Comments on: A very early ranking of prospects http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/ Baseball's Future in the Gateway City Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:27:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: STLSportsMag.com » Blog Archive » The Morning Tailgate http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16912 STLSportsMag.com » Blog Archive » The Morning Tailgate Wed, 14 May 2008 13:26:49 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16912 [...] There’s never a bad time to read an ever-evolving ranking of the top prospects in the Cardinals farm system [Future Redbirds] [...] [...] There’s never a bad time to read an ever-evolving ranking of the top prospects in the Cardinals farm system [Future Redbirds] [...]

]]> By: Blue Magoo http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16902 Blue Magoo Wed, 14 May 2008 00:49:06 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16902 A Former Memphis Redbird who had a pretty decent year with the bat last year, Edgar Gonzalez, is getting a chance in the big leagues. He is starting tonight against the cubbies on the opposite side of the field as his brother Adrian for the padres. A Former Memphis Redbird who had a pretty decent year with the bat last year, Edgar Gonzalez, is getting a chance in the big leagues.

He is starting tonight against the cubbies on the opposite side of the field as his brother Adrian for the padres.

]]> By: Bill http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16901 Bill Wed, 14 May 2008 00:44:53 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16901 Forgot to add: The improvement in this list compared to past ones is AMAZING. Forgot to add: The improvement in this list compared to past ones is AMAZING.

]]> By: Bill http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16900 Bill Wed, 14 May 2008 00:43:31 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16900 I'd certainly take Barton off this list; he's a major leaguer, and cannot be anything but a major leaguer for St. Louis. However, he is a useful calibration point. Being #6 on this says that numbers 1-5 have the potential to be valuable contributors indeed. I'd move Henley or Gregerson into the spot he vacates. A few other observations: I'd move Garcia up on this (possibly all the way to #1, Raz or no Raz), and probably also Craig and Hill, who could be really good if he can hold a non-corner position, or at least combine some catching with one a la E. Marrero, etc. Ottavino (until he consistently throws strikes) and Martinez move down. I’d certainly take Barton off this list; he’s a major leaguer, and cannot be anything but a major leaguer for St. Louis. However, he is a useful calibration point. Being #6 on this says that numbers 1-5 have the potential to be valuable contributors indeed. I’d move Henley or Gregerson into the spot he vacates.

A few other observations: I’d move Garcia up on this (possibly all the way to #1, Raz or no Raz), and probably also Craig and Hill, who could be really good if he can hold a non-corner position, or at least combine some catching with one a la E. Marrero, etc. Ottavino (until he consistently throws strikes) and Martinez move down.

]]> By: Jared http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16898 Jared Tue, 13 May 2008 22:09:28 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16898 Actually, I think Mortensen and Garcia are too low. Anderson is a decent hitter, but to this point has displayed limited power and below average catch and throw skills. Garcia likely has the highest ceiling of any Cardinals starting pitcher and Mortensen (while might be struggling at AA) is my bet to actually be the best end product (pitching wise) in the system. Sure, he's going to struggle at Springfield, but AA is a big and quick jump for a kid just drafted last year -- even if he was a college senior. Actually, I think Mortensen and Garcia are too low. Anderson is a decent hitter, but to this point has displayed limited power and below average catch and throw skills. Garcia likely has the highest ceiling of any Cardinals starting pitcher and Mortensen (while might be struggling at AA) is my bet to actually be the best end product (pitching wise) in the system. Sure, he’s going to struggle at Springfield, but AA is a big and quick jump for a kid just drafted last year — even if he was a college senior.

]]> By: Toddy http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16896 Toddy Tue, 13 May 2008 21:33:16 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16896 Holyyyyy crap, I'm ready for the draft, mainly so I can debate the merits of our draftees and where they fit into lists like this. My best guess for who we take at #13 is someone currently ranked in the 30-40 range. :) Holyyyyy crap, I’m ready for the draft, mainly so I can debate the merits of our draftees and where they fit into lists like this.

My best guess for who we take at #13 is someone currently ranked in the 30-40 range. :)

]]> By: Hugo http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16894 Hugo Tue, 13 May 2008 20:14:50 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16894 So, Tatis (http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=123107) is in the minors, but he is tied for 3rd in MiLB with 11 HRs. So, Tatis (http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=123107) is in the minors, but he is tied for 3rd in MiLB with 11 HRs.

]]> By: poorcollegeguy http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16891 poorcollegeguy Tue, 13 May 2008 19:23:47 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16891 I love the way that they are being very aggressive in their promotions. They are really challenging these guys and for the most part its working out for the best however i think there is a pitcher or two who isn't ready for their level quite yet. I completely agree with Jeff's statement. It's great to see, its been a while. I love the way that they are being very aggressive in their promotions. They are really challenging these guys and for the most part its working out for the best however i think there is a pitcher or two who isn’t ready for their level quite yet.

I completely agree with Jeff’s statement. It’s great to see, its been a while.

]]> By: Jeff http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16890 Jeff Tue, 13 May 2008 19:14:57 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16890 I'm happy that our 1-4 prospects should see the majors in 1-2 years. I’m happy that our 1-4 prospects should see the majors in 1-2 years.

]]> By: Shhh http://futureredbirds.com/2008/05/13/a-very-early-ranking-of-prospects/#comment-16888 Shhh Tue, 13 May 2008 18:45:51 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1184#comment-16888 I'm with FGC, Garcia was my #2 at the end of last season and still is. I’m with FGC, Garcia was my #2 at the end of last season and still is.

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