Yeah, it was disappointing to hear that.

artie_fufkin wrote:

tkihshbt wrote:

Jen Langosch said on Bernie's show this morning that the Cardinals can't have so much depth next season because it essentially overwhelms Matheny. It's probably not a good sign that you have to have more lesser players on the roster because the manager doesn't know how to use his talent. 

I was depressed anyway, then I read this message and I got pissed. 
Yeah, let's water down the roster so the fucking manager doesn't get confused.
WTF. 

That's one of the most embarrassing things I've ever read.

forsberg_us wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

tkihshbt wrote:

Jen Langosch said on Bernie's show this morning that the Cardinals can't have so much depth next season because it essentially overwhelms Matheny. It's probably not a good sign that you have to have more lesser players on the roster because the manager doesn't know how to use his talent. 

I was depressed anyway, then I read this message and I got pissed. 
Yeah, let's water down the roster so the fucking manager doesn't get confused.
WTF. 

That's one of the most embarrassing things I've ever read.

Well don't get me wrong. When you have 7 Square Pegs that can all fit into 3 Square Holes.... It is probably tough to juggle them all, keep them sharp, get their reps in on the field and at the plate... 

However, I cannot remember the last time a perennial playoff contender had something like that said about it's manager... pretty embarrassing...

At the beginning of the year I think I said this would've been a team best managed by La Russa. The word that keeps getting thrown around is "streamline." The team needs to be "streamlined." While I definitely agree there are a few too many of the same type of players, it's mind-blowing that a manager needs to have players with more defined roles. It's the same thing with the bullpen. And we're heading into Year 6. 

http://fox2now.com/2016/11/03/cardinals-sign-mike-matheny-to-three-year-extension/

Thank goodness they locked him up before someone else swooped in.

After that spectacle Maddon and Francona put on this last week, can you blame them? <Internet sarcasm alert>

artie_fufkin wrote:

The Cardinals have also picked up Jaime Garcia's option.
And I thought yesterday would be the worst day this week.

Please let them have a plan for trading him.

They tried to pass Hazelbaker through waivers and he got claimed by Arizona.
I'm afraid to find out what happens tomorrow. Do they trade Reyes to the Astros for a backup catcher?

JV wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

They tried to pass Hazelbaker through waivers and he got claimed by Arizona.
I'm afraid to find out what happens tomorrow. Do they trade Reyes to the Astros for a backup catcher?

WTF are these guys thinking?

Not sure who is all on the 40 man right now but they had to make room.  I would assume they fugured they would lose the two players they did.  For a team with roster space, im not sure the disadvantage in picking one of these guys up and simply releasing them if need be. 

As for garcia, his option had to be picked up prior to the world series ending.  With a thin and uncertain pitching market i figure the team is planning against the unknown.  This time last year lance lynn was penciled in as a starter.  Alot can change between now and the start of the season.  I assume that is their thining.

JV wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

They tried to pass Hazelbaker through waivers and he got claimed by Arizona.
I'm afraid to find out what happens tomorrow. Do they trade Reyes to the Astros for a backup catcher?

WTF are these guys thinking?

The Cardinals needed to make room for a handful of young prospects who will be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if they aren't moved to the 40 man roster.

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/goold-changes-to-coaching-staff-roster-still-ahead-for-cardinals/article_525d647b-c03c-534d-9177-8ce574f1b756.html

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So the big fret is losing another Perdomo? Please. I know Hazelbaker isn't Willie Mays, but I'd rather have him than Pham.

Brett Cecil, 4 years, $30M?

Is Moz just trolling us at this point?

This was a great signing. Cecil has been one of the best relievers in the AL the last four years. His 2016 doesn't look as great because of a lat injury, but this guy can deal.