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Any more Baez’ left on the board?
There is one more but he has only reached the FCL. Jarol Báez – RHP.
Maybe we can pick up another one if they have the International signings this January! LOL!I wonder if the Cards will take a look at Japanese pitcher Shoki Oda before Dec. 15? He is a high school pitcher who has opted not to take part in the NPB draft, but to “pursue opportunities in the United States — either by signing with an MLB team as an international free agent or attending an American college.”(MLB.com) https://www.mlb.com/news/shoki-oda-to-skip-npb-draft-to-pursue-mlb-dreams
Brian, do you have any insight on this young prospect?
Trevor Condon at #9 for me. He should move up the levels rather quickly, and contribute to the big club for many years. He’s young, but has a great start!
I am joining the Trevor Condon bandwagon at #8 as well. He will be a Cardinal regular for a long time!
#8 – Trevor Condon
I agree with Bling on this one, and have Cooper Hjerpe at #7. I think he will be with the club out of ST and contribute in 2027. (whenever the season actually starts in 2027!)
I will go with Franklin as my #6 as well. Lots of tough choices close to the top! I like how he closed the season out! If our pitchers stay healthy, it should be a very good year for the minors and potentially the majors for the next few years!
These are a few I heard mentioned a while back. Not sure how accurate they are.
Carlos Azuaje – INF
Angel Bonilla – C
Wilker Santeliz – CAccording to one publication I read, these players will be/are free agents when the season ends. Schuster has already declared. Are there others I have missed?
Jose Davila
Bruno Lopez
Ramon Mendoza
Ryan Murphy
Sem Robberse
Darlin Saladin
Juan Salas
Jared Shuster
Andy YerzyZack Thompson is a question mark since I don’t know his contract status.
Liam Doyle @ #3 for me. Very close between him and Baez, but I look at Doyle as a #1 or #2 starter for the future. We need both of those guys to progress to their full potential for the Cardinals to sustain a competitive team for years to come!
I am picking Doyle at #2. Lots of good discussion about this pick, and will be for the next several! I love to hear everyone’s thoughts about each player and why they chose one over the other. I don’t always agree, but that is why this is so interesting! (and fun!)
Wasn’t Curley the guy who shut down Springfield in the Texas League championship?
Yes, I believe he was!
I think Cho is right for this fall, but Peete and Jurrangelo Cijntje are next year per Brian in a different thread. (I asked the question if they were eligible this fall and he answered!)
I can help with scoring if help is needed. I agree that voting in the later stages gets a little crazy, and agree with the group of 5 voting in the later rounds.
RHPs Joseph King and Nolan Sparks have been added to the Peoria AFL roster.
LHP Brandon Clarke will not participate in the AFL and undergo a minor procedure to remove a loose body in his left arm. He will join staff in Jupiter later this month to continue training and be ready… pic.twitter.com/api8pBHSQY
— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) October 1, 2026
Cut off from the bottom reads:He will join staff in Jupiter later this month to continue training and be ready for instructional camp in January.
I have seen reports of players holding showcases in the DR with the Cardinals in attendance. I know that doesn’t mean that they will sign anyone, but just wondered if they had enough left to sign someone late, like they have done in previous years. Maybe a jewel will drop in their laps if they “outbid” other teams that may have spent most of their cap.
Curley was the D-backs 20th ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline, and they wrote this about him prior to the draft:
Curley not only deals at 94-97 mph and reaches 100 with his fastball, but he also produces high spin rates and difficult carry, and has maintained his velocity through longer outings. He also has shown the ability to miss bats with three different breaking balls, the best of which is a mid-80s slider with impressive depth.
Here is the answer!
We have acquired RHP Brian Curley from Arizona as the Player to be Named Later to complete the August 3rd Lars Nootbaar trade. pic.twitter.com/XKQ3xQbX0X
— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) October 1, 2026
Does anyone know how much International money we potentially have left to spend this year? I know we have signed some players in years past after the regular season before the end of the year.