By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of talent on their roster…their triple-A roster. Patrick Wisdom, Harrison Bader, and the ever-circulated Carson Kelly are all potential big-league prospects waiting for their shot. Wisdom, the best defensive third baseman in the system with a bat comparable to the powerful Todd Frazier, could mash … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) There are times when a player’s path to the major leagues is so perfectly paved, you would swear the Cardinals’ Marketing department had a hand in laying the stones. Such is the case with Memphis first baseman Luke Voit. Born just 30 miles west of St. Louis, Voit attended Lafayette High … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds (@deckacards) Jhonny Peralta hasn’t played a game for the St. Louis Cardinals since April 15th. That’s four days for $10 million dollars to sit on the bench unused and all but forgotten. That’s a pile of discarded cash that even the revenue-rich Cardinals can see from the owner’s box. The match-up Wednesday … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds For young players in big league camp, unlike their major-league counterparts, spring at-bats are less about getting ready for the season and more about opening eyes, showing coaches and front office executives something they haven’t seen before. With a .375 average, .474 on-base percentage (OBP), and six hits in 16 spring training … Continue reading
By Kevin Reynolds Spring training is just a few weeks old, but already we’re seeing prospects stand out in camp. Here’s a look at five position players that are making an early impression. 5. Paul DeJong. As a 23-year old former college player, DeJong entered camp with expectations. So far, he’s lived up to every … Continue reading