|
Post by borisman on Jun 28, 2016 12:25:06 GMT -5
Is that really a win for the agent representing the consensus #1 pick? I don't know if the agent needs a win, but as a newbe, he may be looking for more to show future clients. The agent can ask for all he wants. I just can't see Jason giving up a years worth of development & getting to a MLB payday one year sooner over a few hundred thousand. I the kid wants to sign, he'll sign. He knows if he goes to JuCo he may blow his arm out & be in the 3rd round (or worse) next year. As also been stated, he'd be making a big mistake by not signing and going to juco to re-enter next year's draft. No guarantee he'll go in the top 5. The draft has better prospects next year so he'd have to be lights out just to get his $5-$6mil.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 28, 2016 10:12:46 GMT -5
Didn't know where else to put this but I wanted to share. For whatever reason I have a copy of the rankings on my google drive from 9/21/12 Mookie Betts was #61, he had actually dropped there from 59 and a high of 44 earlier in the year. Also of note, Steven Wright also saw his stock drop down to 44. And because he got promoted to the big league club this week, Mike Meyers was at 62. Sometimes you just never know... So, 44 is the magic number? Brentz is currently there now. We should call him up. Maybe he'll start tearing it up.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 26, 2016 17:32:57 GMT -5
We need some pitching as the schedule is light for the next month, save for SF and Texas (but we got them at home, even though the last home stand was a bust), as we need to gain some ground in the east. Waiting till the deadline could prove fatal. So what'll it be, DD? Don't trade the studs, as even if we do upgrade at pitching, there's no confidence the rest of the staff will hold up or improve, which is what is needed. I wouldn't want to be him right now.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 26, 2016 7:59:49 GMT -5
What is the downside of plugging Moncada (assuming Moncada can play left field) or Benintendi into left field for a short stretch? I mean as opposed to sticking Brentz out there? It would be a no pressure situation, and what if either of them came in and played very well? Would anyone he stunned? The advanced secondary pitches will overwhelm either of the young duo, not to mention consistent 90's heat they'll see once they start looking for the off-speed stuff. It's not a good idea imo.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 22, 2016 16:22:21 GMT -5
How much leverage does Shawaryn really have? Sure he can go back to College, but he'll most likely get a lot less next year as a senior. I think he's trying to say "look at sophomore stats, that's the pitcher you're signing".
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 22, 2016 16:18:22 GMT -5
Who else is happy that they now put up the DSL box scores A LOT earlier than in year's past? If it's already been said then, well, I said it again. edit: I just had to click like on my own post.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 21, 2016 12:56:00 GMT -5
Telson good point about Herb Washingston. For those who weren't around, in 1975 Charles Finley, Oakland's creative owner hired a world class sprinter to be a designated pinch runner, who hadn't played baseball since high school. He did get caught a bunch, but stole bases. My buddy and I thought if given a chance if he trained well with coaches on pitchers moves he may have become a weapon, however other players were derisive about him not being a real player and the experiment ended within a season or so. We watched him early on, a nd he was full speed by his second step and was sliding into second as the catchers throw was still going over the mound! Would love to see something like that. Track stars are even faster now so something like that could garner a lot of attention.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 21, 2016 12:47:28 GMT -5
Has the roster been released for the Gulf Coast team? The season starts on Friday so something should be announced soon. I'm still looking at the "projected" roster on this website.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 18, 2016 11:27:50 GMT -5
Excited to see "the great one" Josh Pennington make his 2016 debut today. I remember there was some positive discussion about him in the offseason. Also, it's about time for Luis Alejandro Basabe to get some love and to stop being used a punch line. Dude is a 19 year MIfer slashing 311/414/463 and doesn't seem to have any glaring statistical flaws (BABIP is kinda high but not unreasonable). WHEN IS IT GOING TO BE HIS TIME? I think him and his twin change uniforms on a yearly basis so we don't really know which one is actually having a good year except that it's the one playing MiF this year.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 17, 2016 12:35:03 GMT -5
Very interesting Podcast yesterday with Callis. He didn't seem to feel the Sox were planning to use their slot savings entirely on Groome. He seemed to think they were going to offer deals to some of their prime later HS picks and offer Groome the balance on a take it or leave it basis. I like that direction. Callis mentioned Quintana a couple of times so I think if anything he'll be the one and only getting any of the savings from the draft pool.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 17, 2016 6:02:04 GMT -5
Have there been any double-plus run third basemen recently? Has there ever? But should that stop them if that were their only spot for him and he was entirely capable? ARod moved to 3b when he was still a plus runner, but certainly he was never an 80 steal threat. Still, it seems silly to me that a team wouldn't play a player at 3b who had the arm for it, the range for it, and the hands for it, simply because he didn't "fit the prototype." If the OF is full, and 2b and SS taken, the team's limited in where they put him. His feet aren't going to suddenly transmute into lead by standing at the hot corner, any more than putting Dick Stuart in CF would've grown wings on his feet and turned him into Mercury. The only positions I'd legitimately see as affecting a player's legs are C, and over the long term, maybe 2b (where players historically have early declines, probably from minor injuries, contact, etc.). If he hits and fields and runs, more value for them. Edit: good calls on Chone Figgins. Certainly can't think of anyone, ever, who was a legit 50-steal guy, let alone 70-80. I think Paul Molitor played a lot of 3B, before becoming a full time DH, and he was a great base runner. I looked up his stats and he was in the 40's 4 x's and 30's several more.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 15, 2016 14:37:09 GMT -5
Groome or Espinoza? If the Red Sox hadn't picked Groome, where would he have fallen to?
Dalbec: hitter, pitcher, or both? I can't wait to hear his reply to this one. I'd say the NYY.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 15, 2016 12:33:10 GMT -5
Which top prospect(s) are most likely to get traded for a starting pitcher or other impactful player (LHH OF or bullpen arm)?
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 15, 2016 12:31:14 GMT -5
bazookatooth stole my question so I'd ask: which of the top 10 picks may sign for below slot, other than the 2 seniors drafted?
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 15, 2016 6:16:47 GMT -5
When we drafted him I shot up threw my clicker and cursed f no way! Noooo f way! I still can't believe it. He is the best player in the draft. Over all a real solid draft. If we manage to get one of the exciting names after the 10th rd signed and all the picks before the 10th rd signed I'm a happy guy. Groom is imo the best player in this draft by far. I think I slapped my hands together and kinda yelled "yes" about 4 times when Groome's name was announced. I'm sure there were some over the top reactions to the pick. If someone has a good one please post.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 15, 2016 5:51:28 GMT -5
I don't know why some are in an uproar about "if" we sign Groome. When is the last time we didn't sign our 1st rounder? I know the rules have changed and there have been several 1st rounders from other teams that didn't sign but I'm 99.99% sure he'll sign. Doesn't matter what I think though. The question is for how much he'll sign, hopefully a little under slot so we can get at least one of the post 10th round guys.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 15, 2016 5:39:26 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 13, 2016 15:06:22 GMT -5
It would be awesome if they televised the Salem game, since like you said, they're the next top team in play.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 13, 2016 13:11:40 GMT -5
Shouldn't MLB have a decision on Machado's suspension by now? It would be great if they decision is handed down today. Hell yeah! Sit his a$$ down! See you in August, Manny. Maybe we'll trade for a solid starter by then.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 13, 2016 13:00:56 GMT -5
I just saw some of the highlights from his 19 K game. That last kid started his swing as the ball was already past him. No chance! Can't wait till J-Groove is in da house. Any chance they start him in the DSL since he is so young?
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 13, 2016 9:04:54 GMT -5
I thought that we were home for the series. It IS at Fenway (as are the next 10 games). We played in their bandbox last time. It started out good but their offense just outperformed ours, and they needed to. Our pitching imploded those last two games.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 12:50:30 GMT -5
Could fill a need for the big club this season, a sixth or seventh inning guy. I'd rather not do that if he might be able to start. He can start next year. It's been done before.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 12:38:28 GMT -5
4 pitches, started in Cape Cod league, closer for Florida (couldn't break rotation) Can't really hold that against him. Looks like he might get a serious look to put a fresh arm in the bigs. He's no Burdi but he's a mature kid from a big program.
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 12:35:20 GMT -5
PITCHING STATS YEAR TEAM W L ERA APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO WP HP OBA 2016 Florida 3 0 1.05 33 0 0 0 13 43.0 30 6 5 6 56 5 1 .195
that Florida staff is sick
|
|
|
Post by borisman on Jun 10, 2016 12:33:07 GMT -5
I wish they would just post "union break" or "smoke break" if they're gone freeze up.
|
|