Comments on: 2010 MLB Draft: Which Player is the “Better Choice”?

By: JC

JC — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:16:16 +0000

I personally think he feels 100% confident that he gets 2 of 3 signed so he is setting expectations. And if 3 of 3 signs then its just a bonus. As a GM you have to be very careful what and how you say things. I think he is just setting realistic expectations and if all 3 get done then great…a bonus.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:42:40 +0000

Do you read into Mo’s comments of a good chance at 2 of 3?

By: Karmaloop

Karmaloop — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:58:20 +0000

I think a fair ETA is 2012 for Zack Cox. But again, that is assuming he doesn’t suffer any major setbacks.

I honestly don’t read much into Goold’s article TBH.

By: rydeshelby

rydeshelby — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:53:02 +0000

Cox will probably require 3 years in the minors (2011-13).

How to interpret Goold? The Cards are setting low expectations via Goold. His article means nothing. Tuesday morning we will find out what happenned. My guess is we will land Cox, Swagerty, and Wilson, all three, unless one or more has outlandish bonus hopes.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:25:36 +0000

Cox all the way. I’m not going to act like Wilson isn’t a talent, but by not advancing himself his senior year at the plate, I have no idea what he projects as.

Cox could be a with the big league squad in 2012. The system needs some one with the advance-ability.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:11:16 +0000

How do you guys interpret Goolds article? They expect Cox to sign at the deadline or just one of the two? Someone mentioned that the team factors in limited resources as a reason its a longshot to sign both? Is that a signal to Wilson or Cox to lower the price? I think if anyone Cox has a higher asking price. What does everyone think?

By: rydeshelby

rydeshelby — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:32:26 +0000

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_a5347e2d-9304-5bcd-923f-0d0f57c021cc.html

By: Karmaloop

Karmaloop — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:32:24 +0000

Is that from Goold’s twitter? If so, can I get a URL link to his twitter please or if it’s an article.

By: rydeshelby

rydeshelby — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:55:31 +0000

Now Goold is claiming Cox and Wilson have always been “longshots” to sign. The Cards did NOT say Cox was a long-shot when they selected him, so this is a reinvented history in order to set low expectations. Why? Either one or both will not sign and fans are prepared. Or one or both sign and fans are excited to have expectations exceeded. Typical lowering of expectations before the big day.

Goold thinks they will sign Swagerty. He would be well served to sign.

All will be revealed by noon Eastern time tomorrow.

By: Hugecardsfan

Hugecardsfan — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:14:44 +0000

I’ve never doubted the signing of Cox. But, I’ve also considered the Wilson signing a better than even likelihood. That we are still courting Wilson reinforces that belief. Wilson isn’t going to Stanford any time soon.