Cardinals Talk: Holliday and Plan B

I bet the money goes back into DeWitt's wallet if they don't sign Holliday.

i'd be fine with Nady. He'd obviously be cheaper and we could invest more money in the rotation or a 8th inning / closer if Franklin bombs. Then, lets see where we are in July. We could afford to add a big piece for a playoff run with the money saved.

Nady didn't post that line last year dude...he was hurt.

I think that if the cardinals are trying to avoid bringing in high priced talent, then Damon would have to be off the table as well. Damon will probably require a multi-year deal for around what he got last time. I know he is four years older, but his numbers in new york were very similar and high, and his last year was the best year (ironically like when he left Boston). Maybe the cardinals are players for Uggla then, he is younger, hits alot of home runs and might come a bit cheaper

i understand that uggla is not an outfielder, but since i am hearing the sox are thinking of bringing in Uggla to fill left field, maybe the cards would consider this as well

Ok, if we don't sign Holliday, then we had better do something big. I don't mind the Nady idea, but I don't know if we could count on him to play everyday and produce in the lineup. I suggest that if we let Holliday walk, then we should go HARD after Chone Figgins. When was the last time we had a SB threat? Not only that, but he is a switch hitter that can lead off for us. I would like to see us sign Nady, Figgins, Garland, Smoltz, and Soriano. Garland is an innings eater and while his ERA isn't outstanding, he could still be relied upon to give us at least 6 innings each start. Smoltz goes into the rotation, but if he starts struggling, move him to the BP. Rafael Soriano would be a great pickup and would solidify our bullpen. McClellan-7th Inning, Soriano-8th Inning, Franklin-9th Inning. And on days that Franklin needs a break, or is injured, Soriano can step into the closer role.

Lineup:
Chone Figgins 3B
Skip Schumaker 2B
Albert Pujols 1B
Ryan Ludwick LF
Xavier Nady RF
Colby Rasmus CF
Yadier Molina C
Brendan Ryan SS
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Starting Rotation:
Waino
Carp
Lohse
Garland
Smoltz (if struggles, Garcia/Boggs/Hawksworth)

Id say that this looks like a solid team, and we wouldn't have to spend as muuch.

i have an interesting b plan for st louis. i dont know if anyone has said this but roy halladay! it may seem like a long shot but check this out: use that holliday money to bring derosa back, bring pineiro back, and possibly resigning halladay in the future. The lineup would be weakened but the rotation would be one of the best of all time!

Rotation: Roy Halladay
Chris Carpenter
Adam Wainwright
Joel Pineiro
Kyle Lohse

Yeah the rotation talks for itself

Lineup:
1.Schumaker (LF)
2.Ryan (ss)
3.Pujols (1b)
4.Ludwick (RF)
5.Derosa (3b)
6.Rasmus (cf)
7.Molina (c)
8.Lugo (2b)
9.Pitcher

It may not be a spectacular lineup, but the rotation easily makes up for it. Anyone else like this idea?