Jim Callis has his 4.0 mock up.  He notes that by the time you get to 19 there’s more guess work than real knowledge since the previous picks involve a large amount of guesswork.  Add in that the Cardinals are notoriously quiet about who they’ll pick and things become even more speculative.

That said, he’s got the Cardinals drafting the player I’d most like to see them take.  I haven’t been following the draf that closely this year so I’m not claiming expertise but I’m a fan of this draftee:

19. CARDINALS. At this point, these picks lean more toward guesswork than informed speculation. St. Louis would love a lefthander, but Brothers, James and Minor all figure to be gone. If they’re willing to spend, the Cardinals could land Purke, who’s more talented. Other above-slot options are Turner, a local product, and Green, who’s running out of places to land in the first round. St. Louis also has shown visible interest in Texas high school outfielder Randal Grichuk and likes proven college performers (Leake, Pollock, Wheeler, Storen) if one falls.
Projected Pick: MATTHEW PURKE.

Dear erik,

Please keep your mechanics to yourself and let me bask for a moment.

Thanks,
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