Preliminary Dodgers Prospect List
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 4:59 PM EST
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Working draft of the Dodgers list after the jump. Feel free to suggest additions or subtractions. Remember space is limited, if someone goes on someone else has to come off.
Geison Aguasviva LHP
Nick Akins OF
Steven Ames RHP
Pedro Baez 3B
Brian Cavazos-Galvez OF
Travis Chick RHP
Danny Danielson RHP
Tony Delmonico C
Ivan DeJesus Jr SS
Scott Elbert LHP
Nate Eovaldi RHP
Francisco Felix RHP
Carlos Frias RHP
Austin Gallager 1B
Jonathan Garcia OF
Dee Gordon SS
Garrett Gould RHP
Javy Guerra RHP
Kenley Jansen RHP
Andrew Lambo OF
Josh Lindblom RHP
Matt Magill RHP
Ethan Martin RHP
Aaron Miller LHP
Carlos Monasteros RHP rule 5
Xavier Paul OF
Jon Michael Redding RHP
Kyle Russell OF
Jerry Sands 1B-OF
Tim Sexton RHP
Blake Smith OF
Angelo Songco OF
Scott Van Slyke OF
Brett Wallach RHP
Allen Webster RHP
J.T. Wise C
Chris Withrow RHP
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Names I’d rather see then Travis Chick
1.Steven Caseres
2. Gorman Erickson
3. Jamie Pedroza
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
chick
Chick is marginal I agree. The other guys were consdiered but I didn’t put them on for variouis reasons….Caseres production was marginal for a cal league first baseman. Pedroza went down to the MWL after playing in the cal league in ’08, plus his strikeout rate is extremely high. Erickson looks interesting and i might go with him over chick.
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caseras
jumped from the rookie league to the Cal League. The Dodgers don’t usually do that and he struggled mightily against LHP but was impressive at times. .926 OPS against RHP. Nothing great but if we are talking one of the last guys to put a grade on , I think he should be there.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Gallagher.
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by cwhitman412 on Dec 23, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I did say "don't usually"
leaving room for the exceptions.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. I’d like to see Rubby de la Rosa, Gorman Erickson, Travis Schlichting. Are newly-acquired players like Jon Link and John Ely eligible too?
I think you could take off Travis Chick, maybe Francisco Felix (wasn’t he rule 5 eligible?), Matt Magill or Geison Aguasviva.
You could also consider Justin Miller or Brent Leach if he’s eligible.
by dtung on Dec 23, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree with some of that
but I’d really like Aquasviva to stay, he’s one of the best lefites in the system.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
on justin miller… he needs to get on the list.. hes a big time sinker baller..
-1 on aguasiviva.. hes a top 30 prospect in our system
by matthewmafa on Dec 23, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
list
I forgot about the Pierre trade. Adding Link and Ely to the list, cutting Chick, brings us to 40 which is the maximum.
Geison Aguasviva LHP
Nick Akins OF
Steven Ames RHP
Pedro Baez 3B
Brian Cavazos-Galvez OF
Danny Danielson RHP
Tony Delmonico C
Ivan DeJesus Jr SS
Scott Elbert LHP
John Ely RHP C
Nate Eovaldi RHP
Francisco Felix RHP
Carlos Frias RHP
Austin Gallager 1B
Jonathan Garcia OF
Dee Gordon SS
Garrett Gould RHP
Javy Guerra RHP
Kenley Jansen RHP
Andrew Lambo OF
Josh Lindblom RHP
John Link RHP C
Matt Magill RHP
Ethan Martin RHP
Lucas May C
Aaron Miller LHP
Carlos Monasteros RHP rule 5
Xavier Paul OF
Jon Michael Redding RHP
Trayvon Robinson OF
Kyle Russell OF
Jerry Sands 1B-OF
Tim Sexton RHP
Blake Smith OF
Angelo Songco OF
Scott Van Slyke OF
Brett Wallach RHP
Allen Webster RHP
J.T. Wise C
Chris Withrow RHP
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i like
I like Felix. He stays on.
Magill is cuttable if there is someone you really want. Don’t like Justin Miller. de la rosa too far away.
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Magill is from my high school, you can't cut him!
lol
I think he’s got some good talent, though.
by Ivdown on Dec 24, 2009 1:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thats pretty cool...
It was like the LHP Tyler Skaggs who I wanted the Dodgers to draft(went to the Angels). He went to my HS’s rival and owned our varsity team
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 24, 2009 2:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
magill
I’d cut Magill for Erickson if you give me a good reason.
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Your the analyst
which one is better:)
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Erickson
then Akins, does that help?
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
akins
I want to write about Akins.
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Erickson
My argument would be that Erickson has some offensive potential and a decent chance at sticking at catcher. My info on Magill is a little out of date but last i checked he has avg. at best velocity and had a K/9 rate a tick less than 7. On the flip side, Magill is almost two years younger and played at the same level.
by dtung on Dec 23, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agree
Yeah, i am thinking along these lines as well.
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I love what Ames did in rookie ball but I’d rather hear about Saint Clair and Boothe for this year.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t believe the future Kevin Miller is not on the list.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
list
Cutting Magill and Gallagher in favor of Schlichting and St. Clair.
Geison Aguasviva LHP
Nick Akins OF
Steven Ames RHP
Pedro Baez 3B
Brian Cavazos-Galvez OF
Danny Danielson RHP
Tony Delmonico C
Ivan DeJesus Jr SS
Scott Elbert LHP
John Ely RHP C fix
Nate Eovaldi RHP
Francisco Felix RHP
Carlos Frias RHP
Jonathan Garcia OF
Dee Gordon SS
Garrett Gould RHP
Javy Guerra RHP
Kenley Jansen RHP
Andrew Lambo OF
Josh Lindblom RHP
John Link RHP C fix
Ethan Martin RHP
Lucas May C
Aaron Miller LHP
Carlos Monasteros RHP rule 5
Xavier Paul OF
Jon Michael Redding RHP
Trayvon Robinson OF
Kyle Russell OF
Jerry Sands 1B-OF
Travis Schlichting RHP
Tim Sexton RHP
Blake Smith OF
Angelo Songco OF
Cole St. Clair LHP
Scott Van Slyke OF
Brett Wallach RHP
Allen Webster RHP
J.T. Wise C
Chris Withrow RHP
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
personally
I think that Gallagher should be ahead of Schlichting because Gallagher played a whole season hurt, even though he sucked. Schlichting is a reliever… Id be suprised if he ever gets a legit shot in our pen.. too many people that are better than him, and they are established.
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 23, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well I agree
that Gallagher should be on the list but i think you are wrong about Schlichting. He might have made the team this year if he hadn’t been hurt and I feel comfortable in saying he’ll for sure make the major leagues which is more that what can be said for some of these prospects.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont mind having Schlichting be on the list, but if he is on instead of Gallagher, I think that is wrong. Coming into the year, Gallagher was considered to potenitally be the 3B of the future. He hurt his shoulder, but played through it.
What’s Schlichting going to be for the Dodgers? Yea, I know he could have been in the majors this season, but in a pen that includes Trancosso, Belisario, Kuo, Broxton, and Sherrill, how many key chances will he get? He may be a good prospect, but, IMO, he has little value to the Dodgers.
Reading a few Dodger blogs, they seem to have the same general feeling about Schlichting, average to above average pen guy. Going into last season, Gallagher was considered by some to be one season away from being an elite prospect… see my problem?
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 23, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ok
OK, so if you want both Gallagher and Schlicthing on the list, who do I cut to make room?
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 10:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
from your newest list...
damn, this is tough. If we keep both Gallagher and Schlichting, cut May. He s a backup at best. Except for possibly being the backup for next season(if we dont resign Ausmus), he has no value.
Or, we could litterally cut Schlichting for Gallagher. I guess its a crap shoot because Austin had a bad season and was hurt, while Schlichting was productive… I am thinking long term, where I think Gallagher will have more value.
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 23, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lucas may?
he will not be getting cut frlom this list..
by matthewmafa on Dec 23, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly have never like May… which is part of the reason I included him….
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 24, 2009 2:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lucas May
made some huge strides this year. Had a solid AA season even with the injury, then had an even better World Cup, and capped it off with good showing in the AFL. I’d like to hear if his defense is improving like DeJon told us and John should be able to enlighten us based on how he looked in the AFL.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not a fan of St. Clair
he used to be an elite talent but now he sounds like just a guy with mediocre stuff. he’s put up nice numbers but he’s now 23 and hasn’t pitched above low-A.
by dtung on Dec 24, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A fine list
looking forward to it.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 6:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Earlier John said No
that he was to far away.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
re: Dodgers
In Phil We Trust (Canuck too).
by kinbote on Dec 23, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
alberto bastardo?
in favor of cole st clair..
by matthewmafa on Dec 23, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
roberto feliciano...
i dont know if hes a top 40 prospect yet.. but he made it to A ball as a 18 year old lefty…
seems like a sleeper to me.. drafted in the 24th round in 2008.. watch out for him..
by matthewmafa on Dec 23, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone tell me about Blake Smith? Drafted early last year, but I never really heard anything about him….
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 23, 2009 10:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i can tell you one thing
he is not among the dodgers top 40 prospects..
by matthewmafa on Dec 23, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
smith
I feel like i have to include him due to draft position.
by John Sickels on Dec 23, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he was an overdraft
the only reason possible to put him on this top 40 list is draft position.. and he was a huge over draft so if he was a 3rd round pick, would you put him in?
by matthewmafa on Dec 23, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd cut him
we know he struggled and you won’t really be able to grade him until we see what he can do with a winter of rest and a fresh start. Of course you not going to be able to say much about Gallagher either since he lost the year to the shoulder problems.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was terrible all year when he played
But he’s still got potential as either a pitcher or hitter, so I haven’t given up on him yet.
by Ivdown on Dec 24, 2009 1:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Two way player
but the Dodgers were impressed with his power and put him in the outfield. His first tour with the wood bat was a disaster so right now he’s looking like a wasted pick given he was a college player but maybe he just had trouble adjusting to the professional life. Happens sometimes. Could even be converted back to a pitcher if he continues the Kyle Russell whiff machine approach.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 23, 2009 11:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hope This Helps
This is my list through high-A. I haven’t gotten to AA yet.
DSL
Enlly Morales
Bladimir Franco
Alexis Aguilar
Yimi Garcia
Gustavo Gomez
Arismendy Ozoria
Jose Dominguez
AZL
Nick Akins
Jonathan Garcia
Allen Webster
Danny Danielson
Rubby De La Rosa
Roberto Feliciano
Jimmy Marshall
Brandon Martinez
Carlos Frias
R
Brian Cavazos Galvez
Gorman Erickson
J.T. Wise
Chris Jacobs
Blake Smith
Angelo Songco
Jerry Sands
Steven Ames
Garrett Gould
Brett Wallach
Daigoro Rondon
Nick Gaudi
Matt Magill
Fredy Quintero
Javier Solano
Andy Suiter
A
Kyle Russell
Dee Gordon
Jaime Pedroza
Austin Gallagher
Tony Delmonico
Alfredo Silverio
Josh Walter
Aaron Miller
Ethan Martin
Nathan Eovaldi
Jon Michael Redding
Geison Aguasviva
Robert Boothe
Cole St. Clair
Justin Miller
Javy Guerra
A+
Trayvon Robinson
Steven Caseres
Pedro Baez
Scott Van Slyke
Tim Sexton
Chris Withrow
Kenley Jansen
Eric Krebs
by kensai on Dec 24, 2009 9:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Granted
It’s just every prospect on that level who is remotely worth anything, so i’m sure this doesn’t help a top 30 that much.
Here were the other notables I still have above high-A before I actually go through the team video or whatever.
Scott Elbert
Josh Lindblom
Andrew Lambo
Ivan DeJesus
Xavier Paul
Travis Schlichting
Lucas May
Jamie Hoffmann
Paul Koss
James Adkins
Matthew Sartor
Francisco Felix
by kensai on Dec 24, 2009 9:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Catcher position
Thoughts on J.T. Wise? Both May & Delmonico have warts aplenty . . .
by kinbote on Dec 24, 2009 2:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I really like Wise
He showed good talent in college and in his brief stint in the minors. I am NOT inpressed with may, but am curious about Delmonico…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 24, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
list
here is the final list with a few early grades. Ended up cutting Akin for Gallagher.
Los Angeles Dodgers 40 players
Geison Aguasviva LHP C
Steven Ames RHP C
Pedro Baez 3B C
Brian Cavazos-Galvez OF C
Danny Danielson RHP
Ivan DeJesus Jr SS B-
Tony Delmonico C
Scott Elbert LHP
John Ely RHP C fix
Nate Eovaldi RHP
Francisco Felix RHP
Carlos Frias RHP
Austin Gallagher 1B
Jonathan Garcia OF
Dee Gordon SS
Garrett Gould RHP
Javy Guerra RHP
Kenley Jansen RHP C+
Andrew Lambo OF
Josh Lindblom RHP
John Link RHP C fix
Ethan Martin RHP
Lucas May C
Aaron Miller LHP
Carlos Monasteros RHP rule 5
Xavier Paul OF C
Jon Michael Redding RHP
Trayvon Robinson OF
Kyle Russell OF
Jerry Sands 1B-OF
Travis Schlichting RHP
Tim Sexton RHP
Blake Smith OF
Angelo Songco OF
Cole St. Clair LHP
Scott Van Slyke OF
Brett Wallach RHP
Allen Webster RHP
J.T. Wise C
Chris Withrow RHP
by John Sickels on Dec 24, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
drop st clair or blake smith
for roberto feliciano
by matthewmafa on Dec 24, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
smith
I’ve decided to drop smith despite his draft status and add feliciano.
by John Sickels on Dec 24, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
for taking some of our suggestions.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 24, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
nice to know fans have a thought
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 24, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
armando Zerpa
recent rule 5 pick up…
is he not top 40 or did everyone forget about him??
suprised nobody mentioned him…
i would add him in favor of cole st clair.. both lefties.. zerpa has more velocity and in A ball this year he went 45 inning 19 hits 51 Ks 14 walks… absoluty dominante.. 0.73 WHIp
on the other hand.. st clair went only 36 inning the whole year with a 1.18 whip at age 22 in A ball with 36 innings 30 hits 45 Ks and 13 walks..
Zerpa is the better prospect..
by matthewmafa on Dec 24, 2009 11:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Zerpa
because he is a rule 5 pick, dont we need to keep him on the MLB 25 man roster? And he pitched in A ball last year? IMO, seems like we will need to offer him back, and his old team would be stupid not to take him back, IMO
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 25, 2009 12:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
well its the same with the other pither we picked up in the rule 5
by matthewmafa on Dec 25, 2009 2:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea
but my point was is it even worth counting him because either we have to keep an A ball pitcher on the 25 man roster or give him back. And, because he did well in A ball, his team will probably take him back… I doubt we have him very long, he doesnt seem MLB ready and a team like the Dodgers need every 25 man spot..
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 25, 2009 2:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oops
I kinda used ‘IMO’ to many times….
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Dec 25, 2009 12:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Robert
I’m a little surprised not much attention is being paid to Robert Boothe. He hit 96mph last year and averaged 12.4k/9. They changed his motion which helped his control issues and he threw well in Advance Instruction League after the season. He has been called for early camp this year. Something else wrong?
Plagiarism saves time!
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