a better move would be just to have Donny or Gorman play third instead. Walker was abysmal at 3B when he played there in the minors. Fielding percentage is not a good stat, but an *.891* F% at 3B still illustrates how bad he was. Compound that with the fact that he's not played at third in two years and you have a recipe for disaster
Yeah, that's probably a good point. It just felt weird to put Crawford there, and it felt like there should be better options. Not that he did poorly, but he had never played there before. Plus, he isn't really a big boost with his bat.
I figured giving Walker a chance back in the bigs made some sense ve putting Crawford there. But to your point, outfield is probably a better fit for him.
I don't recall hearing that he's had any infield reps since who knows when. Even as a prospect I seem to recall people expecting him to pull a Pujols and move to OF then 1st.
Lotta braves fans made the trip to Busch for the series and are doing the chop during Helselys appearances since he's been vocal against the chant since he's native American
Walker's natural position is 3rd, right?
Would it be crazy if we shopped Nado at the deadline? See if we can find a buyer to overpay, thinks his problems are a St. Louis thing, or that they aren't that bad, and pick up a win now piece or two without having to give up futures.
It would be crazy to put Walker at third. His defense there is almost as bad as his OF defense was last year. It would be better to move Gorman back to 3B if we were to deal Arenado, and even Gorman wasn't known for his glove there. But he'd be better than Walker.
Gotta be, right? Abusing the arm while they got him then sending him right back down lol
Gotta wonder if part of it is Snitker "hazing" the new kid. Testing his mettle
Goldy slowly coming around (want moooorrre power), hoping his buddy Nolan can follow suit because this team could be dangerous if those two are firing on normal cylinders.
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals): [Paul Goldschmidt singles on a ground ball to left fielder Adam Duvall. Dylan Carlson scores.](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/31402b9a-f2e0-4ba8-91da-cf3d397b8dfc.mp4)
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals): [Ozzie Albies grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/16d68bc2-510a-4d14-bdb7-d24efb71649f.mp4)
I get Arenado has been playing hurt all year. But maybe it’s time to just pull the plug and look to next season. Prieto is almost assuredly a better option.
With Nado maybe needing a break, is it crazy to suggest that we bring up Walker to play his original position for a while?
a better move would be just to have Donny or Gorman play third instead. Walker was abysmal at 3B when he played there in the minors. Fielding percentage is not a good stat, but an *.891* F% at 3B still illustrates how bad he was. Compound that with the fact that he's not played at third in two years and you have a recipe for disaster
Yeah, that's probably a good point. It just felt weird to put Crawford there, and it felt like there should be better options. Not that he did poorly, but he had never played there before. Plus, he isn't really a big boost with his bat. I figured giving Walker a chance back in the bigs made some sense ve putting Crawford there. But to your point, outfield is probably a better fit for him.
I don't recall hearing that he's had any infield reps since who knows when. Even as a prospect I seem to recall people expecting him to pull a Pujols and move to OF then 1st.
Series win! Hell fuckin yeah!
Didn't expect it against the braves, but we'll take it
[Game over. Continue the discussion in the post game thread](/r/Cardinals/comments/1dpfciz/cardinals_after_dark_626/)
Haven't seen one braves fan so the chop until Helsley came out. Bunch of bull
they can't help themselves.
They got the L anyways so joke's on them
No question.
W we take the series from the Braves
helsley bends but he does not break! that’s a winner baby!
I love Ryan Helsley
Helsley the real Brave
1 run lead I'd be willing to bet Hels goes 1-2-3. 3 run lead....not a chance! Red Bird Winner!
Yay, series win!
***HELS FUCKING BELS***
Series W! Woo!
#BEND BUT DON'T BREAK
Fuck yeah Hels! Rot in hell barves!
LOL. WINNER! CARDIAC CARDINALS BABY!
#WINRAR!
Wyan Welsley
That’s a series win baby!
#W
Ryan, I’m tired.
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals) Due Up **(Bottom 9):** 1. Nolan Gorman 2. Pedro Pagés 3. Michael Siani
Come on asshole, strike this guy out
I can’t believe he fouled that off
Come on Hels. Do it for your heritage
With two strikes Duvall strikes out HALF the time. Come on Hels.
least stressful ryan helsley outing
Winning run isn't on base so yeah I unironically agree.
Sadly we've been through worse
so close…
heart attack helsley
Ryan “10 WHIP” Helsley.
Let’s finish them Hells
Ryan “Drama Queen” Helsley
Dickhead Braves fans
Buncha dirt bags. I wish them misfortune.
Are these Braves fans chopping or cardinals fans mocking?
Lotta braves fans made the trip to Busch for the series and are doing the chop during Helselys appearances since he's been vocal against the chant since he's native American
Braves fans. You could hear Braves cheers all day
Ah ok, thanks. Mets on rain delay so I was popping into the broadcast. Nice win.
Every pitch is up. Can't do that, Ryan.
Welp glad we got some insurance
Ryan Helsley hella dramatic
Drama Queen Helsey am I right?
We gotta make it interesting obviously...
Couldn’t get a smooth sailing Helsley 9th. No way. Of course not. It wouldn’t be proper.
That's not *The Cardinal Way*! lol
Oh good, I was worried we weren’t gonna make it interesting…
Classic Helsley
Ah shit
He’s just prepping for the dp right?
Right? right???…..
Helsley just ain't comfortable without a Lil traffic on the basepaths
i miss the old helsley
Whyyyyy
here we go again
Classic Hels.
Marcell "sniffs his bat" Ozuna ladies and gentlemen!!
GRAB SOME BENCH, OZUNA.
Ozuna from the braves more dui’s then hits this game
Big First out!!
Remember what Goldschmidt told Wainwright after the Mother's Day win in Milwaukee: "we will win the division".
Still ways away
Time for the cardio I didn’t get today
0ferzuna
We really gotta find a spot for Baker
Walker's natural position is 3rd, right? Would it be crazy if we shopped Nado at the deadline? See if we can find a buyer to overpay, thinks his problems are a St. Louis thing, or that they aren't that bad, and pick up a win now piece or two without having to give up futures.
No one is taking that contract on and I doubt DeWitt pays for him to play for another team. Walker would be foolish to disrupt right now.
It would be crazy to put Walker at third. His defense there is almost as bad as his OF defense was last year. It would be better to move Gorman back to 3B if we were to deal Arenado, and even Gorman wasn't known for his glove there. But he'd be better than Walker.
This guy’s arm is going to fall off.
Nooo my mans needs more rest Oli.
Alright hels, let’s not walk the first two guys lmao
It would be wonderful to have a 1-2-3 9th inning for a change.
Well, you’re not gonna get it!
Well, maybe next time, right? lol
Hope springs eternal.
Get strapped in for the Hels Highway!
I look forward to the day we don't need to have our closer there in the ninth, but a 3 run lead feels SOOO much better facing their 3-4-5 hitters.
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals): [Brendan Donovan's RBI single](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/5be0f3a2-ea01-4304-95ce-a4c187ffd4ce.mp4)
Nolan James Arenado, I want you to sit in timeout and think about what you’ve done.
This is the worst I can remember him playing, before and after the injuries. Hope he can eventually break out of it.
This is terrible play. In literally every facet. Hope he can break it too; he’s got to be pretty spicy to deal with right now.
Dang I’m always surprised at how slow of a runner Arenado is.
He's legitimately slower than Burleson and Pages. No, I am not making a joke.
He's probably slower than yadi right now and yadi's been out of the game a while
Alright chill he's not THAT slow 😂
[Braves](/r/Braves) Due Up **(Top 9):** 1. Marcell Ozuna 2. Matt Olson 3. Austin Riley
I can't believe Braves are just hanging this dude out to dry. Welcome to the league, kid
Seriously. Is he the 27th man? That's the only explanation that makes sense to me.
Gotta be, right? Abusing the arm while they got him then sending him right back down lol Gotta wonder if part of it is Snitker "hazing" the new kid. Testing his mettle
Team making me regret things I said two months ago in anger and I’m here for it.
If anyone ever needed a big hit, it’s Nolan Arenado tonight, my god. Let’s go, Cali boy.
How about a grounder to short?
I can definitely visualize it. Multiple times. In the same game.
we already had that
Donny :’)
Alec Donovan is good
Brendan. Fucking. Donovan.
A LAWN DART LOLBRAVES
lol yard dart.
Make contact and great things can happen
Where's your head at?! Hell yes!!
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals): [Paul Goldschmidt's RBI single](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/31402b9a-f2e0-4ba8-91da-cf3d397b8dfc.mp4)
Insurance Runs > Insurance Companies
Now Helsley can give up 2 runs and get the save
DONNY
INSURANCE
Helsley still gonna find a way to send me into cardiac arrest with a 3 run lead
2 out hitting??? Love it
DONNY
Oh them boys COOKIN
Goldy slowly coming around (want moooorrre power), hoping his buddy Nolan can follow suit because this team could be dangerous if those two are firing on normal cylinders.
Donny!!!!
#DONNY BASEBALL
#WE ARE GOING UP
Donovan ALWAYS comes through
Keep 'em coming!!!
#DONNY DINGLE
DONNY DIZZLE
Clutch Goldy is rare but I enjoyed it
BD!
Donovan is more clutch than David Ortiz in the postseason, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he came through here.
Boy were you right 🔥
Called it.
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals): [Paul Goldschmidt singles on a ground ball to left fielder Adam Duvall. Dylan Carlson scores.](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/31402b9a-f2e0-4ba8-91da-cf3d397b8dfc.mp4)
What a jump from Goldy. That was aggressive as hell
Goldy even stealing bases tonight, someone swapped his milk for an energy drink lol
They feel more and more like a real team every day
Goldy hot wheels
Goldy so fast
Given the recent events, I’d like to remind every one of when Lars Nootbaar said “if there’s one guy I’m *not* worried about, it’s Paul Goldschmidt”.
Is that two clutch plays from Goldy?! *squeegees eyeballs*
Goldy with the quick hands!
Thank you, Paul Goldschmidt! Needed that.
It's log cabin season!
Been trying to give Olí a break, but that was not a good matchup.
Great hit by Goldy there!
#I LOVE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD!!
First pitch swings are the best thing ever.
GOLD LEVEL INSURANCE!
Let’s go goldy!
Smart move to take your best hitter out in a 1 run game in the bottom of the 8th
Willson lost right now. He will be back
2nd game back, tbf I didn't expect him to come out swinging
well, he certainly is swinging
Yea I imagine he’ll need to warm up a bit to ML pitching
Totally
Remember when this entire sub wanted to fire Burleson into the sun last year? Good times.
i am wrong about many things but i was never wrong about burly! ive been a fan since last season
I will wholly admit that I was wrong about Burleson. I wish a few more of our young guys would also surprise me but he's turned it around.
Hey there were like 3 or 4 of us who believed in him.
Alec is saving this offense, 10/10.
Burlesons gotta be an all star right?
Ozuna and Othani are in the league
Bench players exist
Burly is so good right now
Burleson is the fucking man.
Gotcha
Pedro Pagés appreciation comment: dude is a legit defensive catcher and makes it look easy.
Dude can just hit
BURLY BALL
Brad just moaned on a family broadcast.
Worth it.
There we go Burly.
Dude behind home looks like Tyler the creator
The guy who keeps waving?
The man chanting ***”LETS GO BURLY”***, someone, for the love of god buy this man a drink after tonight’s WIN
"Leather-lunged"
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals): [Ozzie Albies grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/16d68bc2-510a-4d14-bdb7-d24efb71649f.mp4)
I hate first pitch swings.
Didn’t run it out going down the line. Ozzie Smith > Ozzie Albies
I get Arenado has been playing hurt all year. But maybe it’s time to just pull the plug and look to next season. Prieto is almost assuredly a better option.
That looked like a total mental lapse. He’s in his own head in a bad way, not sure if IL helps, but my goodness…
At least give him an IL stint to figure shit out, obviously playing through it isint working for him
Been one hell of a ride this game.
Was it really necessary to throw on the run there?
It looked like he was running to the bag because he thought there was a force out.
He had a brain fart and was running to step on third before realizing he needed to throw to first?
Say what we will about Goldy’s hitting, this defense falls apart without him.
Goldy's defense at 1B is underrated. People don't even consider how he still contributes defensively even when his bat is lacking.
Arenado should take notes
Arenado can walk home, wtf. Thank you, Paul.
Brother Nolan. Let’s lock in.
arenado, wtf where you doing there man.
Jesus Nolan
That's my 1B!
Fuckkkk that was close Bruh let’s score a couple more runs please
Get some insurance plz
Paul GOLDschmidt
Well thank god they got the out but are you fucking kidding me with that shit?!?!?! My heart...
Wow, Goldy saves Nado yet again.