Top 20 Royals Prospects
by John Sickels on Nov 9, 2007 5:29 PM EST
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Kansas City Royals Top 20 Prospect List for 2008
All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change.
- Mike Moustakas, SS, Grade B+
- Luke Hochevar, RHP, Grade B
- Billy Buckner, RHP, Grade B
- Dan Cortes, RHP, Grade B
- Julio Pimentel, RHP, Grade B-
- Chris Lubanski, OF, Grade B-
- Danny Duffy, LHP, Grade B-
- Blake Wood, RHP, Grade C+
- Blake Johnson, RHP, Grade C+
- Carlos Rosa, RHP, Grade C+
- Justin Huber, 1B, Grade C+
- Craig Brazell, 1B, Grade C+ (old but I'd love to give him some at-bats)
- Jeff Bianchi, SS, Grade C+ (not ready to drop him just yet)
- Tyler Lumsden, LHP, Grade C+ (too high? Time to pull the plug?)
- Sam Runion, RHP, Grade C+
- Jarod Plummer, RHP, Grade C+ (sort of the Brazell of pitchers)
- Adrian Ortiz, OF, Grade C+ (might drop to Grade C)
- Mitch Maier, OF, Grade C (Looks too low. Might move up to C+)
- Matt Mitchell, RHP, Grade C
- Derrick Robinson, OF, Grade C
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Daniel Cortes
Moustakas as a B+ is conservative I think but understandable.
Big Cortes fan!
Hochevar
by Abbath @ Minor League Ball on Nov 9, 2007 5:41 PM EST reply actions
Interesting List
The only question I have is why isn't Dickerson on the list?
by Angels and Demons on Nov 9, 2007 5:49 PM EST reply actions
He really improved this year...
That said...
yea but
I know there have been precedents like Wang and whoever but I would be hesitant.
GB rates are absurd
by Bowser on Nov 10, 2007 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
eh
I think Rosa is a B-, I have him ranked 6th. He was rumored to be a candidate for the MLB roster last spring, but that never happened (obviously).
Like Wood A TON. Big time arm on a big frame. Blake "helium" Wood!!
Oh and Joe Dickerson should definitely be on this list, I think. Very toolsy guy that has gap power and is very fast. One of my favorite guys in the system.
Mike Moustakas
One thing ... it just doesn't feel right having Moustakas and Buckner only 1/2 grade away from each other. I understand being conservative about Mike but, I think he warrants an "A" perhaps. Have you considered it? Is he close? Is the B+ more because of percieved ability or is it more because he hasn't had alot of professional playing time yet?
Huber
Now I feel bad.
Royals Prospects
Moustakas--from the reports I've seen, a case can be made for an A-
I think Huber is underrated--it seems like the Royals want to get rid of him. Dayton keeps saying he wants a RH bat, he's got one already.
The Royals got 3 good HS arms-Runion, Duffy, Mitchell--hopefully they will gradually rise on this list in the coming years.
DM effect
- Mike Moustakas- taken #2 overall in the 2007 MLB draft
- Dan Cortes- acquired in the Mike MacDougal trade
- Julio Pimentel- acquired in the Elmer Dessens trade
- Daniel Duffy- 3rd round of 2007 draft
- Blake Johnson- acquired in the Elmer Dessens trade
- Tyler Lumsden- acquired in the MacDougal trade
- Sam Runion- 2nd round of 2007 MLB draft
- Adrian Ortiz- 5th round of 2007 MLB draft
- Matt Mitchell- 14th round of 2007 MLB draft
Hochevar and Buckner
I'm not that impressed with Buckner at this point. Even though he debuted in the majors this year, he seems pretty far away from contributing.
I haven't been able to decide on Hochevar yet.
by doubledribble @ Minor League Ball on Nov 10, 2007 12:12 AM EST reply actions
I have 2 words for you my friend
by the pinstripes on Nov 10, 2007 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
So can we get a scouting report on Cortes?
Daniel "I'm so filthy" Cortes
What's not to like? 20 years old. Smoking the hooch. I kid, I kid. Let's get to the goodies.
Daniel sports a mid to upper 90's explosive fastball. A much improved curve ball and a slider. At 6'5", 205/lbs he is still projectable for his frame.
Overall, a big step forward from his 2006 season as his walk rate and k rate both improved steadily while advancing to A+. He looks to begin in AA next year as a 21 yr. old.
This kid has big potential. The sky is the limit my good man.
by the pinstripes on Nov 12, 2007 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Buckner...
i saw two starts of hochevar live, one where he was hit up a bit, and one where he was lights out. clearly he has very good stuff. i still think he can be a very good pitcher.
Two Disagreements
- Moustakas should be an A-. I realize you're not overly enthused with him, but he has 80 raw power, an 80 arm, and is a middle infielder. Honestly, that's not A- worthy? Hmmm....
- Daniel Cortes made a tremendous jump this year, not only in his numbers but in the way he manages a game. I'm not sure if you had the chance to see him pitch this year, but it's apparent that he is a special kid - certainly a B+ at this point.
by Bowser on Nov 10, 2007 1:59 PM EST reply actions
+1
cortes should be a B+ as he is the best pitching prospect in the system right now. period!...
gotta have the exclamation point for the ooomph factor.
GO DANIEL CORTES !!!!!
by the pinstripes on Nov 12, 2007 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Plummer
It should be noted that I don't mind the rankings and have no complaints, I just don't understand the comparison. Admittedly, John did say "sort of," but I'm not sure I see any viable comparison at all.
It's inching towards you...
by NYCRoyal on Nov 13, 2007 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
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