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Kieth Law and Baseball America chime in

Keith Law’s analysis is a subscription-service piece, but here are a couple of small excerpts:

On Cabrera: “Lefty Genesis Cabrera is a clear starter for me as long as he stays healthy, working at 93-96 with a plus changeup, often plus cutter, and show-me curveball … he has a No. 2 starter ceiling.”

On Williams: “A down year in Triple A (this season) after producing at every level below that, the 22-year-old was known for his big power in high school, but throughout pro ball he’s been a high-contact, ground-ball hitter never hitting more than 14 homers in a season. … if ever there were a player to work with on launch angle, Williams is it.”

Now, let’s look at what Baseball America had to say:

Baseball America on Williams: “He’s always hinted at potential through a series of loud tools, but it’s never quite come together all at once. His best tools are his plus or better throwing arm as well as above-average raw power that hasn’t manifested itself in games. … he will need to add lift to his swing to begin tapping into his power potential. If it all comes together, he has the makings of an everyday corner bat. If not, he could still have a role as a backup in the major leagues.”

Baseball America on Cabrera, age 21: “Although he still has a ground to make up as far as control and command are concerned, Cabrera was still the owner of one of the Rays’ system’s most electric arms. He brings a low-to mid-90s fastball with riding life from the left side and couples the pitch with a slider that has flashed plus this year. His 124 strikeouts in 113.2 innings are second in the Southern League. Scouts are split on Cabrera’s future, with some seeing a late-game reliever while others see a pitcher with the upside of a mid-rotation starter if everything comes together.”

Baseball America on RH reliever Roel Ramirez, age 23: “The third player in the Cardinals’ return is a relief-only prospect, but one who brings an explosive, mid-90s fastball to the table. He couples a fastball with a slider and split-fingered fastball, neither of which is average at this point.”