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Because I am a sucker for punishment Im gonna help Frank with his Oakland A's in the PSCB.
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We are back as the Cardinals in the PSCB.
  
=2009 Oakland A's=
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=2010 St Louis Cardinals=
  
 
C  Matt Wieters<br>
 
C  Matt Wieters<br>
Taylor Teagarden<br>
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Josh Thole<br>
1B Daniel Murphy<br>
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2B Jamey Carroll<br>
 
2B Jamey Carroll<br>
2B Kelly Johnson<br>
 
 
2B Rickie Weeks<br>
 
2B Rickie Weeks<br>
 
2B Sean Rodriguez<br>
 
2B Sean Rodriguez<br>
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2B Blake DeWitt<br>
 
3B Chase Headley<br>
 
3B Chase Headley<br>
 
3B Alex Gordon<br>
 
3B Alex Gordon<br>
 
3B Mark Teahen<br>
 
3B Mark Teahen<br>
 
SS Jose Reyes<br>
 
SS Jose Reyes<br>
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SS Orlando Cabrera<br>
 
LF Carl Crawford<br>
 
LF Carl Crawford<br>
LF Conor Jackson<br>
 
 
LF Marcus Thames<br>
 
LF Marcus Thames<br>
RF Josh Willingham<br>
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LF Josh Willingham<br>
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RF Jason Heyward<br>
 
CF Fernando Martinez<br>
 
CF Fernando Martinez<br>
CF Dexter Fowler<br>
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CF Drew Stubbs<br>
SP Joe Blanton<br>
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CF Austin Jackson<br>
 
SP Chris Volstad<br>
 
SP Chris Volstad<br>
 
SP Fausto Carmona<br>
 
SP Fausto Carmona<br>
 
SP Carlos Zambrano<br>
 
SP Carlos Zambrano<br>
 
SP Joe Saunders<br>
 
SP Joe Saunders<br>
SP Junichi Tazawa<br>
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SP Wandy Rodriguez<br>
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RP Jesse Crain<br>
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RP Joel Zumaya<br>
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RP Jason Motte <br>
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RP Kevin Gregg<br>
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RP Brad Lidge<br>
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RP Kris Medlen<br>
  
 
==Strengths==
 
==Strengths==
Great youth.  Lots of high quality prospects.  Loaded OF.
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Great youth.  Lots of high quality prospects.  Strong bullpen.  Tons of speed.
  
 
==Weaknesses==
 
==Weaknesses==
Few hot cardsPitching, especially relief.
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Lack of depth in the rotationNo 1B to speak of.
  
 
=Assessment=
 
=Assessment=
Wow, two deals and half the team is gone, or at least it seems so.  We lost a lot of quality bats, but in the end, we gained some real quality as well, not to mention we filled every eligibility hole except SS. The team is not good for this yearIts likely we can be in the bottom 4 or 5But we have a lot of quality prospects, and with Reyes returning next year, and Alex Gordon, I think the sky is the limitPlayoffs 2010.
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This team has what it takes to compete, but its unlikely it can win it all without a couple of real strong deals.
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==Lineup==
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Here is what the lineup looks like vs right, with OPS included:
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CF Jackson .798<br>
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RF Heyward .895<br>
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LF Crawford .930<br>
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DH Willingham .830<br>
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1B TBD<br>
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2B Weeks .769<br>
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SS Reyes .750<br>
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3B Headley .753<br>
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C Wieters .741<br>
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If we can fill in that spot with someone decent, like Branyan and his .874 OPS, we are in businessAll we need are 2 mercenaries, one offense and one starter, and we look like a real competitorThis team should also be strong on defense.
  
 
=Deals=
 
=Deals=
So far, its been dud after dudPeople seem to want to talk, but there is very little actual movementWith everyone wanting to cover eligibility so much its a lot more difficult to deal.
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I am getting in the mood to make this team go.  We just need a bat or two and one mercenary arm and we can start thinking legit.
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==Hiroki Kuroda==
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We have spare OF, and I am looking in to getting himHe is solid and would be a nice 2-3 starter for us.  My goal is to send Thames and something for him, but I dont know if that will work.
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==Ian Kennedy==
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Jim and I have talked about him a bunch of timesI have offered him Cabrera (he needs SS bad), Zambrano and a prospect for Kennedy.  Who knows.  He would look great on the roster, and we would free up some space to draft.
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==Geovany Soto==
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I offered Austin Jackson for Soto and its a possibility.  Paired with Wieters we would be in nice shape behind the plate.  I would prefer to trade Jackson over Stubbs at this time.  I think Stubbs has a higher ceiling and probably a higher floor too, even though he is older.
  
==Upton==
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==Russell Branyan==
I dont see this happening.  He really wants Crawford, or so he says, but what he really doesnt want to do is pony up some reasonable value for him.  I refuse to take Upton straight up.  He has indicated that Cain is not available.  Feliz, nopeHe hardly wants to talk about anything except one for one.
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I know you hate him, but if I can get him without giving up a premium guy, he could pair with S-Rod to make a decent 1B platoonMaybe Thames can be what it takes.
  
==Chris Davis==
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==Dan Haren==
Now that Wieters is in the fold, we need to replace ButlerI have inquired about Davis.  Its a good fit because he has a lot of upside and plays 3B as well.  He also isnt very good this year but still showed he has skills.  The Tigers need OF badly and we have a ton, and with Lee playing 1B he doesnt need Davis.  I am thinking maybe Willingham and a little something for Davis and Kouzmanoff.  We dont really need Kouzmanoff, but Ill find a suitor for him.
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I really want to get him, but the guy wont respond to emailHis only problem is the HR, he is too good a P to be this bad.  He pitched in small parks, so he might overachieve in St Louis.
  
==Jake Peavy==
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==Josh Beckett==
I have offered Josh Willingham and Marcus Thames for him.  He countered with Brian Matusz for Carl CrawfordNo thanks.
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He is a bounce back candidate.  He was dominant in the first 6 innings then made tons of mistakes in the 7th and later.  His injury really hurt himOnce he is full strength he should be his old self.

Revision as of 03:37, 7 October 2010

We are back as the Cardinals in the PSCB.

2010 St Louis Cardinals

C Matt Wieters
C Josh Thole
2B Jamey Carroll
2B Rickie Weeks
2B Sean Rodriguez
2B Blake DeWitt
3B Chase Headley
3B Alex Gordon
3B Mark Teahen
SS Jose Reyes
SS Orlando Cabrera
LF Carl Crawford
LF Marcus Thames
LF Josh Willingham
RF Jason Heyward
CF Fernando Martinez
CF Drew Stubbs
CF Austin Jackson
SP Chris Volstad
SP Fausto Carmona
SP Carlos Zambrano
SP Joe Saunders
SP Wandy Rodriguez
RP Jesse Crain
RP Joel Zumaya
RP Jason Motte
RP Kevin Gregg
RP Brad Lidge
RP Kris Medlen

Strengths

Great youth. Lots of high quality prospects. Strong bullpen. Tons of speed.

Weaknesses

Lack of depth in the rotation. No 1B to speak of.

Assessment

This team has what it takes to compete, but its unlikely it can win it all without a couple of real strong deals.

Lineup

Here is what the lineup looks like vs right, with OPS included:

CF Jackson .798
RF Heyward .895
LF Crawford .930
DH Willingham .830
1B TBD
2B Weeks .769
SS Reyes .750
3B Headley .753
C Wieters .741

If we can fill in that spot with someone decent, like Branyan and his .874 OPS, we are in business. All we need are 2 mercenaries, one offense and one starter, and we look like a real competitor. This team should also be strong on defense.

Deals

I am getting in the mood to make this team go. We just need a bat or two and one mercenary arm and we can start thinking legit.

Hiroki Kuroda

We have spare OF, and I am looking in to getting him. He is solid and would be a nice 2-3 starter for us. My goal is to send Thames and something for him, but I dont know if that will work.

Ian Kennedy

Jim and I have talked about him a bunch of times. I have offered him Cabrera (he needs SS bad), Zambrano and a prospect for Kennedy. Who knows. He would look great on the roster, and we would free up some space to draft.

Geovany Soto

I offered Austin Jackson for Soto and its a possibility. Paired with Wieters we would be in nice shape behind the plate. I would prefer to trade Jackson over Stubbs at this time. I think Stubbs has a higher ceiling and probably a higher floor too, even though he is older.

Russell Branyan

I know you hate him, but if I can get him without giving up a premium guy, he could pair with S-Rod to make a decent 1B platoon. Maybe Thames can be what it takes.

Dan Haren

I really want to get him, but the guy wont respond to email. His only problem is the HR, he is too good a P to be this bad. He pitched in small parks, so he might overachieve in St Louis.

Josh Beckett

He is a bounce back candidate. He was dominant in the first 6 innings then made tons of mistakes in the 7th and later. His injury really hurt him. Once he is full strength he should be his old self.