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Post by jchang on Aug 20, 2015 19:08:42 GMT -5
Shaw streak continues
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Post by jchang on Aug 20, 2015 16:22:29 GMT -5
On H Ramirez, some one said that all Redsox LF get a negative dWAR because of the configuration of Fenway, just not as bad as -2.3
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Post by jchang on Aug 20, 2015 16:00:55 GMT -5
Its not just prospects in the MLB Top 100 (typically grade 50 or higher, 55 this year) or even top 40 (grade 60) that are of interest. Consider that even decent bench grade free agent might be 3-5M, and regular players in the 5-6M per WAR range, and consider that even when you do pay 5-6M per (recent past history/projected WAR) that player doesn't always put up the WAR you paid for (please help me here, who comes to mind on this? its on the tip on my tongue) Right now, our board has T.Shaw at grade 3, meaning an up and down, AAA depth guy with minimal value, with an upside of bench player. Do we have him underrated? could he really be a 2nd div starter, ie, WAR 2. If so, that would save us $10M in the free agent market, making money available for that 1 SP that everyone has been pining for. For a 9th round pick, 110K bonus, he has paid dividends.
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Post by jchang on Aug 20, 2015 14:20:54 GMT -5
if we can give Porcello 4/82, surely we can offer Cueto 6/150? you only life once? unless some really irate sox fan comes after you.
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Post by jchang on Aug 20, 2015 8:48:42 GMT -5
Perhaps we could get everyone here to agree on T.Shaw or S.Travis to be sure we are talking about the same prospect. Should Shaw finish this season well, lets assume he will face the common sophomore slump as every team now scrutinizes for any weakness. I would rather get a low cost backup free-agent as an alternate. If Shaw hits well next year, then he's on the 25-man, otherwise he does more development in AAA. For now, I waiting for the up arrow next to #14, his range changed from 3-4 to perhaps 3-5(6?). Shaw's current line of .369 BA .677 SLG and the assessment of fringe-average hit tool, average power will collide and something needs to give.
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Post by jchang on Aug 19, 2015 21:35:57 GMT -5
A DSL team would be embarrassed to play at the Potomac stadium.
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Post by jchang on Aug 19, 2015 20:39:11 GMT -5
I thought that the top college hitter was supposed to be in Salem? I'm not sure what that means. I believe I've previously said the best college hitter should start the next season in Double-A. I still believe that with Benintendi. Not sure what that has to do with my comment though. The top college junior might start in AA the year after the draft. So Benni starting in A+ next year is the equivalent.
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Post by jchang on Aug 18, 2015 21:13:23 GMT -5
Iso dropped from 293 to 274 with no xbh tonight. Ok ba did go from 328 to 371 and slg from 621 to 645.
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Post by jchang on Aug 18, 2015 20:34:23 GMT -5
Yeah but his Iso went down a bunch tonight
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Post by jchang on Aug 17, 2015 15:45:03 GMT -5
Its been one year + 2.5 months since there has been activity on Shaw's thread. Yes I know there was separate thread for his first call up back in May. Sure its only been 54 AB, but those are monster numbers for Jul + Aug. Middlebrooks and many others did well for a season more or less, then faded, I am inclined to think that Shaw can stick with some team as a regular, tough for a 1B/3B to be a backup unless there is someone like Holt on the team.
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Post by jchang on Aug 17, 2015 14:48:05 GMT -5
as of today, on the MLB 2015 Prospect Watch, #1-3 are grade 70, 4-10 grade 65, 11-26 grade 60. the rest are grade 55, which is surprising because the lower third or so have been 50 in the past. I am of the opinion that Bradley should be solidly in the grade 60 group with upside of being 65. So I would want either a 65 prospect or a 60 + 50
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Post by jchang on Aug 17, 2015 8:11:40 GMT -5
Also, why isn't he in Salem yet? I think we should wait till Tues to before starting the drum beat on this
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Post by jchang on Aug 15, 2015 15:36:36 GMT -5
thats alot of hits for the draft class of 2011, Barnes and Owens might want to take an AB to get in on the action
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Post by jchang on Aug 15, 2015 15:18:09 GMT -5
Porcello is probably wishing he didn't miss his turn in the rotation
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Post by jchang on Aug 15, 2015 15:02:14 GMT -5
I think someone hypnotized JBJ into thinking he is still at spring training 2013
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Post by jchang on Aug 14, 2015 22:13:41 GMT -5
700 works for me. But the lineup now is a lot better than last month.
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Post by jchang on Aug 14, 2015 21:28:30 GMT -5
Is it too early to wonder if Travis Shaw could be, if no more, a valuable utility player and bat off the bench? If he can play 1B, 3B, and LF passably well, he becomes a very valuable commodity. With Betts, JBJ, and Castillo all on the roster, even if one of them is hurt or needs a day off the other two can handle CF and RF at least reasonably well, so a 4th OF, for right now, only needs to play LF. we need to play shaw every day so long as he hits for average and power until opposing pitchers figure him out.
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Post by jchang on Aug 14, 2015 21:24:57 GMT -5
And today he gives up nothing
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Post by jchang on Aug 9, 2015 11:58:17 GMT -5
So it's Trey Ball Day at 3 teams today!
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Post by jchang on Aug 8, 2015 17:12:57 GMT -5
I think Dr Andrews has a standing appt for all the flame throwers. Its really great the Espinoza has a 97+ FB (with movement?) now somebody should tell him to pitch in the low 90's so he can work on a mix of pitches, command and all that good pitching stuff before there was a radar gun. People moaned how Owens FB was 88-91 in the minors. Was anyone surprised it was 93 for the MFY? Ignore the radar gun keeps Dr Andrews away (no offense Dr A) Guys who don't throw hard get Tommy John. Guys who throw hard get Tommy John. I'll take the guy who throws hard. In absolute MPH terms yes. My comment was in terms relative to each pitchers capability. Since we have wide access to the radar gun, too many pitching scout (perhaps more so on the arm chair side) are putting too much emphasis on velocity and this feedback reaches the pitching prospects who then believe that an extra mph or two will help them grade at the next level up. So the throw harder than they should and end up needing surgery. I am not saying I don't like pitchers who throw hard, but I am cautious on pitchers throwing hard to impress scouts (pro and non-pro) preferring a pitcher who stays within what his arm can do, staying healthy.
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Post by jchang on Aug 8, 2015 10:53:55 GMT -5
I think Dr Andrews has a standing appt for all the flame throwers. Its really great the Espinoza has a 97+ FB (with movement?) now somebody should tell him to pitch in the low 90's so he can work on a mix of pitches, command and all that good pitching stuff before there was a radar gun. People moaned how Owens FB was 88-91 in the minors. Was anyone surprised it was 93 for the MFY? Ignore the radar gun keeps Dr Andrews away (no offense Dr A)
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Post by jchang on Aug 4, 2015 19:45:22 GMT -5
Yes. They interviewed him a few innings ago. Spitting image. thanks. I don't have sound. Was going on appearance. Dad taught Henry well.
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Post by jchang on Aug 4, 2015 19:40:07 GMT -5
Owens is doing great. But he is too tall to field the ground balls coming his way.
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Post by jchang on Aug 4, 2015 19:38:51 GMT -5
Is that owens dad?
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Post by jchang on Aug 4, 2015 19:23:55 GMT -5
I love a good bunt
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