Sale to BOS for Moncada, Kopech, Basabe, Diaz
Dec 15, 2016 15:58:51 GMT -5
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Post by cagyjohn on Dec 15, 2016 15:58:51 GMT -5
I am new to the forum. However I thought that I should share my insights on Moncada, Kopech, and Dubon. I saw all three at close range several times in the AZ Fall League.
Kopech was the most impressive by far. He had outstanding velocity - 95 to 97 on the radar gun. He seemed to have a good slider that generated repeated swings and misses. And, interestingly enough, he had reasonably good command. I also liked his mound presence. He seemed confident and in control. He is a tall and imposing figure on the mound. He was definitely the best pitcher I saw in the Fall League. In my mind if he can develop his change up, he will be a #1 or #2 starter. If he remains injury free and keeps his head on straight we may rue the day that we traded him.
Moncada was a real disappointment to me. I saw him three times and then he got injured. He got a few hits on fastballs. However what bothered me the most is that he appeared to be disinterested in the field. He is indeed a physical specimen for his age. He is a patient hitter - as little too patient for my liking. And he definitely has trouble hitting off-speed pitches. He always seemed off balance. And he didn't look good at third base - a couple of balls went right through his legs. To be honest I don't see him as the #1 prospect in baseball. I think that his hit tool has a long way to go before he is ready for the major leagues. And, again, I didn't like the fact that his head didn't seem to be in the game.
Dubon is a skinny guy who didn't have a good stint in the Fall League. I saw him play CF and 2nd base, and let's just say he was adequate in the field. He didn't impress with his bat at all. He seemed to have trouble making consistent contact. He could be an average utilty player in the making.
So my opinion on the Sale trade - it doesn't bother me that they traded Moncada. I am disappointed that they traded Kopech. He has a chance to be truly outstanding, and you don't need to be a scout to see that. And as for Dubon, no real loss. He is a nice third or fourth piece in a trade for for a substantial player.
Kopech was the most impressive by far. He had outstanding velocity - 95 to 97 on the radar gun. He seemed to have a good slider that generated repeated swings and misses. And, interestingly enough, he had reasonably good command. I also liked his mound presence. He seemed confident and in control. He is a tall and imposing figure on the mound. He was definitely the best pitcher I saw in the Fall League. In my mind if he can develop his change up, he will be a #1 or #2 starter. If he remains injury free and keeps his head on straight we may rue the day that we traded him.
Moncada was a real disappointment to me. I saw him three times and then he got injured. He got a few hits on fastballs. However what bothered me the most is that he appeared to be disinterested in the field. He is indeed a physical specimen for his age. He is a patient hitter - as little too patient for my liking. And he definitely has trouble hitting off-speed pitches. He always seemed off balance. And he didn't look good at third base - a couple of balls went right through his legs. To be honest I don't see him as the #1 prospect in baseball. I think that his hit tool has a long way to go before he is ready for the major leagues. And, again, I didn't like the fact that his head didn't seem to be in the game.
Dubon is a skinny guy who didn't have a good stint in the Fall League. I saw him play CF and 2nd base, and let's just say he was adequate in the field. He didn't impress with his bat at all. He seemed to have trouble making consistent contact. He could be an average utilty player in the making.
So my opinion on the Sale trade - it doesn't bother me that they traded Moncada. I am disappointed that they traded Kopech. He has a chance to be truly outstanding, and you don't need to be a scout to see that. And as for Dubon, no real loss. He is a nice third or fourth piece in a trade for for a substantial player.