- Full name Tim Lemon
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As if Esix Snead weren't enough, Lemon is another speedy, athletic outfielder in the organization who has no clue at the plate. The organization is actually more disappointed in Lemon because more was expected of his bat and it hasn't happened yet. He's the nephew of former big leaguer Chet, which makes his slow adaptation to baseball even more mysterious. He had limited baseball experience in high school and turned down a Washington State football scholarship to sign with St. Louis, and his case illustrates the risk of taking raw athletes. But teams hate to give up on tools like these. Lemon has the potential for good power, and his athleticism, speed and arm make him a good outfielder. But he doesn't bring his full talent to the field every day, and as his statistics show, he hasn't given any sign that he's learning anything about hitting. The Cardinals hope Lemon sees his friends and teammates passing him in the organization, and that he's ready to do something about it. -