Braves1976 (09-12-2019)
Based on what I just read, upstairs plans on Nick Markakis being in there and batting 5th even against LHP so we can shoot down any ideas of him being platooned. It also doesn't really even sound like him being in LF is permanent.
So, we already know the top 5 that will be starting in the playoffs:
Acuna
Albies
Freeman
Donaldson
Markakis
That's locked in with the key thrown away.
Aggression with prospects is fine, but being stupid is not. There should be a way to find a happy medium between a Pirates like idea of being overly cautious with prospects and going stupidly fast with prospects.
Just a reminder, all of the Cardinals starting pitchers are righties. So that plays into our strengths. But it also makes this decision equally important.
Snit indicated the Mets series is more realistic for Ender's return.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
Yeah. I would rather Ender be 95% healthy for LAD than 85-90% for Cards.
We can afford to not have him be fully fit for Cards. But I would like him in outfield against the Dodgers should we make it that far.
Forever Fredi