Blaze Jordan seems like a fine acquisition by Bloom

[Shady]

The 23 year-old hit his 7th HR for Memphis today, He currently supports a .315 BA and and a .953 OPS. He might be a good option at 3B vs a LH starting pitcher later in the season. Or a DH vs LHP when Herrera is catching. Jordan might be more of a power threat than Urias, Fermin and Saggese. Urias is a fine late inning defensive replacement at 3B. Fermin is a nice utility player and Saggese is probably still up with the Cardinals as SS insurance.

[Jatalk]

The 23 year-old hit his 7th HR for Memphis today, He currently supports a .315 BA and and a .953 OPS. He might be a good option at 3B vs a LH starting pitcher later in the season. Or a DH vs LHP when Herrera is catching. Jordan might be more of a power threat than Urias, Fermin and Saggese. Urias is a fine late inning defensive replacement at 3B. Fermin is a nice utility player and Saggese is probably still up with the Cardinals as SS insurance.

So who goes down if he comes up?

[CorneliusWolfe]

Great job, you found Burleson a much needed platoon partner at first base.

.216/.256/.581 vs LHP this season .233/.280/.634 career. He could use some help.

[vegascardsfan5890]

*Credit unfortunately goes to Mo on that one, not Bloom

[Shady]

*Credit unfortunately goes to Mo on that one, not Bloom

Actually, I believe it was Bloom that traded Matz to the Red Sox for Blaze Jordan.

[Shady]

Great job, you found Burleson a much needed platoon partner at first base.

.216/.256/.581 vs LHP this season .233/.280/.634 career. He could use some help.

Burleson will not be platooned for unless for rest purposes. Bank it ! I'll admit, other teams seem to like to get LHP relievers in the game against Burleson. Sometimes, even with having to face the RH batter, Jordan, following. Go figure.

[Ozziesfan41]

*Credit unfortunately goes to Mo on that one, not Bloom

You can bet bloom had a hand in it and probably suggested it. Obrien was acquired because bloom had him with the rays and suggested mo pick him up

[Talkin' Baseball]

Perhaps Blaze Jordan makes Burleson expendable?

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Perhaps Blaze Jordan makes Burleson expendable?

He is becoming a Shady star.

[Shady]

Perhaps Blaze Jordan makes Burleson expendable?

TB, you are getting kind of goofy. But I know what you are up to.

[Talkin' Baseball]

Perhaps Blaze Jordan makes Burleson expendable?

TB, you are getting kind of goofy. But I know what you are up to.

Yeah, I'm teasing you. I hope Blaze gets a run in St Louis this summer. Maybe after the trade deadline. He could play 3B if Gorman in dealt, or while unlikely, it's not impossible that Burleson gets traded.

[Cusecards]

How is his defense at 3B??
I know he has played there but everything I have read about him profiles him for 1B?

[hmoss859]

He could be a good RHB, as DH or off bench with some pop

Many candidates can be on short notice

Fermin
Pozo
Urias

[ecleme22]

*Credit unfortunately goes to Mo on that one, not Bloom

Actually, I believe it was Bloom that traded Matz to the Red Sox for Blaze Jordan.

Yep

[Talkin' Baseball]

*Credit unfortunately goes to Mo on that one, not Bloom

Actually, I believe it was Bloom that traded Matz to the Red Sox for Blaze Jordan.

Yep

As Shady has aptly pointed out, it was a "fine acquisition". I liked the trade at the time and I like it better now.

[TXCardsFanX]

Jordan was definitely a "Bloom" trade as he was heavily credited for the late-night trade. Jordan has always been somewhat of a lottery ticket prospect who could go either way. He didn't do well in AAA last year. Then, he got a TON of ABs in ST, and stunk. However, he's showing his upside now. Let's see if he can keep it up before we rush to decisions. He's still a lottery ticket.