Schedule and Suggestion Thread
Here are things that are on the agenda, although the exact schedule hasn't been determined yet.
**My own take on some intriguing players for the 2012 draft
**My take on some intriguing young players who are no longer rookies. Everyone keeps asking for this, so I'll do it.
**Prospect Notes most days
**Nolan Arenado vs. Mike Olt Prospect Smackdown
**Probably an AQA next week
**I'm working on some interviews with front office people
**Matt and Ray will be here with more 2012 draft and fantasy contributions
What other suggestions do you have?
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More college players...
More directed at Matt, I suppose - but I’m really interested in college players who aren’t as well known (e.g. Pierce Johnson, SP, Mo. State) but could come charging up the charts to be drafted in the first 100 picks in June. Think along the lines of Chris Beck this time a year ago. Much thanks!
by dbreer23 on Mar 13, 2026 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
just to kind of add on top of your idea
draft prospect profiles in general, one i’d like to see is brandon thomas, but also brett mooneyham
Snoochies
by guessatomo on Mar 14, 2026 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I haven't seen
either yet this spring but I will later in the college season. I’ll write them up then.
by Matt Garrioch on Mar 14, 2026 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
How serious is a UCL strain?
10-25-2011. Theo Epstein joins the Cubs. Now, the fun begins.
by timh815 on Mar 13, 2026 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
Michael Jordan prospect retro...
I think it would be very interesting, thank you.
by neifiisgreat on Mar 13, 2026 5:29 PM EDT reply actions
Potential Replacements?
How about a story about potential replacements for MLB players that have departed? 1B in St. Louis, SS in NY, 1B in Milwaukee. I’m sure there are others, too.
Just a thought. (Primarily because I’d like to read more about STL’s Matt Adams…)
by ajw on Mar 13, 2026 6:17 PM EDT reply actions
John, I still haven't heard a response.
I know you are a busy person, so please don’t think I’m trying to rush you. I just need ti get the questions out soon, so I need to know if you want to participate.
by mr. maniac on Mar 14, 2026 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm not sure what email you are referring to
by John Sickels on Mar 14, 2026 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
oh SNAP!!!
"On [umpire] Jeff Kellogg taking a foul tip to the groin: ‘Two balls, one strike.’"
by James Westfall on Mar 14, 2026 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
haha j/k
just stirring the pot a bit…
"On [umpire] Jeff Kellogg taking a foul tip to the groin: ‘Two balls, one strike.’"
by James Westfall on Mar 14, 2026 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm... is your email the one listed in your profile?
I’ll try sending it again.
by mr. maniac on Mar 14, 2026 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
First 10 picks mock draft
Just to currently tap into the what the future holds for some bottom feeders.
by Bulldawg5 on Mar 13, 2026 9:02 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
John, you're doing the Olt v. Arenado smack down...
You should look at whole the group of top MiLB 3B (Cuthbert, Gyorko, Middlebrooks, etc.)…
-peter
by PeterF on Mar 13, 2026 9:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Crystal Ball
for the St. Louis pitching triumvirate of Miller, Jenkins, Martinez
http://www.simdynasty.com/index.jsp?refer=mychiefs58
by huckleberry on Mar 13, 2026 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
I'm looking forward to your 2012 draft piece.
XandyMan Coming for you!!!!1
by DominicanDandy on Mar 13, 2026 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
Brandon Wood
You’ll probably laugh at first (I did) but think about it. Rockies scooped him up and began working on a new swing for him all offseason. He’s lighting it up in ST and even though he’s done that before it’s something that definitely bears watching as he’s still just 27. Weirder things have happened (Bautista, Zobrist, Morse, etc.) Would love to know more about his background and how perception of him has changed over years and how you view him now John.
by sportsfreak2744 on Mar 13, 2026 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
ugh, brandon wood
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Mar 14, 2026 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
meh
he changed his swing last year too, it’s going to take something more along the lines of a miracle at this point
by hybrid on Mar 14, 2026 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm kind of burnt out on Wood
Every year people ask for a piece but not much has really changed. He was a k machine who couldn’t adjust to better pitching. I would rather read some pieces on some newer guys and not the same old busts (Wood, Marte, Guzman).
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by King Billy Royal on Mar 14, 2026 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Brandon Wood Fun Fact
Carlos Zambrano has more career HR’s than Brandon Wood and he has done it in fewer at-bats.
"On [umpire] Jeff Kellogg taking a foul tip to the groin: ‘Two balls, one strike.’"
by James Westfall on Mar 14, 2026 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
One thing to note
Of the late bloomers you mentioned, (Zobrist, JB, Morse), all had either much better K or BB rates (or both) than Wood, or at least maintained those rates better the higher they went in the minors. I don’t think that’s quite a coincidence…had Wood maintained his BB% of around 10% from his early years, we probably wouldn’t be having this discussion.
by dbreer23 on Mar 14, 2026 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
the only things Wood has going for him in my opinion
is that he is in an ideal hitter’s environment and he has a strong supporting cast headlined by Tulo and no intense internal competition (Blake is falling apart and Arenado needs a full year at AAA). that said if he cant figure it out in Colorado he is completely done.
"On [umpire] Jeff Kellogg taking a foul tip to the groin: ‘Two balls, one strike.’"
by James Westfall on Mar 14, 2026 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Excited for the non-rookies piece
I suggested this last time: Lucas Duda vs. Allen Craig…seems like a good/fun match up.
by ArbeeEye on Mar 14, 2026 2:30 AM EDT reply actions
In search of the next 'super reliever'
Wondering if there’s any prospects that could fit into this mold that 1.) has a rubber arm and 2.) a starter’s repertoire. Possibly someone who throws a ridiculous amount of side sessions and long tossing and could throw 2-3 innings in multiple consecutive outings. I’m just curious if there’s anyone who could be the next Goose Gossage and throw 150 innings in relief.
by Gadfly26 on Mar 14, 2026 2:40 AM EDT reply actions
JT
Would you be willing to do a brief helium column? Guys who already received high grades from you who could or should be next year’s A grades or top 10.
by Johnny Tuttle on Mar 14, 2026 9:26 AM EDT reply actions
Along the busted-prospect-retro line
(not that Jordan really qualifies, but Brandon Wood certainly does) I’d be interested in a prospect retro on Jeff Clement, just for the insight on why he flamed out so badly.
"Baseball isn't the world's best distraction, but only because it's so easy to start a fire." --Jeff Sullivan
by The Ancient Mariner on Mar 14, 2026 9:42 AM EDT reply actions
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