UPDATED - Open Thread: Best of the Unprotected; Top Rule V Prospects
by athleticsBB4life on Nov 25, 2009 7:15 PM EST
101 comments
What players did your team not protect that may be a decent pick in the Rule V draft on December 10?
It would be interesting to hear Mr. Sickels thoughts on the subject as well. In the 2009 Rule V, will there be a hidden gem like Josh Hamilton, Joakim Soria, Dan Uggla or a Johan Santana?
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BA STL Top 10
by rdf8585 on Nov 25, 2009 11:53 AM EST
10 comments
TOP TEN PROSPECTS
1. Shelby Miller, rhp
2. Jaime Garcia, lhp
3. Lance Lynn, rhp
4. Daryl Jones, of
5. David Freese, 3b/1b
6. Eduardo Sanchez, rhp
7. Allen Craig, of/1b/3b
8. Blake Hawksworth, rhp
9. Daniel Descalso, 2b
10. Robert Stock, c
BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Jon Jay
Best Power Hitter Allen Craig
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Charles Cutler
Fastest Baserunner Adron Chambers
Best Athlete Daryl Jones
Best Fastball Shelby Miller
Best Curveball Jaime Garcia
Best Slider Blake King
Best Changeup P.J. Walters
Best Control P.J. Walters
Best Defensive Catcher Matt Pagnozzi
Best Defensive Infielder Ryan Jackson
Best Infield Arm Tyler Greene
Best Defensive Outfielder Shane Robinson
Best Outfield Arm Jon Edwards
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Last year's rookies top community prospects for future performance #13
by Dalman on Nov 25, 2009 12:16 AM EST
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In an extremely close vote, both in the round leading up to the runoff and in the runoff itself, Chris Tillman edges out Derek Holland for the #12 spot among this past year's rookies. Holland goes back into the poll. Assuming we are doing something in the range of 25 spots in this poll, that puts us just about half way. I'll probably give this one a little more time than usual given the holiday though I'll wait to see depending on how quickly votes come in. Here is where we are so far:
1. Matt Wieters, C Baltimore
2. Tommy Hanson, P Atlanta
3. Andrew McCutchen, of Pittsburgh
4. Brett Anderson P Oakland
5 Gordon Beckham, 3b CHW
6. Rick Porcello, P Detroit.
7.Elvis Andrus, SS Texas
8. Colby Rasmus, of St. Louis
9. David Price, P Tampa Bay
10. Travis Sinder, of Toronto
11. Dexter Fowler, of Colorado
12. Chris Tillman, p Baltimore
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Arizona Fall League 2009 Video Posted
by slacker george on Nov 24, 2009 3:39 PM EST
37 comments
Finished!
I've uploaded all AFL video to Vimeo.com.
I was in Phoenix for 8 days and took in 6 games and the Grand Canyon.
I'll finish off with a play at the plate involving catcher A.J. Jimenez:
Great block at plate by A.J. Jimenez
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Mike Moustakas (last three clips are Moustakas fielding)
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Enjoy!
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BP DET Top 15
by rdf8585 on Nov 24, 2009 12:01 PM EST
56 comments
Five-Star Prospects
1. Jacob Turner, RHP
2. Casey Crosby, LHP
Four-Star Prospects
3. Scott Sizemore, 2B
Three-Star Prospects
4. Daniel Fields, SS
5. Andy Oliver, LHP
6. Alex Avila, C
7. Cody Satterwhite, RHP
8. Wilkin Ramirez, OF
9. Ryan Strieby, 1B
10. Gustavo Nunez, SS
Two-Star Prospects
11. Casper Wells, OFFour More:
12. Alfredo Figaro, RHP: The undersized righty is a big league-ready middle reliever, but that's also his likely ceiling.
13. Melvin Mercedes, RHP: Mercedes is a teenager who is loaded with projection, but he needs plenty of refinement.
14. Cale Iorg, SS: The athletic, slick-fielding shortstop looked completely overmatched at Double-A, but he might have been rushed.
15. Brennan Boesch, OF: He’s a massive outfielder with massive power and massive holes in his swing.
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BA Pirates Top 10
by rdf8585 on Nov 24, 2009 11:28 AM EST
50 comments
TOP TEN PROSPECTS
1. Pedro Alvarez, 3b
2. Jose Tabata, of
3. Tony Sanchez, c
4. Brad Lincoln, rhp
5. Chase D'Arnaud, ss/2b
6. Starling Marte, of
7. Tim Alderson, rhp
8. Zack Von Rosenberg, rhp
9. Rudy Owens, lhp
10. Gorkys Hernandez, of
BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Jose Tabata
Best Power Hitter Pedro Alvarez
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Chase d'Arnaud
Fastest Baserunner Jose de los Santos
Best Athlete Chase d'Arnaud
Best Fastball Victor Black
Best Curveball Brad Lincoln
Best Slider Victor Black
Best Changeup Daniel McCutchen
Best Control Rudy Owens
Best Defensive Catcher Tony Sanchez
Best Defensive Infielder Argenis Diaz
Best Infield Arm Argenis Diaz
Best Defensive Outfielder Gorkys Hernandez
Best Outfield Arm Starling Marte
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Last year's rookies, #12 runoff
by Dalman on Nov 24, 2009 9:01 AM EST
9 comments
I've been waiting and waiting and there still is essentially no separation between the votes for Derek Holland (26%) and Chris Tillman (25%). So we are going to have a runoff.
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Great block at plate by A.J. Jimenez
by slacker george on Nov 24, 2009 8:37 AM EST
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I caught a break and got this footage of a play-at-the-plate, with Toronto Blue Jay A.J. Jimenez showing his athleticism. Also posted to FanShots.
http://www.vimeo.com/7794840
Enjoy!
What are words worth?
Who can that be now?
Put the message in the box, put the box inside the car, drive the car around the world.
Drill holes in themselves and live for their secrets.
I wanna be your Joey Ramone.
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BA MIL Top 10
by rdf8585 on Nov 23, 2009 12:30 PM EST
36 comments
Top Ten Prospects
1. Alcides Escobar, ss
2. Brett Lawrie, 2b
3. Mat Gamel, 3b
4. Eric Arnett, rhp
5. Jonathan Lucroy, c
6. Kentrail Davis, of
7. Zach Braddock, lhp
8. Lorenzo Cain, of
9. Jake Odorizzi, rhp
10. Kyle Heckathorn, rhp
BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Brett Lawrie
Best Power Hitter Brett Lawrie
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Jonathan Lucroy
Fastest Baserunner Lee Haydel
Best Athlete D'Vontrey Richardson
Best Fastball Jeremy Jeffress
Best Curveball Cody Scarpetta
Best Slider Zach Braddock
Best Changeup Amaury Rivas
Best Control Amaury Rivas
Best Defensive Catcher Carlos Corporan
Best Defensive Infielder Alcides Escobar
Best Infield Arm Alcides Escobar
Best Defensive Outfielder Logan Schafer
Best Outfield Arm Brendan Katin
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Last year's rookies, top community prospects for future performance #12
by Dalman on Nov 23, 2009 9:25 AM EST
11 comments
In a close four way vote, Dexter Fowler emerges as #11 among last year's rookies. Tillman, Latos and Holland each had within a few votes of each other in a virtual tie for second at 18%-19% so it will be interesting to see which of those (or possibly a dark horse) emerges next round. Here is where we are so far:
1. Matt Wieters, C Baltimore
2. Tommy Hanson, P Atlanta
3. Andrew McCutchen, of Pittsburgh
4. Brett Anderson P Oakland
5 Gordon Beckham, 3b CHW
6. Rick Porcello, P Detroit.
7.Elvis Andrus, SS Texas
8. Colby Rasmus, of St. Louis
9. David Price, P Tampa Bay
10. Travis Sinder, of Toronto
11. Dexter Fowler, of Colorado
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