Comments on: If I Was Running This Thing…

By: theredbaaron

theredbaaron — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:07:08 +0000

I would be ecstatic if the Cards somehow brought in Nommensen. And that’s a really good point, Liam. I hadn’t actually gone through the boxscores, but that is exciting, that at the very least he was unfazed by higher calibre opponents.

By: Liam

Liam — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:48:56 +0000

Checked out the Nommensen boxscores… Like that some of his best games were against his best opponents. He went 3-4 against both Oklahoma and Indiana. Even though they weren’t starting their top pitchers, still good to see.

By: theredbaaron

theredbaaron — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:23:08 +0000

As to the defensive concerns about Shaffer, I understand what everyone is saying, but I think you’re reading a bit too much of Brett Wallace into it. Shaffer isn’t a ‘fall-down’ range guy; he’s actually a very good defender right now. The concerns about him not sticking there are down the road, and the quality of his bat is exceptional. Personally, I look at him and I think he sticks at third; Scott Rolen was considered too big to stay at the hot corner coming out of high school by a lot of drafty guys. However, those are still legitimate concerns, and I fully understand if you care to disagree with me.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:57:16 +0000

Seems like a lot of people are in agreement that the Cardinals should take Shields in the third. I would be thrilled if that happeened, although I’d feel kinda dumb for having projected him at #19 earlier. Assuming we don’t take a HS pitcher in the first(I would love Purke or Turner), I really like Jake Berrett, 17 year-old out of Arizona in the second.

By: Jeff Roman

Jeff Roman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:48:37 +0000

This will get everyone excited, so hold on to your chairs.
From Keith Law…
“One potential destination for one of the high-ceiling high school arms is St. Louis, who are particularly high on Matt Purke. “

By: JC

JC — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:27:34 +0000

Great writeup! I usually only focus on the Top 3 rounds possibilities as that is all that times allows to to do. Nice to see some names beyond that (regardless if the Cards are on these players or not). There is one thing for sure….this might be the most scrambled draft that I have witnessed. You have guys that could go Top 5 or could slip out of the 1st round. This is just madness! I love the draft…regardless of the high bust rates for draft picks. :)

By: tom s.

tom s. — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:02:22 +0000

Re: shields and his lateral movement issues; must you force me to listen to scouts describe yet another prospect as having “fall-down” range?

By: Swirls AEPi

Swirls AEPi — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:33:37 +0000

If Brian Sabean were GM of the Nationals, he might actually take that offer.

By: Jeff Roman

Jeff Roman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:22:50 +0000

they COULDN’T (could they?) pass on all three because they fill all three popular categories…LHP, RHP, and SS.

By: VolsnCards5

VolsnCards5 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:21:24 +0000

ehh…gibson’s injury situation kinda scares…i already wan’t real high on him, and with the stress fracture, i’d just soon we stay away from gibson, at least in the first round