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And at 91, the Cardinals select…

15 Responses to “And at 91, the Cardinals select…”

1. 

   Shhh, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:12 pm Said:

   OMG a high school player.

   Old friend Kyle Russell couple picks later to Dodgers.
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   sluhser, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:14 pm Said:

   http://www.takkle.com/people/7261682/-/profile

   Good video of Vasquez here
3. 

   Shhh, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:14 pm Said:

   Only thing I don’t like about Niko is he is a little old for his class, just like Kozma was.
4. 

   southeast redbird, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:15 pm Said:

   He was ineligible at one time in HS, no options?
5. 

   Swirls_AEPi, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:15 pm Said:

   Chris Carpenter to the Cubbies…
6. 

   Guayzimi, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:16 pm Said:

   What happened to Russell this year? Was he injured?
7. 

   poorcollegeguy, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:17 pm Said:

   no he just sucked
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   cpebbles, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:17 pm Said:

   The only thing I don’t like about Niko is his swing, his footwork at shortstop, his makeup, and his approach at the plate. Other than that, great pick!
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   poorcollegeguy, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:24 pm Said:

   from what ive read the only negative that everyone agrees on is he lacks speed, but that doesnt hurt him in the field, and problems in mechanics, which can be fixed. Im not thrilled nor am i upset. Meh.
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    Guayzimi, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:25 pm Said:

    Kevin Goldstein (4:15:19 PM PT): Dodgers take Kyle Russell in the 3rd. Going back to school cost him a lot of money. Cardinals would have paid more.

    So that uproar last summer over the Cards’ cheapness was all for nothing?
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    cpebbles, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:28 pm Said:

    Some folks accused them of cheapness, but the legitimate issue was that they took safe picks in the early rounds where the new draft rules protected the picks, and then used their first non-protected pick on a guy whose demands they didn’t want to meet.
12. 

    picklefork, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:30 pm Said:

    Perfect Game on Niko

    “Niko Vasquez is a 2008 SS/3B/2B with a 6′0”, 175 lb. frame from Las Vegas, NV who attends Durango HS. Live body, lean strength. Polished defender, outstanding arm strength, has some flash. Fluid swing, low effort, quick to the ball, projects power, more bat speed with more strength, Pujols hitting style, can wait on off speed. Potential offensive middle infielder. High ceiling talent”

    Pujols hitting style..good style to try:)

    I really like this pick..at worst he becomes a offensive 2B.
13. 

    Shhh, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:33 pm Said:

    There goes Melville to the Royals.
14. 

    VolsnCards5, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:34 pm Said:

    fan of this pick…big time fan
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    Guayzimi, on June 5th, 2008 at 6:42 pm Said:

    cpebbles, smart teams/businesses don’t “meet demands,” they negotiate. Sometimes negotiations are fruitful, sometimes they aren’t.