I'm Convinced -- Vaughn Will Head North

[WinstonSmith]

After the evidence I've heard and read this weekend, I am now convinced Greg Vaughn is going to make the club.

I think the guy is washed up, but I'm virtually sure he's going to take Perez's spot as the "power RH" guy off the bench.

Lankford will be starting LF and leadoff hitter.

Bo Hart opening day 2b and number 8 hitter.

Here's my prediction:

Lankford LF
Sanders RF
Pujols 1b
Edmonds CF
Rolen 3b
Renteria SS
Matheny C
Hart 2b
Pitcher

Bench:
-- Robinson, Vaughn, Widger, McKay, Anderson.

Rotation:

Morris
Carpenter
Williams
Suppan
Marquis

Pen:
-- Tavarez, Lincoln, King, Kline, Simo, Eldred, Izzy.

DL:
-- Alan Benes.

AAA:
-- Haren, Kiko, Luna.


***Disclaimer: This is not necessarily what I want the club to head north with, but this is my prediction based on all available evidence.


Please post yours and lets get more baseball talk.

[cardinalgirl]

If Vaughn makes it and Emil Brown does not, then I am joining the Faction again.

That is my prediction.

[Jack Sparrow]

I am with you Cg.

I want Brown on this club. He can do more than Vaughn ever dreams of.

If TLR keeps a guy like Vaughn, he needs to be let go.

[cardinalgirl]

Emil has done a good job of getting on base through walks and hits so far.

Vaughn has done a good job of looking like he's never held a bat before in his life.

But Vaughn is good in the clubhouse and that counts for a lot. Baseball is a popularity contest, you know.

[007]

Womack will be the leadoff hitter...

[Razzy]

Originally posted by 007@Mar 22 2004, 11:06 AM
Womack will be the leadoff hitter...

You just ruined my appetite for lunch :(

[kennyboyerfan]

My prediction: LaRussa will be fired by All-Star break.

He's going to be gone after this year, anyway, and owners will want to take attention away from success of Cubs and Astros and what I believe will be downward spiral of Cards. (Will gladly eat crow if this doesn't occur).

Get ready for Interim Manager Jose Oquendo.

[no1cardfan]

Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 22 2004, 09:30 AM
AAA:
-- Haren, Kiko, Luna.

Who are we giving up to put Luna in AAA?

[Neutered Cat]

we won´t give up much for Luna. At least we shouldnt´.

I predict Kerry Robinson will be our leadoff hitter, that is until Tony Womack can take over (who hoo). I think we should give Kerry his chance to prove what he can do. Hell, what better options do we have in all honesty?

[Neutered Cat]

My prediction: LaRussa will be fired by All-Star break.

They won't have the guts to fire him. They'll just let him go after the season. They can't fire their friend.

[cardinalgirl]

Cards Quick Hits: March 21

03/21/2004


Mike Matheny was two for three with a run batted in. Matheny is eight for his last 15.

* * *

Steve Kline pitched a scoreless inning of relief. Kline has not allowed a hit in his last four appearances, covering 3 2/3 innings.

* * *

Greg Vaughn went 0 for three and is in the throes of a 0-for-21 skid.

I was playing on STL today and found this. And he hasn't been cut yet.

When's his next chance to be gone from this team? I won't give up hope. I can't.

[Celtic]

If Larussa is fired, will the Faction take credit?

Who does the Faction want in the dago's place?

If Luna can't make the Indians and has been dealt twice by them, why should we keep him?

[FAR52]

Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 22 2004, 09:30 AM
Bench:
-- Robinson, Vaughn, Widger, McKay, Anderson.

Pen:
-- Tavarez, Lincoln, King, Kline, Simo, Eldred, Izzy.

Winston,

I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that Vaughn does not make the team. I don't think McKay will either. There is a reason he is 30 and still in the minors.

I think Witt and So will be on the bench instead.

As for the pen, I think Kiko will take Simo's spot. I think they both still have options so that issue doesn't factor into the equation.

Thanks

[cardinalgirl]

I would be pleased if Brown were named to the bench.

I am focusing and sending the Cut Vaughn Now vibes towards Jupiter.

[SLUBLUE]

FWIW

5 Starters
Morris
Williams
Carpenter
Suppan
Marquis

Seven Relievers
Izzy
Kline
King
Lincoln
Eldred
Tavarez
Simo

AAA Pitchers
Wainwright
Benes
Calero
Ryan
Pearce
Pearson

AA
Hawksworth
Narveson

1B Pujols
2B Bo Hart
3B Rolen
SS Rent
OF Sanders, Edmonds, Robinson

Bench
Womack, McKay, Taguchi, Lankford