The most recent rounds of cuts happened yesterday. Here are the victims:
RHPs Mitchell Boggs, Matt Scherer, Adam Ottavino, Jess Todd, and Clayton Mortensen; LHP Charlie Manning; IF Allen Craig; OF Brian Barton.
Here's the quick round up:
Boggs - He was slowed by a sore shoulder, but I expected him to be around a little longer. He'll still get the opportunity for MLB Spring Games, but he's not being considered for the long relief role (I'm expecting that Thompson has it pretty much sealed; PJ Walters is a long shot at this point).
Scherer - The player responsible for Luis Perdomo being selected in the Rule V draft (OK, it wasn't his fault, but they will be tied together if Perdomo makes the Giants roster). Scherer also battled injuries this spring and wasn't expected to make the roster.
Ottavino - The Team Italy pitcher has had a really good spring, but wasn't ever seriously considered for the team. He was just being evaluated by the MLB staff; he passed with flying colors. I expect him to be in Triple A by the end of the season.
Todd - He was one of the staff gems last spring, and really hasn't done anything to tarnish that. Everyone knows he's not ready (but getting close). He'll be ready in Memphis, with Boggs and Walters, if someone goes down.
Mortensen - Another early injury victim. Mort is right there with Todd; I actually like him more, but realize he needs a little more time.
Manning - He wasn't given much of a shot, especially after the signing of Dennys Reyes. He'll be in Triple A just in case, but I don't expect to see him.
Craig - I've addressed Craig last week. He was on fire but not even considered for third base. It's a shame. Hopefully they find a space for him. He'll be in Triple A.
Barton - He's had a slow spring, at least recently. This isn't very surprising. They are going to get him regular at bats since they now control him. He'll be one of the first ones called upon if there is an injury.
That leaves roughly 36 players in the Major League Camp. DG has a good run down and poll about who is left.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
7 and 4...
7 games back of the Cubs for first and 4 back of the Brewers for the Wild Card - not insurmountable odds, but I'm not feeling optomistic. It doesn't help that Kyle Lohse and Todd Wellemeyer are looking like the pitchers they were prior to this season, Chris Carpenter will miss a start or 2, and Albert Pujols is having elbow pains.
Rather than continue through this, why not take a gamble.
Lohse's value has to be slipping recently; now would be a perfect time to place him on waivers to see who bites. You'd think any contender would like to add him for a prospect or 2. This month, his numbers aren't good - his ERA has climbed and he's not getting the groundballs he was getting earlier in the season, resulting in more home runs. He'll also probably get a 4 year deal; something that the Cardinals need to pass on.
Braden Looper is also struggling a little; he's got a lot of wins, so someone would be interested. He'd work as a starter or a reliever. We wouldn't get as much for him, but if a prospect were to equal a sandwich pick, I'd take it (especially considering they won't offer him arbitration, so they won't get a pick for him).
Cesar Izturis and Aaron Miles would also have some value on the market. Neither should be considered in the long term plans and someone could take a chance for the penant run. Izturis is an excellent defensive player; he's also getting on base decently. Miles is having a hot year as a part time player, so a contender may be willing to add him. Both wouldn't net you much, but it's better than getting nothing when they leave.
There is the possibility that someone would also want Russ Springer. I'd consider him with Izturis and Miles for what we'd get in return. I'm more interested in opening a roster spot.
The last trade, and probably the easiest, is moving Josh Phelps. He doesn't have to clear waivers (since he's not on the 40-man roster) and give a team a MLB power bat off the bench. He's probably going to get you as much as Springer, Miles, or Izturis, which would be good for a guy in Triple A.
If you could move these 5, you'd open spots for Adam Wainwright and Mitchell Boggs in the rotation, Jason Motte in the bullpen, and Jarrett Hoffpauir and Brendan Ryan on the bench (or Brian Barden when he gets back from the Olympics).
I don't think these move will hurt the team any; in fact, I'd see over all improvements in the rotation, bullpen, and bench (if Barden were the one promoted). You could also use Felipe Lopez at shortstop, where he is more of an asset then left field.
Rather than continue through this, why not take a gamble.
Lohse's value has to be slipping recently; now would be a perfect time to place him on waivers to see who bites. You'd think any contender would like to add him for a prospect or 2. This month, his numbers aren't good - his ERA has climbed and he's not getting the groundballs he was getting earlier in the season, resulting in more home runs. He'll also probably get a 4 year deal; something that the Cardinals need to pass on.
Braden Looper is also struggling a little; he's got a lot of wins, so someone would be interested. He'd work as a starter or a reliever. We wouldn't get as much for him, but if a prospect were to equal a sandwich pick, I'd take it (especially considering they won't offer him arbitration, so they won't get a pick for him).
Cesar Izturis and Aaron Miles would also have some value on the market. Neither should be considered in the long term plans and someone could take a chance for the penant run. Izturis is an excellent defensive player; he's also getting on base decently. Miles is having a hot year as a part time player, so a contender may be willing to add him. Both wouldn't net you much, but it's better than getting nothing when they leave.
There is the possibility that someone would also want Russ Springer. I'd consider him with Izturis and Miles for what we'd get in return. I'm more interested in opening a roster spot.
The last trade, and probably the easiest, is moving Josh Phelps. He doesn't have to clear waivers (since he's not on the 40-man roster) and give a team a MLB power bat off the bench. He's probably going to get you as much as Springer, Miles, or Izturis, which would be good for a guy in Triple A.
If you could move these 5, you'd open spots for Adam Wainwright and Mitchell Boggs in the rotation, Jason Motte in the bullpen, and Jarrett Hoffpauir and Brendan Ryan on the bench (or Brian Barden when he gets back from the Olympics).
I don't think these move will hurt the team any; in fact, I'd see over all improvements in the rotation, bullpen, and bench (if Barden were the one promoted). You could also use Felipe Lopez at shortstop, where he is more of an asset then left field.
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