Cards' pitching prospects progressing
11/15/2005
Before the 2005 season began, MLB.com took an in-depth look at every big league team's Minor League system. Now, it's time to recap all 30 organizations, from top prospects to the recent draft class.
Looking at how the Cardinals' affiliates fared in 2005, it's hard to get a real gauge of how much talent is there. Sure, Palm Beach won the Florida State League title, but the Cardinals finished under .500 for the year. No club ended the season more than five games over .500, but the overall winning percentage of .492, while down from 2004, isn't awful.
On an individual level, most of the talent comes on the mound. Adam Wainwright somewhat returned to form after an injury-plagued 2004 season, Anthony Reyes continued to be the top pitching prospect in the system and several other arms began to step forward as well.
But there was some improvement at the plate. While there might not be the next Albert Pujols -- or even the next Yadier Molina -- waiting in the wings, position players such as Travis Hanson, Cody Haerther and, yes, even Rick Ankiel, took steps forward to the point that there may be some offensive help on the way.
Source: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/
Before the 2005 season began, MLB.com took an in-depth look at every big league team's Minor League system. Now, it's time to recap all 30 organizations, from top prospects to the recent draft class.
Looking at how the Cardinals' affiliates fared in 2005, it's hard to get a real gauge of how much talent is there. Sure, Palm Beach won the Florida State League title, but the Cardinals finished under .500 for the year. No club ended the season more than five games over .500, but the overall winning percentage of .492, while down from 2004, isn't awful.
On an individual level, most of the talent comes on the mound. Adam Wainwright somewhat returned to form after an injury-plagued 2004 season, Anthony Reyes continued to be the top pitching prospect in the system and several other arms began to step forward as well.
But there was some improvement at the plate. While there might not be the next Albert Pujols -- or even the next Yadier Molina -- waiting in the wings, position players such as Travis Hanson, Cody Haerther and, yes, even Rick Ankiel, took steps forward to the point that there may be some offensive help on the way.
Source: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/
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