Archive for the “prospect profiles” Category

They usually appear in the Sunday paper. A journalist gets 5 minutes time with someone, jots down some quotes and writes a total fluff piece about the player. Generally, even though I dislike these pieces and find them vapid, I read them when they’re about prospects.

I found myself pleasantly surprised by this well-written, insightful piece into a player who, prior to this year, was relatively unknown. Marlon Morgan of the Memphis Commercial Appeal deserves some kudos for putting together a well-done “human interest” story.  After reading the story, I can’t fight this urge to write about Brandon Dickson myself.

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The pocket-sized version of Allen Craig‘s player profile is this: third baseman drafted out of college, has hit for good average and power at every stop and the only question mark is whether his defense is good enough at third base to play in the majors. Hmmm… that sounds familiar for some reason.

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The Cardinals adding Matt Scherer to the forty man roster was something I certainly didn’t see coming. Is he really worth a roster spot?

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