Hitting the Road to Florida

BleacherBum593 · March 10th, 2008, 04:23 AM

I hitting the road early Tuesday morning with Cranny on a business trip that will eventually take us down to Florida and coincidentally Jupiter. We should be able to check on the back fields of Jupiter on Saturday (AA & AAA at St Lucie that day) and then catch the 2 Braves-Cardinal games on Sunday/Monday.

If you have any player(s) that you want us to try to check out, post your question(s) on this thread. I'll try to get back here a couple of times this week to check the thread.

MnCardsFan · March 11th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Motte and Mather. Just wondering what the talk around camp is and their chances of sticking come opening day.
Thanks.
(And I am highly jealous as I freeze my butt off here in MN.)

BleacherBum593 · March 12th, 2008, 03:05 PM

We're making a stop in Atlanta for business today/tomorrow. Beautiful, short sleeve weather. Beats the heck out of what we were experiencing in St Louis.

I'll make sure to check on Mather & Motte. Personally, I think Joey Bombs has a shot going north as Spiezo's replacement.

AutobodyCAD · March 12th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BleacherBum593

We're making a stop in Atlanta for business today/tomorrow. Beautiful, short sleeve weather. Beats the heck out of what we were experiencing in St Louis.

I'll make sure to check on Mather & Motte. Personally, I think Joey Bombs has a shot going north as Spiezpo's replacement.

actually, bleach, it was pretty nice here today, in central IL (and St. Louis, too, I see). Near 70°F, albeit a bit breezy. Not short-sleeve weather, but an improvement for sure.

By the time you reach Florida, you *will* be in heaven compared to here, though.

BleacherBum593 · March 13th, 2008, 12:11 AM

According to the Weather channel, it could be pushing 80+ for the game on Friday. That'll be a shock to the system ;-)

If I planned this right and the Cards don't mess me up (you listening Dave Duncan), we'll get to see one of my favorite pitchers - Kyle McClellan.

I'm also hoping to get to spend some time with Cody Hearther and John Vuch.

Maybe I can talk Cranny into taking everyone out for dinner Sunday nite. (Miracles do happen from time to time). Then I'll be in "heaven" Autobody!

tulcard · March 13th, 2008, 06:07 AM

Bleacher:

Aside from how the pitching looks....especially the young guns....I'd like your's and Cranny's opinions on how the middle IF is shaping up. We appear extremely weak here. Also opinions on Mather, Barton, etc. Both appear to be having good springs....but you can only tell so much from the box scores....

Enjoy yourselves guys and thanks.

tulcard · March 16th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Bleacher:

Update?

BleacherBum593 · March 16th, 2008, 05:14 PM

Only have a couple of minutes before I have to go somewhere.

Mather has an excellent chance of making this team. Especially with Juan going down with an ab injury. I heard he's due for an MRI to check it out.

Motte - I think he goes to Memphis for more seasoning.

Perez - has a chance to make this team. Cranny and I talked about him on the way back to the hotel tonight. 5 of the spots in the BP are pretty well set. Izzy as the closer, Franklin and Springer from the right side, Flores & Villone from the left. That leaves 2 openings. Thompson as one of the long relievers. And we think that Perez should start in long relief in the beginning. Then midway thru the year, start giving him some 7th & 8th inning exposure. Then use him entirely as a setup man during the final month or so.

Brian Barton - looks like the real deal. Very athletic, has speed. Arm may not be strong, so LF may be his spot. Roped a nice shot down the LF line today for a double off Glavine. Didn't see it, but he had a triple yesterday.

Jaime Garcia - looked very good in relief at Vero on Friday. I'd like to see him get some exposure at Memphis this year and then get a sept callup

Clayton Mortenson - looked very good on Friday, but tired in the 4th and started falling behind in the counts till he eventually grooved one for a HR.

If he can stay healthy, the future SS will be Tyler Greene. Watched him on the back fields the last 2 days and was very impressed. Has good size and movement.

Pete Kozma - watched him on the back fields today and was not impressed by him. Especially being a #1 pick.

Had the chance today to talk to Mark Lamping, shake his hand and wish him the best in his new job.

Got to run. More later in the week when I have some free time

BB593

tulcard · March 16th, 2008, 05:26 PM

Thanks Bleacher....agree on Barton as he'll possibly platoon with Duncan....will look forward to more....

Coop · March 17th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Thanks Bleacher!

BleacherBum593 · March 17th, 2008, 05:50 PM

Guess I gave Joe Mather the kiss of death. Write good stuff about him one day and he gets sent out the next. Go figure.

But, hey. Cesar lives for another start at SS. Go figure.

March 10th, 2008, 04:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,884	Hitting the Road to Florida I hitting the road early Tuesday morning with Cranny on a business trip that will eventually take us down to Florida and coincidentally Jupiter. We should be able to check on the back fields of Jupiter on Saturday (AA & AAA at St Lucie that day) and then catch the 2 Braves-Cardinal games on Sunday/Monday. If you have any player(s) that you want us to try to check out, post your question(s) on this thread. I'll try to get back here a couple of times this week to check the thread. __________________ "Build it and they will come"

March 12th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,884	We're making a stop in Atlanta for business today/tomorrow. Beautiful, short sleeve weather. Beats the heck out of what we were experiencing in St Louis. I'll make sure to check on Mather & Motte. Personally, I think Joey Bombs has a shot going north as Spiezo's replacement. __________________ "Build it and they will come" Last edited by BleacherBum593; March 16th, 2008 at 05:04 PM.

March 13th, 2008, 12:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,884	According to the Weather channel, it could be pushing 80+ for the game on Friday. That'll be a shock to the system ;-) If I planned this right and the Cards don't mess me up (you listening Dave Duncan), we'll get to see one of my favorite pitchers - Kyle McClellan. I'm also hoping to get to spend some time with Cody Hearther and John Vuch. Maybe I can talk Cranny into taking everyone out for dinner Sunday nite. (Miracles do happen from time to time). Then I'll be in "heaven" Autobody! __________________ "Build it and they will come"

March 16th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,884	Only have a couple of minutes before I have to go somewhere. Mather has an excellent chance of making this team. Especially with Juan going down with an ab injury. I heard he's due for an MRI to check it out. Motte - I think he goes to Memphis for more seasoning. Perez - has a chance to make this team. Cranny and I talked about him on the way back to the hotel tonight. 5 of the spots in the BP are pretty well set. Izzy as the closer, Franklin and Springer from the right side, Flores & Villone from the left. That leaves 2 openings. Thompson as one of the long relievers. And we think that Perez should start in long relief in the beginning. Then midway thru the year, start giving him some 7th & 8th inning exposure. Then use him entirely as a setup man during the final month or so. Brian Barton - looks like the real deal. Very athletic, has speed. Arm may not be strong, so LF may be his spot. Roped a nice shot down the LF line today for a double off Glavine. Didn't see it, but he had a triple yesterday. Jaime Garcia - looked very good in relief at Vero on Friday. I'd like to see him get some exposure at Memphis this year and then get a sept callup Clayton Mortenson - looked very good on Friday, but tired in the 4th and started falling behind in the counts till he eventually grooved one for a HR. If he can stay healthy, the future SS will be Tyler Greene. Watched him on the back fields the last 2 days and was very impressed. Has good size and movement. Pete Kozma - watched him on the back fields today and was not impressed by him. Especially being a #1 pick. Had the chance today to talk to Mark Lamping, shake his hand and wish him the best in his new job. Got to run. More later in the week when I have some free time BB593 __________________ "Build it and they will come"

March 17th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,884	Guess I gave Joe Mather the kiss of death. Write good stuff about him one day and he gets sent out the next. Go figure. But, hey. Cesar lives for another start at SS. Go figure. __________________ "Build it and they will come"

March 11th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
MnCardsFan Rookie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 14	Motte and Mather. Just wondering what the talk around camp is and their chances of sticking come opening day. Thanks. (And I am highly jealous as I freeze my butt off here in MN.)

March 13th, 2008, 06:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
tulcard Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 884	Bleacher: Aside from how the pitching looks....especially the young guns....I'd like your's and Cranny's opinions on how the middle IF is shaping up. We appear extremely weak here. Also opinions on Mather, Barton, etc. Both appear to be having good springs....but you can only tell so much from the box scores.... Enjoy yourselves guys and thanks.

March 16th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
tulcard Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 884	Bleacher: Update?

March 16th, 2008, 05:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
tulcard Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 884	Thanks Bleacher....agree on Barton as he'll possibly platoon with Duncan....will look forward to more....

March 17th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,168	Thanks Bleacher!