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Thoughts on Terry Evans

All right, everybody knows who Terry Evans is.  25 year old outfielder in the Angels system, basically was looking like a career minor leaguer in the Cards system as a 24 year old in high A ball until a breakout campaign last year.  Most scouts agreed that he had decent tools across the board but many doubted his power and his approach at the plate.  Basically everybody wanted to see more before labeling him a legit prospect.  

Well, he's now moved up three levels in two years and is continuing to hit the ball pretty well in Salt Lake.  In fact, in his last 687 ab's he's sporting a line of .315 .379 .563 with 47 stolen bases and only 13 times being caught.  That's some serious power/speed combination at a premium position.  I have a couple of questions for anybody that might be in the know around here.  What is his defense like in Center?  And if it's at least adequate is he convincing anyone that he could be a legit centerfield producer.  

I have very little knowledge about his defense in center, but I have to say that he's beginning to convince me.  Sure, his approach is quite poor and he'll probably strike out too much to ever hit more than around .280, but I think he has the potential to be at the very least a 20/20 type of guy which if he actually is capable of defending in center would be a fairly valuable commodity.  What do you guys think?

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Nathan Haynes
Evans and he are both intriguing overaged guys in that OF.

by Brett Perryman on May 27, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Trade
The trade that sent Evans to ANA for Jeff Weaver really pissed me off because fluke players just don't go from High A to AA and crush the ball like he did.  Well...I guess they can but it's still very impressive and not only could he rake, he had wheels and a cannon.
However, Jeff Weaver was key in winning a World Series so I really can't complain anymore.

by UncleBuck44 on May 27, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the flag flies forever
just keep telling yourself that. i feel for you, it's been a miserable season for the cards. but hey, it's only been 7 months since they were on the field in a dogpile.

by jpahk on May 28, 2007 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't Feel for Me
I'm a fan of the World Champs. The Cardinals can't win it every year.  Feel for the D'Rays, Royals, Pirates, Cubs and Yankees fans.
The good news, the Cardinals will be back soon.  With Colby Rasmus replacing Jim Edmonds, Chris Perez replacing Izzy, Jaime Garcia and Blake Hawksworth joining the rotation about 20-25 million will be freed up to bring in a couple of good free agents.  I don't even think I have to add in the fact that the best pitcher in the NL will be back.

The Cardinals are just like the Bulls of the 90s.  They had their first run, then there was some down time for a little while but then things went back to normal after MJ returned.  Expect the Cardinals to get 5 more World Series titles in the 2nd half.
I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty amazing being a Cardinal fan.  

by UncleBuck44 on May 28, 2007 3:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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