Cards already moving Liam Doyle to AA Springfield

[Strummer Jones]

Also, Springfield is going to the postseason, yeah? I wonder if that plays into it. Not just "get the kid more innings" but also "let's put him in a playoff environment."

[Jatalk]

Major conference college ball equal to AA. Good move for him.

[Galatians221jb1]

I read that they brought him up for the playoffs.

[Basil Shabazz]

AA Playoffs. This is a win for Springfield and for Doyle. He gets to help Springfield and help himself by experieincing potentially some high leverage situations.

[Bully4you]

AA Playoffs. This is a win for Springfield and for Doyle. He gets to help Springfield and help himself by experieincing potentially some high leverage situations.

Question: Will that AA atmosphere be more or less "high leverage" than SEC playoffs?

[82birds]

AA Playoffs. This is a win for Springfield and for Doyle. He gets to help Springfield and help himself by experieincing potentially some high leverage situations.

^THIS^

[Shady]

A while back I posted that hoped that Doyle would get a start at Palm Beach, a start at Peoria and a start at Springfield this season. Some scoffed at the idea. Well, he just bypassed Peoria. This is a really good evaluation move for both Doyle and the organization.

[craviduce]

A while back I posted that hoped that Doyle would get a start at Palm Beach, a start at Peoria and a start at Springfield this season. Some scoffed at the idea. Well, he just bypassed Peoria.

"a while back" you said a billion different things which included pitching for the Cards this year....to get "seasoning"...you used the term "Seasoning" as you changed your mind....several times, all the way down to "Palm Beach"

No Laps, No chest beating.

Sorry.

PS...Peoria's season is over.

[Bushiro]

That’s surprising but I guess they are wanting him to get in more games so it makes sense

It's good news.
If they didn't think he could handle it, they wouldn't promote.
I see it as good news anyway.

Oh it’s good news to me also just surprising news

He had 3 K's in his debut and it was 1 2/3 innings!!
He did allow a run though

And 2 walks and a hit

He hadn't pitched in a while, so could be some rust.
3 K's is nice.

That level won't do anything against his fastball

[craviduce]

Doyle's fastball was awesome Saturday night....his slider was was more good than bad, but the bad was crushed. Hanger for a HR. That follows his scouting report....Sliders for Hangers. That's the room for improvement.

I can't say enough about the movement on his fastball...incredible. And the delivery is weird when you think of a LHP. I think you guys will like it.

[Cardinals4Life]

Doyle's fastball was awesome Saturday night....his slider was was more good than bad, but the bad was crushed. Hanger for a HR. That follows his scouting report....Sliders for Hangers. That's the room for improvement.

I can't say enough about the movement on his fastball...incredible. And the delivery is weird when you think of a LHP. I think you guys will like it.

Duce,

What do you think his role will be in Springfield this last week? I wouldnt mind getting down to see him live. Do you think he could pitch this weeknd?

[craviduce]

Doyle's fastball was awesome Saturday night....his slider was was more good than bad, but the bad was crushed. Hanger for a HR. That follows his scouting report....Sliders for Hangers. That's the room for improvement.

I can't say enough about the movement on his fastball...incredible. And the delivery is weird when you think of a LHP. I think you guys will like it.

Duce,

What do you think his role will be in Springfield this last week? I wouldnt mind getting down to see him live. Do you think he could pitch this weeknd?

the last week? Probably a Saturday start of 40-50 pitches...probably closer to 40 pitches.

Will he throw in the playoffs? I hope he DOESN'T start a game...that's insulting to the 3 guys who pitched their hearts out this year and deserve those starts....Henderson, Mautz and Hansen.

If you must pitch him in the playoffs, then make it an inning in one game. Getting the experience on the bench/BP and talking to players and coaches is more valuable than throwing 30-50 pitches in the fall.

[PadsFS07]

Not really Bully

Doyle was the #5 pick in the draft, led college ball in KO's and has four years of college ball experience that includes two years in the SEC (the best).

The college experience puts him well above Class A players, on par w/AA level where he belongs.

Hjerpe was drafted much later as the 22nd player drafted in his class and started at A+ and only had three seasons at Oregon.

Doyle had an extra season of college ball.

No offense to Hjerpe, but Doyle is a way higher level prospect.

Am I missing something? Doyle only had 3 years of college.

At three different schools no less.

Also Hjerpe was at Oregon State.

[ggnoobs]

it will be nice for him to get some playoff pitching experience with Springfield. As mentioned in my other thread, I think winning championships even in the minors really matters. Guys get addicted to winning and that's a good thing.

[craviduce]

Not really Bully

Doyle was the #5 pick in the draft, led college ball in KO's and has four years of college ball experience that includes two years in the SEC (the best).

The college experience puts him well above Class A players, on par w/AA level where he belongs.

Hjerpe was drafted much later as the 22nd player drafted in his class and started at A+ and only had three seasons at Oregon.

Doyle had an extra season of college ball.

No offense to Hjerpe, but Doyle is a way higher level prospect.

Am I missing something? Doyle only had 3 years of college.

At three different schools no less.

Also Hjerpe was at Oregon State.

you have the right of it, Pads....19 yo first year student with Coastal Carolina. 20 yo with Ole Miss. 21 year old junior with the Vols

[Carp4Cy]

So, he pitches 1 2/3 innings in A ball and now he's moved to AA?
Must have been one hell of a 1 2/3 innings!!!
I guess they want him to get more work before year ends

https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles ... 5_42711014

Walker was 20 during his AA season. Doyle is already 22.

Consider his last start at A just a rehab assignment to get warmed up. First competition since June.