• Amaury Marti Watch

    Amaury Marti is currently hitting .424/.509/.633 in 39 games for the Mexican Red Devils of the Mexican League, also known as Liga de Amaury Cazana. Bud Selig ordered the Cardinals to banish him to there, in fear of the major leagues losing competitive balance.

    Amaury also refuses to accept the watch curse. He has the power to curse, and the power to bless.

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Daily Prospect Report 8/16/07

Posted on August 16, 2007 by azruavatar

Can’t get enough Amaury Cazana Marti? Kary Booher has a piece on him.
If you don’t know already, I’m a huge fan of the “Get to know the Swing” series. Huge fan! Tonight, Chuckie Fick!
What is your favorite TV show?
Seinfeld.
Exellent choice. My favorite Seinfeld episode is “The Subway“.
What are three things that can [...]

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NL Central by signing bonuses

Posted on August 16, 2007 by erik

Through the first 10 rounds, here is what the division spent on signing bonuses:
(Per Baseball America)

Chicago Cubs $4,932,250 12th overall MLB
Cincinnati Reds $4,352,250 13th
Pittsburgh Pirates $4,162,900 14th
St. Louis Cardinals $3,781,000 18th
Milwaukee Brewers $3,177,700 25th
Houston Astros $536,000 30th

Just a few thoughts here:

Had the Cardinals signed Kyle Russell for his $1.4 M sticker price, they would’ve led [...]

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Fact or Crap

Posted on August 16, 2007 by erik

Fact or crap: Kyle Russell will go back to Texas,  dominate, and will be a surefire 1st round pick in 2008; netting himself a bigger bonus then what the Cards had offered.
Discuss.

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Daily Prospect Report 8/15/07

Posted on August 16, 2007 by azruavatar

Kevin Goldstein, whom I think does a great job covering prospects over at Baseball Prospectus, has an article up about prospects “learning tools” (subscription). The idea being can prospects make strides in the 5 tools (and plate discipline) beyond their inherent ability; can they be taught? After the amazing article (free - must [...]

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