Comments on: Zack Cox vs. Matt Carpenter: Battle for Third Base

By: Papa Joe

Papa Joe — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:56:38 +0000

In looking at the stats today.. Why isn’t Carpenter the 3rd baseman for Memphis now? Really looks like he should have been given a shot after the break.

By: easy

easy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:48:24 +0000

Agree wholeheartedly. I’ve had enough of players trying to do the defensive job out of their bailiwick. I want a professional baseball player at each position. I don’t think that Craig or even Cox or Carpenter should be switched to 2b unless it’s really determined that their skill set works best there. At this point Descalso seems like the best option there and I hope he gets the chance next year.

By: easy

easy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:37:58 +0000

I am a DD optimist but these do seem to be the best case numbers for him. In general I agree with you and if he maintains this ceiling he’s my 2bman of the future.

By: Jim H

Jim H — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:10:15 +0000

I’m sure your right. I’ve been a big fan of Craig’s bat for a while and just wish we could find a place to put it to use.

By: JC

JC — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:07:48 +0000

Not saying you couldn’t but realistically he is not fit for a permanent spot in the infield. He is a LF/RF candidate only IMO. He could fill in at times at 3B but only when necessary. After watching a team play poor defense most of the year I am not wanting to see us start throwing guys at positions they can’t play very well. We have lost plenty of games due to defense. The Cards have been all about solid D and ground ball pitchers for some time so this year has really shown what can happen when your defense fails you.

By: JC

JC — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:04:27 +0000

I am not saying these are best case scenarios…but what I think should be the expectation. I might be a little high on the doubles but nothing else is out of the ordinary IMO. I am not saying you should expect this in year one but once he gets settled in as a starter for a year. Hopefully I am not overlooking anything…but he has been fairly consistent.

By: Jim H

Jim H — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:04:17 +0000

Having come up as SS, is there no chance Craig can go to the AFL and see if 2b is an option with him. I still believe he will be an above average major league hitter. I wish we could find a place for him to play everyday.

By: easy

easy — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:53:54 +0000

Those numbers are my best case scenario for DD also. I suspect that he would have a pretty big defensive advantage over Cox and Carpenter. I believe that the reports are that he is average at 2b but has turned a very high number of double plays for whatever reason. I’m skeptical about turning someone into a good major league second baseman in the space of a year so the offensive advantage for Cox or Carpenter would have to be large enough to compensate.

By: buchek's bat

buchek's bat — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:26:35 +0000

That’s a sad little inventory there.

By: cariocacardinal

cariocacardinal — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:49:18 +0000

If we cast doubts on the offensive production, we have to appreciate more teh pitchers. Kopp and Broderick with ERA’s near 3.00 should actually be considered better than they are.