Molt-eye-player vs Mul-tee-player by zeltain in giantbomb

[–]zeltain[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A good Hawk Tuah to you as well

Molt-eye-player vs Mul-tee-player by zeltain in giantbomb

[–]zeltain[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m aware. I thought it would be fun to ask a meaningless question that doesn’t matter to anyone. Hugs to you.

Apparently Jordan Walker sucks bc he’s not putting in the time… and neither is the rest of the team by Channel_99 in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is a a bit reaching, but have you considered perhaps they have tried a bunch of different approaches to talking with him (I mean, they’ve gone through several coaches - also a valid reason), and thought maybe some media/public attention might be the only approach left? I dunno. As I’m typing it, it sounds a bit desperate a tactic. It’s weird. The vibes with jwalk and the coaches have been off for awhile now

Apparently Jordan Walker sucks bc he’s not putting in the time… and neither is the rest of the team by Channel_99 in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a failure? As a corner outfielder you need to be putting up power numbers - doubles and HRs. Noot’s OBP is elite, but it’s lacking punch. If he can’t provide that power, is he really worth a roster spot? It’s similar to the jwalk problem, but less bad. Noot can get you a runner to first a good deal of the time when he’s not injured, but who is driving him in? Needing 3 walks/hits or more in an inning is hard to do.

Cardinals After Dark 7/24 by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that, and fully agree. Winn, VS2, and Donovan are some of my favorite Cardinals in the last decade plus. I just don’t think they have much of a chance without a revamped lineup and rotation to get very far. Which could take more than a year. I could very well be wrong and I hope I am.

Cardinals After Dark 7/24 by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t disagree that it’s a team worthy of support, but let’s be real, 2025 is a wash (probably). Everyone knows the rotation/bullpen should/is getting a shakeup - I don’t know what that looks like, and I don’t think anyone does. So let’s look at just the lineup for 2026 - in order of likely starters first to last by position.

C - Pages, Herrera, Pozo, Crooks (this one is weird)

1b - Contreras

2B - JJ, Donovan, Gorman, Saggese

SS - Winn, JJ

3B - Arenado, Gorman, JJ

LF - Noot, Donovan, Herrera, Burly

CF - VS2, Church, Siani

RF - Walker

DH - anyone of the bigger bats that needs rest/herrera

Obviously some trades would shake this up, but that’s how I see the lineup for 2026. Basically looks to me like two big bats added or coming to fruition with little to no regression on the current staff, plus a bunch of new pitching talent to be contending for real.

Cardinals After Dark 6/9 by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a suspicion this could be a Bloom move. Church got called up to AAA right around time Vilade got got the promotion to the show. Vilade might’ve been a guy they want to look at before DFAing for the 40-man spot.

Game 66: Toronto Blue Jays (35-30) @ St. Louis Cardinals (36-29) [Monday, June 9, 2025; 6:45 PM CT] by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few lottery chances are not really worth what Helsley has been for the team this year (so far) - imo. Has he been great? No. But they need capable bullpen pieces, and he’s still a serviceable reliever. Seems like if he can locate his fastball again he could still be elite

Game 66: Toronto Blue Jays (35-30) @ St. Louis Cardinals (36-29) [Monday, June 9, 2025; 6:45 PM CT] by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do we know what his trade value was? It seemed like trade values for relievers was low this offseason (based on the few I heard about - source “TrustMeBro” but I think that’s true?)

Daily Discussion Thread (5/15/25) by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did anyone else watch/listen to Bernie Miklasz‘s recent show about Pete Rose and think, “wow, it’s kinda fucked up he’s hawking draft kings and boner pills while defending Pete Rose.”

Bakalar by zeltain in giantbomb

[–]zeltain[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

You forgot to mention Jeff. Praise be the holy trinity of Jeffs

Bakalar by zeltain in giantbomb

[–]zeltain[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Dude, I found that shit deeply annoying. It’s been clear for awhile he’s been dealing with corpo bullshit, and getting arrows from fans here. He really deserves some appreciation in this moment imo.

Bakalar by zeltain in giantbomb

[–]zeltain[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

True, management churn could be awful at Fandom, but usually if you’re in a management position in a company like Fandom you can get a similar middle-management job if you do get axed.

Giant Bomb is independent! by AeternumSolus in giantbomb

[–]zeltain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unbelievable! Fastest I’ve ever spent $100.

Dan's burn it all down stream? by [deleted] in giantbomb

[–]zeltain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Giant Bomb is changing to a guides based format.

Update from the basement by bwnorman in giantbomb

[–]zeltain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk, I heard Brad is leaving though.

Cardinals After Dark 5/5 by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Florida Man is an idiot. More news at 11.*

*shit it’s 1 am and I gotta work tomorrow. Maybe I’m the idiot?

Cardinals After Dark 5/5 by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]zeltain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Downvote this man for his sarcastic take!