Community Positional Prospect #46
by auclairkeithbc on Jan 10, 2026 6:42 PM EST
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PrintWith 22.0% of the open vote and 55.3% in the runoff, Javier Baez is elected Positional Prospect #45.
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RESULTS:
Javier Baez: 22.0 (55.3% In Runoff)
Oswaldo Arcia: 20.3% (44.7% In Runoff)
Eddie Rosario: 15.3%
Billy Hamilton: 10.2%
Corey Spangenberg: 8.5%
Tim Wheeler: 5.1%
Matt Dominguez: 5.1%
Brandon Nimmo: 3.4%
Aaron Hicks: 3.4% (write in)
Garin Cecchini: 3.4% (write in)
Joe Panik: 1.7%
Robbie Grossman: 1.7%
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CANDIDATES: Oswaldo Arcia, Eddie Rosario, Billy Hamilton, Corey Spangenberg, Tim Wheeler, Matt Dominguez, Mason Williams, Matt Davidson, Marcell Ozuna, Aaron Hicks
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IN ROTATION: Trevor Story (#42-1.8%), James Darnell (#42-0%), Mikie Mahtook (#43-1.6%), Garin Cecchini (#43-1.6%), Matt Szczur (#43-1.6%), Brandon Jacobs (#44-1.6%), Brandon Nimmo (#45-3.4%), Joe Panik (#45-1.7%), Robbie Grossman (#45-1.7%)
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TESTERS: Vincent Catricala, Derek Norris, Zack Cox, Christian Bethancourt, Taylor Pastornicky, Matt Adams, Bryce Brentz, Blake Swihart, C.J. Cron, Wilmer Flores, Joe Benson, Levi Michael, Jacob Anderson, Jackie Bradley Jr, Brian Goodwin, Kaleb Cowart, Ronald Torreyes, Taylor Lindsay, Cesar Puello
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#01 - BRYCE HARPER - 59.2%
#02 - MIKE TROUT - 38.8% (In Poll #1)
#03 - JURICKSON PROFAR - 52.9%
#04 - MANNY MACHADO - 31.5% (55.1% In Runoff)
#05 - DEVIN MESORACO - 45.1%
#06 - WILL MYERS - 31.6% (51.4% In Runoff)
#07 - JESUS MONTERO - 61.3%
#08 - ANTHONY RENDON - 53.1%
#09 - TRAVIS D'ARNAUD - 46.6%
#10 - NOLAN ARENADO - 33.3%
#11 - MIGUEL SANO - 37.3%
#12 - YONDER ALONSO - 22.5% (45.3% In 3-Way Runoff)
#13 - FRANCISCO LINDOR - 26.1%
#14 - BUBBA STARLING - 33.8%
#15 - XANDER BOGAERTS - 25.0% (55.2% In 3-Way Runoff)
#16 - ANTHONY RIZZO - 27.8%
#17 - OSCAR TAVERAS - 40.3%
#18 - BRETT JACKSON - 20.3% (58.7% In Runoff)
#19 - YASMANI GRANDAL - 31.3%
#20 - JAKE MARISNICK - 27.3%
#21 - HAK-JU LEE - 28.0%
#22 - NICK FRANKLIN - 24.3%
#23 - CHESLOR CUTHBERT - 30.3%
#24 - CHRISTIAN YELICH - 27.1%
#25 - JONATHAN SINGLETON - 21.9% (53.8% In Runoff)
#26 - MIKE OLT - 21.5% (67.7% In Runoff)
#27 - ANTHONY GOSE -22.7% (70.5% In Runoff)
#28 - GEORGE SPRINGER - 23.6% (59.6% In Runoff)
#29 - JOSH BELL - 27.1%
#30 - MICHAEL CHOICE - 17.4% (63.2% In Runoff)
#31 - GARY SANCHEZ - 24.6%
#32 - RYAN LAVARNWAY - 24.7%
#33 - GARY BROWN - 26.7%
#34 - LEONYS MARTIN - 20.3% (63.0% In Runoff)
#35 - NICK CASTELLANOS - 24.6% (58.5% In Runoff)
#36 - WILIN ROSARIO - 20.0% (51.7% In Runoff)
#37 - STARLING MARTE - 30.6%
#38 - JEAN SEGURA - 18.5% (52.2% In Runoff)
#39 - RYMER LIRIANO - 29.5%
#40 - JONATHAN SCHOOP - 27.3%
#41 - JEDD GYORKO - 22.8% (62.5% In Runoff)
#42 - KOLTEN WONG - 36.4%
#43 - ANDRELTON SIMMONS - 32.3%
#44 - WILL MIDDLEBROOKS - 16.1% (57.1% In Runoff)
#45 - JAVIER BAEZ - 22.0% (55.3% In Runoff)
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Save Jenrry Mejia!
2012 Amazin' Avenue Offseason Plan: 2nd place
by Ogre39666 on Jan 10, 2026 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
+1
Yoenis Cespedes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW9ge8l3jY8
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jan 10, 2026 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
+1
A kitten bats around a ball of yarn but what he's really saying is, "You know I can't knit, motherf'er." That is one foul mouthed kitten. - Mitch Hedberg (RIP)
by RayRay59 on Jan 11, 2026 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
+1
Possibility he sticks at 2B puts him ahead of Arcia for me.
by ManConley on Jan 10, 2026 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
+1
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
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Your 2012 Colorado Rockies:freshly exorcised from Ty Wigginton
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"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
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by Gobroks on Jan 10, 2026 6:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
+1 vote for the Big Ozuna
Matt Davidson & Oswaldo Arcia in hot pursuit.
by Matt0330 on Jan 11, 2026 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
OTHERS (Post Player Name And +1 To Officially Vote For Non-Listed Players_
by auclairkeithbc on Jan 10, 2026 6:43 PM EST reply actions
Garin Cecchini
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RIP Randy "Macho Man" Savage
by gatling on Jan 10, 2026 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
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http://bullpenbanter.com
RIP Randy "Macho Man" Savage
by gatling on Jan 10, 2026 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
Charlie Blackmon?
I believe he still has rookie eligibility & I think he might appeal to those who value safety in their prospects. I think he can be a starter though so I might be higher on him than many (I like him more than Tim Wheeler & easily Kyle Parker/Kent Matthes).
by Matt0330 on Jan 11, 2026 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
For me
Wheeler just jumps out as the obvious choice. Former 1st rounder. Great season in AA. Plus defender as corner OF, maybe servicable in CF.
by auclairkeithbc on Jan 10, 2026 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
meh
per BA’s scouting report:
Wheeler has solid speed and has played center field in the minors, but he profiles as a corner outfielder in the majors. He has enough arm for right field and should have average range once he refines his reads and routes.
this sounds to me like 0 runs, maybe +5 at most as a RF defensively. that definitely sounds like right now at least, he’s below average defensively.
i also don’t think his hitting is going to be good enough to carry him. 23 year olds in AA with a 134 wRC+ isn’t anything special, especially since it sounds like he will end up in a corner outfield. he also has some contact issues, which drops him some more for me. looks like a 4th OF type.
by blue bulldog on Jan 10, 2026 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Has not hit Lefties
236/322/401 was his line against lefties. I think his upside is limited unless he can improve on those numbers.
by ROBERTS04 on Jan 11, 2026 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
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