Need More Input
by John Sickels on Apr 17, 2009 5:26 PM EDT
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PrintThis isn't really a free-form suggestion thread, but I need some specific input about what you guys are interested in.
Do you want more prospect retros and not-a-rookies?
Do you like the Potpourri feature, where I have bullet points about different topics?
Do you prefer participation threads like 'You're the GM!" and "Guess the Prospect," or do you prefer more analytical threads, or do you want a mix?
Do you want more Prospect Smackdowns? Crystal Balls?
Any other old features you want revived?
I know many of you want more draft coverage, and that's coming up next week.
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Cheesecake
We haven’t been blessed with a cheesecake post in a good while. Might be time to think about bringing that series back in play.
sleeper/breakout
i always enjoy sleeper prospect/breakout candidate type stuff.
i’m liking the potpourri feature so far.
personally, i am not too jazzed about participation threads.
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Do you want more prospect retros and not-a-rookies? Yes.
Do you like the Potpourri feature, where I have bullet points about different topics? Yes.
Do you prefer participation threads like ’You’re the GM!" and “Guess the Prospect,” No.
Do you want more Prospect Smackdowns? Crystal Balls? YES.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
Prospect Smackdowns
I have to confess that I’m not a big fan of the current format – it almost always breaks down to “these two guys are extremely similar, X has a very slight edge here, Y has a very slight edge there, we’ll have to wait and see how it plays out.”
How about a different format: compare a current prospect with someone who was at roughly the same point several years ago and speculate whether the current prospect will turn out better/worse/about the same as the former prospect (and why)?
I do like the current smackdown format but.....
this is a solid idea. Perhaps you could give us a mix of the two. It would be cool to have an analysis of a common (or not so common) comparison for a player. McCutchen vs. a 22 yr old Marquis Grissom, for example.
Also, I like the potpourri feature.
by my dixie wrecked on Apr 17, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I have been requesting a prospect retro smackdown
for many moons on Alex Gordon/Hank Blalock
Do you want more prospect retros and not-a-rookies? Definitely
Do you like the Potpourri feature, where I have bullet points about different topics? I’m really liking the Potpourri idea a lot so far
Do you prefer participation threads like ’You’re the GM!" and “Guess the Prospect,” or do you prefer more analytical threads, or do you want a mix? A mixture is always good, though I do miss the “guess the prospect” threads, as it just seems to me they haven’t been popping up as frequently as they used to.
Do you want more Prospect Smackdowns? Crystal Balls? I’ve always liked the prospect smackdowns, though I don’t really care for the Crystal Ball feature
Any other old features you want revived? Obviously you have a limited time frame to cull information from, but revisiting past draft classes is always something that I love.
I enjoy threads that you take an active role in besides just posting the original.
I can read 3 paragraphs from Joe Schmoe poster, but a sentence or two from you about the topic is much more enjoyable and usually more useful. Afterall, you are the expert.
re: agreed cheescake!
I second that!
maybe a team by team prospect comparison? (though reading your book it’s obvious which teams you like etc).
I enjoy propsect retros the most and I do like the involvement of the community.
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
Not a rookie & prospect retros
In that order are my favorite posts then analytic stuff
by CabreraluvsBelinda on Apr 17, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
"Like them better than most" list
Every prospect guy clearly tries to provide an unbiased view of the prospects they’re evaluating, but at the same time they also have guys in the minors that they like better than most. Like the tools guy with a good work ethic you see developing the plate discipline necessary to really break through, or the pitcher with great makeup that just gets results even though the scouts don’t love him, or the ARL kid that you think is developing correctly even though the numbers aren’t there yet against the older competition.
Mostly looking for a short list (5 + 5?) of your favorites with of a mini-profile of the general consensus on them, what you like about them, and maybe a mini-crystal ball.
I especially like to hear about players that are showing up in the 80-120 range of rankings since I find a player showing up at 95 vs 105 really skews perception of that player.
Examples for me right now: Matt Moore (TB LHP), Ryan Kalish, Michael Almanzar, Jaff Decker, Daryl Jones, Vin Mazzaro, Hank Conger, Kelvin DeLeon…
Potpourri, Prospect Smackdown and Guess the Prospect
are the ones I enjoy most.
Im liking the Potpourri/Stream of Conciousness/Blog thing.
I also like some Crystal Balls mixed in… but not too much.
prospect smackdown
adrian cardenas vs conor gillespie
that might be an interesting analysis
+other big trades
This would interesting, and I think you could possibly analyze other deals where established stars are traded for prospects. You could examine the motivation for trading the star, why the team thought the return was good, what other offers they passed up, and how it turned out long term.
I also really like the Potpourri. It’s nice getting quick little updates on some prospects as well being able to see some of your other random thoughts.
by mentalpowers on Apr 18, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be fun
Two Words. Glenn Davis..
Actually, Tejada, Bedard, both Tex deals, ect… would be good.
Input
I really like Potpourri and Not a Prospect. I like things that provide us input on what’s going on right now and guys to keep an eye on.
Prospect Retros with guys busting out, a la the most recent Davies one, are really cool.
Guess the Prospect is a really cool idea but I don’t think it actually plays out that well, as they’ve seemed to devolve into crapshoot guessing games. As a one day filler to save you some time though, they’re plenty entertaining.
Prospect Smackdowns are a lot of fun, more of these would be sweet.
King Billy's Thoughts
Do you want more prospect retros and not-a-rookies? Yes, but ONLY with potential impact players. I do not care about guys such as Sean Gallagher or Brandon Inge
Do you like the Potpourri feature, where I have bullet points about different topics? Yes, I would enjoy this feature
Do you prefer participation threads like ’You’re the GM!" and “Guess the Prospect,” or do you prefer more analytical threads, or do you want a mix? I like the guess the prospect, but would prefer if it could be updated periodically throughout the day to keep me coming back for new trivia questions
Do you want more Prospect Smackdowns? Crystal Balls? I love both these features. However, once again please keep it to guys who will generate interest
Any other old features you want revived? More chats!!!!
Also, I have to admit I notice that in almost every prospect retro, you mention something like “I gave him a C+ but said he could be a good major leaguer if everything breaks right”. It just seems at time guys are mentioned as ‘sleepers’ or ‘could break out’ just to cover your butt. I would prefer a firmer stance on players and if things go wrong to go back and revisit why. When I purchase a book, I want to know your definitive feelings, and I feel that you have gotten a bit wishy washy on your rankings by sitting on the fence in an effort to appease your audience.
Just my two cents,
KBR
"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him."
-Jonathan Swift
by King Billy Royal on Apr 17, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
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“I would prefer a firmer stance on players and if things go wrong to go back and revisit why. When I purchase a book, I want to know your definitive feelings, and I feel that you have gotten a bit wishy washy on your rankings by sitting on the fence in an effort to appease your audience.” – KBR
by Colorado Fan on Apr 18, 2009 4:12 AM EDT up reply actions
In John's Defense
Sleepers are sleepers for a reason. A guy who could break out but hasn’t done anything to justify hype yet statistically doesn’t deserve a grade B, which is reserved for future regulars.
Trevor Cahill / Brett Anderson
B+’s, really?
I enjoy reading your pieces of why you were wrong on a guy, and why you were right on a guy. It gives me more persective.
i'm not impressed with cahill
he should be in AA
he shows flashes,but fringy control though umpires are no help on borderline pitches.
everything he throws is in the mid to high 80’s sinker/slider/changeup…no differentiation in speed
by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 18, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
John,
Love the “Not-a-Rookie”…always insightful reading your analysis of these players, very instructive….
and, with the new Star Trek film opening soon, wondering about your thoughts based on the (very cool) trailers shown thus far; kinda neat tie in, as the film will show the crew as Rookies, no?
I would like to see
More historical analysis. Looking back at specific drafts and/or front office draft strategies. It would be nice to see what they did based on their draft philosophy, and what the results were. Love the not a rookie, prospect retros, and smackdowns. Agree with Manconley’s idea on putting past prospects up against current in a mixture of retros/smackdowns. Overall, I still come to the site at least once a day, so thanks for all the hard work John, and keep it up.
by cookiedabookie on Apr 18, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I like this idea
Emphasis on good-process, whether it worked out or not, can often be sorely lacking in the mainstream press.
I love it all
any info i can get from this site is great
Write about Elvis Andrus much like you did with Hanley Ramirez when he was a rookie
I remember this article right here http://www.minorleagueball.com/2006/4/23/14719/7137
maybe you could give us some insight to his start.
How about a "Give 'Em A Chance" Column?
I’d love to see pieces on minor leaguers who can’t seem to get a chance in the majors despite numbers suggesting they should (of old, Roberto Petagine springs to mind).
Are we going to delve.
….into the up coming Draft pretty soon, besides that how about a full fledge out look on baltimore’s 12 pitching prospects and giv andy macphail some love “We’re going to grow arms and but bats” looks like he has a buffer crop.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers."
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