One of the things I really like about Blaze Jordan

[ecleme22]

(Other than his name), One of the things I really like about Blaze Jordan? HE'S IN AAA

Other things I like: His power. His age (22 1/2), his numbers in the minors, the fact that this was probably a Bloom deal. Reminds me of Epstein grabbing Rizzo.

But I love that he's in AAA and in play for making the MLB roster Opening Day, '26.

More of this, please. I want to trade everybody, even Donovan. But I don't want to trade BD for some player we won't see until 2029.

[2ninr]

(Other than his name), One of the things I really like about Blaze Jordan? HE'S IN AAA

Other things I like: His power. His age (22 1/2), his numbers in the minors, the fact that this was probably a Bloom deal. Reminds me of Epstein grabbing Rizzo.

But I love that he's in AAA and in play for making the MLB roster Opening Day, '26.

More of this, please. I want to trade everybody, even Donovan. But I don't want to trade BD for some player we won't see until 2029.

We need a mix. The two trades combined give us that. What we really need is some pitching that's coser.
It doesnt appear that Doyle is too far off, but who else is there? Hence, Roby hurt. How close is Matthews, really?
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[alw80]

Sounds like a AAAA guy.

[ecleme22]

Sounds like a AAAA guy.

Maybe.

Maybe he's nothing but another Luken Baker. Or maybe he's a rich man's Baker. And he plays 3B too.

Bloom knows him, so that's a plus.

[Red7]

Luken Baker, I’d like you to meet your replacement, Blaze Jordan.

[alw80]

Sounds like a AAAA guy.

Maybe.

Maybe he's nothing but another Luken Baker. Or maybe he's a rich man's Baker. And he plays 3B too.

Bloom knows him, so that's a plus.

Doesn't look very athletic so I doubt he'd be very good at third or really in the field at all.

[VegasVinny]

Appears to be a very good return for Matz. I think an argument could be made that the Cards got more value out of this deal than the Helsley trade.

A rich man’s Luken Baker? I dig that description.

[ecleme22]

Sounds like a AAAA guy.

Maybe.

Maybe he's nothing but another Luken Baker. Or maybe he's a rich man's Baker. And he plays 3B too.

Bloom knows him, so that's a plus.

Doesn't look very athletic so I doubt he'd be very good at third or really in the field at all.

And there was a time not too long ago where most CTers believed Burleson shouldn't play any more OF. But here we are. And he's servicable.

[alw80]

Sounds like a AAAA guy.

Maybe.

Maybe he's nothing but another Luken Baker. Or maybe he's a rich man's Baker. And he plays 3B too.

Bloom knows him, so that's a plus.

Doesn't look very athletic so I doubt he'd be very good at third or really in the field at all.

And there was a time not too long ago where most CTers believed Burleson shouldn't play any more OF. But here we are. And he's servicable.

Burleson looks like Mike Trout compared to Blaze. But Blaze has a really quick bat with some pop, so DH and 1b is where hed have to play. Maybe stick him in LF sparingly. Could be useful off the bench.

[2ninr]

Sounds like a AAAA guy.

Maybe.

Maybe he's nothing but another Luken Baker. Or maybe he's a rich man's Baker. And he plays 3B too.

Bloom knows him, so that's a plus.

Doesn't look very athletic so I doubt he'd be very good at third or really in the field at all.

And there was a time not too long ago where most CTers believed Burleson shouldn't play any more OF. But here we are. And he's servicable.

Most of us make judgements that are based on too small sample sizes.

[Northsider76]

(Other than his name), One of the things I really like about Blaze Jordan? HE'S IN AAA

Other things I like: His power. His age (22 1/2), his numbers in the minors, the fact that this was probably a Bloom deal. Reminds me of Epstein grabbing Rizzo.

But I love that he's in AAA and in play for making the MLB roster Opening Day, '26.

More of this, please. I want to trade everybody, even Donovan. But I don't want to trade BD for some player we won't see until 2029.

His power is no doubt his best attribute, but I think the Rizzo comparison is a stretch. Rizzo was a four time gold glover at 1B. This guy does not have that tool in his bag.

[ecleme22]

Sounds like a AAAA guy.

Maybe.

Maybe he's nothing but another Luken Baker. Or maybe he's a rich man's Baker. And he plays 3B too.

Bloom knows him, so that's a plus.

Doesn't look very athletic so I doubt he'd be very good at third or really in the field at all.

And there was a time not too long ago where most CTers believed Burleson shouldn't play any more OF. But here we are. And he's servicable.

Most of us make judgements that are based on too small sample sizes.

Sure. I think you just made my point.

[ecleme22]

(Other than his name), One of the things I really like about Blaze Jordan? HE'S IN AAA

Other things I like: His power. His age (22 1/2), his numbers in the minors, the fact that this was probably a Bloom deal. Reminds me of Epstein grabbing Rizzo.

But I love that he's in AAA and in play for making the MLB roster Opening Day, '26.

More of this, please. I want to trade everybody, even Donovan. But I don't want to trade BD for some player we won't see until 2029.

His power is no doubt his best attribute, but I think the Rizzo comparison is a stretch. Rizzo was a four time gold glover at 1B. This guy does not have that tool in his bag.

I should've clarified.

The Rizzo comparison was more about a GM knowing a player's talent who used to play under him, then grabbing him.

[Northsider76]

(Other than his name), One of the things I really like about Blaze Jordan? HE'S IN AAA

Other things I like: His power. His age (22 1/2), his numbers in the minors, the fact that this was probably a Bloom deal. Reminds me of Epstein grabbing Rizzo.

But I love that he's in AAA and in play for making the MLB roster Opening Day, '26.

More of this, please. I want to trade everybody, even Donovan. But I don't want to trade BD for some player we won't see until 2029.

His power is no doubt his best attribute, but I think the Rizzo comparison is a stretch. Rizzo was a four time gold glover at 1B. This guy does not have that tool in his bag.

I should've clarified.

The Rizzo comparison was more about a GM knowing a player's talent who used to play under him, then grabbing him.

Gotcha.

[bfib]

Sounds like a AAAA guy.

His statcast profile kind of sucks

[billybaseball]

He crushes LHP. He was destroying AA when called up with a OPS over 1. He is adjusting to the AAA level but is still putting up an OPS over .800. He's also younger than Wetherholt so it's not like he's a older prospect. 1.104 OPS with RISP on the year! He's a natural hitter who is trying real hard to not be the swing and miss liability that he was branded with as an amateur. Improvements to pitch selection will unlock more power if he can figure it out.