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ambill10 · 06-05-2009, 05:01 AM

St. Louis Cardinals Batters Issues:

Jason LaRue seems perfect.

Yadier Molina should have a club option in the final year of his contract, but the $ amounts are correct. Yadi is generally a little too highly rated as an offensive player currently. His potential seems reasonable, but he isn't quite as good yet as the stats that his numbers punch out. Current BABIP should be about 5 less for RH and LH. Current Gap and Current Power should be about 15 less each for RH and LH.

Chris Duncan is a left fielder at this point. It has been his primary position for more or less 3 years. He can play first as well, but he is on the MLB All-Star ballot as an outfielder. Duncan should probably have +10 in Gap and -10 in Power. Also, he has a severe LH/RH career platoon split so the difference in his ratings in that regard should be more drastic.

Albert Pujols should be a team option in his final contract year. Hard to argue with any offensive numbers. I would argue though that his defensive Infield Range should be more like 162 than the 62 it is currently. Pujols covers a ton of ground defensively and has won a Gold Glove at 1B.

Skip Schumaker should have a stronger Infield Arm. It is the only good thing about Skip at 2B, he has a strong arm. Offensively, Skip should have a more drastic LH/RH platoon split based on his career numbers. His RH BABIP should be a little higher based on his 2008 performance against RH pitching probably.

Joe Thurston no complaints.

David Freese hard to judge due to injury. Seems reasonable, although power hitting ability seems somewhat lofty.

Khalil Greene is it possible for Social Anxiety Disorder to be added to the Diagnosis tab for injuries? Offensive numbers are more 2007 Khalil Greene than current Khalil Greene.

Brian Barton did not make the ML team out of Spring Training. Lofty power numbers projected by ratings.

Ryan Ludwick no complaints.

Colby Rasmus could justifiably have another 20 points added to his Outfield Range. He covers a lot of ground in CF.

Rick Ankiel BABIP too high. Power too high. Doesn't hit for much power or average against LH pitching IRL.

Brendan Ryan should be a SS, not RF. He is a very good defensive SS, especially Infield Range could be higher. Offensively looks accurate.

I'll do farmhand issues tomorrow sometime probably...

06-05-2009, 05:01 AM	#105 (permalink)
ambill10 Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 75 Thanked 15x in 8 posts	St. Louis Cardinals Batters Issues: Jason LaRue seems perfect. Yadier Molina should have a club option in the final year of his contract, but the $ amounts are correct. Yadi is generally a little too highly rated as an offensive player currently. His potential seems reasonable, but he isn't quite as good yet as the stats that his numbers punch out. Current BABIP should be about 5 less for RH and LH. Current Gap and Current Power should be about 15 less each for RH and LH. Chris Duncan is a left fielder at this point. It has been his primary position for more or less 3 years. He can play first as well, but he is on the MLB All-Star ballot as an outfielder. Duncan should probably have +10 in Gap and -10 in Power. Also, he has a severe LH/RH career platoon split so the difference in his ratings in that regard should be more drastic. Albert Pujols should be a team option in his final contract year. Hard to argue with any offensive numbers. I would argue though that his defensive Infield Range should be more like 162 than the 62 it is currently. Pujols covers a ton of ground defensively and has won a Gold Glove at 1B. Skip Schumaker should have a stronger Infield Arm. It is the only good thing about Skip at 2B, he has a strong arm. Offensively, Skip should have a more drastic LH/RH platoon split based on his career numbers. His RH BABIP should be a little higher based on his 2008 performance against RH pitching probably. Joe Thurston no complaints. David Freese hard to judge due to injury. Seems reasonable, although power hitting ability seems somewhat lofty. Khalil Greene is it possible for Social Anxiety Disorder to be added to the Diagnosis tab for injuries? Offensive numbers are more 2007 Khalil Greene than current Khalil Greene. Brian Barton did not make the ML team out of Spring Training. Lofty power numbers projected by ratings. Ryan Ludwick no complaints. Colby Rasmus could justifiably have another 20 points added to his Outfield Range. He covers a lot of ground in CF. Rick Ankiel BABIP too high. Power too high. Doesn't hit for much power or average against LH pitching IRL. Brendan Ryan should be a SS, not RF. He is a very good defensive SS, especially Infield Range could be higher. Offensively looks accurate. I'll do farmhand issues tomorrow sometime probably...