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Peralta had a great 2024. But there is nothing to suggest he will help the big club. Huge strikeout and walk numbers. But pitching for Colorado is always difficult, especially with control issues.
I agree that Torres or Prieto could be called up. Saggesse hasn’t hit much. Perhaps Torres’ versatility on defense and his high OBP will translate to the MLB.
I like swapping Prieto for Saggesse. Give Saggesse playing time. Put Prieto in at 2nd, shortstop, dh and third. Dh the regulars with these moves.
Can Jordan play left field? You don’t have to athletic to play there? I like that he is pretty sure handed when he does catch it at third. I think it’s time to add Jordan, and/or call up Prieto. They might struggle, but they need MLB experience. It’s not like our usual lineup has anyone that is raking. (Except for today)
Despite their poor record, the Mariners pose a threat because of their pitching. These next 7 games will be very tough. I thought the Marlins would be tough too.
I am hoping the Cards still deal Romero. He should fetch a good return. Nootbaar could go too, but it will depend on his return from injury. I also wonder if we keep them because arevwinning more games than expected so far.
I think Rodriguez will be my top prospect after Wetherholt exceeds his rookie status. Doyle is second IMO, because of his slow start, although his last start was very good. Mathews is dropping, and Hence has dropped even more. Fajardo and Van Dyke have gained the most likely too.
The more I think about it, the less I like having Crooks and Bernal on the same roster. Between Bernal, Crooks, and Jordan have they have all sat out at least 5 games. If there was an injury involved that could be a plausible excuse. Seems like valuable playing time lost. And Madris has played more than I thought.
I always think that drafting pitching is always a priority. Of course, if there is a position who is highly ranked you take them. I think the theory that you develop pitching and trade for hitters. The “You can never have enough pitching” has never been more apparent these last couple years
Actually, Gastelum has a devastating change up. He tops out at 94-95. He throws the change up 70% of the time. But you do face more advanced hitters at each level.
Looking at Mason Burns numbers. Like many young relievers, posts a strong strikeout rate, along with a high walk rate. Those numbers coupled with batting average against of .185 makes him an interesting bullpen arm. Especially if he can have better control. Along with Love, Watson, and Gastelum this gives us some arms that could help the big league club as soon as this year.
Maybe the Cubs have had lost MLB arms, but I would like to have seen where we would be if we had the services of Roby, Henderson, and Fitts of course. Hjerpe might not be a big leaguer, but he’d be a bullpen option. Lastly, Hence was once a top prospect, but may not be a top 30 pick now.
Pugs, the old HBP,brings back a Mike Shannon story. The Cardinals had a tall pitcher, I can’t remember his hame. I think it was in 50$ or 60s. He had no control. The Cards decided to fine him by how many walks he gave up. As Shannon tells the tale, if he got a 3 ball count on a batter he’d just plunk the batter. One of mt favorite MS story. The interview with Pete Rose about getting Japanese baseballs and having the National League take batting practice in our all star game. The Japanese baseball would fly further.
Do we have worst luck as far as injuries are concerned? What I thought we had in depth will be tested. Someone better put bubble wrap around Dobbins and Mathews.
I wouldn’t expect the Orioles to trade for Pallante, as I think they have some top pitching prospects at AAA.
CFICT, I am unsure of how much trade deadline activity the Cards will have. I imagine Romero and Nootbaar may go, but I think O’Brien is too valuable, cheap and controllable to trade. I could see Pages sent down, but he isn’t a very valuable trade piece.
Before this season I thought Svanson might close some games, but with his struggles, O’Brien is really the only choice for closer after a Romero trade.
It’s a small sample size, but Patrick Galle and Jack Martinez are way better than I expected as a return for a late player to named later and the lone return for Arenado. I heard reports that Galle hit 99 mph, and Martinez has had 2 very good outings. Martinez has struck out 10 in his 7 innings. Both seem about age correct. We’ll see how they progress.
