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Daily Farm Report 7/13/09
July 13, 2009 by
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Today’s player feature is Nick Derba.
Nick Derba is currently the catcher for class AA Springfield. He’s 23 and a very good catcher defensively. However…he has originated the phrase “Derba Line” for his work in the batting box as he is batting .098 on the year. .100 is the...
Daily Farm Report 07/12/2009
July 12, 2009 by
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Tonight’s DFR brought to you by Jet Li’s Hero. (We’ll see how a subtitled movie works as DFR writing background.) Barely edged out Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Curse of the Golden Flower. Have there been any quality stylised fight movies since those three?
Kevin...
Daily Farm Report 07/11/2009
July 11, 2009 by
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This DFR is brought to you by Role Models.
Allen Craig is versatile. I don’t know if this is an organizational philosophy or the lack of standout talent but I remain opposed to the constant positional shifts that seem to occur.
“I think at this point in my career with the...
Daily Farm Report 07/10/2009
July 11, 2009 by
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This DFR is brought to you by an early morning viewing of ‘Old School’.
Palm Beach and Quad Cities both had their games rained out.
Honey, you think KFC is still open?
Memphis 3, Alburquerque 0
Jon Jay was 1-for-5 with a HR.
Brett Wallace was 1-for-3.
Adam Ottavino picked...
Futures Game on Sunday
July 10, 2009 by
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I’ll be at the Futures Game on Sunday with one Mr. Fritz. We’ll be in section 501A, Row 3, Seat 12 & 13. It’s the bleachers (which are my favorite spot to sit in the entire stadium) so feel free to wander over if you’d like. Look for a Rasmus #28 t...
Quick Comp
July 10, 2009 by
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It’s everyone’s favorite game — compare anonymous stat lines!
Player A
Player B
ISO
0.095
0.190
BB%
10.3
8.6
K%
19.5
10.1
LD%
24
20
BABIP
.364
.332
wOBA
.340
.374
Both of these players are Cardinal prospects. Both of these players are in AA. Both...
Daily Farm Report 07/09/2009
July 10, 2009 by
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Thanks for all the kind words about yesterday’s DFR. The talking head theater may strike again when you least expect it.
As for today’s bumper, I pose this to the group: During today’s Cardinals/Brewers broadcast, Mozeliak was quoted as saying they are aware of the Wellemeyer...
Daily Farm Report 07/08/2009
July 08, 2009 by
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After the Jump, a Conversation between two GMs and an interested 3rd party. Oh, and the DFR!
In the lobby of the Adams Mark Hotel, some point during the All-Star Break of 2009
John Mozeliak: “You know, Dayton, I don’t envy you. You’ve taken over a team with one of the best...
2009 Draft Review FR Style
July 08, 2009 by
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It’s me again, and yes, it has been awhile.
One of my favorite days of the year has to be draft day. For a hyperventilating prospect geek like myself, it is like Christmas in June. And this year, the draft happened to fall on my birthday. What a gift.
I thought it would...
Daily Farm Report 7/7/09
July 07, 2009 by
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The MLB Network’s Noah Coslov has a great write-up about Cardinals AAA reliever Pete Parise and his journey from being undrafted to the Indy Leagues to pitching in AAA Memphis.
The organization went an even 3 – 3 tonight.
As a random waiter I had at a resort told me every time...
Gulf Coast League Update
July 07, 2009 by
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This is the first of the bi-weekly GCL updates. Keep in mind that these stats are to be ingested with a grain of salt as the GCL is the most informal of all minor leagues and there is a sample-size warning with all these numbers.
So, with that in mind, I’ll check in on three...
Daily Farm Report 6/6/09
July 06, 2009 by
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A lot of games going on and not a lot of news and notes for today.
However as you all know, Ty Greene is back down to Memphis and had a terrible game and Brian Barden is back up with the big club.
PJ Walters rocks and Trey Hearne rolls tonight in the DFR.
Let’s Rock:
Memphis 1, Round [...]
Brett Wallace & Tony LaRussa
July 06, 2009 by
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Tony LaRussa seems to have taken some heat for not wanting Brett Wallace in the big leagues. Wailing and gnashing of teeth seems to be the vogue response from fans as TLR “stonewalls” another prospect. I’ve alluded in the past why I agree with TLR in this area...
Daily Farm Report 7/5/09
July 05, 2009 by
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Jess Todd moves faster than the wind. If he’s involved in the DeRosa deal, that’s going to be a harder trade to stomach. It’s one thing to give up you future closer (Chris Perez) but another to give up him AND the guy that might have been setting him up next year. [...]
Quick hits from Cedar Rapids
July 05, 2009 by
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I celebrated the 4th at Veteran’s stadium, where I had the privilege of seeing Arquimedes Nieto take a no-hitter into the 8th inning. I wasn’t able to watch the game with the insane amount of diligence I normally do, as I was entertaining a future in-law who also happens...
Daily Farm Report 7/4/09
July 04, 2009 by
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Happy 4th of July!
The farm system doesn’t stop for the nation’s birthday and I’m wondering if the fireworks will stop prior to me finishing the DFR. (Question: Am I the only person in the world who isn’t thrilled by fireworks?)
Anywho, Arquimedes forgot to...
Daily Farm Report 7/3/09
July 03, 2009 by
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Jarrett Hoffpauir has a nice debut for the Cardinals club after heating up over the last month. I’d be surprised if the Cardinals see him as having a long term place with the club given that he’s restricted to 2B exclusively. But for one night at least, he was great with the walk [...]
Future Redbirds Radio Today @ 2pm
July 03, 2009 by
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I”ll be talking to Ben Badler regarding Wagner Mateo and the July 2nd international signing period.
Daily Farm Report 07/02/09
July 03, 2009 by
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Daniel Descalso has been promoted to Memphis. May his stay there be shorter than J-Ho’s was.
With International Signing Day coming to a close (which really means nothing) it is fair to point out that MLB is the only major sport that allows the rich teams to continue to ‘...
Mateo Mania
July 02, 2009 by
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So it’s officially official in all of it’s official-ness. Wagner Mateo is a St. Louis Cardinal. The bonus amount is believed to be $3.1M, which in this economy is really something. The bonus breaks several records.
It is the largest bonus given to a Dominican position...
July 2nd Signing Day Open Thread
July 02, 2009 by
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From Baseball Prospectus’ Kiley McDaniel:
The Cardinals will be announcing their signings in a press conference at the Hilton in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at 10:30 AM, with a press release coming on the team site soon thereafter.
That will include some guy you have probably...
July 2 Discussion Thread
July 02, 2009 by
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Kiley McDaniel is saying the Cardinals are going to be annoucing their signings in about fifteen minutes, feel free to discuss all things July 2 here.
I think we know what’s coming.
Daily Farm Report 07/01/2009
July 02, 2009 by
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Well, it’s July. Despite Former Future Redbird Colby Rasmus starting the month off with a bang, the rest of the farm system either had the day off or took some tough losses.
Jess Todd, as you know, has been named a PCL All-Star. This time last year, The Destroyer of Worlds...
Daily Farm Report 6/30/09
June 30, 2009 by
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So, tomorrow is July 1st and that means the next day is July 2nd, the international signing day. So, with rumors flying like hotcakes, here’s the next player connected to the Cards as of late.
His name is Jacob Beltre and according to Jorge Arangure of ESPN Deportes’ Twitter page...
Upcoming
June 30, 2009 by
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Life’s a little crazy again so my afternoon posts have taken the hit this week. That said, I’m recording some Jess Todd outings. The cut fastball plays really well of his slider and it’s easy to see why it gives hitters fits.
I hope to have some writing time over...
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