July 31, 201213 yr Peter Gammons �@pgammo Cards got Edward mujica for Zachary Cox ExpandReply Retweet Favorite
July 31, 201213 yr !st rounder 2 years ago putting up pretty decent numbers for a first year guy in AAA. great move for a soon to be free agent i think. keep stockpiling talent. 3b no less.
July 31, 201213 yr there's the 3B prospect ... i'm OK with this for Mujica ... seems like every time he takes a step up, his #s take a decent slide ... would like to see him adjust and make progress - but then again he doesn't spend a lot of time at any one level so maybe he hasn't been able to work it all out will at least provide someone interesting to watch in NO for the next bit and will probably make it out here in the AZ Fall League I'd imagine - which is good for me
July 31, 201213 yr OMG! I really hope they dont think this is the answer to the hole at 3B? UGH!!!! first round pick in the same draft as yelich, still young, and hit .306 last year over a+ and AA ball. great move and im sure they arent counting on him to be starting in the near future, though it couldnt hurt.
July 31, 201213 yr there's a 3B. solid prospect in the Cards system (fangraphs had him at #5, BP at #7, Sickels had him graded as a B going into 2012 here's a little write-up from fangraphs: 5. Zack Cox, 3B BORN: May 9, 1989 EXPERIENCE: 2 seasons ACQUIRED: 2010 1st round, University of Arkansas 2010-11 TOP 10 RANKING: 2nd The Cardinals’ first pick of the 2010 draft, Cox was considered one of the top pure hitters available. He proved that by hitting more than .300 and reaching double-A in his first full pro season. Although he should hit a stout .280-.300 as a big leaguer, there are questions about his power potential. His isolated power rate was just .139 after his promotion to double-A but he does show solid gap power and that could improve as he gains experience and learns better pitch selection. There are also questions about Cox’s ability to remain at third base due to modest range and so-so foot work. Some have suggested a move to second base but he’s not the most agile. A corner outfield spot might make more sense, although range could become an issue again. The former first rounder could receive an opening day assignment to triple-A and will soon be breathing down the neck of incumbent third baseman David Freese. http://www.fangraphs...ouis-cardinals/
July 31, 201213 yr Zack Cox Ranks 10, in MiLB's top 10 3B prospects for 2012. As the best college hitter in the 2010 Draft class, Cox pretty much did what the Cardinals hoped he would in his first full season, hitting for average and jumping on the fast track by reaching Double-A. He looks like the type who will continue to hit over .300, maybe even compete for batting titles. He did hit 10 homers after his promotion, but it's unclear just how much power he'll have long term. Without a clear defensive home initially, it looks like he should be OK at third. His bat could have him ready for St. Louis within a year. A concussion sent him to the disabled list at the beginning of June, but he returned within a week.
July 31, 201213 yr Solid trade. Cox is the 88th ranked prospect in baseball and he hit .293 with 10 HR in 93 games last season in AA. His OPS was a little low but he has upside.
July 31, 201213 yr http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=cox---001zac More stats. This is good, guys.
July 31, 201213 yr I don't see "Zachary Cox" on baseball-reference ... Look for Zack Cox or actually here http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker&utm_campaign=Linker&id=cox---001zac
July 31, 201213 yr He dropped 26 spots between 2011 and 2012 on the top 100 lost. From 62 to 88. for a reliever who really was nothing special this is pretty awesome.
July 31, 201213 yr He dropped 26 spots between 2011 and 2012 on the top 100 lost. From 62 to 88. for a reliever who really was nothing special this is pretty awesome. Yea a solid trade.
July 31, 201213 yr His defense seems sh*tty. 2.09 RF/G, .920 fielding percentage?! And his OPS ain't that great either. But, if he can develop, then OK.
July 31, 201213 yr He can't start next year though... Why not? I would imagine he'd be in the running for the starting spot next year and possibly a late call up this year
July 31, 201213 yr from some of the reports he's likely not going to be a big home run guy, likely not a plus defender at 3B, but at least should be able to hit. For a BP arm I'll take it.
July 31, 201213 yr He can't start next year though... Why not? I would imagine he'd be in the running for the starting spot next year and possibly a late call up this year Theres no one else so yeah.
July 31, 201213 yr from some of the reports he's likely not going to be a big home run guy, likely not a plus defender at 3B, but at least should be able to hit. For a BP arm I'll take it! Thats what i'm saying!
July 31, 201213 yr The kid can hit, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lotta power with Cox. Maybe he can develop some pop, but I don't know if he'll be anything but a 15-20 HR guy at most in the majors. It's a decent "take a semi risk" trade. Mujica is definitely replaceable. The Miguel Cabrera trade has no resulted in us getting Ryan Webb, Zack Cox, and Dustin Richardson. Just had to bring it up.
July 31, 201213 yr i dont care if he isnt a hr hitter. we could use another guy who hits for average in the lineup
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