Comments on: Future Redbirds Top 20: 11-15

By: Easy

Easy — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:47:42 +0000

I’m actually assuming that he’ll move to second. I haven’t heard anything in his scouting report that makes that sound impossible for him. I also don’t know why there’s talk about making him into a 3b. That spot’s pretty crowded already.

By: tenncardfan

tenncardfan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:52:21 +0000

It’s nice to have a solid farm system again. It’s been awhile! Recently there have been years where this “second 10″ of prospects would be comparable to the Cardinals’ “top 10″….maybe even better!

Merry Christmas to all…

By: Tomm

Tomm — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:09:25 +0000

me again…luis alicea

By: Tomm

Tomm — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:08:53 +0000

or adam kennedy…kinda

By: Tomm

Tomm — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:08:30 +0000

how about…placido polanco?

By: philskill

philskill — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:19:05 +0000

My biggest problem with Niko is that I don’t believe he will be able to stick at shortstop. Still, if he could make it at 2nd and not have to go to 3rd, that would CERTAINLY help him out a lot! What is it with the Cardinals and not being able to produce middle infielders. (Or at least produce them and keep them). Was Tommy Herr the last 2nd basemen that we produced through our system? I’m sure i”m missing somebody……but he is the last one that stands out.

By: Easy

Easy — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:57:16 +0000

11 through 14 are very similar to mine. I went to Erik’s 11/29 commentary on Kozma and noted in my comments that I also had him ranked 11th and mentioned that he could go radically either way. Great minds……
I was surprised that you rank Mortenson even lower than I do (12) but I guess that verifies that he’s not shown much to get excited about.
I went to David Dejesus’ Baseball Reference page and the comparison of Jay’s best case scenario to him is incredibly good. Any further information that can bolster his defensive rep (or not) would be appreciated.
My big difference with you is Nico. All humorous hyperbole aside his scouting reports, first year stats and high ceiling potential have me excited enough to rank him 8th. Certainly Kozma’s more of a sure thing but he’s also surer not to star.
Anyway your list is very solid and lots of fun. Great job so far!

By: erik

erik — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:03:24 +0000

You can find the numbers here http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/minoreqa.php

They are at the end of the other stats. It’s not in the sphere of PBP stats such as UZR, PMR or +/- by Dewan, but it’s all we have right now. I’d go from whatever you hear from the scouting reports, and I haven’t heard much about his defense, honestly, other than his arm is below average.

By: VolsnCards5

VolsnCards5 — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:29:53 +0000

OT: Have you guys heard anything about the two relievers the Cardinals signed this week from the Carribean(Dominican i believe)…one is a lefty, the other only 18

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:34:31 +0000

“How did you weight a non ranking? 21 points? or more?”

1st place was worth 20 points down to 20th place which was worth 1 point. Non-ranking was worth 0 points. We bumped Reifer, Hill and Walters because they were the only three to not make a second list.