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82birds wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 11:08 amtrue.
after JJ it was the "short guys" draft

Ronnie Dobbs wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 11:39 am

82birds wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 11:08 amtrue.
after JJ it was the "short guys" draft

Yes, after the excitement of the JJ pick, it was really deflating. Now, maybe these guys turn out really good, but all these small guys for whatever reason was very strange.

Whatashame wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:34 pm I’m not sure the Cardinals pass on Arnold if he’s there and take a HS project. I’m not sold on any of the 3 LH college pitchers but the Cardinals aren’t high on taking risks. I would personally pass on all 3 lefties but the Cardinals have to show me they are willing to take a risk.

82birds wrote: ↑07 Jul 2025 11:26 am

craviduce wrote: ↑07 Jul 2025 11:25 am

82birds wrote: ↑07 Jul 2025 11:05 am

swatski wrote: ↑07 Jul 2025 09:29 am

TomTreebow wrote: ↑07 Jul 2025 09:20 am

82birds wrote: ↑07 Jul 2025 07:42 am 1 hour ago:

we take Aiva Arquette.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/252 ... rson-doyle

Am I blind or do they not have Jamie Arnold in the first round? That's a pretty big oversight I would think.

That’s hilarious!

very unlike Bleacher Report

I think it's just an honest mistake. Future Star Series, I think, left off one of the LHP pitchers a few weeks ago. Or was it Arquete?

mistakes happen.

Jobafish wrote: ↑07 Jul 2025 00:24 am My 3 round cardinal mock draft.
5. JoJo Parker- cardinals fall in love with the Mississippi high school shortstop. Has enough pop to move to third if needed.
55. JB Middleton- ace potential with 3 plus pitches. Falls to 55 because of size.
72. Jacob Parker- Bash brothers are coming to stl. We finally get a decent rf prospect. Has great exit velos and enough arm to man right field.
89. Aj Russell- Tommy John surgery kept him from being a 1st rounder. Has an 80 grade fastball. Worst case he becomes our closer.
Cards also draft Mizzou qb horn in the 7th round. Book it.

craviduce wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:50 pm

Whatashame wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:34 pm I’m not sure the Cardinals pass on Arnold if he’s there and take a HS project. I’m not sold on any of the 3 LH college pitchers but the Cardinals aren’t high on taking risks. I would personally pass on all 3 lefties but the Cardinals have to show me they are willing to take a risk.

Unless there's an Ike Irish curveball, I believe you're right on the money. It's going to come down to Jamie Arnold or a HS SS...pick one of Willits, Carlson, or Parker. And also to your point, the Cards don't have a risk taking persona when it comes to drafting. Often times taking what falls to them.

82birds wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 23:10 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:50 pm

Whatashame wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:34 pm I’m not sure the Cardinals pass on Arnold if he’s there and take a HS project. I’m not sold on any of the 3 LH college pitchers but the Cardinals aren’t high on taking risks. I would personally pass on all 3 lefties but the Cardinals have to show me they are willing to take a risk.

Unless there's an Ike Irish curveball, I believe you're right on the money. It's going to come down to Jamie Arnold or a HS SS...pick one of Willits, Carlson, or Parker. And also to your point, the Cards don't have a risk taking persona when it comes to drafting. Often times taking what falls to them.

does Bloom change that?

craviduce wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:50 pm

Whatashame wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:34 pm I’m not sure the Cardinals pass on Arnold if he’s there and take a HS project. I’m not sold on any of the 3 LH college pitchers but the Cardinals aren’t high on taking risks. I would personally pass on all 3 lefties but the Cardinals have to show me they are willing to take a risk.

Unless there's an Ike Irish curveball, I believe you're right on the money. It's going to come down to Jamie Arnold or a HS SS...pick one of Willits, Carlson, or Parker. And also to your point, the Cards don't have a risk taking persona when it comes to drafting. Often times taking what falls to them.

craviduce wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 23:19 pm

82birds wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 23:10 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:50 pm

Whatashame wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:34 pm I’m not sure the Cardinals pass on Arnold if he’s there and take a HS project. I’m not sold on any of the 3 LH college pitchers but the Cardinals aren’t high on taking risks. I would personally pass on all 3 lefties but the Cardinals have to show me they are willing to take a risk.

Unless there's an Ike Irish curveball, I believe you're right on the money. It's going to come down to Jamie Arnold or a HS SS...pick one of Willits, Carlson, or Parker. And also to your point, the Cards don't have a risk taking persona when it comes to drafting. Often times taking what falls to them.

does Bloom change that?

I'm not sure. It's Flores' draft, and Mo will be in the room, as it's his last draft.

That's an interesting question, 82. What is the philosophy this year? Do you pigeon hole the incoming guy? Do you buck all the work done by Mo's guys (Flores and Company?)

I don't know how the politics in the room will play out.

Jobafish wrote: ↑09 Jul 2025 01:35 am Willets gives me Mickey Moniak vibes lol. I hope I’m wrong.

Jobafish wrote: ↑09 Jul 2025 01:27 am

craviduce wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 23:19 pm

82birds wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 23:10 pm

craviduce wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:50 pm

Whatashame wrote: ↑08 Jul 2025 22:34 pm I’m not sure the Cardinals pass on Arnold if he’s there and take a HS project. I’m not sold on any of the 3 LH college pitchers but the Cardinals aren’t high on taking risks. I would personally pass on all 3 lefties but the Cardinals have to show me they are willing to take a risk.

Unless there's an Ike Irish curveball, I believe you're right on the money. It's going to come down to Jamie Arnold or a HS SS...pick one of Willits, Carlson, or Parker. And also to your point, the Cards don't have a risk taking persona when it comes to drafting. Often times taking what falls to them.

does Bloom change that?

I'm not sure. It's Flores' draft, and Mo will be in the room, as it's his last draft.

That's an interesting question, 82. What is the philosophy this year? Do you pigeon hole the incoming guy? Do you buck all the work done by Mo's guys (Flores and Company?)

I don't know how the politics in the room will play out.

That’s the million dollar question. Who makes the final decision. If it’s Mo, I think he runs to the podium to pick Jamie Arnold. If it’s Chaim bloom, it’s probably one of the high school shortstops. Ive researched his previous pics, and he really likes picking high school prospects early in the draft. Teel being the only college player drafted in the first two rounds from 20-23 for Boston’s. Even dating back to his rays days. In 2019 when the rays drafted mcClanahan at 31, they still drafted liboritore first with pick 14.