Diamond vs Liriano and others

by stello12 on Jun 17, 2005 2:39 PM EDT

How would you guys rank the following elite minor league arms? I'm learning more about Liriano thru John's site and my own research, but wouuld love to know more. With a minor league draft upcoming (Scoresheet), I'd be interested to hear opinions. I currently own Felix, Niemann, Durbin, Maine and McGowan, and would like to add a potential # 1 caliber arm to the mix.

Diamond, TEX
Liriano, MIN
Lester, BOS
Sowers, CLE
Sanchez, BOS

Many Thanks,

Bob

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hmmmmm

Id put Verlander and Glen Perkins in there...

I'd take out durbin

by hotshotschamp on Jun 17, 2005 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

given what you have

I'd go:

Liriano
Sanchez
Diamond
Lester
Sowers

Highest ceiling to risk payoff I think given that probably 2 of your current arms will pan out to be #2 or 2.5 starters at the least with a pretty good chance for at least one number 1 (Felix obviously if something doesn't snap, Niemann's hurting so...). I debated moving Diamond to 5th due to the MLB park, in a more nuetral park less questions. I think his upside is that high. None of those picks would be bad at all.

by roaddog on Jun 17, 2005 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Diamond and Liriano

I own both in my league and I love each of them. I know that the Minnesota hierarchy is enamored with Liriano, maybe because of the way they stole him as a throw in in the AJ P-zinsky deal. We'll see how he does in AAA.

As John always says, AA is a key test. We'll see how Diamond handles it when he get promoted.

by CouncilmanJim on Jun 17, 2005 5:46 PM EDT reply actions