What's new
Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

**2015 MLB Season Thread: This is how the chapter ends (1 Viewer)

Billy Bats said:
Some interesting defense out of Korea, it's the usual "3rd baseman behind the catcher defensive shift".

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NcSosnEMSEk&feature=player_embedded

Deadspin:

http://deadspin.com/third-baseman-behind-catcher-shift-is-too-extreme-for-u-1704172412?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Click to expand...
There's a "preventing a sneak attack by the dirty japs" joke in there somewhere, but I can't find it.

 
It seems everyone who has ever watched a baseball game knows how to get Jorge Soler out. Except for Jorge Soler.

Hint for Jorge: You don't have to swing at everything.

 
Spartans Rule said:
Grahamburn said:
It seems everyone who has ever watched a baseball game knows how to get Jorge Soler out. Except for Jorge Soler.

Hint for Jorge: You don't have to swing at everything.
Click to expand...
Soler, Baez, Alcantara... this seems to be a theme with Cubs prospects.
Click to expand...
They are all 23 and under and all seem to have great expectations attached. Less than a year ago Baez was the next A-Rod and now he's some sort of bust that might not be a MLB regular. lol. These are all above average bats, Baez has a chance to be special and Soler looks like a a perennial all-star. They all just need more at bats, more seasoning, more time to come into their own IMO. Addison Russell who was in the A's organization hasn't fared a lot better with the Ks either.

 
Doctor Detroit said:
Spartans Rule said:
Grahamburn said:
It seems everyone who has ever watched a baseball game knows how to get Jorge Soler out. Except for Jorge Soler.

Hint for Jorge: You don't have to swing at everything.
Click to expand...
Soler, Baez, Alcantara... this seems to be a theme with Cubs prospects.
Click to expand...
They are all 23 and under and all seem to have great expectations attached. Less than a year ago Baez was the next A-Rod and now he's some sort of bust that might not be a MLB regular. lol. These are all above average bats, Baez has a chance to be special and Soler looks like a a perennial all-star. They all just need more at bats, more seasoning, more time to come into their own IMO. Addison Russell who was in the A's organization hasn't fared a lot better with the Ks either.
Click to expand...
Yup. Hell, Anthony Rizzo looked completely lost at times a couple seasons ago. Just takes some time to learn and adjust. Every once in a while, a guy comes along who hits right out of the gates, but that's rare.

 
Astros promote Lance McCullers. Imagine him and Correa being called up in June. These are two guys I don't expect to need much adjustment time. McCullers reminds me of Jose Fernandez. Astros will be legit.

 
pantagrapher said:
Astros promote Lance McCullers. Imagine him and Correa being called up in June. These are two guys I don't expect to need much adjustment time. McCullers reminds me of Jose Fernandez. Astros will be legit.
Click to expand...
Woah, yeah?

Just grabbed him dynasty based on this thought, i was looking for another pitcher anyway. Dropped Rafael Betancourt, no pressure.

 
Doctor Detroit said:
pantagrapher said:
Astros promote Lance McCullers. Imagine him and Correa being called up in June. These are two guys I don't expect to need much adjustment time. McCullers reminds me of Jose Fernandez. Astros will be legit.
Click to expand...
Woah, yeah?

Just grabbed him dynasty based on this thought, i was looking for another pitcher anyway. Dropped Rafael Betancourt, no pressure.
Click to expand...
Might be his overall build and delivery. I just looked it up and both guys are 6'2". McCullers is 205, Fernandez is 215. McCullers delivery also looks very similar—has that easy explosiveness to it. I haven't seen actual breakdown of where his pitches rate, but his AA numbers this season are pretty compelling.

From Fangraphs in February:

126. Lance McCullers, RHP, Houston Astros

More: Video & Full Report

Fastball: 60/65, Curveball: 55/65, Changeup: 40/50, Command: 35/45+, FV: 50

Scouting Report: McCullers’ father was a big leaguer and Lance Jr. hit 95 mph as a 15-year-old at Tampa area powerhouse Jesuit High School. He’s been a high-profile name for years and the Astros signed him to a $2.5 million bonus in 2012 with some of the savings from an under-slot deal with #1 overall pick SS Carlos Correa (#5 on this list). McCullers has a nasty fastball-curveball combo that’s plus-plus on the right day and would easily make him a closer if he can’t stick as a starter.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
pantagrapher said:
Doctor Detroit said:
pantagrapher said:
Astros promote Lance McCullers. Imagine him and Correa being called up in June. These are two guys I don't expect to need much adjustment time. McCullers reminds me of Jose Fernandez. Astros will be legit.
Click to expand...
Woah, yeah?

Just grabbed him dynasty based on this thought, i was looking for another pitcher anyway. Dropped Rafael Betancourt, no pressure.
Click to expand...
Might be his overall build and delivery. I just looked it up and both guys are 6'2". McCullers is 205, Fernandez is 215. McCullers delivery also looks very similar—has that easy explosiveness to it. I haven't seen actual breakdown of where his pitches rate, but his AA numbers this season are pretty compelling.

From Fangraphs in February:

126. Lance McCullers, RHP, Houston Astros

More: Video & Full Report

Fastball: 60/65, Curveball: 55/65, Changeup: 40/50, Command: 35/45+, FV: 50

Scouting Report: McCullers’ father was a big leaguer and Lance Jr. hit 95 mph as a 15-year-old at Tampa area powerhouse Jesuit High School. He’s been a high-profile name for years and the Astros signed him to a $2.5 million bonus in 2012 with some of the savings from an under-slot deal with #1 overall pick SS Carlos Correa (#5 on this list). McCullers has a nasty fastball-curveball combo that’s plus-plus on the right day and would easily make him a closer if he can’t stick as a starter.
Click to expand...
Potential 65 grades on fastball and curveball would usually lead to a much higher ranking than 126. His struggles in High-A last year probably held him back on that list but this year's numbers would suggest he's progressed a lot.

 
Spartans Rule said:
pantagrapher said:
Doctor Detroit said:
pantagrapher said:
Astros promote Lance McCullers. Imagine him and Correa being called up in June. These are two guys I don't expect to need much adjustment time. McCullers reminds me of Jose Fernandez. Astros will be legit.
Click to expand...
Woah, yeah?

Just grabbed him dynasty based on this thought, i was looking for another pitcher anyway. Dropped Rafael Betancourt, no pressure.
Click to expand...
Might be his overall build and delivery. I just looked it up and both guys are 6'2". McCullers is 205, Fernandez is 215. McCullers delivery also looks very similar—has that easy explosiveness to it. I haven't seen actual breakdown of where his pitches rate, but his AA numbers this season are pretty compelling.

From Fangraphs in February:

126. Lance McCullers, RHP, Houston Astros

More: Video & Full Report

Fastball: 60/65, Curveball: 55/65, Changeup: 40/50, Command: 35/45+, FV: 50

Scouting Report: McCullers’ father was a big leaguer and Lance Jr. hit 95 mph as a 15-year-old at Tampa area powerhouse Jesuit High School. He’s been a high-profile name for years and the Astros signed him to a $2.5 million bonus in 2012 with some of the savings from an under-slot deal with #1 overall pick SS Carlos Correa (#5 on this list). McCullers has a nasty fastball-curveball combo that’s plus-plus on the right day and would easily make him a closer if he can’t stick as a starter.
Click to expand...
Potential 65 grades on fastball and curveball would usually lead to a much higher ranking than 126. His struggles in High-A last year probably held him back on that list but this year's numbers would suggest he's progressed a lot.
Click to expand...
He's 77th at BA FWIW

 
Eephus said:
TINSTAAPP
Click to expand...
Dynasty pitching prospects are like women. At first you fall in love with a gorgeous face or a 14 K/9 rate, but then you start to worry about what they'll look like a few years down the road. Then when they need you to support them through the tough times or Tommy John surgery, you realize you're not ready for that level of commitment and move on to a younger version.

 
Spartans Rule said:
Eephus said:
TINSTAAPP
Click to expand...
Dynasty pitching prospects are like women. At first you fall in love with a gorgeous face or a 14 K/9 rate, but then you start to worry about what they'll look like a few years down the road. Then when they need you to support them through the tough times or Tommy John surgery, you realize you're not ready for that level of commitment and move on to a younger version.
Click to expand...
Pantagrapher saying he looks like Jose Fernandez is good enough to make him the 37th guy on my roster. It's a build from scratch effort here guy.

 
Doctor Detroit said:
Spartans Rule said:
Eephus said:
TINSTAAPP
Click to expand...
Dynasty pitching prospects are like women. At first you fall in love with a gorgeous face or a 14 K/9 rate, but then you start to worry about what they'll look like a few years down the road. Then when they need you to support them through the tough times or Tommy John surgery, you realize you're not ready for that level of commitment and move on to a younger version.
Click to expand...
Pantagrapher saying he looks like Jose Fernandez is good enough to make him the 37th guy on my roster. It's a build from scratch effort here guy.
Click to expand...
I was referring more to my pickup of Alex Reyes. You probably did a little bit better snagging McCullers IMO.

 
Spartans Rule said:
Doctor Detroit said:
Spartans Rule said:
Eephus said:
TINSTAAPP
Click to expand...
Dynasty pitching prospects are like women. At first you fall in love with a gorgeous face or a 14 K/9 rate, but then you start to worry about what they'll look like a few years down the road. Then when they need you to support them through the tough times or Tommy John surgery, you realize you're not ready for that level of commitment and move on to a younger version.
Click to expand...
Pantagrapher saying he looks like Jose Fernandez is good enough to make him the 37th guy on my roster. It's a build from scratch effort here guy.
Click to expand...
I was referring more to my pickup of Alex Reyes. You probably did a little bit better snagging McCullers IMO.
Click to expand...
Robert Stephenson and his 7 BB/9 rate in AA is on the block in Serious Biz. No reasonable offer refused.

 
Jay Bruce is obnoxious.

His entire career revolves around flying to the warning track with runners on and two outs. Awful.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
Hmmm, McCullers is out there in my 12 team league where we keep 7 minors and roster 11 during the year. Have to cut Olson on the A's...maybe Tapia....probably Olson though.

 
Dee Gordon's 58 hits are the most through a team's first 35 games since Rod Carew had 59 hits in the first 35 games of the 1974 season.

 
Bigboy10182000 said:
Is Jimmy Paredes legit?
Click to expand...
His stats would suggest not. Low walk rates and high K rates all throughout the minors, and currently sporting a .422 BABIP.

His hard contact rates have apparently been pretty good, though, if that means anything, though I'm not sure that anyone knows fully how to interpret them yet.

I guess if he is running and can keep his K rate where it is now, he could be mildly useful.

 
Long Ball Larry said:
Bigboy10182000 said:
Is Jimmy Paredes legit?
Click to expand...
His stats would suggest not. Low walk rates and high K rates all throughout the minors, and currently sporting a .422 BABIP.

His hard contact rates have apparently been pretty good, though, if that means anything, though I'm not sure that anyone knows fully how to interpret them yet.

I guess if he is running and can keep his K rate where it is now, he could be mildly useful.
Click to expand...
That's the same kind of trenchant analysis I used to pooh-pooh him a few weeks ago. I was wrong :bag:

 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

hedzookeeper
Filled - 16 team start up Fantrax Dynasty league
Replies
5
Views
1K
hedzookeeper
hedzookeeper
Eephus
**Official 2014 MLB Regular Season-All over but the shouting
80 81 82
Replies
4K
Views
123K
E-Z Glider
E-Z Glider
Eephus
***Official MLB 2013 Season Thread
52 53 54
Replies
3K
Views
78K
Hoos First
Hoos First

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 1 (members: 0, guests: 1)
Back
Top