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What do we think the Cards could get back for DeJong?
After his 2020 and 2021 seasons it seems his value is at the floor.
Six #stlcards prospects appeared in Glendale’s Monday 7-1 Arizona Fall League win, led by Nolan Gorman’s two hits, two walks and two runs scored. Juan Yepez plated two and Andre Pallante and Zack Thompson combined to throw four scoreless innings. (free) https://t.co/AocuRJhXUJ pic.twitter.com/4BVP4bMJQm
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 19, 2021
Cheering hard for an excellent AFL for Thompson. It would really be something if he gets back on track.
Thompson clearly has the stuff to get outs at any level. His issue so far has been with endurance, as he’s generally had at least one blowup inning in most of his starts. Perhaps he’s an impact reliever long term, or maybe he gets back on track to start next year.
In 2019, Zack Thompson had a total of 2 starts. 2 starts in the GCL and 11 relief appearances at Palm Beach. In 2021 he was promoted all the way to Memphis to start the season. Has any Cardinal pitcher you know of been promoted to AAA after only 15.1 innings of professional baseball? It’s unfair to judge him based upon his performance in 2021. He could be excellent, and very soon.
Not suprising with Noot based on his time seeing ML pitching. I think it’s a real possibility we see a contender for the DH spot come out of this.
I wouldn’t be surprised, 858booyah. It would be cheaper to go with Yepez and Gorman than pay for an outside guy. By the end of the season it may be more effective, too. Still, I’d expect them to sign a Brad Miller type for insurance.
Glendale pitching yielded 12 runs in a Tuesday home loss. #stlcards prospect Brendan Donovan doubled and scored in two plate appearances. Nolan Gorman walked and crossed the plate in his two PAs. Free daily AFL game recaps at The Cardinal Nation! https://t.co/J9ZcNC11rz pic.twitter.com/p7dcbVUdZj
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 20, 2021
The Glendale Desert Dogs lost to the Peoria Javelinas by a one run margin Wednesday night. Four #stlcards started. RF Brendan Donovan walked, doubled and scored. 1B Juan Yepez plated one of the Glendale’s four runs. (free) https://t.co/JiY7X5pW9Y pic.twitter.com/MDsfAaz7jb
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 21, 2021
Glendale won its fifth game in eight AFL tries as five @stlcards prospects contributed. Among the many highlights were doubles by Brendan Donovan, Juan Yepez and Nolan Gorman and a 1-2-3 ninth with two strikeouts thrown by Jake Walsh (p). (free) https://t.co/aDEgM5p7q2 pic.twitter.com/aUMbcxiQPu
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 22, 2021
The young Cards were at it again today…Nootbar went 2-4 with a double and a HR and 3 RBIs, while Yepez went 2-5 with a double, a HR and 4 RBIs. Let’s hope this confidence leads to a much improved bench or Memphis shuttle in 2022. That would really help the team out a lot.
OPS by Cards’ players so far:
Nootbar 1.292
Gorman 1.190
Yepez 1.168
Donovan 1.061Those numbers seem great but I wonder about the pitching they are facing.
It’s a hitter’s environment for sure, but they are 7th, 9th, 11th and 18th of the 100 position players in the AFL in OPS so far.
So there are 6 players with even better numbers, I don’t know, I just don’t trust that. These guys will be in spring training so I’ll wait til I see them there. Gorman didn’t impress me much in what games I saw last spring. But a year can make a big difference.
Hard to be skeptical about these results…
Arizona Fall League leaders:
Hits (9): Juan Yepez (tied)
Doubles (4): Brendan Donovan and Yepez
Home runs (4): Lars Nootbaar
RBI (11): Yepez
Runs scored (8): Nolan GormanNot a bad start for the #stlcards' quartet.
We detail their AFL exploits each AM at The Cardinal Nation. pic.twitter.com/6cyqqsTDkA
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 23, 2021
Nootbaar leads the AFL with 4 homers. Yepez leads with 11 rbis. Between Gorman, Nootbaar, and Yepez I think a universal DH really might move our our offensive numbers near the top of the NL.
How about this POTENTIAL lineup:
Edman/Sosa SS
Carlson RF
Golschmidt 1B
ARENADO 3B
O Neil LF
GORMAN 2b
Yepez/Nootbaar DH
Molina C
Bader CFAnd just imagine if Dejong returns to his pre 2021 form. There would certainly be no shortage of power.
Gorman, Yepez, Donovan, and Nootbaar are fun to follow. And don’t forget Burleson, who hit at a surprising 30 home run pace this season.
The Glendale Desert Dogs defeated the Surprise Saguaros by a 9-2 score at Camelback Ranch on Friday. Three #stlcards saw action, two in the lineup and a pitcher out of the bullpen. Lars Nootbaar and Juan Yepez drove in seven runs between them. (free) https://t.co/qlUgNNq6lw pic.twitter.com/dDAupqQB8p
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 23, 2021
Well Brian I’m always skeptical of high offensive numbers far as these type of leagues go. Nootbar while fast and exciting, didn’t hit that well at times while he was with the big club. It all looks good now. At the least if the cardinals decide to go another route on some of these guys, some scouts from other teams may be impressed enough that we can get some great players in trades.
Trading our prospects has worked out great so far…for other teams. We’ve populated some other teams with some Rookie of the Year candidates (Voit, Arozarena, Garcia), a Cy Young contender (Alcantara) and a nice mid rotation piece (Gallen), not to mention Carson Kelly, who is a very solid catcher. Even Elehuris Montero is getting top 100 prospect love right now. I’d rather keep guys who look like they can hit and see what they can do for us, unless we can get a real upgrade (like a Jose Ramirez or controllable young starter).
Trades should always help both clubs out. Those guys you mentioned may never have become what they are with us. Sometimes situation dictates how a player progresses not just talent. Not saying we should trade them but if our front office doesn’t have a long term plan for a particular player then best to trade if we can get a big piece of something we are missing.
Voit had no position to play with the Cardinals. Plus they got Gallegos in the trade. The Cards probably don’t make the playoffs without him in multiple seasons.
Garcia was a 26 year old strike out machine at Memphis. Struck out 159 times in 5 months. The Cards felt they were stacked in the OF with Carlson, O’Neill, Bader, Thomas, and Williams.
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