How is he a top prospect? He has some of the nastiest off-speed stuff you will ever see. He changes speeds extremely well and keeps the batters off balanced with his curveball and changeup. He’ll be one of the prospects you have to watch and could be a break out candidate in 2009.
Jason Motte RHP 2008 (2009)
Motte is a converted catcher. He couldn’t hit a lick, but he was very good defensively. Now? He’s a can’t-miss relief prospect with a 97 MPH fastball. He also has a slider, though it is a work in process. He’s on the 40 man roster and could be added as a September call-up.
Mix Motte with Tyler Johnson and Perez in the back end of the bullpen, and the Cardinals won’t have to worry about the end of the game anymore. Johnson has one of the sickest sliders known to man, which will come in very handy. Throw Motte out there and his 97 MPH gas, he’ll keep the batters off balance. Switching from a slider to gas, and you can’t get your timing.
In comes Perez, and he’ll throw 97 MPH at you as well. Plus, he’ll throw his sick slider on you too. Talk about lights out. That has some true possibilities.
Jon Jay OF 2009
Jay is a real talent. Not only is he super quick on the base paths, he hits for above average power (10-15 home runs). He’ll hit over .300 and be a more than adequate leadoff man. Don’t be surprised if Jay has a breakout spring in 2009 and breaks camp with the big league team.
David Freese 3B 2009
Freese came over from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Jim Edmonds (bet the Padres really hate that trade now). He has hit 25 home runs already for the Memphis Redbirds and proves to be a viable power hitter in the Majors.
He’s good on the defense side of life and should be an above-average third baseman. Like I said earlier, Wallace has made Freese expandable. He’s too big to play second, so it should be interesting to see what the Cardinals do in the offseason with Freese.
Shaun Graceau RHP 2011
Graceau has a funky last name, but don’t let that fool you, he’s a good talent. He started year at Class A Quad Cities, and is going to finish the year at High Class A Palm Beach. He’s a right handed starter and looks to be a back end starter in his future. Don’t let this guy sleep on you, as he could be a prime candidate for a breakout season.
Pete Kozma SS 2011
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