Comments on: Daily Prospect Report 3/23/08 http://futureredbirds.com/2008/03/23/daily-prospect-report-32307/ Baseball's Future in the Gateway City Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:27:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: lassie01 http://futureredbirds.com/2008/03/23/daily-prospect-report-32307/#comment-15246 lassie01 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:41:07 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1035#comment-15246 Honestly, I'll be the first one to admit I was feeling a little bitter about last year's draft after day one but I was wrong. While the Cards probably didn't end up with any superstars, Mortensen is looking good for a middle of the rotation spot, maybe better, Kozma at best being a Michael Young type, then you look at what guys like Jess Todd and David Kopp are doing. With some of the other guys that have some intriguing tools (T. Henley, Zwacki (sp?), D. Hooker, D. Ingram) you have to give it to Luhnow and co., compared to Drafts past they did an excellent job. Honestly, I’ll be the first one to admit I was feeling a little bitter about last year’s draft after day one but I was wrong. While the Cards probably didn’t end up with any superstars, Mortensen is looking good for a middle of the rotation spot, maybe better, Kozma at best being a Michael Young type, then you look at what guys like Jess Todd and David Kopp are doing. With some of the other guys that have some intriguing tools (T. Henley, Zwacki (sp?), D. Hooker, D. Ingram) you have to give it to Luhnow and co., compared to Drafts past they did an excellent job.

]]> By: Bob http://futureredbirds.com/2008/03/23/daily-prospect-report-32307/#comment-15245 Bob Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:25:26 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1035#comment-15245 P.J. Walters gives every appearance of being ready for the challenge of AAA. Not only did he post a 2.37 ERA in his 8 AA starts last year, but check out the breakdown: 1st 4 starts 23 IP, 14 K's, 9 BB's, 10 ER 2nd 4 starts 26.1 IP, 23 K's, 6 BB's, 3 ER Walters made quick adjustments, and in no time became as dominant at Springfield as he was in A-ball. I'm not going to doubt him until hitters begin hittin' him. Garcia certainly looks ready for AAA, as well. Hard to believe a non-prospect like Hawksworth or Parisi (both had ERAs around 5.00 in AAA while old for the league) will be allowed to block either him or Walters for any length of time. P.J. Walters gives every appearance of being ready for the challenge of AAA. Not only did he post a 2.37 ERA in his 8 AA starts last year, but check out the breakdown:

1st 4 starts 23 IP, 14 K’s, 9 BB’s, 10 ER
2nd 4 starts 26.1 IP, 23 K’s, 6 BB’s, 3 ER

Walters made quick adjustments, and in no time became as dominant at Springfield as he was in A-ball. I’m not going to doubt him until hitters begin hittin’ him.

Garcia certainly looks ready for AAA, as well. Hard to believe a non-prospect like Hawksworth or Parisi (both had ERAs around 5.00 in AAA while old for the league) will be allowed to block either him or Walters for any length of time.

]]> By: Chris O'Leary http://futureredbirds.com/2008/03/23/daily-prospect-report-32307/#comment-15244 Chris O'Leary Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:09:37 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1035#comment-15244 It sure looks like Kopp is back on track, which is very good. It sure looks like Kopp is back on track, which is very good.

]]> By: Adam http://futureredbirds.com/2008/03/23/daily-prospect-report-32307/#comment-15242 Adam Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:19:39 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1035#comment-15242 Seriously, every time I blink Arnoldi "Caribbean" Cruz puts up some sick game. I'm excited to see what he can do over a full season. Seriously, every time I blink Arnoldi “Caribbean” Cruz puts up some sick game. I’m excited to see what he can do over a full season.

]]> By: fewgoodcards http://futureredbirds.com/2008/03/23/daily-prospect-report-32307/#comment-15241 fewgoodcards Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:55:30 +0000 http://futureredbirds.wordpress.com/?p=1035#comment-15241 you have to love to see that kind of performance from mccormick. every once in a while he does something like that and makes you think of what could have been. david kopp continues to pitch well this spring. i would have to think he has earned a spot in that palm beach rotation. pete kozma 1-2 in the AA game? that is nice to see. i would have to think he has earned the starting shortstop spot at quad cities after originally being slated for extended spring. you have to love to see that kind of performance from mccormick. every once in a while he does something like that and makes you think of what could have been.

david kopp continues to pitch well this spring. i would have to think he has earned a spot in that palm beach rotation.

pete kozma 1-2 in the AA game? that is nice to see. i would have to think he has earned the starting shortstop spot at quad cities after originally being slated for extended spring.

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