Comments on: Daily Farm Report – 7/13/12

By: cj

cj — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:14:23 +0000

How do you figure Miller is years away when he is already in AAA and his perihprials aren’t as bad as his ERA suggests. he has allowed a ridiculous amount of HR’s if that returns to normal it should help a lot of problems. He obviously isn’t ready for the big leagues this season but i don’t see how a MLB debut next year is out of the question.

By: TomBruno23

TomBruno23 — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:59:29 +0000

No, Shelby Miller’s 2012 season should not be considered “significant success” if he is not demoted and has a “body of work that looks forward to another season in AAA”

That would be a “significant success” for John Gast and Tyler Lyons.

By: PJ

PJ — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:24:06 +0000

Cox played some 2B in college. His versatility is at least at MCarp’s level. He should develop a better bat and power. He is younger as well. MCarp might be a bit more attractive to other teams right now in trade talks.

By: Jim1956

Jim1956 — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:55:13 +0000

I believe my quote was: “You may be right. Carp may never pitch again. But that is worst case scenario.” What should God help me with?

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 02:18:16 +0000

“incapable” You don’t know that- just like you wouldn’t have known (projected) that Carpenter was able to play in the OF in 2012– his 2011 season. Cox has the skill-sets (tools) to play another position on the diamond. The arrogance of that notion w/o one live look (my opinion on you)– I simply find ridiculous.

Yea comparing numbers between these two seems really fair– you have any idea how hard it is to even compete at AAA with less than 200 professional games under your belt? What Cox is doing with what little time he’s been given to develop, is ridiculously hard. I typically find guys that devalue that as not good or impressive enough, because they have zero gut invested in this game past a HS level to even have freaking clue– truly how hard this game actually is to play and how being in AAA w/ less than 200 professional games– should have your complete respect.

He’s starting to hit in AAA, but still being labeled by some as a “ill-advised MLB contract”– whatever– ZC is going to be a big leaguer and this contract will be a memory when he’s Matt Carpenter’s age.

Nothing “redundant” about two prospects that are 3 year apart in age, especially when ones in AAA at 23 years old.

By: Dan in Haiti

Dan in Haiti — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 02:08:51 +0000

I may be wrong, but I believe cox has not burned 2 years already on teh contract. I thought I remember reading that due to a technicality in the contract…and that he did not participate in any minor league games the year he signed, that he still had all 4 years starting in 2011. does anyone else remember that, or am I making this up?

By: DT Flush

DT Flush — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 20:07:16 +0000

Was activated two days ago from the 7 day DL.

By: DT Flush

DT Flush — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 20:06:46 +0000

Meaning does Richard Castillo still have that plus curve-ball?

By: DT Flush

DT Flush — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 20:05:57 +0000

Does he still have that plus curve-ball in his repertoire?

By: jjray

jjray — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:48:22 +0000

Look up redundant in the dictionary and tell me what you find. MCarp is the spare corner infielder on the 25 man roster. That is the only potential 25 man roster spot for Cox. He’s incapable of playing anywhere else. Do you think Cox could beat out MCarp for that roster spot in 2013? MCarp is putting up better numbers in the MLB this season than Cox is posting in AAA and MCarp is the better defender. Taking into consideration the extensive playing time Descalso has had at 3B and I’m not even sure Cox is #3 on the Cards depth chart @ 3B. Don’t tell about Cox being 23 years old. It’s meaningless at this point because he got an ill-advised MLB contract. Cox has burned two option years already. 2013 is his last option year. One of Cox or MCarp will be traded because they are redundant.