Via MLB Trade Rumors, the Cardinals called up Rick Ankiel as their fifth OF. He’s hit for power in the PCL, but with a mediocre average and a low walk-rate. At 28 he’s really old for a prospect, but the fact that he spent most of his career focused on pitching makes any typical aging curve suspect. My best guess is that he might make a decent fourth OF and pinch hitter for a few years. As with all players who face additional difficulties and fight through them, I’ll be rooting for Ankiel.
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Sky is a baseball fan and racket sport afficianado living in upstate NY. His favorite color is orange and is just about ready to give up on his life-long dream to become the next Magnus ver Magnuson (World's Strongest Man). His favorite baseball teams are the Yankees and Red Sox, proving that there's hope in the Middle East.