Jim Callis Chat

by deezle on Dec 26, 2007 5:59 PM EST Comment 24 comments

On a chat today on ESPN.com, Jim Callis presented his top ten list:

Jay Bruce, of, Reds
Clay Buchholz, rhp, Red Sox
Joba Chamberlain, rhp, Yankees
Evan Longoria, 3b, Rays
Clayton Kershaw, lhp, Dodgers
Mike Moustakas, ss, Royals
Colby Rasmus, of, Cardinals
Cameron Maybin, of, Marlins
Travis Snider, of, Blue Jays
Homer Bailey, rhp, Reds

Obviously, the outlier on this list in comparison to our list is Moustakas. I, along with many others, were pimping Moose early but were shot down. It will be interesting to see where BA ranks him this offseason and what he does this coming season.

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They Are Really High On Mous

He was rated as the top hitter for average and the top hitter for power in this draft. If that comes true, and he can keep himself from playing 1B or LF, he will certainly be very valuable (no matter what position he ends up at)...

by Dfarth on Dec 26, 2007 5:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Interesting

that he rates Mike Moustakas over David Price.

http://www.redsminorleagues.com

by dougdirt on Dec 26, 2007 5:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Price

Justin (Nashville): Moustakas in your Top 10 but no David Price?

Jim Callis: (2:40 PM ET ) Price was No. 12. I just really, really, really think Moustakas is going to rake.

by deezle on Dec 26, 2007 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

he's really going out on a limb

for a guy who has next to nothing in terms of pro experience. if Moustakas doesn't turn out, Callis should feel pretty dumb. he's got him higher than a lot of really good young hitters with solid records in the minors. I'm just a little surprised...

by PrincetonCubs on Dec 27, 2007 12:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i bet Moustakas will not be as good as people

think. I mean he wasn't even the top player on his team until his senior year.

by Bravesin07 on Dec 26, 2007 5:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Eh?

Kind of a weak argument. What's more important, the present or the past?

Do you hold it against Price that Alvarez was considered the best prospect at Vandy?

by deezle on Dec 26, 2007 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

Alvarez is going to go number one too ...... so why would anyone hold that against Price. I actually kind of agree with bravesin and believe that if Moose is a top 10 (or maybe even top 20) prospect than he is all hype.

by kaisertown on Dec 26, 2007 11:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs