Comments on: 2011 MLB Draft: St. Louis Cardinals Rounds 11-20

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:25:24 +0000

Remember Garcia’s name, he will be the steal of the draft.

By: Vision

Vision — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:32:19 +0000

He came to school at 140 lbs. so he already has added some weight. He has a long, lanky frame, and he’ll never be a big kid. Last year, he hit well over .400 and led the team in slugging. The shoulder really hampered him, and held back his stock. On the Cape he was an All-Star. He was a freshman All-American, and then a regular All-American the next year. It was disappointing that he got hurt this year, but he has a nice, line-drive, opposite field type stroke. He has a good glove with decent hands. Arm holds him back some though.

One above average tool, but he can hit, and I think he’ll have a shot at making the upper minors. From there, it’s really anyone’s guess as to how much he fills out and gains strength.

By: Dan in Haiti

Dan in Haiti — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:29:31 +0000

agree with the first 10 picks, Tilson will take some money. Wong will likely be slot or close to it. it just struck me on these 10 picks the amount of seniors involved. wondered if anyone else saw something in it. I hope they are all wind up being good players.

By: Mrs. TLR

Mrs. TLR — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:33:22 +0000

Garcia has a scholarship offer from, IIRC, Florida International. FIU has a strong recruiting program, so Garcia may be a real tough sign. After being optimistic about Austin Wilson last summer, I will not get my hopes up.

By: Mrs. TLR

Mrs. TLR — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:29:37 +0000

Maness may have value as a starting pitcher for the minor league system. Ditto with Deese and McInnis in the 20s. Carlos Martinez clones they are not.

By: Mrs. TLR

Mrs. TLR — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:58:14 +0000

Some college seniors signed by the Cards: Andrew Brown, Stavinoha, Allen Craig, Matt Carpenter, steven Hill. The higher they can select a senior, the greater the bonus savings that can be invested elsewhere.

By: VolsnCards5

VolsnCards5 — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:41:11 +0000

Disagree Dan. We took a took a college junior in 1st, “hard sign” HS in second, a number of HS and non-seniors in earlyish rounds.

By: Dan in Haiti

Dan in Haiti — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:28:30 +0000

anyone notice how many seniors were drafted in these rounds? very cheap signings. saving money for international market (I know, they are separate budgets, but…) or just saving money due to drop in attendance? not a positive sign for me; a deep draft, and you take low budget kids in rounds where there are still higher end talents available, unless it’s for international kids.

By: cj

cj — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:21:12 +0000

Dang medrano could put on a little weight lol

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:57:02 +0000

I think Garcia and Medrono are the best of the bunch listed above. Should be interesting to see how they develop.