Stoking the Hot Stove

RockintheRed · 05-08-2008, 06:20 PM

It's time for another feature here at Rockin' the Red - Stoking the Hot Stove, coverage of all the possible rumors and trade possibilities that include the Cardinals. This area will include trade candidates that are likely to be shopped before (or perhaps after) the trade deadline, updated according to their link. On the left sidebar, you will find a countdown until the trade deadline, which is coming quicker than you would think, and, on the right sidebar, you will now find an icon to take you directly to this post.

I'll do my best to continually update Stoking the Hot Stove as rumors spring up, and, as always, if you have any tips or rumors you can contact me at kujo41@sbcglobal.net.

Evaluating Our Options has a list of potential middle infield trade candidates that could be targets this July, including scouting reports of some of the more notable players mentioned.

Rockies Inquire on Anthony Reyes (5/8) - The Rockies, seeking to improve their starting rotation, are interested in Anthony Reyes, who is currently at Triple-A Memphis. A commenter mentions the possibility of a swap for Ian Stewart, the 23-year-old 3rd baseman in their Triple-A system. You can find a very good scouting report on him here, and, from the looks of it, Stewart would be a good haul to get from the Rox. He is compared to a hot corner version of Troy Tulowitzki, even acknowledging the inflating effects of Colorado Springs:

For Stewart, the key lies in his home/road split. In Colorado Springs, he was a very good hitter. He went .357/.427/.580 with 9 of his 15 Triple-A home runs. On the road he hit .251/.323/.377 with 6 of his 15 home runs. Obviously this difference is concerning. But what is more concerning is that his LD% was three points lower at home and his GB% was 12 points higher at home. He walked more at home and struck out less. His BABIP increased .102 at home.

It is definitely something worth exploring for the Cardinals - could be the best package we get for Reyes. Stewart would join David Freese and Allen Craig as the top 3rd base prospects in the system and could be the heir apparent to the hot corner after Troy Glaus finishes his contract in 2009.

Reyes Could Be Showcased in Memphis (5/4) - Quoting Bernie:

When I ran this theory by a high-ranking Cardinals official — Reyes has a chance to showcase himself in Memphis – it wasn’t exactly shot down.

Braves, Angels Scouting Cardinals (5/2) - Both have shortstop prospects, Brent Lillibridge and Sean Rodriguez, that could interest the Cards.

More as they come!

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05-08-2008, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
RockintheRed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 60	Stoking the Hot Stove It's time for another feature here at Rockin' the Red - Stoking the Hot Stove, coverage of all the possible rumors and trade possibilities that include the Cardinals. This area will include trade candidates that are likely to be shopped before (or perhaps after) the trade deadline, updated according to their link. On the left sidebar, you will find a countdown until the trade deadline, which is coming quicker than you would think, and, on the right sidebar, you will now find an icon to take you directly to this post. I'll do my best to continually update Stoking the Hot Stove as rumors spring up, and, as always, if you have any tips or rumors you can contact me at kujo41@sbcglobal.net. Evaluating Our Options has a list of potential middle infield trade candidates that could be targets this July, including scouting reports of some of the more notable players mentioned. Rockies Inquire on Anthony Reyes (5/8) - The Rockies, seeking to improve their starting rotation, are interested in Anthony Reyes, who is currently at Triple-A Memphis. A commenter mentions the possibility of a swap for Ian Stewart, the 23-year-old 3rd baseman in their Triple-A system. You can find a very good scouting report on him here, and, from the looks of it, Stewart would be a good haul to get from the Rox. He is compared to a hot corner version of Troy Tulowitzki, even acknowledging the inflating effects of Colorado Springs: For Stewart, the key lies in his home/road split. In Colorado Springs, he was a very good hitter. He went .357/.427/.580 with 9 of his 15 Triple-A home runs. On the road he hit .251/.323/.377 with 6 of his 15 home runs. Obviously this difference is concerning. But what is more concerning is that his LD% was three points lower at home and his GB% was 12 points higher at home. He walked more at home and struck out less. His BABIP increased .102 at home. It is definitely something worth exploring for the Cardinals - could be the best package we get for Reyes. Stewart would join David Freese and Allen Craig as the top 3rd base prospects in the system and could be the heir apparent to the hot corner after Troy Glaus finishes his contract in 2009. Reyes Could Be Showcased in Memphis (5/4) - Quoting Bernie: When I ran this theory by a high-ranking Cardinals official — Reyes has a chance to showcase himself in Memphis – it wasn’t exactly shot down. Braves, Angels Scouting Cardinals (5/2) - Both have shortstop prospects, Brent Lillibridge and Sean Rodriguez, that could interest the Cards. More as they come! More...