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Tuivialala probably isn’t eligible due to the amount of service time he has. He has nothing to prove there as well.
Ravelo and Montgomery will be minor league FA’s if not added to the 40 man roster. It is possible that that happens or they are signed to minor league contrats for 2018 but I think their situations complicate them going to the AFL.
Pearce and Reyes are legitimate possibilities.
In the past we have seen some strange assignments so little would surprise me.
Morales has his ERA down to 0.50. I think that is 12 straight appearances without giving up a run. Needs to be tested at AAA.
Alcantra would seem to be the logical choice but Mo has gone out of his way to say that he sees Alcantra as a starter.
We need a 2019 closer. That assumes Rosenthal makes it through 2018 without falling apart or we may need one sooner. Should one of these guys be groomed for that role? If so, which one?
Good catch on Alverez. He was on the list in my head but I forgot him when I wrote it out. In fact, he may be the number one candidate due to time missed during tbe season.
Considered McElroy but then decided he is so far down the depth chart now that he seemed unlikely. I also believe he is a minor league FA if not added to the 40 man roster and I don’t see that happening.
Anyone care to speculate on candidates?
Here are some possibilities
Infielders:
Seferina-audition for the 40 man roster
Sosa (if healthy)
Mejia – I can see a scenario where Valera gets a September call up and Mejia goes to the fall league.
Edman – test against better competition?Outfielders:
O’Neill – big league prep
Ar Garcia – got a late start so could use the reps
Mercado – test against higher competition and 40 man roster tryout.
Martini – 40 man roster test
Drake – may be bester OF defender. Needs the hitting work.Catchers:
Knizner – if he goes, look for Kelly to be on the trade block!Probably 4 of those at the most go along with 3 pitchers.
You never know how many available spots because you don’t know what roster moves they might make. We have a full 40 man roster plus Reyes on the 60 day DL. So not re-signing any of the 3 potential FA’s (Oh, Lynn, or Duke) there are 2 spots open. But might the re-sign Lynn or Duke? Do they try to sign a big bat like Martinez? Those spots can disappear quickly.
They most likely will remove or trade Gilmartin and one of Valera/Mejia/Sosa. Wick probably as well. Mayers may also be at risk. They could (should) pull a 2 or 3 for 1 trade that could open some spots. It is really hard to say at this point. The team’s actions probably depend on who they think is at risk of being taken and who they really want to keep.
Even though I am in favor of trading Kelly, I am always overwhelmed by the poise and character of this young man.
Kelly wont graduate. Will be about 5 days short of graduating via service time and unless Yadi gets hurt, wont get the ab’s. Weaver graduated during his last game though.
I have seen a lot of posts at this site and others speculating about the off season and 40 man roster spots and rule 5 protection. I did a post at the old site on this but will.update it here (basically starting over). Here is my take on those who I believe either need rule 5 protection or can become minor league free agents if not added to the 40 man roster.
I am not going to speculate at this time how many spots will be open but merely suggest the order the Cards might choose to protect them. Some will disagree and I welcome the feedback/discussion.
1. Alcantra
2. O’Neill
3. Gomber
4. Ellis
5. Montgomery
6. Mercado
7. Seferina
8. Sherrif
9. Morales
10. Martini
11. Reyes
12. Wisdom
13. DrakeI have gone to 13 because that is the list of those that I think are at risk of being taken (though it is very slight after #8-9.)
You can click on the time of the last reply in a threas and that will usualky take you to the end of the thread and work back from there. Diesn’t always work though if the reply is nested.
I continue to sporadically get a mobile version when I open a thread. Is there testing going on to that regard that is causing this? Is it something I am doing?
I was o record as advocating trading Kelly ever since the Yadi extension a before Yadi’s petulance.
You don’t waste a valuable asset by having him wither on the bench for 3 years. You don’t sign players for $20 million a year to have them around to coach someone. A player doesn’t sign for $20 million a year and expect to be treated differently than he was before in terms of playing time.
Has Herget been overlooked as a prospect? He currently has the highest season ERA of his career at a whopping 3.36. Every other year it has been below 3. Consistantly strikes out a batter an inning with a 4:1 k:bb ratio. Career WHIP a very respectable 1.19. Has moved slowly but steadily up the system.
While only 10.2 innings, Morales was unscored on in July. With tonights performance his ERA for the year is 0.57.
I think.this is the least interesting starting group.of the year. Ellis seems to be better lately but still.very inconsistant.
