Man the Cardinals system was weak back then, here are the 3 Cardinals prospects on the list...
48. Jimmy Journell - RHP Cardinals - Age 25 - ETA: July 2003
Previous rankings: 2002 #95, mid-2002 #35
BA: NR, BP: NR
3-3, 2.70 ERA, 50 H, 66/18 K/BB in 66 2/3 IP for Double-A New Haven
2-4, 3.68 ERA, 38 H, 32/18 K/BB in 36 2/3 IP for Triple-A Memphis
2003 quote: When healthy, Journell showed why he's repeating as the Cardinals' top prospect. The right-hander touches 95 mph with his fastball and has a hard slider.
BP had Journell 44th in 2002, but dropped him after he missed time with elbow and shoulder problems, even though he was quite effective when he was on the mound. They were right to do so, as more arm woes were on the way.
93. Danny Haren - RHP Cardinals - Age 22 - ETA: July 2004
Previous rankings: mid-2002 #97
BA: NR, BP: NR
7-3, 1.95 ERA, 89 H, 89/12 K/BB in 101 2/3 IP for Single-A Peoria
3-6, 3.62 ERA, 90 H, 82/19 K/BB in 92 IP for Single-A Potomac
2003 quote: Haren doesn't quite have Jim Journell's upside, but for an A ball pitcher, he's a particularly good bet to establish himself as a No. 3 or a No. 4 starter.
BA had Haren ranked above Journell, but they didn't put any Cardinals in their top 100 in 2003.
135. Justin Pope - RHP Cardinals - Age 23 - ETA: 2005
Current Cardinals on the list...
13. Adam Wainwright - RHP Braves - Age 22 - ETA: July 2004
Previous rankings: 2002 #51, mid-2002 #13
BA: #18, BP: HM
9-6, 3.31 ERA, 149 H, 167/66 K/BB in 163 1/3 IP for Single-A Myrtle Beach
2003 quote: …good enough to make him a No. 2 starter in the majors once he tightens up his control. Expect great things after he reaches Atlanta.
Wainwright went to the Cardinals for J.D. Drew, became a postseason hero as a closer in 2006 and now seems to be settling in as a No. 3 starter, though he'll probably go on Opening Day for St. Louis.
87. Todd Wellemeyer - RHP Cubs - Age 24 - ETA: May 2004
Previous rankings: None
BA: NR, BP: NR
2-4, 3.79 ERA, 63 H, 87/19 K/BB in 73 2/3 IP for Single-A Daytona
3-3, 4.70 ERA, 33 H, 37/18 K/BB in 46 IP for Double-A West Tenn
1-2, 3.12 ERA, 24 H, 40/12 K/BB in 34 2/3 IP for Mesa (AFL)
2003 quote: Wellemeyer has become one of my favorite prospects. The 2000 fourth-round pick throws 93-94 mph, has an excellent changeup and his curveball is an improving third pitch.
Wellemeyer never really improved his command with his age, though he did manage to post a 3.65 ERA in first 11 major league starts with the Cardinals last season. He might be better off all along as a starter.
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