Community Prospect List #4
by Dave Barry on Jan 11, 2009 11:57 AM EST
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Somehow Jason Motte took 62% of the vote for the number three spot.
1. Colby Rasmus
2. Brett Wallace
3. Jason Motte
There's been a lot of good discusions about prospects over the last few days at various sites but unfortunately I don't have time to track down and link.
Here are the next ten candidates. If there's someone else you think deserves it, say so in the comments, otherwise, vote for who you think is number 4. Also, feel free to make a pitch for who you voted for, and maybe spark some discussion about the future of our beloved team in the off season. Without further ado, the nominees for the Cardinals #4 prospect:
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this could be a close one
by waino on Jan 11, 2009 12:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well
Somehow Perez is both my #3 and my #4 and I will never vote for Motte. Funny how things work out.
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by thegodfather on Jan 11, 2009 2:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Same for me
I think Perez is a better prospect than Motte at this point, but whatareyougonnado?
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jan 11, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I, too, am voting for Perez for the second time
I’d vote for Motte, but at #3? Jeez, I think we’re a little Motte-happy around here.
Sure, he was dominant when he was up. Sure, I’m excited about him. But damn, the guy had a 3.24 ERA at AAA last year with a not-all-that-impressive 1.35 WHIP. He’s exciting and electric, but I’m not really expecting anything better than a 3.50-4.00 ERA.
Unless he develops a nasty slider or changeup or something. In that case, he’ll pass Perez for my #3 vote, obviously. Until then, I’m gonna go ahead and say we’re getting a little too invested in 11 major league innings here.
by mojowo11 on Jan 11, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was also screwed out of voting for motte....
but I had him around # 6 or 7. Perez is my 3 and 4
I hate winter!!!!
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Jan 11, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We are awfully Motte happy
but I would’ve picked him at #4 anyway. Part of that is because I’m rating guys higher who are closer to the majors in most cases, but also because Motte was dominant last year. His AAA ERA came with a 2.29 FIP and then he had a 14.85 K/9 and a 3.51 BB/9. I just think that Perez will develop into the better pitcher (younger, has 2 pitches).
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by thegodfather on Jan 11, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Same here
Perez is 23 and has more potential than Motte in my opinion. Motte is only 2 years younger than Pujols. That is getting up there for just being a prospect. I think that Perez will give us much more over the years and will improve and develop more than Motte.
by waino on Jan 11, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I voted Jones
bc I really dont consider Perez a “prospect”. He’s a lock to be a late inning guy already and possibly the closer.
by rlgosnell on Jan 11, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I voted for David Freese
just for the hell of it
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 12, 2009 12:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or is D Jones being over-hyped?
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by thegodfather on Jan 12, 2009 12:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree
He has the potential to be a special player, and he’s still young. But, he’s only had one great year split between High A and AA in ‘08. He’ll need to establish himself over the course of the entire season in Springfield in ‘09 (including a possible callup to AAA) before I’ll consider him a top 10 prospect.
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...
by RunninRedbird on Jan 12, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That all being said
I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do in Springfield this summer
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...
by RunninRedbird on Jan 12, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They're
probably trying to boost his trade value. Shh…
by spants on Jan 12, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
D. Jones for Lincecum, Cain
It’s in the bag!
by mattybobo on Jan 12, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by mattyfrommo on Jan 12, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the picture I posted did not come out as expected
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by mattyfrommo on Jan 13, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Forget my above comments
He’s the next Grady Sizemore!
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...
by RunninRedbird on Jan 12, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what you're talking about Sabean,
that .399 BABIP in high A is completely sustainable!
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by thegodfather on Jan 12, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell I'd sweeten the pot for him
Tell him Piniero is the next Cliff Lee and throw him in for Lincecum. Lee and Sizemore for Lincecum, I think he’d take that.
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...
by RunninRedbird on Jan 13, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no
i dont think he is being overhyped. he has a boat load of tools. always has. its not like he just appeared out of nowhere. the jump from A to AA is a considerable leap, and he has passed the test so far. while it was just 124 at bats, his AA performance was on par with his A numbers. he is still young (22 next season). he has a lot going for him. while he has some question marks, so do the rest of guys…todd, freese, garcia, motte, anderson, etc. i think anywhere between 4 and 6 is an entirely appropriate ranking for jones.
by dmb60614 on Jan 14, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not trying to say that he's a bad player
But it looks like he will be voted #5. His high A numbers came with a .399(!) BABIP and his AA (small sample size) numbers came with a .341 BABIP. He’s young, and maybe his power will develop later, but he’s going to have to improve on his breakout season last year before I will rank him #5 in organization. That being said, he should be fun to watch in Springfield.
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by thegodfather on Jan 14, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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