tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post3600953641149390668..comments2023-12-27T18:04:21.987-05:00Comments on From Old Virginia: weekend reviewBrendanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506945153264825303noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post-42915011000746410132014-06-12T16:40:31.146-04:002014-06-12T16:40:31.146-04:00Hmm ... just saw this about Derek Casey today ... ...Hmm ... just saw this about Derek Casey today ... gotta think he heads to UVA ... leaving Fisher as the main question.<br /><br />"Dragum has a well-rested ace in Derek Casey, who this past week turned down a lucrative offer by the Chicago Cubs to be drafted in the upper rounds of Major League Baseball’s annual draft, then found himself drafted anyway in the 22nd round by the St. Louis Cardinals. Casey has discussed a preference to attend the University of Virginia, where he committed to nearly a year ago."<br /><br />http://www.herald-progress.com/?p=16257Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193007137551439191.post-84116373791001555602014-06-11T04:02:24.134-04:002014-06-11T04:02:24.134-04:00I'm still stunned Towns wasn't drafted. N...I'm still stunned Towns wasn't drafted. No, he's not a stud prospect, but there's a place for a grinder like him in the minors, and to go 40 rounds without a look? Odd ... but good for UVA.<br /><br />Even if Downes turns pro, things worked out well for us with the draft. Casey could leave, and we'd still have an insanely deep staff. I'd love to get Fisher/Casey here, although the need isn't that great (even if Irving leaves, Coman/Thaiss are in place). <br /><br />A bit surprised some of our other prep prospects didn't get drafted, but that just bodes well for the team next year. Barring an emergence, 3/4ths of the infield is probably set (with LaPrise/Pinero/Towns), along with McCarthy in either corner OF or 1st and our returning catching options. That leaves about 4 regular spots left, and there's enough talent to battle over them. With a weekend rotation of Kirby, Waddell, and either Jones or Sborz (I figure one of them is in the rotation, the other is the closer), the offense should get some time to gel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com