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Former pro pitcher now teacher and contributor to Redbird Rants #STLCards https://redbirdrants.com/author/scottplaza
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VSII continues to play well and Noot had a little trouble defensively today. Siani isn't the future so why not send him out to the White Sox to fill their Benintendi-sized hole? #STLCards Story: redbirdrants.com/cardinals-sh...

Willson Contreras' home run total is set at 19.5 for the season. Not telling you what to do but... #STLCards

Another game with VSII and Noot flip-flopping in the outfield. At this point, I'm 90% convinced this means VSII is headed to Memphis and Noot gets the everyday reps in CF to start the year. Siani is all but guaranteed to the MLB roster, he has no use in Memphis. Bummer but oh well #STLCards

The "youngry" #STLCards showed up again today. McGreevy dealt, Tink bounced back, Saggese went yard, VSII stayed hot, and Libby shoved in 3 innings. Walker left with an injury so that news could determine the next steps in the roster crunch.

Following up my 10 hot hitters of spring with pitchers who shoved but then underperformed when it counted. A tougher list because pitchers work in shorter stints or face minor league hitters while working on things. Fun to look at either way! #STLCards redbirdrants.com/6-cardinals-...

The pitching matchups have been flipped! I will still be on the McGreevy game because the lineup features Walker, Gorman, Saggese, and Wetherholt. All guys I want to watch more

Two #STLCards games on tv today! Pallante (FanDuel) and McGreevy (ESPN) get the starts! Which one are you tuning into? I'll spend most of the first innings on McGreevy but will probably flip back and forth as the lineups come out

Sooooo... Did everyone enjoy the off day from #STLCards baseball talk about spring training performances and lack of video??

I have multiple disclaimers in the article but want to add one more. I WANT GORMAN TO BE GOOD and still believe he can become a 30-homer quality infielder. But just in case, I looked at a couple different lineup options if the #STLCards pull the plug Story: redbirdrants.com/2-potential-...

They're back to that means I'm back! We got to episode two of Severance last night cuz of you Willy's HR total is set at 19.5 so best believe I hammered that over NL East: going Braves. I think mostly because I don't like the Mets. Braves will keep trotting out quality pitching. Nats are sleepers

3/9 #STLCards games have been broadcast on television. Is this because of the Bally's/Diamond/FanDuel stuff or another way to cut spending?

The flip flop continues. VSII in left and leading off, Noot hitting second in center

Unfortunately the list of organization critique continues to grow. Hopefully the new effort on player development shows quick results. @bmiklasz.bsky.social had a great breakdown of this and more criticism (around the 17:30 mark) in his newest video #STLCards Story: redbirdrants.com/another-form...

The flip flop continues. VSII in left and leading off, Noot hitting second in center

Trade Siani to the White Sox to fill in for Benintendi if VSII keeps showing out. Sox are not competitive so they won't want to fill his spot with anything crazy (if at all). Frees up a starting spot for Scott II. If he struggles, then send him back down, Noot in CF #STLCards

Trade Siani to the White Sox to fill in for Benintendi if VSII keeps showing out. Sox are not competitive so they won't want to fill his spot with anything crazy (if at all). Frees up a starting spot for Scott II. If he struggles, then send him back down, Noot in CF #STLCards

A walk to VSII should be an automatic double. IF he makes the roster, he has to play everyday and bat leadoff #STLCards

The streak ends today. Pallante worked around two baserunners in the first then Arenado mashed a homer but Pallante allowed the first four hitters to reach in the second and gave up the first 2 runs by #STLCards starting pitchers

Here comes the "it's just spring training" comments from the same #STLCards fans complaining about the lack of offense... in spring training

A walk to VSII should be an automatic double. IF he makes the roster, he has to play everyday and bat leadoff #STLCards

VSII and Noot flip flopping positions from the last game they played together. A true competition for center field

Through 4 games, a starting pitcher for the #STLCards has yet to give up a run. 21 of the 32 runs against them have been scored in the 5th inning or later.

Those Tink Hence cards I bought this week don't look like a great investment. But I still love him. And McGreevy. More McGreevy please.

Let's distract from this game. Drop your spring training flames that you bought into!

Honestly, I thought it was clear that VSII would head to Memphis to continue getting consistent at-bats. Yesterday's impressive performance shows he's an actual contender for the major league job #STLCards Story: redbirdrants.com/victor-scott...

I swear the timing of this being after VSII's game is ironic... but this was a super fun article to write! A good reminder that spring training is truly an exhibition season but easy to get excited about guys! Please take a look and share your memories! #STLCards redbirdrants.com/10-cardinals...

VSII with 7 total bases in two ABs. Gonna be a bummer watching him in AAA at the start of the year if Noot grabs CF

Cy Mathews. Add in a Rookie of the Year and Triple Crown #STLCards

What's your take? Should MLB players use ABS in spring knowing it's not going to be used in the regular season?

As the season inches closer, I'm looking to increase the #STLCards content on my feed! Please drop good Cardinals accounts that I should follow!

Fun #STLCards game today. Mad Max, who was somehow never a Cardinal, taking on the future of the rotation in Quinn Mathews. Cardinals sending out a lefty-heavy lineup against the future Hall of Famer while Toronto challenges Mathews with their MLB players. Hope Scherzer stays in to face JJ!