Comments on: Daily Farm Report 6/18/08

By: Beau

Beau — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:58:01 +0000

Maertz played for a small college, non-Division 1 in north Jersey. He pitched and DH’d in 2008. His stats as pitcher and hitter are not typically draft-worthy, for the level of collegiate competition. So there had to be an explanation. I figured he had arm strength by a radar gun and the Cards hoped he would benefit by facing batters who have to use wood.

As a signee, he is low profile. I was surprised to see a comment about him. Good luck to him.

By: nuhusky41

nuhusky41 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:46:46 +0000

Beau

Maertz was more of a victim of poor defense and team than performance wise. Also I believe he was coming of a non-baseball related injury (nothing to worry about) and just struggled in getting into a rhythm.

By: Mookie

Mookie — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:24:33 +0000

azruvatar - how do you figure? He showed great improvement last year, and his discipline has been increasing each year of his career. He’s got twice as many walks as K’s. I just don’t seem to have a problem with Yadi’s production. I think Anderson is worth far more as a trade chip than in a STL uni.

By: Beau

Beau — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:19:30 +0000

nuhusky: thanks for the info on Maertz. He did not have good stats this spring at St Peters, so its good to know more about his abilities.

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:32:35 +0000

Mookie — Yadi’s hitting .295 this year. To assume that’s his true talent level is a mistake.

By: cardsfan1

cardsfan1 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:26:28 +0000

Just of note: Adam Daniels will be making the start tomorrow for Springfield as McCormick is headed to the DL.

By: Mookie

Mookie — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:49:58 +0000

Does everyone really see that much of a potential difference in production from the C position? Yadi is hitting .295 at the MLB level. Anderson is hitting .318 with a higher OBP at the AAA level. We’re not gaining anything power wise, or rbi wise. I think we’re discounting what yadi provides in opposing runs prevented.

If Anderson were putting up 15-20 HR’s a season I could get behind this. But without the power I have to stick with Yadi.

By: jpsell45

jpsell45 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:29:18 +0000

Has anybody else thought about a position change for Anderson? He is a pretty good catcher but TLR will keep Yadi for his defence alone for as long as he can no matter what he’s hitting. I think Anderson would make a very good 2nd baseman or 3rd baseman. He’s got the foot work for 2nd and has a plus plus arm for that position. It would be an upgrade over what we have now and nice to actually have an everyday 2nd baseman.
I think he could hold his own at 3rd too but maybe not quite as well as 2nd. While he does have a good enough arm for 3rd, I think TLR would rather have a more potent bat in that spot.
Either way, he would be an upgrade over any prospect we have at those positions currently (not including Brett Wallace - the man is a beast but may not stay at 3rd).

By: cariocacardinal

cariocacardinal — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:09:32 +0000

Jones doesn’t need to be hid in A ball because he isn’t eligible for the rule 5 draft after this year. He won’t have to be exposed until after next year.

By: erik

erik — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:01:22 +0000

TRB–I’ve seen the Ripper, he is more of a slapper at best. Blazing speed, little league swing. I made a mental note in my head–Riportella: NP.