Not A Bad Return For A 7th Round Pick

[imetsatchelpaige]

I’m not sure whats wrong with some of you…..you rationalize a trade of an established 28yr old All-star ML player by what round he was drafted?
Sure let’s do that…..how about this fella….13th round(402nd pick)…..
What’s this guy worth?? A couple balls, and a rosin bag?
Do some of you fans have no clue what you should be cheering, hoping, rooting for in a player or MLB organization?
You’ve been brainwashed by some BTV/analytics site……..I’d say its comical but deranged is probably a better word

[Ozziesfan41]

I’m not sure whats wrong with some of you…..you rationalize a trade of an established 28yr old All-star ML player by what round he was drafted?
Sure let’s do that…..how about this fella….13th round(402nd pick)…..
What’s this guy worth?? A couple balls, and a rosin bag?
Do some of you fans have no clue what you should be cheering, hoping, rooting for in a player or MLB organization?
You’ve been brainwashed by some BTV/analytics site……..I’d say its comical but deranged is probably a better word

lol you were going to cry no matter what the return was you were also going to cry if they kept him. You are very consistent for crying I don’t think there’s ever been a post from you that wasn’t whining

[Cardinals1964]

A Top 100 prospect (a former #1st), another 1st round pick (Peete) a former 2nd rounder (Ledbetter) and the 68th and 72nd picks for a guy who was originally a 7th Round pick? That’s not too shabby. It wasn’t like they were trading Juan Soto.

Bloom did well.

Mo would have traded Doyle and JJ for the same return. Kicked in Winn to close the deal.

[Goldfan]

What difference does it make where he was drafted. Odds are none of these guys ( or picks) help win a championship

No one expected Donovan, a 7th round pick, to be as good as he turned out. Again, not Juan Soto, but a solid MLB player. For him, the Cardinals received 5 pieces that were, or will be, selected FAR higher than he was.

Donovans trade value had absolutely nothing to do with what round he was drafted in. You goofballs think a player has to be one of the top MLB players in the game to receive a top prospect or prospects in return in a trade??

[Goldfan]

I’m not sure whats wrong with some of you…..you rationalize a trade of an established 28yr old All-star ML player by what round he was drafted?
Sure let’s do that…..how about this fella….13th round(402nd pick)…..
What’s this guy worth?? A couple balls, and a rosin bag?
Do some of you fans have no clue what you should be cheering, hoping, rooting for in a player or MLB organization?
You’ve been brainwashed by some BTV/analytics site……..I’d say its comical but deranged is probably a better word

The 13th round pick was Albert Pujols
Some of you idiots would’ve been on CT trying to convince us all that since AP was drafted in the 13th round…….the Cards were lucky to receive a precious 1st round pick who may or may not ever pitch out of the BP…..how lucky the Cards are to get a 1st round pick for a 13th…..we are blessed

[Cardinals1964]

I’m not sure whats wrong with some of you…..you rationalize a trade of an established 28yr old All-star ML player by what round he was drafted?
Sure let’s do that…..how about this fella….13th round(402nd pick)…..
What’s this guy worth?? A couple balls, and a rosin bag?
Do some of you fans have no clue what you should be cheering, hoping, rooting for in a player or MLB organization?
You’ve been brainwashed by some BTV/analytics site……..I’d say its comical but deranged is probably a better word

You lost me when you said he’s 28. He’s 29. He is an All-Star because every team gets one representative.
Is Donovan the difference in making the playoffs in 2026. I think not. He’s proven he ain’t the guy to do that. So what’s your point?

[Goldfan]

I’m not sure whats wrong with some of you…..you rationalize a trade of an established 28yr old All-star ML player by what round he was drafted?
Sure let’s do that…..how about this fella….13th round(402nd pick)…..
What’s this guy worth?? A couple balls, and a rosin bag?
Do some of you fans have no clue what you should be cheering, hoping, rooting for in a player or MLB organization?
You’ve been brainwashed by some BTV/analytics site……..I’d say its comical but deranged is probably a better word

lol you were going to cry no matter what the return was you were also going to cry if they kept him. You are very consistent for crying I don’t think there’s ever been a post from you that wasn’t whining

Oz….wheres the great prospect return you were predicting back before Winter Meetings…….FireHot prospect Donny…..Bloom could write his player return……
Then it was……we’ll just keep Donny
Now…..what did you expect to get from a guy who isn’t Juan Soto…..

[Goldfan]

I’m not sure whats wrong with some of you…..you rationalize a trade of an established 28yr old All-star ML player by what round he was drafted?
Sure let’s do that…..how about this fella….13th round(402nd pick)…..
What’s this guy worth?? A couple balls, and a rosin bag?
Do some of you fans have no clue what you should be cheering, hoping, rooting for in a player or MLB organization?
You’ve been brainwashed by some BTV/analytics site……..I’d say its comical but deranged is probably a better word

You lost me when you said he’s 28. He’s 29. He is an All-Star because every team gets one representative.
Is Donovan the difference in making the playoffs in 2026. I think not. He’s proven he ain’t the guy to do that. So what’s your point?

The point is…..a well established MLB player…..should in no way be attempted …….to rationalize his trade exchange by what round he was drafted in
It’s probably the stupidest thing I’ve seen typed on CT…..and thats saying ALOT

[Jatalk]

What difference does it make where he was drafted. Odds are none of these guys ( or picks) help win a championship

Donovan definitely wasn’t going to help them win a championship. And hasn’t helped them win anything

Let’s see if he helps Seattle.

Well he is a complimentary player he doesn’t have to be the guy there because he’s not the guy. He’s just a complimentary player. But it’s laughable
People thought cards could build a world championship team around Donovan

I didn’t think they could build around him but he can be a key part of a good team. I understand the trade but for a lot of reasons disappointed in the return primarily because we have not addressed the of and offense. Please don’t tell me to 20 year old does that.

[Red7]

I’m not sure whats wrong with some of you…..you rationalize a trade of an established 28yr old All-star ML player by what round he was drafted?
Sure let’s do that…..how about this fella….13th round(402nd pick)…..
What’s this guy worth?? A couple balls, and a rosin bag?
Do some of you fans have no clue what you should be cheering, hoping, rooting for in a player or MLB organization?
You’ve been brainwashed by some BTV/analytics site……..I’d say its comical but deranged is probably a better word

You lost me when you said he’s 28. He’s 29. He is an All-Star because every team gets one representative.
Is Donovan the difference in making the playoffs in 2026. I think not. He’s proven he ain’t the guy to do that. So what’s your point?

He lost me when he said you didn’t need to be a top caliber player to get a top prospect in return. In fact, you do. In the end, the Cardinals turned that 7th round pick into a pretty fair return. As far as Pujols is concerned, how many 13th round picks turn into Hall of Famers? Can later round picks (see Piazza) turn into greats? Sure. But, don’t bet the farm on it.

[Cusecards]

Wow!
Up until today I thought the whining/crying/complaining from GF was his biggest problem?
But...sadly it is not!
The biggest problem is clearly one of very low intelligence combined with the inability to process rational thought.
Again.....WOW!

[Cardinals1964]

What difference does it make where he was drafted. Odds are none of these guys ( or picks) help win a championship

Donovan definitely wasn’t going to help them win a championship. And hasn’t helped them win anything

Let’s see if he helps Seattle.

Well he is a complimentary player he doesn’t have to be the guy there because he’s not the guy. He’s just a complimentary player. But it’s laughable
People thought cards could build a world championship team around Donovan

I didn’t think they could build around him but he can be a key part of a good team. I understand the trade but for a lot of reasons disappointed in the return primarily because we have not addressed the of and offense. Please don’t tell me to 20 year old does that.

We don’t have a good team.

[Goldfan]

Wow!
Up until today I thought the whining/crying/complaining from GF was his biggest problem?
But...sadly it is not!
The biggest problem is clearly one of very low intelligence combined with the inability to process rational thought.
Again.....WOW!

You have idiots on here typing that since Donny was a 7th draft pick…….this was a fair return…..and I’m low intelligence???
Cuse does that makes sense to you when assessing a 5yr MLB vet
With this stat line
.282, .361,.771, GG All-star
You’d analyze the trade using the only factor that Donny was a 7th rd pick NOT what he’s done in MLB for 5yrs???

[Cusecards]

Wow!
Up until today I thought the whining/crying/complaining from GF was his biggest problem?
But...sadly it is not!
The biggest problem is clearly one of very low intelligence combined with the inability to process rational thought.
Again.....WOW!

You have idiots on here typing that since Donny was a 7th draft pick…….this was a fair return…..and I’m low intelligence???
Cuse does that makes sense to you when assessing a 5yr MLB vet
With this stat line
.282, .361,.771, GG All-star
You’d analyze the trade using the only factor that Donny was a 7th rd pick NOT what he’s done in MLB for 5yrs???

“Sense” is a word that you should not be using.
And yes.....based on your “history” of posting on CT I seriously question your baseball intelligence.

[Ozziesfan41]

What difference does it make where he was drafted. Odds are none of these guys ( or picks) help win a championship

Donovan definitely wasn’t going to help them win a championship. And hasn’t helped them win anything

Let’s see if he helps Seattle.

Well he is a complimentary player he doesn’t have to be the guy there because he’s not the guy. He’s just a complimentary player. But it’s laughable
People thought cards could build a world championship team around Donovan

I didn’t think they could build around him but he can be a key part of a good team. I understand the trade but for a lot of reasons disappointed in the return primarily because we have not addressed the of and offense. Please don’t tell me to 20 year old does that.

We don’t have a good team.

Exactly and by the time the cardinals are a good team they won’t need him because they will have Winn at short and JJ at second

[Cardinals1964]

What difference does it make where he was drafted. Odds are none of these guys ( or picks) help win a championship

Donovan definitely wasn’t going to help them win a championship. And hasn’t helped them win anything

Let’s see if he helps Seattle.

Well he is a complimentary player he doesn’t have to be the guy there because he’s not the guy. He’s just a complimentary player. But it’s laughable
People thought cards could build a world championship team around Donovan

I didn’t think they could build around him but he can be a key part of a good team. I understand the trade but for a lot of reasons disappointed in the return primarily because we have not addressed the of and offense. Please don’t tell me to 20 year old does that.

We don’t have a good team.

Exactly and by the time the cardinals are a good team they won’t need him because they will have Winn at short and JJ at second

Or JJ and Winn might be old before then. . You never know.