Comments on: Minor League Hitting Leaders

By: zuke354

zuke354 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:00:01 +0000

It also depends on what is available.

I like Furcal, but I am not sure how much I would commit to him.

By: zuke354

zuke354 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:04:25 +0000

And that is a good point. I should clarify that. He doesn’t like using them in that position if the have options left.

I do think Greene has an opportunity to be a bench player. Which is why Tony was trying him some in the OF.

He has got to bet better ast second and third though, which I think he is capable of.

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:47:50 +0000

Opportunity Cost

The Cardinals need to figure out what they have in Greene eventually. If Tony doesn’t like putting “young” players in bench roles (as you contend but I think is specious), then this was his chance to see what Greene can do. They’re going to have to make a decision on him soon since he’s out of options.

By: zuke354

zuke354 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:36:41 +0000

True. But the cards and furcal have been playing well. Why rock the boat?

By: tom s.

tom s. — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:06:58 +0000

um, mark hamilton is the FOURTH best hitter on the memphis club. he’s what? 26?

do you know any major league first basemen not named “loney” who are the fourth best hitter on their clubs?

By: shaneo69

shaneo69 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:40:19 +0000

Tyler Greene with a clutch pinch-hit double Friday night in his only A-B since Sept call-ups and has not played since. The genius that is Tony LaRussa.

By: Cardini99

Cardini99 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:47:31 +0000

People are knocking Tony for playing Skip because they moved him to 2nd base and he isnt good as a starting 2nd baseman though his defense in CF merited some love for more playing time when he first came up.

By: Robert Cardwell

Robert Cardwell — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:28:16 +0000

Thanks for all the info about the Cards minor league teams. I saw the site address on Cards site I believe, about six weeks ago and have been checking it out regularly since.

By: jjray

jjray — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:40:12 +0000

I think Craig is our RF in 2012 under either scenario. If Albert comes back, we won’t be able to afford Berkman (especially with the Carp deal). If Albert goes, the Cards sign Berkman to play 1B or Fielder in which case they also won’t have the money to bring back Berkman.

By: Lou Schuler

Lou Schuler — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:29:02 +0000

Great points, Zuke.

Allen Craig is another good example. A guy who was always a starter and middle-of-the-order hitter is suddenly playing five positions and pinch-hitting. I really hope he gets a full-time position next year, either in right (if Berkman doesn’t come back) or first (if Albert leaves).