's him. Maybe Donovan. I guess I could live with Contreras as well.

But that's the state of the lineup. Goldschmidt is done and was a hollow-offense compiler at his best. Arenado just seems to be hunting for mistakes at this point. Gorman and Walker are disasters. Winn will probably put it in play but isn't exactly putting a charge into the ball.