Daily Farm Report 6/21/09
Future Redbirds —
Kevin Goldstein’s take on the Cardinals draft:
Miller could be a case of highway robbery at #19, and the Cardinals definitely focused on the higher-ceiling types with the majority of their high picks. They’ve been a successfully drafting team of late, and 2009 should continue that trend.
Kozmanaut takes off!
Memphis 0, Iowa 7
Jarrett Hoffpauir was 2-for-4 with a double. In June, he’s hit .328/.425/.657. I still think he’s missed his chance at securing ...
Monday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up
The Crawfish Boxes —
... Final Summary: While it's hardly a ground-breaking draft, the Astros are definitely moving in the right direction under scouting director Bobby Heck, focusing on athletes and ceiling in order to replenish one of the minor leagues' weakest systems. ...
Monday Rockpile: Rockies head to Los Angeles or Anaheim or somewhere in California to play a team that has a name problem
Purple Row —
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by David Zalubowski - AP
Clint Barmes learned to do all the small things from his father. All that work has led Clint Barmes to being a key part of the ...
Red Reposter - 6/22/09
Red Reporter —
... and Steven Soderbergh are now rumored to be discussing making a shot-for-shot remake of John Goodman's "The Babe".
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BtB runs down the meaning of WAR If you've ever been looking for an explanation of what goes into Wins Above Replacement (WAR), here's a pretty good primer. Also, check out the pitcher's WAR explanation too.
Baseball Prospectus (subscription req'd) looks the NL drafts and uses the the phrase "neither ...
BCB Interview: Third-round SS Josh Prince
Brew Crew Ball —
Josh Prince tags out a runner while playing for the Green Bay Bullfrogs of the Northwoods League last summer. (Green Bay Press-Gazette)
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