Suggestion Thread

maybe a piece on the rookie year struggles of jason castro and brett wallace and their outlook for their sophomore season

Love to see some predictions on these two guys because I have no idea in my head how they will turn out but they both look like they have potential coming into this year.

would be interested to see your thoughts on his progression with the bat, and overall production going forward.

If you are still feeling like doing historical prospect features; I would love to see Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Zambrano, or Aramis Ramirez. I’ve really enjoyed the recent historical pieces, thanks for the good work! I would also enjoy some features on the international free agent process, like comparing the production of various countries or of various MLB team’s systems, like the Dominican Academies. The other area of interest I would have is a comparison of the development of RHP vs LHP, looking at bust rate of each type, and the development time required on average. Thanks again for all the enjoyable reads.

I’d like to see a piece about guys you had strong feelings about one way or another that sort of went against the grain. Guys you pegged that others weren’t so big on, and guys you liked more than some that busted.

How about something a little different, that maybe digs deeper? What about an article where you list and analyze your top 5 “4th OF” guys. Guys that maybe have limited upside, or could surprise. I’m thinking the David Lough, Collin Cowgill type players. If you could pick 5 guys to exceed the 4th OF profile, who would they be?

Craig Kimbrel vs. Jeremy Jeffress

or

Brody Colvin vs. Jarred Cosart

I don’t know if this sort of thing is your cup of tea, but how a team like the White Sox who continually dwells in the cellar of team prospect rankings can be as moderately successful as they have been under the Kenny Williams regime. They seem doomed for a huge drop off every year, but it never seems to stick.

Jerry Sands vs Jaff Decker

future great hitters.

or

Not A Rookie: James Mcdonald

Why not do a few career profiles on the best guys in game. Pujols, A-Rod, Cabrera, Guerrero all seem fun.

what to expect in 2011 and beyond ?

Thoughts on him and his future…. can he succeed with the high K rate?

With Neon Deion’s recent election to the NFL Hall of Fame, how about a prospect retro on him? Maybe also on Brian Jordan - another MLB/NFL player.

I’d love to see a crystal ball on Mike Stanton, because I know the power is there, but I’m interested to see if you think his avg/obp stats will improve to make him a truly elite player.

How about putting together a top 100 minor league list of players that have lost their “rookie” eligiblility yet considered the best in the minor leagues. Obviously this would be a non-prospect list.

I would LOVE to see some write-ups (similar to your comments in the book) with adjusted grades for some 2010 top 50 prospects who graduated (e.g., Heyward, Posey, Stanton, Santana, Alvarez, Smoak, Morrison, Escobar, S.Castro, I.Davis, A.Jackson, J.Bell, Kalish, Tabata) and the same for pitchers possibly too. Of course, I am not requesting them all, but a handful would be a fun read.

to put your book content online somehow? I purchased your book but don’t bring it with me everywhere I go. I have no idea how much work it would be to provide access to it online, but it would definitely be awesome. Unique passwords could be given out to book purchasers.