Comments on: Astros to close Venezuelan academy while Cardinals invest http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2008/12/17/astros-to-close-venezuelan-academy-while-cardinals-invest/ Brian Walton's news and commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals (TM) and their minor league system Thu, 24 May 2012 05:24:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: JumboShrimp http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2008/12/17/astros-to-close-venezuelan-academy-while-cardinals-invest/#comment-2002 JumboShrimp Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:16:19 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=256#comment-2002 Tampa also has a solid idea about entering Brazil. Brazil is the largest nation in S. America. Its soccer teams used to be the world's best. A lot of good athletes. If Tampa can encourage some amateur play, Brazil could become a rich source for baseball. Tampa also has a solid idea about entering Brazil. Brazil is the largest nation in S. America. Its soccer teams used to be the world’s best. A lot of good athletes. If Tampa can encourage some amateur play, Brazil could become a rich source for baseball.

]]> By: JumboShrimp http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2008/12/17/astros-to-close-venezuelan-academy-while-cardinals-invest/#comment-114 JumboShrimp Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:28:54 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=256#comment-114 The Astros are ailing financially. Last year, they traded for Miguel Tejada, now they want to offload his salary. They let Wiggington leave. They signed oft-injured Hampton to replace Randy Wolf. Dumping their Venezuelan operation sounds like another cost cutting move. The Cards are spot-on. There are a vast number of ambitious youngsters in Venezuela. Having a local presence is only a positive in terms of recruiting talent. The Astros are ailing financially. Last year, they traded for Miguel Tejada, now they want to offload his salary. They let Wiggington leave. They signed oft-injured Hampton to replace Randy Wolf. Dumping their Venezuelan operation sounds like another cost cutting move.
The Cards are spot-on. There are a vast number of ambitious youngsters in Venezuela. Having a local presence is only a positive in terms of recruiting talent.

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