Comments on: Interview with Kenny Maiques http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/ Baseball's Future in the Gateway City Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:08:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: mateodh http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6346 mateodh Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:41:27 +0000 http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6346 So many starters to work in next year. I guess we can count on someone getting injured, but that's a lot of room to make. We've got to get full-season roles for Pomeranz, McCormick and Daley returning from injury as well as new draftees Todd, Kopp, Eager and Zawacki. Then there's Josh Wilson and Tyler Leach who will get looks, and Blake King coming back. Guys who deserve promotions, Nick Additon, Jose Arredondo. Going to be crowded... So many starters to work in next year. I guess we can count on someone getting injured, but that’s a lot of room to make. We’ve got to get full-season roles for Pomeranz, McCormick and Daley returning from injury as well as new draftees Todd, Kopp, Eager and Zawacki. Then there’s Josh Wilson and Tyler Leach who will get looks, and Blake King coming back. Guys who deserve promotions, Nick Additon, Jose Arredondo. Going to be crowded…

]]> By: cariocacardinal http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6337 cariocacardinal Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:31:30 +0000 http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6337 I think (hope?) both Maiques and McClellen get a shot a starting next year. They can always be moved back to relief it doesn´t work out. Mura has been just as effective as Maiques and is only 6 months older. He should get the shot at closing in PB if Maiques isn´t in that role. I think (hope?) both Maiques and McClellen get a shot a starting next year. They can always be moved back to relief it doesn´t work out.

Mura has been just as effective as Maiques and is only 6 months older. He should get the shot at closing in PB if Maiques isn´t in that role.

]]> By: Paul http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6332 Paul Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:20:04 +0000 http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6332 I would love to see him shift to starter with that repertoire. Wainwright has never had a great change up, but he has managed. I would love to see him shift to starter with that repertoire. Wainwright has never had a great change up, but he has managed.

]]> By: whiteyball http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6330 whiteyball Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:55:25 +0000 http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6330 Hey, the AFL rosters were announced. Looks like Colby will get some more work in. www.whiteyball.com Hey, the AFL rosters were announced. Looks like Colby will get some more work in.

http://www.whiteyball.com

]]> By: the red baron http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6323 the red baron Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:33:18 +0000 http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6323 New Pagodi: I disagree with you, regarding the opportunities to move Maiques into a starter's role. I think the Cardinals will move one of the pair of Degerman and Furnish up next season. Even with the two of them having some difficulties making the adjustment to the higher level, both are older college products who need to be moved quickly if they are to have much value. Herron will be coming up, Hernandez most likely, and maybe Garceau. I almost think the organisation may implement the same sort of piggy back rotation they used at QC this season to begin the year at PB. That would offer eight spots, and it might shake out thusly: Herron Daley Dickson Garceau Mortenson Henandez Maiques Furnish I think they would be a little more likely to push Degerman than Furnish; Degerman, with his odd delivery and his repertoire, would be a better relief candidate down the road, I think. Thus, they can keep pushing him aggressively until he proves he can't get the job done; at that point, a move to the pen may become likely. Furnish could probably use another half year at high A, and I definitely think Daley should be there, at least to start the year. Daley's performance, to this point, hasn't been great, but his upside is still pretty significant, with an awfully solid repertoire for someone who's struggled as much as he has. They'll most likely start Mortenson at PB, with an eye toward moving him through as quickly as he can handle; his age means he'll need to be a fast riser. If the cards are serious about trying to make Maiques into a starter, I think they'll find room for him to move up. His potential upside is much greater then many of the other pitchers in the system. He, Herron, and Daley are probably the Cards' best shots, outside of a healthy Garcia, to produce a true impact arm. (Although, I don't know much about Hernandez, as far as his stuff and potential upside.) New Pagodi: I disagree with you, regarding the opportunities to move Maiques into a starter’s role. I think the Cardinals will move one of the pair of Degerman and Furnish up next season. Even with the two of them having some difficulties making the adjustment to the higher level, both are older college products who need to be moved quickly if they are to have much value. Herron will be coming up, Hernandez most likely, and maybe Garceau. I almost think the organisation may implement the same sort of piggy back rotation they used at QC this season to begin the year at PB. That would offer eight spots, and it might shake out thusly:

Herron
Daley
Dickson
Garceau
Mortenson
Henandez
Maiques
Furnish

I think they would be a little more likely to push Degerman than Furnish; Degerman, with his odd delivery and his repertoire, would be a better relief candidate down the road, I think. Thus, they can keep pushing him aggressively until he proves he can’t get the job done; at that point, a move to the pen may become likely. Furnish could probably use another half year at high A, and I definitely think Daley should be there, at least to start the year. Daley’s performance, to this point, hasn’t been great, but his upside is still pretty significant, with an awfully solid repertoire for someone who’s struggled as much as he has. They’ll most likely start Mortenson at PB, with an eye toward moving him through as quickly as he can handle; his age means he’ll need to be a fast riser.

If the cards are serious about trying to make Maiques into a starter, I think they’ll find room for him to move up. His potential upside is much greater then many of the other pitchers in the system. He, Herron, and Daley are probably the Cards’ best shots, outside of a healthy Garcia, to produce a true impact arm. (Although, I don’t know much about Hernandez, as far as his stuff and potential upside.)

]]> By: New Pagodi http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6319 New Pagodi Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:00:14 +0000 http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6319 Hmmm. I think it would be a good idea to at least try him as a starter. But I’m not sure how that could be handled. I doubt they can just hand him a spot in the Palm Beach rotation. For one thing, it seems to be a pretty significant jump in performance level. Palm Beach has destroyed both Trey Hearne and Gary Daley this year and Brad Furnish and Eddie Degerman have seen all of their stats fall dramatically after being promoted. I would think the Cardinals would be reluctant to throw a pitcher into that without any starting experience into that situation. Secondly, I would think the Palm Beach rotation would already be full next year. I doubt Furnish or Degerman will be ready to move out at the start of next year and they should fill the remaining 3 spots from the 5 starters on the Quad Cities team. Sorry for rambling. I would like to see him get a shot at starting, but I’m not sure I see a good way to go about that. Hmmm. I think it would be a good idea to at least try him as a starter. But I’m not sure how that could be handled.

I doubt they can just hand him a spot in the Palm Beach rotation. For one thing, it seems to be a pretty significant jump in performance level. Palm Beach has destroyed both Trey Hearne and Gary Daley this year and Brad Furnish and Eddie Degerman have seen all of their stats fall dramatically after being promoted. I would think the Cardinals would be reluctant to throw a pitcher into that without any starting experience into that situation.

Secondly, I would think the Palm Beach rotation would already be full next year. I doubt Furnish or Degerman will be ready to move out at the start of next year and they should fill the remaining 3 spots from the 5 starters on the Quad Cities team.

Sorry for rambling. I would like to see him get a shot at starting, but I’m not sure I see a good way to go about that.

]]> By: erik http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6316 erik Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:34:13 +0000 http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6316 I've seen him several times, I think very highly of him. Him comparing himself to Roy O isn't that big of a stretch to me, stuff wise. He has major league quality stuff. His slider really reminded me of Bonderman's slider, and that is saying something. He has a real good fastball. I was surprised and intrigued when he said the Cardinals were thinking about using him as a starter next year. I've only seen him in the closer's role, and I think he has the stuff to be a big league closer or a very good set up man. As a starter, his value could be huge but I don't know how good his change up is, and it's tough transitioning from relieving to starting, but he could have the stuff to do it if he can throw a decent change. I certainly think he could succeed in AA, probably right now closing. I am actually kinda surprised he hasn't been called up to Palm Beach a little while ago. I’ve seen him several times, I think very highly of him. Him comparing himself to Roy O isn’t that big of a stretch to me, stuff wise. He has major league quality stuff. His slider really reminded me of Bonderman’s slider, and that is saying something. He has a real good fastball. I was surprised and intrigued when he said the Cardinals were thinking about using him as a starter next year. I’ve only seen him in the closer’s role, and I think he has the stuff to be a big league closer or a very good set up man.

As a starter, his value could be huge but I don’t know how good his change up is, and it’s tough transitioning from relieving to starting, but he could have the stuff to do it if he can throw a decent change.

I certainly think he could succeed in AA, probably right now closing. I am actually kinda surprised he hasn’t been called up to Palm Beach a little while ago.

]]> By: Mike http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6315 Mike Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:26:53 +0000 http://futureredbirds.com/2007/08/27/interview-with-kenny-maiques/#comment-6315 Nice interview Erik. Seems like a good kid, and I have no problems with him trying to model himself after Oswalt. What is your opinion on him? Major league starter? relief pitcher? closer? His closer numbers at Quad Cities are fantastic, but i'd like to see him go against tougher competition. I hope he makes the Springfield roster next year. Nice interview Erik. Seems like a good kid, and I have no problems with him trying to model himself after Oswalt.

What is your opinion on him? Major league starter? relief pitcher? closer?

His closer numbers at Quad Cities are fantastic, but i’d like to see him go against tougher competition. I hope he makes the Springfield roster next year.

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