2013 MLB Thread

[Red001]

dude scurto had a career year at 37 he got the big contract because that's what the Giants do. and he didn't join the giants until late July before than 2nd base was a revolving door

 

[Jagger69]

dude scurto had a career year at 37 he got the big contract because that's what the Giants do. and he didn't join the giants until late July before than 2nd base was a revolving door

OK....well, if he keeps playing the way he did last season, SF should be more than all right at 2B, wouldn't you agree? It doesn't really matter what the situation was before that. If he doesn't....well, they're in trouble with an old guy with a big contract at 2B so I guess we'll have to see what happens. Don't they have anyone at middle infield down on the farm that might be ready to step up in the next year or so? That's the problem in St. Louis as far as SS goes and that's why they may be in big trouble if they can't find a reasonable solution. Personally, I'd love to see Kozma just take control but Mozeliak has indicated on more than one occasion that Kozma isn't exactly his favorite player.

 

[Asparaguss]

No you're mixing him up with Chris Carpenter, the pitcher. Matt Carpenter was a terrific lefthanded bat and a platoon player against righthanded pitching last season. Great question otherwise. I just don't think he is ready (and may never be) to make the transition to become a second baseman and certainly doesn't have the skills to be a SS. He's much more suited for corner OF or 1B at this point. I would sure love to get his bat in the lineup as an everyday player but so far there isn't an open position for him. Things will only get more crowded when Taveras makes it into the lineup, possibly even this season. Next year, Kolten Wong is on track to take over at 2B. With Furcal out, we just don't have a solid option at SS and Descalso should start the year at 2B.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Wong in STL this year, maybe around the all star break or so especially if Descalso struggles. I do think Matt Carpenter can play there but not everyday, they moved Shumaker to 2b a few years from the outfield and he just had no range, Matt Carpenter is an infielder so he should be better than what Schumaker was when he was in STL but still I agree Descalso should start. As for SS we have Ronny Cedeno and I think he can fill the gap for a while if Furcal isnt ready to go but he is not someone I want starting all season. The Cards are loaded in the minors so I wouldn't be shocked to see them try to work a deal for a SS if Furcal is out for an extended period of time.

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

I don't think the Twins will have a snowball's chance in Hell with every one of their rotation save for one having had serious arm surgeries. But it IS a new year, so...

The team's bats have been good and defense much improved in Florida though, and I still believe Gardy is one of the elite skippers in MLB. And don't foget our squad suffered more games lost to injury than any other team last year. Like I said, it IS a new year...

Jays land Dickey. Looks like they're going all in this year.

Dickey's a knuckleballer; we had him and he couldn't pitch for shit in the HHH Dome, and I've never thought of knuckleballers as dome guys.

But outside of him the Jays have upped their shit all around so who knows.

 

[Jagger69]

I wouldn't be shocked to see Wong in STL this year, maybe around the all star break or so especially if Descalso struggles. I do think Matt Carpenter can play there but not everyday, they moved Shumaker to 2b a few years from the outfield and he just had no range, Matt Carpenter is an infielder so he should be better than what Schumaker was when he was in STL but still I agree Descalso should start. As for SS we have Ronny Cedeno and I think he can fill the gap for a while if Furcal isnt ready to go but he is not someone I want starting all season. The Cards are loaded in the minors so I wouldn't be shocked to see them try to work a deal for a SS if Furcal is out for an extended period of time.

I can't wait until Wong is ready. By all accounts, he should be terrific when he comes up so I hope your prediction comes to fruition. Carpenter may have "infield" listed as one of the positions he can play but 2B sure isn't at the top of the list for him. He's a first baseman first and foremost and subbed for Craig and/or Berkman at the position last year quite often if you recall. I fear that he won't be able to transition to second baseman and my big worry at SS is that Furcal may be out most of the year (he's extremely injury-prone as I'm sure you are aware). I hope you are right about Cedeno if Kozma can't measure up but I fear not. Like I said, Taveras better be all that sooner than later cuz we're gonna need his bat with the weak middle infielders we have. I am excited about the pitching talent we have and Rosenthal, Kelly and Miller should all be ready to make major contributions. I love baseball and I love the Cardinals!

 

[Red001]

ho the Giants do not have a 2nd base prospect worth a shit otherwise the wouldn't have signed Scutoro for 3 years. the last time they brought in a 2nd baseman for the stretch run and then resigned him, Freddy Sanchez, he spent the last 2 years hurt mostly and not playing.
but the Giants never treat their minor league hitters poorly Buster Posey succeeded because he's that good most of them fail and get shipped out
Giants fans will not tolerate rebuilding they are worse than Yankees fans about that

 

[passenger57]

No you're mixing him up with Chris Carpenter, the pitcher. Matt Carpenter was a terrific lefthanded bat and a platoon player against righthanded pitching last season. Great question otherwise. I just don't think he is ready (and may never be) to make the transition to become a second baseman and certainly doesn't have the skills to be a SS. He's much more suited for corner OF or 1B at this point. I would sure love to get his bat in the lineup as an everyday player but so far there isn't an open position for him. Things will only get more crowded when Taveras makes it into the lineup, possibly even this season. Next year, Kolten Wong is on track to take over at 2B. With Furcal out, we just don't have a solid option at SS and Descalso should start the year at 2B.

Okay, i got my Carpenter's mixed up and i thank you for the info. Allen Craig is the 1b but he needs to stay healthy. On the depth chart it looks like Wigginton is the back-up for Craig and M.Carpenter for Freese ? Wigginton might be good insurance but Carpenter would be better at the plate no ?

 

[Jagger69]

Okay, i got my Carpenter's mixed up and i thank you for the info. Allen Craig is the 1b but he needs to stay healthy. On the depth chart it looks like Wigginton is the back-up for Craig and M.Carpenter for Freese ? Wigginton might be good insurance but Carpenter would be better at the plate no ?

Wigginton is a modest fielder at best who can provide some pop from the right side. Carpenter is a better hitter for average and would be the lefty option coming off the bench. Also, Matt Adams is a wild card here....the guy can hit the shit out of the ball but is strictly a 1B due to a lack of mobility (the guy is a horse). However, we are stoked at 1B so when would the guy ever play? He'd be a perfect DH for an AL club looking for a power hitter. Trade bait for a SS maybe? I don't' know...we've got some personnel issues for sure. Hopefully Mozeliak has it figured out....he hasn't made too many mistakes so far.

 

[Asparaguss]

I can't wait until Wong is ready. By all accounts, he should be terrific when he comes up so I hope your prediction comes to fruition. Carpenter may have "infield" listed as one of the positions he can play but 2B sure isn't at the top of the list for him. He's a first baseman first and foremost and subbed for Craig and/or Berkman at the position last year quite often if you recall. I fear that he won't be able to transition to second baseman and my big worry at SS is that Furcal may be out most of the year (he's extremely injury-prone as I'm sure you are aware). I hope you are right about Cedeno if Kozma can't measure up but I fear not. Like I said, Taveras better be all that sooner than later cuz we're gonna need his bat with the weak middle infielders we have. I am excited about the pitching talent we have and Rosenthal, Kelly and Miller should all be ready to make major contributions. I love baseball and I love the Cardinals!

Well Furcal has been announced as needing Tommy John, so now its time to worry. Cards have to go out and get a SS that can produce, we have the depth in the minors even though I hate using it. Seems like we will have to use that depth to trade for a SS now. Tulowitzki would be nice but hell they would want Miller, Rosenthal, and Kelly for him and no way that will happen. Maybe someone becomes available before the season starts, I hope at least!

 

[Jagger69]

Well Furcal has been announced as needing Tommy John, so now its time to worry. Cards have to go out and get a SS that can produce, we have the depth in the minors even though I hate using it. Seems like we will have to use that depth to trade for a SS now. Tulowitzki would be nice but hell they would want Miller, Rosenthal, and Kelly for him and no way that will happen. Maybe someone becomes available before the season starts, I hope at least!

Correct on all counts. I would not want a guy like Tulowitzki for the reasons you mention in addition to the money he would command. Plus, big hitters in Colorado frequently go bust at lower altitudes. Ain't no way he hits 30 homers playing half his games at Busch Stadium. We need to seek another answer. Kozma has been hitting well in the Grapefruit League. I say give him a chance to fail. If he does, try Cedeno. If he fails....:eek:.

 

[Red001]

well guys maybe you talk to the A's about Jed Lowrie. they wouldn't want your best minor leaguers in return
yeah Rockies hitters always prove to be not so good elsewhere

 

[Jagger69]

well guys maybe you talk to the A's about Jed Lowrie. they wouldn't want your best minor leaguers in return
yeah Rockies hitters always prove to be not so good elsewhere

My guess is that Mozeliak will start the year with what we have now (that's his MO) and possibly make a move at the trade deadline if needed.

 

[STDiva]

Interesting article about Wrigley Field.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/9047502/wrigley-ivy-choking-life-field

 

[Jagger69]

Interesting article about Wrigley Field.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/9047502/wrigley-ivy-choking-life-field

Wow. That's a lot of money to leave on the table. Doesn't look like the Cubs will ever be consistently competitive if this continues (which appears to be the case). This is good news for Cardinal fans like me who love Wrigleyville but hate the Cubs. Long live Wrigley Field! :thumbsup:

 

[Jagger69]

Mark it well folks....The Houston Astros are all alone in first place in the American League West. I seriously doubt that I'll be writing those words again anytime soon.

Here are my picks for 2013:

NL Division Winers - Washington, Cincinnati, Los Angeles
NL Wildcards - St. Louis, San Francisco
NL Championship - Cincinnati over Washington

AL Division Winners - Toronto, Detroit, Los Angeles
NL Wildcards - Tampa Bay, Cleveland
AL Championship - Los Angeles over Detroit

World Series - Los Angeles over Cincinnati

 

[Jagger69]

Wow. Darvish comes within one out of tossing a perfecto and loses it on a base knock up the middle by Gonzalez. Dude has a NASTY slider. Almost unhittable. What a stud pitcher he is!

 

[BCT]

Why in the name of all that's holy do MLB experts have to pick the Royals to greatly improve? News flash, they're the fucking Royals, it will never change, worst organization ever, just terrible awful.

 

[sean miguel]

Go Astros! Their highest paid player plays for the Pirates.

At least my team will be cellar dwellers in a better division and we have a cool ballpark.

 

[Jagger69]

Why in the name of all that's holy do MLB experts have to pick the Royals to greatly improve? News flash, they're the fucking Royals, it will never change, worst organization ever, just terrible awful.

Not worse than Houston. Close, but no cigar!

 

[BCT]

I'm a Cardinals fan, I just think its BS how that organization doesn't even try. At least the Astros have had some competitive teams in the last 10 years even though they've never won it all.