Outfield Logjam

Francoeurstein · 12-27-2014, 06:39 PM

I'm playing with the St. Louis Cardinals, and I'm currently in the 2015-2016 offseason. I'm fresh off a WS victory after posting a 95-67 record in '15. I have two serious issues going into the offseason: money and a glut of quality outfielders.

Here's what I have (Perfect scouting, btw):

LF Matt Holliday (1*/1*) .349/.404/.549 in 284 ABs, making 17m
LF Randal Grichuk (1.5*/3.5*) .287/.321/.588 in 80 ABs, minimum
CF Charlie Tilson (4*/4.5*) stud rookie, hit .300 in AAA
CF Peter Bourjos (2*/2*) .256/.338/.430 in 121 ABs, making 4m
CF Oscar Taveras (5*/5*) .287/.351/.405 in 593 ABs, making min
RF Stephen Piscotty (4*/4*) .252/.305/.412 in 461 ABs, making min
RF Brent Keys (1*/1*) LH pinch-hitter, hit .256 last year, making min

How should I approach this? I have 6 OFers that could legitimately start for me. I'm not opposed to platooning, but Taveras and Tilson are the only lefties and I want OT to get everyday reps. In an ideal situation, I'd like to ship Holliday out, but no one will take his massive contract. I only have about 2.3m to sign FA so money is obviously very tight here in St. Louis.

Any suggestions?

bwburke94 · 12-27-2014, 10:48 PM

How many option years does Tilson have left?

TomVeal · 12-28-2014, 12:45 AM

How are they defensively?

gosensgo101 · 12-28-2014, 01:57 AM

I'd try to trade Holliday.

Since it's the NL you could probably keep 6 if you give one or two of them some reps at first base in spring training and are comfortable with just one utility infielder on the bench.

12-27-2014, 06:39 PM	#1
Francoeurstein Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 288	Outfield Logjam I'm playing with the St. Louis Cardinals, and I'm currently in the 2015-2016 offseason. I'm fresh off a WS victory after posting a 95-67 record in '15. I have two serious issues going into the offseason: money and a glut of quality outfielders. Here's what I have (Perfect scouting, btw): LF Matt Holliday (1/1) .349/.404/.549 in 284 ABs, making 17m LF Randal Grichuk (1.5/3.5) .287/.321/.588 in 80 ABs, minimum CF Charlie Tilson (4/4.5) stud rookie, hit .300 in AAA CF Peter Bourjos (2/2) .256/.338/.430 in 121 ABs, making 4m CF Oscar Taveras (5/5) .287/.351/.405 in 593 ABs, making min RF Stephen Piscotty (4/4) .252/.305/.412 in 461 ABs, making min RF Brent Keys (1/1) LH pinch-hitter, hit .256 last year, making min How should I approach this? I have 6 OFers that could legitimately start for me. I'm not opposed to platooning, but Taveras and Tilson are the only lefties and I want OT to get everyday reps. In an ideal situation, I'd like to ship Holliday out, but no one will take his massive contract. I only have about 2.3m to sign FA so money is obviously very tight here in St. Louis. Any suggestions?

12-27-2014, 10:48 PM	#2
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,507	How many option years does Tilson have left?

12-28-2014, 12:45 AM	#3
TomVeal All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 1,242	How are they defensively?

12-28-2014, 01:57 AM	#4
gosensgo101 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 231	I'd try to trade Holliday. Since it's the NL you could probably keep 6 if you give one or two of them some reps at first base in spring training and are comfortable with just one utility infielder on the bench.