NEWS: Cardinals Send Jordan Walker Down To Triple-A - Smart Move Or Panic Mode?
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Brenden Schaeffer discusses Wednesday morning's St. Louis Cardinals roster moves as the Cardinals have announced that they have optioned OF Jordan Walker and LHP Zack Thompson to Triple-A Memphis following the recent struggles by both players.
Is it a panic move to send Walker down again or is it the only way the Cardinals can eventually get the most out of him at the big-league level? The lack of consistent playing time can certainly be a factor in a decision like this one.
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Its absolutely the right call. Its not that his timing is off, or he's "in his own head" too much, its that his swing looks fundamentally off. The Dodgers announcer tore into it during their first series, exposing all its flaws. Walker has a great future but needs to hone his skills away from the main roster.
He's 21 years old. Let him mature and develop at AAA. Nothing wrong with him spending the entire year there. Leaving Jordan in what appears to be an increasingly toxic environment (did you see the press conference?) in St. Louis is not what a 21 year old needs to develop his talent...
Keep hoping your headline will say Mo Out, fired, steps down etc thnx for the quick updates.
Oh boy
Yeah, that's what i was looking for.
We're up the creek unless Cheapo Dewitt sells the team.
@@nickelliott1174 Finally someone who knows.
If Mo and Ollie left tomorrow, re tooling this team at this point just isn’t possible. The problem goes a lot deeper than just Mo and Ollie. There are two ways to improve any team, sign free agents or by trade. At this point, signing free agents (with the exception of Trevor Bauer, which isn’t happening) is not possible. That leaves trades, and thanks to the expanded postseason format, most teams believe they still have a chance, so they won’t want to part with good players.
This is, unfortunately, the right move. Development hinges on playing time, but our margin for error is non-existent right now. We need dependable bats that are producing, and giving Walker time to work out the issues he's experiencing at the plate makes a ton of sense.
No team should be glued to any one player. Roster moves are needed to evolve a team and find the next guy. Keep trying guys, you never know who will catch fire given a chance. Walker will figure it out and be back.
All our prospects going someplace else and becoming all stars tells me the cardinals infrastructure is not a well oiled machine anymore.
Every aspect of this organization starting from the top down needs to be looked at under a microscope.
Fans know the way the organization has been run for the last 7-8 years is not the cardinal way.
They had to send Walker down.
5-1 win today - take the series!
George Kissell is rolling over in his grave right now 🤦🏻♂️
Thanks for the update
Walker will be fine. young guy with a lot of potential, hopefully he finds a way to fine tune his swing and stance to be able to fully utilize his size and power. 6’6 250. just a few minor adjustments and he’ll be hitting nukes.
Sorry but this formerly great franchise is starting to remind me of something you would see out of Pittsburgh, Cincinnati or even the 1970's Cubs. The whole organization has lost its way.
Yep I remember and see it happening. They only put a team on the field to try and get in the playoffs no more.
Nice assessment, Brenden
I have never seen a batting stance like Walker's. His left foot looks uncomfortable
Hope he gets his swing right. He has potential. He is getting better at defense.
Me wondering why the failure of coaches etc. at the MLB level, that poison Athletes heads, are untouchable? Far too much of what this team does feels wrong.
Can’t they send down the manager
And Goldschmidt too!! 😂😂
Jordan Walker has been clueless at the plate this year. We can't have anymore of that when we've seen what he can do. To keep him up any longer is counter-productive. He'll be back once he learns how to push past doses of failure--which he had probably never experienced until last year.
It had to be done. He's had no confidence and he's just going to have to go down for a bit and work on some things.
Fermin,Prieto and Saggesse have been great.
Yes. I would've done Saggesse instead of Fermin.
Fermin, seems like a one-hit wonder... Saggesse has always hit.
Nice work. Thanks for the update. Any idea as to why it seems like in an era of “launch angle” we seem to have guys struggling to elevate the ball? Maybe other teams have guys like that also. Just seems weird that THE thing everyone else is doing we seem to struggle with.
Walker's swing just seems to be all out of sorts
I think that if JWalk was traded he’d hit .400/.450/.700 and be the best hitter in baseball. I think the problem with JWalk is a Cards problem, a la Adolis/Arozarena
I support the move 100%, I really like what I saw from Walker last year and I want him to develop right, he’s such an imposing figure at the plate and I have high hopes for him. Let’s be patient, it’ll be worth it. 😉 Well said Brenden.
Is there no one in St Louis to help him get his swing on track.
Apparently not something they were able to accomplish
no.
Glad they’re getting that kid the reps he needs! He’ll get there for sure.
Cards are about to win today 😂
Came back to check this. Fantastic 😂
We really really need Edmond or carlson back. And I wonder how long before we try some triple A pitchers from Memphis like tence
Hence is in Double A. He's not ready yet.
My bad thought I saw a article where it was triple
@@bschaeffer12Thoughts on Robberse? Stats look strong.
@@chrisweidner4768 put Matz in bullpen, and Robberse in rotation.
Unfortunately, they'll probably put Matz in bullpen, and Drew "CD" Rom in rotation.
@@MGillDesign Yep. Matz seems to be a long relief kind of guy.
Smart move or panic mode? Probably a little bit of both. In 20/20 hindsight, Walker probably should have spent most of the 2023 season at Memphis. Rushing a young player such as Walker or Scott is rarely a good idea.
In 2023 Walker had a .787 OPS
Good moves .👍
Good move. They actually have a way better hitting coach down in AAA. They shouldn't have never sent him down last year to begin with. He's off mentally and looks confused at the plate. Putting too much pressure on himself. I know he's a pro but he's 21. Sometimes you can have the body of a pro, but not mind of one.
Im ok with sending Walker down. Just reassure him. Keep his head up. He is 21 yrs old ... They need a spark. If Fermin is racking. Put him in there ASAP.
Wow your fast I literally just got the notification
Bang bang. And I even wrote up my KMOV article before doing the vid
@bschaeffer12 this is why we all keep going to you for our info. Keep up the great work
Walker will figure it out.
He works hard,and will find his way back.
And to think he had his whole family there on Friday for his bobble head night. Wish him the best.
The problem is do we have a coach in AAA that can help him? The coaching in the big league is atrocious, but that lies solely on Cheapo Dewitt and Mo who put them there. Over the years the ego of Mo has driven away most of the good baseball minds that once populated this organization.
I know it’s beating a dead horse but can you imagine Jordan Montgomery in this rotation instead of Matz or Mikolas? We had him!! I know the Cards beat him tonight but he is still good. Gray is great, Lynn and Gibson are solid, dang!
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Matz is 1 start a way from the bullpen and Hence or Gorceffo being brought up also
Hence hasn't seen Triple A. Won't be him.
lol… could we trade our GM?? Maybe it’s the pitching when you give up 14 runs… maybe the people looking at talent need to be upgraded.. Lot of questions with this team.
I'm following the game via computer. I wonder if the fans cheered Montgomery returning to Busch, even if just to send a message to the FO?
I honestly did not notice, watching from home as the son naps
@@bschaeffer12 I'm in the PNW, so no TV options unless I pay for MLB. That's not about to happen this year. Following on MLB gameday is painful enough! Lol!
He will never reach his potential until he plays his natural position! The only way that'll happen is if they trade him like they do most of their young prospects!
Your bed is a bit messy.
Yeah the cat likes her blankets in a certain way. Nobody sleeps in that bed expect her lol
@@bschaeffer12 That’s plausible for your cat. A nap is inconsistent with your 24/7 schedule.
They need to send at least 3 or 4 more down! Check the batting averages, if that was the reason! Most are barely at .200!
This is like last year we sent him down last year, and when he came back, he was good. i think this is a good move. Walker is on a slow start, and i think this is a smart move it sucks but it's for the best. As for thompson, send him down, lol
You are ON IT my man
Let's ride
This isnt a red flag on Walker, its a red flag on the coaching. What the hell has gone wrong with our development?
True, but have you seen Walker swing the bat this season. His swing is atrocious.
Jordan Walker is playing out of position, and he isn't an impact MLB player. I agree that his swing is out of whack. We traded so many good outfielders and we are left with Carlson, who has never really produced, and Walker, who isn't even a true MLB OF, and Nootbar, who is probably a .265 hitter. It's sad to see what has happened, and how quickly it happened.
All of this is squarely on the management in the front office and their construction of this team. Unless there is something we don't know, MO is the one to answer for it, and the way he answers for it is to either be let go or step down.
Walker should be a TE in the NFL. Baseball just isn't his sport.
Coaching when your entire team exc maybe some pitchers are underperforming then lets look at the coaches
Right thing to do, but we all know something is broken within the organizations coaching staff and he isnt going to work out. He's a Carlson in the making.
We all know the cardinals aren’t going to score off Montgomery today right? Of course he’s going to be joining the Ozuna, O Neil, Garcia etc. rub it in club. Unless Montgomery didn’t want to sign with the cardinals I have absolutely no idea why they didn’t sign him. How much more obvious does it need to get that we needed a number 2.
rub it in club... lol.
Will be interested to see
Just play these guys everyday and deal with it til Allstars break.
Nothing will change until Marmol and his terrible batting coach are gone. And yes Mozo the clown needs to go with them.
panic mode
Kings been good .
Unfortunately they cant send matz ,miles to Memphis but both of them need sent down..
31 milllon bones wasted.😂😂😂
They have guys in AAA making peanuts who can do just as good if not better than them.
I'm not sure, Memphis team struggling too with the pitchers they have
Smart move.
Jordan is the scapegoat again! This organization has turned into a laughingstock. The manager received an extension but Jordan was shipped to Memphis in consecutive seasons. Arenado and Winn are the only starters hitting. Hopefully Winn doesn’t regress now that his comrade was demoted again. This team is headed for another last place finish. Tyler was mishandled. Walker is being mishandled. The fans deserve a better organization!!!
It's not about needing a scapegoat. This is about doing what is best for Jordan Walker and the team for the future. Jordan Walker clearly needs work. How could you miss this obvious fact?
I see
Marmol and Mo need to be reassigned. Marmol to Little League and Mo assigned to minor league scouting
Oh
I want Mo an Co. gone
i'll see what i can do.
I know you do
I guess getting rid of Adolis Garcia was a good idea too.
Why would you say that? It makes no sense
you're the hardest working man on Cardinals RUclips. Making me feel ashamed for not uploading a video since October :P
Keep it up dude!! Hoping the best for Walker.
Thanks man I'm trying to crush it this season and see where it takes us
Let Walker stay for 200 abs at least.