Cardinals rearrange team formation drastically following heavy defeat against Blue Jays
Loosen Up, Cardinals Fans! Oliver Marmol's got some fresh moves up his sleeve to pump up the Cardinals' offense!
After that tough loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, it's clear the Cardinals needed a shakeup. So, before Tuesday's game, Marmol shuffled things around in the roster.
First off, Lars Nootbaar took a much-needed break. Masyn Winn is stepping up to take his place at leadoff, a role Nootbaar had in every game he'd started this season. With a scorching two-week run - .321 batting average, five doubles, and a slash line to die for - Winn might just be the spark the team needs.
Another notable change? Ivan Herrera and Alec Burleson are up, up, and away in the lineup. Herrera's hitting second as the designated hitter, and Burleson's batting fifth in right field. Herrera's been connecting like a boss, slugging hard over the last week with three extra base hits – two homers and a double. Burleson, on the other hand, brings a .305/.349/.455 slash line against right-handed starters to the plate.
Nolan Gorman nabbed his second consecutive start at second base and the seventh spot in the batting order. The young'un's been itching for more plate appearances to prove his mettle, so here's his chance!
Now, the team's got to win tonight against the Blue Jays to avoid a losing record during this grueling home stand. If they pull it off, they can look forward to a battle against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend!
But remember, there's always more to the story. According to some whispers, Marmol might also be considering bringing in reinforcements for the bench and bullpen. Players like Thomas Saggese could replace underperformers, and fresh arms could be added to bolster the bullpen. And don't forget, Jose Barrero might get the boot in favor of Michael Siani, who's been carrying impressive numbers in Memphis.
Stay tuned, Cardinals fans - things are heating up!
Masyn Winn's promotion to leadoff could inject a much-needed spark into the Cardinals' offense, given his impressive two-week run in the MLB. Meanwhile, Ivan Herrera and Alec Burleson's move up in the lineup could bolster the team's chances against the Blue Jays, with Herrera's recent power plays and Burleson's solid slash line against right-handed starters.
