Andrew (Chicago): Should Cards fans be excited about a potential OF of: Duncan, Rasmus, Ankiel w/ Barton in reserve?
Bryan Smith: Absolutely, all though that outfield is extremely concerning against left-handed pitching. I know you would then throw Barton in one of the slots, but still, 2 out of those three (Duncan, Rasmus, Ankiel) still give you two black holes against left-handed pitching. I think Rasmus and Ankiel will probably get better at that as they go, but for 2008, left-handed pitching should worry St. Louis fans. And it doesn't help that the Cubs have three good ones in their rotation.
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dtimmeny (NYC): Hey Bryan, how do you rank the following crop of young stud outfielders as to their career peaks - Bruce, Justin Upton, Rasmus, Jones, Maybin?
Bryan Smith: Upton, Bruce, Jones, Rasmus, Maybin. Not a slight against anyone, I think they will all be pretty good.
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Jack (Miami): Is my former Cane Chris Perez the Cardinals closer in 2009?
Bryan Smith: I think so, his H/9 numbers have gotten pretty ridiculous, and he might just have the best slider in the minor leagues. Chris has done much better than I anticipated, and there is reason to think he'd be the Cardinals best closer option in 2008 if they weren't stubborn. 2009 he should be for sure.
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