Comments on: Draft Profile

By: Lazo

Lazo — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:37:25 +0000

TB signing Longoria to a big extension makes this draft interesting. From what I understand, the Pirates said they are going to draft the BEST player at #2, regardless of $$. This draft could absolutely test that…there should be no “Boras” factor. If Alvarez is the best player in the country and TB doesn’t pick him, the Pirates (according to the new management regime) should pick him despite the cost.

I’d personally like to see T. Beckham fall to 2 for the Pirates…but we’ll see!

By: fewgoodcards

fewgoodcards — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:21:40 +0000

i was really happy with the todd and kopp selections as they are both guys that were able to throw strikes in college. mortensen looked like another guy with no control, but he actually had very good control at quad cities last year.

we will see how it goes this year, but if they take shooter hunt i am convinced they don’t care at all about walk rates.

By: lassie01

lassie01 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:34:38 +0000

Speaking of Todd, I know this was in the DFR, but as a U of A Alum myself, it’s glad to see him doing so well early. I can’t wait until he get’s up to AA and starts some games here in NWA against the Naturals.

By: erik

erik — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:33:06 +0000

look at the last draft, and you will find that the cards took guys with much better control then in year’s past-mort, todd and kopp all have less then 3 bb per 9.

By: picklefork

picklefork — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:45:55 +0000

My opinion that last thing this team needs early is a 2B.

You spent a 3rd on Descalso to be a 2B, you got Martinez who profiles better at 2B, you got Hoffpauir as well.

I posed the question over Cardstalk to Fewgood…if were to take a high ceiling guy at #13…would you consider taking LH setup guy Daniel Schlereth with the #39 pick?

He is what he is…but he will move fast and you could envision a bullpen of Motte/Schlereth setting up Perez.

Just a thought, I am not sure what I would do…but your getting a guy that is a pretty safe bet to be a MLB’er and be one quickly.

Mid 90’s LHP’s with a plus, plus breaking ball dont grow on tree’s…plus he fits the Cards lack of caring about BB per 9.

By: VolsnCards5

VolsnCards5 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:23:25 +0000

I have a buddy who lives in Michigan and has seen Putnam a few times. He seems to think that do to some mechanical issues, Putnam may be a reliever in the major leagues. Though apparently he does throw four pitches(FB, Splitter, CB, and Slider). From what i hear, the FB and splitter are nasty, but the breaking stuff could use some work. If he is available at 39, the cards have to seriously look at taking him. I think it depends on who they end up taking at 13. though.

By: UncleBuck44

UncleBuck44 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:33:21 +0000

I think Weeks could be a good fit for the Cardinals. He and Kozma could form the middle infield and possibly top of the order combo of the future(though I see Kozma as more of a #7 hitter).
Luhnow has shown he likes the athletic hitters that project to steal some bases and possibly be a top of the order hitter(Tyler Greene, Shane Robinson, Daryl Jones, Jon Jay). Weeks is the same type of player but better. He really is an exciting player to watch.

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:48:40 +0000

If Weeks = Roberts that’s an incredibly valuable player. Roberts is very underrated with his doubles power and plus defense. Add in that he was long overshadowed by Miguel Tejada and you get a middle infielder who is largely overlooked.

By: fewgoodcards

fewgoodcards — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:41:40 +0000

i think melville could be headed to UNC.

as for putnam, he certainly fits the mold. i’m thinking he is one of the favorites for that pick at 39.

By: BBdoc

BBdoc — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:25:12 +0000

I hope the Cardinals take a serious look at Zack Putnam, he’s a perfect fit IMO.