Comments on: Daily Farm Report 5/30/09

By: erik

erik — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:08:44 +0000

did you just “not” again?

By: Liam

Liam — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:23:36 +0000

Tyler Greene article by Goold from last August

The biggest thing has been the health. The knee – that was a big adjustment early in the season. May, June, that’s about when I thought I got back that trust factor, where I could make certain moves, do certain things without thinking about it or worrying if it was going to give out again.

The other thing too is, as far as a hitting standpoint, is really getting consistent with my separation of my hands. That’s been the biggest factor for me – just being consistent with it. Getting to a rhythm where I keep my hands in that spot every time.

By: Vianden

Vianden — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:05:10 +0000

Re Tyler Greene’s improvement, this could be dated back as far as the Arizona Fall League, I believe. I recall that he had a very good winter there. Thus, Pujols and Cards’ camp are not the foundation.

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:49:12 +0000

You’re right in that he doesn’t hit for power (.069 ISO). Between the sketchy defense and the lack of power, I don’t see anything more than a utility player yet.

By: Redbird

Redbird — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:39:52 +0000

Don’t look now but Nick Stavinoha has can through again today. Just missed a grand slam by a couple feet. Baby Duncan better watch out or Stav will take his job!

Back to the Pag Nozz, this just doesn’t make sense unless you believe in Nepotism. But then again didn’t the Organization release Andy Van Slyke’s son last year? Something’s up with this Pag Nozz thing. He is 4 years older than Anderson and perhaps they are trying to see if he’s worth protecting next year from the rule 5 draft. Not! You don’t paly this guy over Anderson.

By: southeast redbird

southeast redbird — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:17:59 +0000

You don’t get better by sitting out and you certainly never have a big investment ride the pine.

By: sluhser

sluhser — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:29:16 +0000

What if the coaching staff flat out told Kozma ‘You probably won’t hit much to start but don’t let that discourage you. We know you have the mettle and the tools to adjust sooner than later.” Wouldn’t this kind of frankness make it much easier for Kozma to deal with his early struggles?

By: chuck

chuck — Sun, 31 May 2009 18:26:16 +0000

Kozma was hitting .315/.381/.384 at Palm Beach. Slugging is obviously not there but it is a pitcher’s park and he was getting on base. I certainly wouldn’t have promoted him, but it’s not like he was struggling

By: Redbird

Redbird — Sun, 31 May 2009 18:22:50 +0000

Help me out here, I’m a little confused about the OPS statement on Koz. It appears that he had a .765 OPS this year at Palm Beach along with a .315 Avg. The guy does not hit for power.

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:32:57 +0000

Kozma never adjusted to Palm Beach. That’s why the Springfield promotion was so bizarre. He’s got a .529 OPS now at Springfield — shall we throw a party? I’ll get the ballons.