Thursday Night, September 11, 2008
USA Today Names McCardell
Twins Minor League of Year
USA Today named its 2008
Minor League Player of the Year. It was David Price, the #1 overall pick in the 2007 draft by the Tampa Bay
Rays. He was a very deserving choice. Matt
Weiters of the Orioles organization was named the
Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America last week. He was also a
good choice. Both are future big league All-Stars.
USA Today also gives its choice for each
organization’s Minor League Player of the Year. Who was their choice
for the Twins? Well, he played this year for the Beloit Snappers. I know who
you’re thinking…
And you’re wrong. USA Today selected RHP Mike McCardell
as the Twins Minor League Player of the Year. They wrote:
•Minnesota: RHP
Michael McCardell, 23, went 9-4 with a 2.86 ERA for
low-A Beloit (Wis.). He struck out 139 (second among Twins minor leaguers) and
walked 25 in 135⅓ innings pitched.
First of all, let me say that McCardell
had an excellent 2008 season. Like his pro debut at E-Town in 2007, he racks up
strikeouts while limiting walks. He has three above average pitches and
excellent poise on the mound. It is a great honor for McCardell,
and very good recognition.
Now, how anyone would pick anyone other than Ben Revere
as the Twins Minor League Player of the Year is beyond me. I think that’s a
pretty easy choice. But again, you won’t see me too upset about another Twins
prospect getting deserved recognition too!
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