Comments on: Welcome New #1 Prospect

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:51:15 +0000

Jones really hasn’t performed at all other than last year right?

By: jjray

jjray — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:50:27 +0000

nmstar. Good point and makes sense. We heard lots of chatter about the PTBNL in the DeRosa deal (i.e., who was on the list) before the selection was made. In this case, nothing. Must be a lower level pospect otherwise there would be a buzz.

By: PJ

PJ — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:41:36 +0000

I think it is awfully premature to consider Miller/Mateo in the top 5. Is Mateo that much better of a prospect than de la Cruz last year OR is he simply being considered because he is the flavor of the week. Nothing against him, but he probably won’t even see Palm Beach for 2+ years.

In Miller’s case, I would just hold off with the 2nd coming proclamations until he throws some professional pitches. Based on upside, he should certainly warrant top 10 consideration, but top 5/#1???? Not so fast.

I would prefer giving props to the guys that have actually performed. My list starts with Garcia, Jones, and Lynn. From there, Sanchez, Descalsco, and others can make their case.

One thing I know—the farm system is now not nearly as bleak as it was about a month ago.

By: gobirds

gobirds — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:28:32 +0000

Can someone compare Miller to a pitcher with a similar scouting report that was drafted and turned out to be a top of the rotation starter?

By: Grant

Grant — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:01:58 +0000

BA Chat:

Sam (Missouri): Is Shelby Miller now the top prospect in the Cardinals Organization?

Jim Callis: Yes.

By: Grant

Grant — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:53:12 +0000

Aron (STL)

Klaw thanks for your time! So is Shelby Miller now vaulted up to the number 1 on the Cardinal’s Depleted Prospect list?
Keith Law
(3:45 PM)

Not over Daryl Jones.

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:48:34 +0000

wow — I’ll have to read that. I’m truly shocked.

By: Grant

Grant — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:52:18 +0000

nmstar – You’re right. I just looked it up. It looks like the Red Sox get either a PTBNL or cash.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:45:45 +0000

I agree Ottavino has made giant strides in the last few months and has really put himself back on the map IMO

By: Carlos

Carlos — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:36:57 +0000

I am Very Surprised that people on this board are off Ottavino. He is a top 10 guy in this system. i will take a 23 year old in 3A who is 92-96 and a good slider. yea his command is shakey but if he had good command he would have been in the big league 2 years ago. he has shown flashes and has had a better 2nd half.