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Spring training observations from Jupiter reveal early ideas for the Saint Louis Cardinals lineup next season. The focus is on young talent like Wetherholt, Herrera, Burleson, Winn, and Gorman, but power hitting remains a concern. The lineup may start with Wetherholt at leadoff, Herrera second, and Burleson third against right-handers, and Winn leading off, followed by Burleson and Herrera against lefties. The outfield spots are tricky, with Walker in right, Scott in center, and a defense-first platoon in left until Nootbaar returns from injury. Crooks might push for more time at catcher if he keeps hitting. Fans and analysts see a lineup short on offense early, relying on on-base skills to keep rallies going. Improvements from Gorman and Walker could stabilize things, with prospects like Saggese and Baez ready as backups. By mid-July, a lineup featuring Wetherholt at second, Nootbaar in left, Burleson at first, Baez in right, Winn at short, Crooks catching, and Scott in center might hit around league average. That evolution depends on health for Herrera and Nootbaar, plus seasoning for the kids in Memphis. With solid pitching, these tweaks could turn a shaky start into a competitive offense as summer heats up.

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