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All Questions Answered Thread

Here is an All-Questions Answered Thread for Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010.

GROUND RULES:

1) one question per poster.
2) please avoid asking overly broad questions like "tell me who the best 20 shortstop prospects are"
3) please avoid sneaking multiple questions into one
4) NO MORE QUESTIONS PLEASE. I'll answer the ones I haven't gotten to yet in the morning.

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Zach Britton

What is his ceiling? Could he be a top 25 guy next year?

by ravensfan3 on Mar 3, 2010 10:03 AM EST reply actions  

britton

There seems to be a lot of mixed opnion about Britton, but I like him a lot. If he performs well in Double-A he has the ceiling of a number two in my opinion. doesn’t mean he’ll reach that ceiling, but I see that kind of potential in him.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions  

max

I don’t think it would help him. He needs to play. He needs to go back to Triple-A, prove his wrist is okay, get the strike zone back under control, and continue working on his glove. Hard to do all that if you are rotting on the bench.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Starlin Castro

How good can he be? I’ve seen several comps to Edgar Renteria. Is that fair?

by joltinjoe on Mar 3, 2010 10:13 AM EST reply actions  

castro

Yeah, I can see that..He’ll need to work on sharpening his plate discipline, but given his age I think that’s a fair comparison.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Zach Phillips

What are your thoughts on him and will he be able to crack the Rangers bullpen at somepoint?

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by sprite on Mar 3, 2010 10:16 AM EST reply actions  

phillips

He could probably use more Triple-A time….I know he had the pretty ERA at Frisco but his walk rate was rather high there at 19 in 34 innings. I’d like to see that come down a bit. My guess is that he’ll be up sometime in the second half as a bullpen option.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

Slowey is a control freak, and I like it!!

by melonhead202 on Mar 3, 2010 11:28 AM EST up reply actions  

sure

Sure….I hear the Baseball Prospect Book is a really nice resource, avaialble only at www.johnsickels.net!

And the editor of the book is really hot.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions  

agreed.

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by winchester5 on Mar 3, 2010 6:23 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

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by punto4mvp on Mar 4, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Favorite prospect eligible Ranger?

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by Michael Cave on Mar 3, 2010 10:28 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

favorite

Favorite is a broad question…lol….“best” is Neftali. Personal favorite is Smoak. I’m also rather partial to Moreland and Moscoso as guys who have exceeded expectations.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Do you see Ike Davis hitting more than 30 homers in a season?

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by Mets2k9 on Mar 3, 2010 10:28 AM EST reply actions  

no

No. I’d say he’s more of a 20-25 guy

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Brian Matusz

What kind of season rookie season do you see him having? Thanks.

by jayjay on Mar 3, 2010 10:31 AM EST reply actions  

Matusz

hmm….that would be a good one for a community projection.

I’ll say Matusz goes 11-13, 4.35, with a 135/62 K/BB in 187 innings with 185 hits allowed. Some people will be disappointed but then he takes off in ’11.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Jared Mitchell

When do you think he’ll be ready for the big show?

by soxrule!35 on Mar 3, 2010 10:35 AM EST reply actions  

mitchell

well he’s somewhat raw for a college guy….alot depends on if the strikeouts hurt him at higher levels. I’d say 2012.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

tex

Holland….i’d say he will be around league-average, maybe a little worse, but better than last year. Neftali should be at least average and probably well above average, which is excellent for a pitcher his age. A lot depends on what role they use him in. In shorter stretches I’d expect he would be more dominant

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Favorite sleepers

Who are your favorite sleepers that you think will become top prospects in 2010?

by thebroman on Mar 3, 2010 10:38 AM EST reply actions  

too broad

too broad a question for this format. That would take a whole article to answer properly.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Hak-Ju Lee

I have heard Jeter upside comparisons for Lee. If so what do you think the chances are that he comes even remotely close to that upside?

Slowey is a control freak, and I like it!!

by melonhead202 on Mar 3, 2010 10:39 AM EST reply actions  

Lee

I don’t think Lee will develop Jeterish power. I could see something like Jeter with half of the home runs taken out.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Will Venable

I have heard comps thrown around like Garret Anderson, but that seems a stretch for me. How do you see him fitting in on at the big league level, in terms of profile and/or comps?

Thanks, always love when you do these John.

by thomasps3 on Mar 3, 2010 10:42 AM EST reply actions  

Venable

eh….i don’t really see the Anderson comp for Venable. Garrett was already an established veteran by age 27, while Will has just 403 at-bats. Will won’t hit for as high an average certainly, and won’t show the same kind of peak power I don’t think.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Anthony Capra

Do you think he has any chance of cracking the back-end of a top 100 next year? Or is he just another crafty lefty mind-f*****g young hitters w/o enough stuff to actually do well against the big boys?

by sourstuff on Mar 3, 2010 10:43 AM EST reply actions  

capra

Well capra was very good last year but I don’t think he throws quite hard enough to rank as an elite prospect. If he maintains his performance in Double-A, he might show up in the back-end of a 100 next year, but he turns 23 this April and overall I thikn it is a long shot.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Grant Green

If all goes well and Grant Green maximizes his potential to become a top prospect, who would be a good major league comparison for him either from the present or the past?

by Havok1517 on Mar 3, 2010 10:50 AM EST reply actions  

Green

hmmm…..if he develops to his maximum potential, really maxes out the ceiling, he could be a .290 type with 20 homer power and strong defense. Sort of a lower-case Cal Ripken maybe? That would be his maximum.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Miguel Velazquez

What do you think his progression will be like this year? Sticking in the lower levels to adjust to Stateside ball or does his performance (coupled with his age) force an aggressive schedule?

What's the rumpus?

by Hypo-Luxa on Mar 3, 2010 10:51 AM EST reply actions  

velazquez

Given his makeup issues I think the Rangers should be cautious with him….stability seems like a good plan to me. I’d send him to low-A and leave him there for at least half the season…if he plays well you can bump him up to high-A on July 1st. I would avoid Double-A exposure until he proves to me that his plate discipline and personal discipline can handle pro ball.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Drafted HS players

Hi John, thanks for the AQA!

Is there a type of high school player you would encourage to go to college (rather than sign with an MLB club) because it will help him reach his max potential?

by phiago on Mar 3, 2010 10:51 AM EST reply actions  

HS

Hmm…..well honeslty that is a case by case thing, I don’t know if there is a particular type. Generally the rawer the player, the more likely they are to benefit from college ball. This is especially true (in my opinion) with players who are emotionally or intellectually raw/immature.

Much would also depend on what college program you are talking about. Some programs are better than others.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions  

2009 Draft

Who do you think was the most misjudged prospect who was drafted in 2009? As in the individual who was most underrated by you and other draft journalists.

by crawdaddy on Mar 3, 2010 10:52 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

hmm

well that’s a little early to say, since it is probably someone drafted in the 10th round that no one has focused on yet. I’m assuming you don’t mean guys who were overslot drafts like Colton Cain or Zach Von Rosenberg.

I think Carlos Ramirez, a catcher drafted by the Angels out of Arizona State in the eigth round, was significnatly underrated by a lot of people.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Yonder Alonso

I’ve only heard negatives about his defense. Is a position change REALLY a posibility here?

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by eatboudin on Mar 3, 2010 10:57 AM EST reply actions  

alonso

I doubt he can play outfield and I disregard rumors about him becoming a catcher at this time.

I don’t think his glove is THAT bad at first base, but it won’t be his main asset.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Starlin Castro vs Alcides Escobar

Which SS would you rather own in a dynasty fantasy league? Which SS is a safer bet to stay at short and which one has a higher floor/higher ceiling?

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by punto4mvp on Mar 3, 2010 10:58 AM EST reply actions  

dynasty

Well castro has more offensive potential though it will take him longer to find it due to his youth. Both can stay at SS, although Castro has some competition in the Cubs system and if Lee hits at higher levels, Castro may end up at 2B.

Escobar has a higher floor but a lower ceiling. Better glove at this point, although Castro is no slouch.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Madison Bumgarner

Is there increasing concern in the decreased velocity? (I have read that his velocity hasn’t returned and am a bit worried it is leading to something not good).

by Bluethunder33 on Mar 3, 2010 11:04 AM EST reply actions  

Bum

I’m monitoring spring reports but want to see some game action data before panicking about it.

Am I concerned? yes.

Am I panicked? no.

Would I pull the plug on him as a prospect? hell no.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

87-88 per Keith law

Just posted this in the other thread…

Bumgarner was 87-88 in his second inning today.

http://twitter.com/keithlaw/status/9941604608

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by alskor on Mar 3, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Baggarly noted 86-89 mph

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/extrabaggs/2010/03/03/bumgarners-mentality-and-pickoff-move-remind-of-pettitte-prince-fielder-laughs-it-up/

But Lincecum was only at 91-93 mph, and Baggarly said it was fine for a first outing.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/extrabaggs/2010/03/03/tim-lincecum-works-out-the-kinks-meets-griffey-for-first-time/

Just reread John’s advice and aCone419

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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Mar 4, 2010 12:11 AM EST up reply actions  

Haft noted 89-90

Here is some nuanced news from Chris Haft, the giants.com reporter:

“Bumgarner’s fastball was clocked in the 89-90 mph range, a tad slower than his best velocity readings. Then again, pitching coach Dave Righetti advised him not to overthrow. “He said, ’You’re not going to make the team on the first day,’ and that makes a lot of sense,” said Bumgarner, who’s competing for the fifth starter’s spot."

http://chrishaft.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/burriss_hurts_foot_huff_starts.html

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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Mar 4, 2010 12:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Pavlidis reported 89.3 mph average from PITCHf/x

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/blog_article/madison-bumgarners-missing-velocity/

And if his average was 89.3 (noted in PITCHf/x stats in article), then wouldn’t the range be more like 88-91?

I think it deserves to be monitored, but it’s too early and too small a sample to take anything from yet.

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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Mar 4, 2010 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Ackley

Any chance he has the tools to stick at 2B, and if so, does he pass Lawrie as one of top 2B prospects in minors?

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by TheJackass on Mar 3, 2010 11:06 AM EST reply actions  

ackley

I don’t know if he can handle it or not. Just speculation at this point.

Of course, I don’t think Lawrie is really a 2B either. I think he’s a corner outfielder. In any case I think Ackley ranks ahead of Lawrie due to his more polished bat and better athleticism. Not that there’s anything wrong with Lawrie, i love both of them.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Kyle Blanks

What do you see him peaking at?

by Deech on Mar 3, 2010 11:08 AM EST reply actions  

blanks

He can be a .300/.375/.550 hitter.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:22 PM EST up reply actions  

+1 Wow!

That would make me forget Adrian real quick, and he’s not even gone yet.

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by padmadfan on Mar 3, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

In Petco?

or park adjusted?

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by t ball on Mar 4, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions  

park

Not park adjusted. was just thinking of ultimate upside.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Catchers

What % chance do these guys have at sticking as Catchers moving forward?

Wil Myers
Robert Stock
J.R. Murphy
Miguel Gonzalez
Sebastian Valle

by Archie A on Mar 3, 2010 11:08 AM EST reply actions  

catchers

hmm

Myers: 55%
Stock 75% (defensively, bat is still somewhat unproven)
Murphy 60%
Gonzalez 80%
Valle 50%

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Stock

This might be what you meant, but of course Stock might be a good defensive catcher but still return to pitching if his bat isn’t all that.

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by mateodh on Mar 4, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Casey Kelly

What do you think is his ultimate ceiling and how far away do you think he is from contributing?

by Jimothy on Mar 3, 2010 11:13 AM EST reply actions  

kelly

Ceiling of a number two starter. At least two years away.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Armchair mechanics "experts"

On a scale of 1-10, ten being most ridiculous…How ridiculous is it for self proclaimed mechanics experts to look at two seconds of video and declare a pitcher will get injured based on seeing him throw one pitch on video?

by bereasonable on Mar 3, 2010 11:14 AM EST reply actions  

mechanics

As i get older, I’m increasingly impressed by how much we DON’T know, and by how ephemeral human predictive capacities really are. Personally I think it is best to evaluate pitchers in person, from multiple angles.I wouldn’t judge anything on one pitch. But I’m also not going to attack people who know more about pitching mechanics than i do…i have no specialized knowledge about biometrics.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

gifted vs. peaking early

Thanks, John. Suppose you have a young hitter putting up big numbers at an age-appropriate minor-league level. How can you tell if he’s a real prodigy instead of just a guy peaking early? What do you look for?

by whichthat on Mar 3, 2010 11:17 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

tough

Tough question. Statistically, I’d look at the totality of his track record to see if it was out of place. Scoutingwise I’d look at their body…are they maxed out physically? What kind of speed/moblity/athleticism do they have? Generally (in my opinon) a guy with “old player skills” (power, patience, but with a lack of speed and somewhere on the oldguy end of the defensive spectrum) is probably more likely to max out early.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions  

the Jump

Which prospects do you feel have the BEST chance of making the big-league club out of spring training? (maybe a pitcher and a hitter)

by sloffy on Mar 3, 2010 11:20 AM EST reply actions  

jump

Neftali will make the Rangers barring something really weird happening. HItters are harder to predict….scott sizemore seems like a good bet in detroit.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:29 PM EST up reply actions  

havens

I see him as a guy who can hit ..240-260 with a solid-to-high OBP and 15-20 homers a season at his peak.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Shane Peterson

John, what kind of ceiling do you see for Peterson, and what chance does he have to be a legitimate starting OF, as opposed to a bench guy?

by killa on Mar 3, 2010 11:24 AM EST reply actions  

peterson

I don’t think he has enough power for first base, so that makes him an OF. Best defensive position is left; his range may be short for center in the long run although in the short run he’s okay out there. Probably more of a fourth outfielder, as I don’t think he’ll have the power to play a corner regularly.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:31 PM EST up reply actions  

please rank according to ceiling:

Chris Withrow
Jenry Mejia
julio teheran
arodys vizcaino
shelby miller
zach wheeler
simon castro

by drewlev on Mar 3, 2010 11:27 AM EST reply actions  

pitchers

based purely on ceiling with no attention paid to anything else

Teheran
Withrow
Vizcaino
Mejia
Wheeler
Miller
Castro

All of them have very high celings.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Jason Castro

Assuming he wins the job out of spring training (looking likely) what kind of line do expect out of him in 2010?

by byronlhsdrmr on Mar 3, 2010 11:30 AM EST reply actions  

castro

if castro wins the job, i’d say .256/.325/.405

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Jonathan Joseph

BA ranks him as the 23rd best prospect in the A’s system while he doesn’t crack your top 40.

Could you use Mr. Joseph to illustrate the differences you see in your process of player evaluation vs. that “other” publication?

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by grover on Mar 3, 2010 11:30 AM EST reply actions  

joseph

Joseph’s statisical line at Vancouver was poor…weak K/IP ratio, too many hits allowed, high walk rate. I have him as a live arm guy with bad command. My oakland list was already crowded and there were just guys I liked better.

BA looks more at scouting reports than I do, while I lean more to the statistical side.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Eduardo Sanchez-Cardinals

If Eduardo Sanchez had been a high draft pick like Chris Perez was(and since their stuff is similar I’d imagine Sanchez would be drafted high), would he be a top 100 prospect like Chris Perez was?

by UncleBuck44 on Mar 3, 2010 11:32 AM EST reply actions  

sanchez

Perhaps, although Perez is also five inches taller and that adds in another factor.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions  

How much stock do you put in Spring Training performances?

I’m thinking specifically about prospects. Is it okay to look at their statistics, or as a general rule do you try to block that out and look at them solely from a scouting perspective?

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by rlb02a on Mar 3, 2010 11:32 AM EST reply actions  

spring training

Well….spring training isn’t especially predictive due to the small sample sizes involved.

Basically if a guy has a good spring training, that’s nice. If he has an EXCEPTIONAL spring training, well that’s to his credit but it certainly does not override his complete track record. If he has a bad spring training, that’s too bad but it may not mean anything. It might depend on WHY he had a bad spring training. Basically i look at it within the context of his overall record.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Left off

Is there a prospect that in retrospect you regret leaving out of the book; if so, why did you leave them out at first/why did you change your mind, and what grade would they get now?

by aCone419 on Mar 3, 2010 11:34 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

hmm

I can’t think of any MAJOR guys at this point. There are some Grade C maybe C+ guys I wish I could have put in. Two Twins I wish I had included are shortstop James Beresford and catcher Allan de San Miguel.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

K Rate

Are you concerned with julio teheran’s low k rate and how common is it for a pitcher to display a low k rate in A ball but raise that rate as he moves up the ladder?

by tugboat11 on Mar 3, 2010 11:34 AM EST reply actions  

teheran

I’m not worried about it just yet, given his age. His sample sizes have been pretty small. It’s not super common but it does happen, as we’ve seen with some of the prospect retros.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Blake Beavan

what’s his upside at this point?

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by FirebatM3 on Mar 3, 2010 11:34 AM EST reply actions  

Name some guys getting lost in the shuffle

Specifically, I’d like to know some guys outside the top 10 in some of the really deep systems (e.g. Rays, Rangers, A’s, etc) that kind of get lost in the shuffle and we would see a lot more excitement about if they were on a team with a more barren farm system like Houston or Arizona.

by Ophidian on Mar 3, 2010 11:35 AM EST reply actions  

article

That would be a good subject for a longer article.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Hector Rondon

Why do scouts not believe he has much upside?

His K rate has been quite high as he has moved up levels. Thanks.

by randymilligan on Mar 3, 2010 11:36 AM EST reply actions  

rondon

Rondon is a mystery, I’m not sure why scouts don’t priase him more than they do. I mean, most people think he’s a decent enough prospect, but I’m not sure he gets enough credit for holding his own in Triple-A at age 21. He’s efficient and he’s shown some ability to dominate.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

What are your thoughts

On Julio Borbon? What sort of production can he provide this year-and down the road?

by Conjunction on Mar 3, 2010 11:48 AM EST reply actions  

borbon

I did a Not a Rookie on Borbon a couple of weeks ago that lays that out.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Tyler Matzek

What should we expect from him and his transition to the minors?

by foolintherain on Mar 3, 2010 11:52 AM EST reply actions  

matzek

I have not heard if they are sending him to extended spring or will start him in April in low-A. The Rockies are generally fairly conservative with their pitching prospects (witness the handling of Christian Friedrich last year), so I imagine we won’t see maztek higher than Low-A this year unless he’s just blowing people away for an extended period. Fastest case would be a Kershaw-like track, but I think they’ll go slower than that.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Eric Hosmer

With the vision issues hopefully corrected, your thoughts on whether he’s primed for a breakout?

by MightyMoose on Mar 3, 2010 11:52 AM EST reply actions  

hosmer

I’m anxious to see how he does in April….if the eye problem was the source of his trouble or if it was more than that. We just do’n’t know at this point. One saving grace is that he does control the strike zone well, even when he couldn’t see it. One negative is that Wilmington (his likely assignment to open 2010) is a tough place to hit for most guys.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Who is the most suprising Major Leaguer to you today?

Someone who completely exceeded your ceiling for them.

by unspider on Mar 3, 2010 11:56 AM EST reply actions  

blackburn

I thought Baseball America was really overrating Nick Blackburn back in 2008, and I’m a Twins fan. He turned out a lot better than I expected.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Desmond Jennings

How do you envision his career path (i.e., when will he make an impact with the Rays and what his is ceiling?)

by jaroche6 on Mar 3, 2010 11:57 AM EST reply actions  

jennings

Best guess this early in spring training: starts 2010 in Triple-A, slow start in April, begins to heat up in May, excellent in June and July, gets called up in August when B.J. Upton gets injured, hits .245/.321/.365 with seven steals in 12 attempts in August and September, people start to worry, then he gets to play regularly in 2011 and does much better.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Jarrod Parker

Where would he rank in your 50/50 or in your Rotowire Top 100 if he were completely healthy?

by nzach54 on Mar 3, 2010 12:04 PM EST reply actions  

parker

A healthy Parker would be a strong B+ prospect and would rank in the 15-20 range.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Hitting prospects

Which team does the best job of developing hitting prospects?

by valley on Mar 3, 2010 12:06 PM EST reply actions  

hitting

I’ll pass on that one…would take too long to research and think out for this venue.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

non-hyped international signees?

who are your few favorite international position player signees of the last few years that didn’t initialy catch in the hype machine? guys who might be 18 now, but with good tools / skills?

by wmdeeee on Mar 3, 2010 12:06 PM EST reply actions  

hmmm

that’s a very good question, more fodder for a longer essay. I’d need to look up signing bonuses and establish what ‘non hype’ really means, etc.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Nick Franklin

Have your thoughts changed on him since the 09 draft? Worthy of being a 1st rounder?

by Paul5418 on Mar 3, 2010 12:09 PM EST reply actions  

franklin

In my book I gave him a Grade B- and wrote that I was rather optimistic about him. I can’t remember what I said about him on draft day, lol, but right now I find him intriguing. Worthy of the first round….sure. Athletic middle infielders with a chance to hit decently have value.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Florida Starters?

Who do you think has the best chance to emerge from their rotation? Andrew Miller, Rick VanDenhurk or Sean West?

by pooleboy on Mar 3, 2010 12:10 PM EST reply actions  

FL

Miller, West, Hurk in that order. I still think Miller can be a fine pitcher.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Alex White

His stock seems to have dropped considerably over the past two years; how likely do you think he is to become an impact pitcher, or are his best days behind him?

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by OldProspects on Mar 3, 2010 12:12 PM EST reply actions  

white

I dont’ think his stock has dropped much, he still looks like a terrific pitching prospect to me. We need to see him in pro ball of course but he could be a B+/A- prospect a year from now.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

tough

Toughie….I’m a big fan of both Trout and Mitchell. Jackson may have the best pure ceiling but I’m not at all convinced about the bat yet. . .want to see him control the zone outside the Northwest League. I just love Trout for some reason, and I’ve been a big Mitchell fan for awhile…love the athleticism and the walks and i expect his power to improve. In my book I have it Trout/Mitchell/Jackson. You can flip-flop Mitchell and Trout if you want.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Slade Heathcott

What are your thoughts on Slade Heathcott? What’s his ceiling? Who does he compare to?

by thefordhamflash on Mar 3, 2010 12:12 PM EST reply actions  

heathcott

Great tools of course….but injury prone and with significant makeup issues. The Yankees say the makeup concerns are overblown, but of course they are going to say that. No real pro data to look at. Ceiling….hmm….Larry Walker maybe? Will he get there? Have to see if he stays healthy, if he controls the strike zone, if he keeps his head on straight. High-reward high-risk guy.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Jordan Zimmermann

If he had not exceeded the rookie innings limit, but still gotten hurt/had TJ, where would he have rated on your top 50 pitchers list? Thanks!

by drwmsu1 on Mar 3, 2010 12:13 PM EST reply actions  

TJ

TJ is an automatic grade downshift and he wouldn’t have appeared on the Top 50 as a result. Some people don’t worry so much about TJ and keep guys with it rated highly even during their recovery period. I disagree with that, since recovery is NOT automatic (Jesse Foppert) so I opt for caution until they retake the mound.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Jonathan Galvez

I’m developing a man crush on this guy. What is your projection for him? ie- offensive upside & can he stick at SS. Thanks!

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by stevejeltz on Mar 3, 2010 12:19 PM EST reply actions  

galvez

Exclelent strike zone judgment, has some power potential, stole some bases, looks good on paper in rookie ball and still quite young at age 19. Scouts have mixed opinions; most of them don’t think he’ll stick at shortstop. I suspect they are right, but if his hitting contnues to develop they will find a place for him.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Rate (with the highest ceiling) the top 5 shortstops in the draft this year and eta's to the bigs!

Grant Green, Jiovanni Mier, Nick Franklin, Chris Owings, Mychal Givins, or anyone else you think are better. These were the first 5 taken in the draft.

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by Evil Empire on Mar 3, 2010 12:19 PM EST reply actions  

SS

Hmmm

Green 2011
Mier 2014
Franklin 2014
Givens 2014
Owings 2015

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Mier

You really think he’s that far away.

by hrv1978 on Mar 4, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions  

Jackson v. Wells

Who would you start in CF for the Tigers this year?

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by David Tokarz on Mar 3, 2010 12:20 PM EST reply actions  

jackson

Jackson with Wells on call in Triple-A (no doubt putting up big numbers) waiting for someone to get hurt or suck.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks!

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by David Tokarz on Mar 3, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Derek Holland

What do you see from him going forward? Still a front of the rotation type?

by Dfarth on Mar 3, 2010 12:21 PM EST reply actions  

holland

slightly below average this year…..but a chance for a Danks-like breakout in 2011.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Kinda wordy question and maybe not what you're looking for

There has been a lot of discussion about the decline of African-American players in baseball. But with lots of young African-Americans on top prospect lists – Jason Heyward, Mike Stanton, Dom Brown, Michael Taylor, Desmond Jennings, Chris Carter, Aaron Hicks, Tim Beckham, Dee Gordon, Jared Mitchell, Austin Jackson, Donovan Tate….

Do you think the tide may be turning?

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by RoyalsRetro on Mar 3, 2010 12:41 PM EST reply actions  

topic

I think that’s a great (if sensitive) topic and one I’ve actually thought a lot about. Is the tide turning? It is possible. However, I’d be interested in knowing how many of this new group are coming out of the inner city or RBI programs, and how many are suburban kids from middle or upper class backgrounds.

In fact, the whole socioeconomic origin of major league players of all races is an area I’d like to see researched. I’m not sure how you’d go about doing that.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Mike Stanton

Not African-American. I think he’s of Puerto Rican descent.

by Paul5418 on Mar 3, 2010 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep

According to BA he was born Giancarlo Cruz-Michael Stanton and has puerto rican ancestry

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by Gobroks on Mar 3, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Revere/Hicks

How soon do you expect to see Ben Revere and Aaron Hicks in the Twins outfield? Thanks!

by afeyerherm on Mar 3, 2010 12:42 PM EST reply actions  

OF

Hmm

Revere….cup of coffee in 2011. Hicks a year behind that. I wouldnt’ expect to see them as starters together until 2013 or 2014, assuming that Hicks starts developing his power.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Jose Iglesias

What do you think his ceiling is with the bat and is the the best defensive SS in the majors the day he steps on the field for the first time?

by EinNH on Mar 3, 2010 12:43 PM EST reply actions  

iglesias

I’m somewhat skeptical about his bat to be honest, though Red Sox officials say he has exceptional handeye coordination and they expect him to hit. We’ll see if that pans out. Best in the majors once he gets there? I wouldnt’ go that far…not until we actually see him play.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Fabio Martinez

I admittedly don’t know a whole lot about this kid, but his strikeout rates have been ridiculous. Did you see him in person this year, and if so, does he look like he has front of the rotation potential?

by brok515 on Mar 3, 2010 12:47 PM EST reply actions  

martinez

I did not see him in person but have talked with people who have. Yes, he has front of the rotation potenital. at least a number two…MAYBE a number one if it all comes togehter, thought that’s a long way off.

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Dan Hudson

What do you see in your crystal ball?

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by The Wizard on Mar 3, 2010 12:58 PM EST reply actions  

hudson

He’s a personal favorite so he’ll probably have problems, lol.

I thikn he could use some Triple-A time but the White Sox never listen to me. I think he can be a number three starter.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks John

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by The Wizard on Mar 3, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

David Price

Does he take a step up this year? Most pegged him as a #1 or #2 guy down the road barring injury. Do you think he’s become a bit over looked now considering he didn’t light the league on fire in 2009? Thanks.

by bluechipper on Mar 3, 2010 1:00 PM EST reply actions  

price

People are too hard on him. I expect he’ll take a small step forward this year, then break out in 2011 (provided he doesnt’ get hurt, always a risk of course).

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

niese

both can be number three/four strike-throwing inning-eating lefties. I like Niese a little better.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Shooter Hunt

Does he have any future?

by bgkrenz on Mar 3, 2010 1:17 PM EST reply actions  

hunt

Unless things change dramatically this season, I doubt he’ll make it.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Starling Marte

what have you heard about his ceiling, and does he project to hit for much power? I’ve seen video of him, and he has a weird stance, but he looks like a good-sized fast-twitch OFer in the Alfonso Soriano mold. Is he a good sleeper for 2010, or just another Toolsy guy with an average chance of becoming something?

by daveh33 on Mar 3, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

marte

He’s a good sleeper, I had him as a Grade C+ “with higher potential” in the book this year. I don’t see him as a big power guy, maybe 10-15 homers at peak….his skills will be batting average and speed if he makes it.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions  

fastest man

in the minors right now?

by ScottAZ on Mar 3, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions  

fastest

hard call….first name that comes to mind is Derrick Robinson of KC….80 runner….but he can’t hit.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Jason Heyward

How prepared do you think he is for the majors, will he be an instant star or are we in for let down?

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by PHGold09 on Mar 3, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions  

heyward

Few players, even the best, are instant stars. If he can hit .260 with 15 homers this year they should be happy. My guess is that he could use some Triple-A time, but we’ll see. We will have a better read on this in a couple of weeks.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Justin Bristow

Stuff sharpened up late in the year (started hitting mid-90’s more with a much tighter breaking ball) as he got stronger. Possible breakout for 2010?

by toonsterwu on Mar 3, 2010 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

bristow

Yes, he has some breakout potential. He was a two-way guy in college and I like that kind of athleticism. Someone to watch in the Cubs system for certain.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Michael Young

How much AAA time do you think he needs? How much would you guess he gets?

by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Mar 3, 2010 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

?

I’m not sure who you are talking about here.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Jeremy Jeffress

If we can stay away from the herb, is this guy a top-50 prospect? Any chance we’ll see him as a September bullpen call-up or is all this time off really hurting him in more ways than are immediately obvious?

by exposrock! on Mar 3, 2010 1:25 PM EST reply actions  

jeff

He has a top 50 arm, but even aside from the pot problems his command is shaky enough to keep him off the list or just at the bottom of it right now. I doubt we see him in the majors this year even if he comes back successfuly from the suspension. He has a lot to prove on and off the field.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Next year's list

who are most likely in the top 5 for next year?

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by Hyatt on Mar 3, 2010 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

list

hard to say of course….we don’t know how the draft will shake out, who may or may not get promoted etc.

On present assumptions it could be something like Montero, Hellickson, Chapman, Carlos Santana, Pedro Alvarez, Mike Stanton..

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions  

From the 2009 draft

Which 5 players do you believe you have the best careers.

by rupertoooo on Mar 3, 2010 1:35 PM EST reply actions  

09

Strasburg, Ackley, Green, Trout, Turner.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Eric Thames

I know you drafted him for your Shadow Twins. Do you think he’ll end up having a productive major league career? How does he compare to his brother Marcus?

by naropean on Mar 3, 2010 1:44 PM EST reply actions  

thames

As far as I know they aren’t brothers.

I like Eric’s bat but he has to prove he can stay healthy, which is apparently a big if.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions  

thames

if he hits in Double-A in a healthy season like he did last year in the FSL, he should be a good player.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Thomas Neal

What type of year do you see for him this season and what kind of line do you expect for him in his peak MLB years?

by i r noobie on Mar 3, 2010 1:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

neal

Some skepticism is understandable since we haven’t seen him higher than the California League, but after seeing him in the Arizona Fall League I think he’s legimate. I expect perhaps a slow start in Double-A early but he’ll pick it up by June and finish with numbers just a bit weaker than last year. I could see him becoming a .280/.340/.460 hitter.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Outside of Kiker and Scheppers,

Who is the best reliever candidate in the Rangers minors that has not seen MLB time?

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by laxtonto on Mar 3, 2010 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

relief

i suspect that Danny Gutierrez will eventually move to relief and be very successful in that role, assuming he doesn’t get himselt run out of the game first with bad behavior.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Can you provide any scouting information on Gary Sanchez?

I know the Yankees signed him out of the DR for 2.5 million, but what has he done since?

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by JT12340 on Mar 3, 2010 1:57 PM EST reply actions  

sanchez

Sanchez….listed 6-2 195 currently, righthanded hitter and thrower, 17 years old, bat considered somewhat similar to jesus montero at the same stage, excelelnt power potential, is more athletic than montero and has a better chance to stay behind the plate. We need to see what he can do against live pitching, of course. Will probably begin 2010 in the Gulf Coast League.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Aaron Crow

Do you see his potential more as a starter or a closer and when do you see him making an impact with the big league club?

by dlpme77 on Mar 3, 2010 1:59 PM EST reply actions  

crow

I see him more as a starter, though I suppose closing is an option if he has trouble with his secondary pitches. Impact…late this year or in 2011. Perhaps the struggles of Luke Hochevar (who was rushed and hasn’t really gotten over it) might make the Royals a bit more cautious with Crow.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

who are your top 5 prospects from last year's rookies

Having done all your not a rookie posts, who do you think are the best 5 prospects among last year’s rookies? This was the community list done earlier this fall http://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/12/10/1194522/last-years-rookies-wrap-up-and

by Dalman on Mar 3, 2010 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

2009

Wieters, Hanson, McCutchen, Andrus, Anderson

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

What separates Carlos Santana from Tyler Flowers?

seeing how both spent plenty of time in AA and are only 3 months apart.

by beautox on Mar 3, 2010 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

santana

Santana is somewhat more athletic and has a better chance to remain a catcher long-term. he also doesn’t strike out as much.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Riser

What prospect outside your top 50 has the best shot at getting inside the top 10/20 in your 2011 list?

by guru4u on Mar 3, 2010 2:25 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

riser

I dunno….tons of candidates for that. Miguel Sano could if he lives up to the scouting reports. Bobby Borcerhing. Anthony Rizzo. Zeke Spruil. Lots of B- guys could rise.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Rank these 6

How would you rank these six players, in terms of their future value (including speed/defense/everything)? Andrus, McCutchen, Heyward, Beckham, Brett Anderson, and Carlos Gonzalez.

by RM on Mar 3, 2010 2:25 PM EST reply actions  

ranks

I don’t like to make comparions between pitchers and hitters so I’m not going to rank Brett Anderson with those other guys.

Heyward, McCutchen, Andrus, Gonzalez, Beckham.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

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Thank you very much John.

by RM on Mar 4, 2010 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

How long until these guys get called up? And what do they need to prove first? Strasburg, Crow, Storen, Arguelles?

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by 306008 on Mar 3, 2010 2:25 PM EST reply actions  

callup

Strasburg up in July at the latest. Just needs to get his feet wet.
Storen up by July at the latest if he doesn’t open in the pen right away
Crow sometime 2011.
Arguelles…no idea.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions  

sure

Sure. That would make sense assuming Barton comes around.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

glove

Iglesias and A. Escobar are the top two. Impossible to answer this beyond that on short notice given your parameters…there must be 20 guys with great gloves in the lower minors who will never hit enough to make the majors despite their great defense.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Jeff Clement

How do you think he does this year and what kind of a career do you envision him having?

by The Colonel on Mar 3, 2010 2:34 PM EST reply actions  

clement

.260/.335/.465.

Has a long career as a platoon slugger/1B bat, emergency catcher. But doesn’t become the star originally envisioned.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Shelby Miller

What sort of season does Miller have to have to rise into the elite level of pitching prospects?

by RedSoxFaithful on Mar 3, 2010 2:35 PM EST reply actions  

miller

Well he’s already elite enough to rank on most prospect lists despite his lack of experience. He needs to go to the Midwest League, throw strikes, and stay healthy. I know that’s vague but it is what he needs to do.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Grant Desme Corey Brown

With Desme out of baseball, Does Brown have what it takes to be a successful starting outfielder?

by rookie319s on Mar 3, 2010 2:47 PM EST reply actions  

brown

Brown has the tools to be a regular outfielder in the mode of Kirk Gibson….lots of power and speed, but somewhat erratic and injury-prone. He needs to prove he can make contact against good pitching for that to happen, however, and he hasnt’ proven that consistently yet.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Jesus

If Jesus were a prospect do suspect he would be a Pitcher or a Hitter? If a hitter, would he be a slick fielding up the middle field with high contact rate, or powerful corner guy? I’d imagine he’d have a high OBP no matter what. If a pitcher, would he be a control guy or a power pitcher?

Or maybe you see it some other way.

by babaoriley7 on Mar 3, 2010 2:48 PM EST reply actions  

He’d be more of a Sidd Finch type.

by The Colonel on Mar 3, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Jesus Colome

nicely done

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by stevejeltz on Mar 3, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Jesus

Well that depends.

Are you talking about Jesus the misunderstood prophet of Allah as envisioned by Islam? Jesus the Son of God as envisioned by the Christians? Jesus the local Judean avatar of Krishna as envisioned by vedantic Hindus? Or Jesus the nice rabbi as envisioned by the Jews? Jesus the teacher as envisioned by New Agers? Which Jesus are you talking about?

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Brent Morel

Any chance I playing regularly at 3B this season?

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by Love Twins on Mar 3, 2010 2:57 PM EST reply actions  

hmm

well you’re comparing apples/oranges since Harper is a catcher and Hamilton was an OF.

Probalby Harper.

by John Sickels on Mar 4, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks a ton John!

I always enjoy these threads, especially the chances to meta-discuss the rankings process and future rather than just Guy A vs Guy B.

by Ophidian on Mar 3, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions  

yes

thanks john. [and i made the cut-off this time]

by daveh33 on Mar 3, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Either you really want to get your point across or the voice in your head when were typing this was really loud, lol.

by Ivdown on Mar 3, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

RSS

I’ve never updated an RSS feed in my life. I’m not even sure what it is frankly.

That will change soon…i’m embarking on a catch-up-with-internet-technology program shortly.

by John Sickels on Mar 3, 2010 6:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I think he means go where you publish your posts and append a ‘NO MORE QUESTIONS’ to the current title

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by The Wizard on Mar 3, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe you should demand your money back

Or insist John apologize and call it “Most Questions Answered”

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