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johnbj14

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  1. I'm interested in the court redesign. Honestly, I loved ours before - blue edges and lanes, logo on the middle, one tone of hardwood. I like a cleaner floor than some of the goofy stuff some programs are doing.

    That said, the Arch does provide striking skyline potential....

    My friend on the tennis team saw the court yesterday, but they made a strict policy of no phones or cameras. He wouldn't spill the beans on what exactly the changes were, but said he liked it.

  2. The more I see it, the more I like it. I think it will play better as a court design. Something my roommate suggested would be good for the court is an arch that spans the whole court, similar to the Xavier skyline concept but a little cleaner. Though I'm not sure that is the route they went with, I would be pleasantly surprised with the whole process if that came out of it as well.

  3. I do not have a ton of basis behind this, but I am very excited to see Zeke Moore in a Billiken uniform. People on this board always talk about having to find some of those unheralded recruits that end up being quality for the program, and I think Zeke will be one of those guys. He seems like a competitor, natural scorer, and a fairly grounded kid. Looking at his frame, he looks like a guy who could add functional weight and really blossom in our program. Granted, this is all speculation and not grounded entirely in recruiting statistics or hours of game film, but I am excited about Zeke Moore. Welcome to SLU.

  4. DR and MC looked to be the best players on the team in the Bahamas. I wouldn't mind finding some way to get them both into the starting lineup because the more minutes they play, the better position the team appears to be in. However, neither is someone who initiates the offense well and Ash is probably going to start. What a confusing problem to have considering the season that occurred last year.

  5. Arrieta should be good over the next 5 years. Closest comparable in terms of mileage and breakout is Max Scherzer who is doing just fine for himself. I think the more intriguing pitcher on the Cubs is Lester. I see a breakdown coming mid contract for him that could be quite expensive.

  6. I'd argue that fact about the cubs having the best fans in baseball. (This is quite biased as I am a White Sox fan) Living on the North Side of Chicago, I have been able to attend many games at Wrigley over the past 7 years or so when the cubs have been quite putrid. And I can honestly say, the environment still feels like one big bar that happens to have baseball in the background. As a huge baseball fan, I'm just not convinced most of their fan base is there because of their undying support and love of the team. And yes, I've been to games this year during the resurgence and have walked away unimpressed by the fans. Like I said, I'm biased.

  7. Don't underestimate Kelly's potential bat. Take into account a position switch and before that he has generally been one of the youngest players in his league. He was drafted due to the potential of his bat. Give it time

    I wasn't trying to underestimate the potential of his bat. Yes, with the position change his focus was clearly on the defensive intricacies of catching. This upcoming season is one that will prove crucial in his development. He is still young, but improved plate discipline and average would be great to see from this young man. Potential is one of the most frustrating things in sports, especially in baseball. It sounds odd when talking about a 21 year old, but the overwhelming odds are that potential will remain unrealized simply because of the vast number of minor leaguers and select few major leaguers.

  8. Carson Kelly - a converted third baseman - just won a minor league gold glove in only his second season at the position. He may be Yadi's successor.

    Kelly is an option, though I am not sure his bat will ever warrant inclusion in a major league lineup. Yes, he is only 21 but his advanced numbers in advanced A ball don't scream future major leaguer to me. However, he has about till the age of 24 to figure it out based on natural progression in the minors. I would be worried if the next two seasons his bat doesn't make the advancement his catching skills have.

  9. The extent of the cardinals scouting department and development personnel is far reaching.

    I sure hope they are looking far and wide for a future backstop. The only disagreement I have is that some of those scouts who unearthed some hidden gems were taken to Houston with Luhnow.

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