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JohnnyU

JohnnyU

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My top 20

1 - Jason Heyward, OF ATL

2 - Stephen Strasburg - P WAS

3 - Desmond Jennings - OF TB

4 - Pedro Alvarez - 3B PIT

5 - Dustin Ackley - 1B/2B/OF - SEA

6 - Jesus Montero - C NYY

7 - Neftali Feliz - P TEX

8 - Mike Stanton - OF FLA

9 - Justin Smoak - 1B TEX

10 - Carlos Santana - C CLE

11 - Michael Taylor - OF OAK

12 - Madison Bumgarner - P SF -- - dropping, still losing velocity. Something isn't right

13 - Jeremy Hellickson - P TB -- rising, he should be above Bumgarner

14 - Domonic Brown - OF PHI

15 - Martin Perez - P TEX

16 - Chris Carter - 1B OAK

17 - Matt Moore - P TB

18 - Christian Friedrich - P COL

19 - Buster Posey - C SF

20 - Alcides Escobar - SS/2B MIL

*** Before any more of you complain, the reason Bryce Harper and Jameson Taillon aren't on my list is because most don't put those who haven't been through the draft process on lists. Usually lists are adjusted after the MLB draft

The Scouting Book

Project Prospect

Kieth Law top 10 by position

Baseball Draft Report

Top Prospect Alert

Brewer Fan.NET

MiLB

Rotojunkie

 
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Regular Crust Pizza said:
That's a pretty low ranking for Posey. I don't think I've ever seen him lower than 10th. Is it him or just you like everybody else better?
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Posey is a converted shortstop that has a lot to learn behind the plate. While he will hit for a high average, his power is limited. My preference is for my catcher to have some pop. Now Posey does have plenty of room to add strength, but I doubt he will ever be more than a 10-15 hr guy in his prime.
 
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JohnnyU said:
Regular Crust Pizza said:
That's a pretty low ranking for Posey. I don't think I've ever seen him lower than 10th. Is it him or just you like everybody else better?
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Posey is a converted shortstop that has a lot to learn behind the plate. While he will hit for a high average, his power is limited. My preference is for my catcher to have some pop. Now Posey does have plenty of room to add strength, but I doubt he will ever be more than a 10-15 hr guy in his prime.
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:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Pretty sure you are going to be really wrong here. Posey had 18 HRs at three levels last year and a .947 OPS and had 26 HRs his last year of college after not hitting many at before that. He will hit a ton of doubles, so I guess when you say "his power is limited" that means HRs only. Sorry but power involves more than just HRs. He is a highly highly refined at the plate with the ability to hit to all fields. He can easily sacrifice average for more power and he might just do that.

Seems like you already have summed up his career without knowing what kind of adjustments the Giants or he will make. It doesn't work like that, a lot changes from your last minor league game to your 250th major league game. Posey will probably never hit 40 HRs but he also has the ability to hit .320 with a .900+ OPS which most catchers don't get close to. Strange breakdown here, Posey will most certainly hit more than 10 HRs in his prime.

 
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Doctor Detroit said:
JohnnyU said:
Regular Crust Pizza said:
That's a pretty low ranking for Posey. I don't think I've ever seen him lower than 10th. Is it him or just you like everybody else better?
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Posey is a converted shortstop that has a lot to learn behind the plate. While he will hit for a high average, his power is limited. My preference is for my catcher to have some pop. Now Posey does have plenty of room to add strength, but I doubt he will ever be more than a 10-15 hr guy in his prime.
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:banned: :thumbup: :lmao: Pretty sure you are going to be really wrong here. Posey had 18 HRs at three levels last year and a .947 OPS and had 26 HRs his last year of college after not hitting many at before that. He will hit a ton of doubles, so I guess when you say "his power is limited" that means HRs only. Sorry but power involves more than just HRs. He is a highly highly refined at the plate with the ability to hit to all fields. He can easily sacrifice average for more power and he might just do that.

Seems like you already have summed up his career without knowing what kind of adjustments the Giants or he will make. It doesn't work like that, a lot changes from your last minor league game to your 250th major league game. Posey will probably never hit 40 HRs but he also has the ability to hit .320 with a .900+ OPS which most catchers don't get close to. Strange breakdown here, Posey will most certainly hit more than 10 HRs in his prime.
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Hey, I have him in my top 20. What do you want from me? :)
 
Doctor Detroit said:
Balco said:
I think Stanton is too low. I cannot believe that guys power at his age. Strikeouts scare me a little, but the guy is 20.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/prospe...&pid=519317
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I think I'd rank him 1st overall of this group. He has the potential to be the best power hitter in all of baseball.
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People thought the same thing about Dallas McPherson. I will never rank a player #1 who strikes out as often as Stanton (144 times in 129 games). That usually leads to a low BA once he's in the majors. There's always a place for Adam Dunn types because of his OBP and HRs, but not on my fantasy roster. His OBP dropped from .390 to .312 once he was promoted to AA. His slugging pct dropped from .578 to .455, and his OPS from 968 to .767. Also in 299 ab in AA he hit .231. Not #1 overall stuff to me. I doubt there would be too many fantasy teams taking Stanton over Heyward. Heyward is good, very good. Think Albert Pujols potential. Key word "Potential". Delmon Young was hyped as well, so you have to take that into consideration, but I believe Heyward is the real deal. I may have rose colored glasses on, but what the hell.
 
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Braves near deal for Dominican Salcedo

Atlanta becomes front-runner for highly-regarded shortstop

fan comments (32)print this page e-mail this page post on facebook By Mark Bowman / MLB.com

02/19/10 5:11 PM EST

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Braves appear to be nearing a deal for highly-regarded Dominican shortstop Edward Salcedo.

A Braves source said Friday afternoon that the club is "close" to signing the 6-foot-3, 190-pound shortstop. Earlier in the day, a report by The Associated Press out of the Dominican Republic quoted the 18-year-old shortstop's agent as saying Atlanta currently ranks as the front-runner to sign his client. But Mercedes added that they are still listening to offers from other clubs.

This report also indicated that the Braves have applied for a visa that would allow Salcedo to travel to their Spring Training headquarters for further evaluation.

The AP also reported that the $2.3 million agreement with the Indians in 2007 was nullified when the United States raised suspicions about Salcedo's claim that he was born in 1989.

At the Braves' request, Major League Baseball has reportedly performed an investigation and determined that Salcedo was born in 1991.
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PIK95 said:
Christian Friedrich - P COL :rolleyes:
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To be honest, I should have ranked him 16, not 18, but I hate that he pitches for Colorado. We all know what that can mean for SP, but I think he can overcome it and still be fantasy relevant.
 
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Michael Brown said:
What, no Bryce Harper? I guess these lists are just relegated to kids who can vote... ;)
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Most publications don't put those who haven't been through the draft process on their top whatever lists. Harper will be considered soon enough. So will Jameson Tallion, and Anthony Renauldo, etc. etc. I thought you guys knew how this thing worked :confused:
 
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JohnnyU said:
Michael Brown said:
What, no Bryce Harper? I guess these lists are just relegated to kids who can vote... ;)
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Most publications don't put those who haven't been through the draft process on their top whatever lists. Harper will be considered soon enough. So will Jameson Tallion, and Anthony Renauldo, etc. etc. I thought you guys knew how this thing worked ;)
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I know I know, I was just busting balls. Harper is already better than Mickey Mantle, Josh Hamilton, Roy Hobbs, Ken Griffey, and Nuke LaLoosh combined though so I figured he should get a special mention.
 
Michael Brown said:
JohnnyU said:
Michael Brown said:
What, no Bryce Harper? I guess these lists are just relegated to kids who can vote... ;)
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Most publications don't put those who haven't been through the draft process on their top whatever lists. Harper will be considered soon enough. So will Jameson Tallion, and Anthony Renauldo, etc. etc. I thought you guys knew how this thing worked ;)
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I know I know, I was just busting balls. Harper is already better than Mickey Mantle, Josh Hamilton, Roy Hobbs, Ken Griffey, and Nuke LaLoosh combined though so I figured he should get a special mention.
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If it's any consolation to Harper fans he is at the top of most 2010 mlb draft lists. Being on that list and being in the top 20 of all the minors is a whole different animal. I liked your humor on Harper however
 
BP doesnt have their top 101 online yet, but I found the Red Sox who are in it.

13. Westmorland

29. Kelly

57. Reddick

76. Kalish

:shrug:

 
Yu Darvish thinking about posting after the 2010 season?!

by Gen on Jan.01, 2010 @ 2:54 pm, under NPB

According to Nikkan Sports, it seems there's a chance Yu Darvish might be thinking about trying his luck in the Majors via the posting system. And while losing Darvish would be a big blow to the Fighters, all signs point to them being supportive of his decision, meaning that they'll post him if he wants to go.

Darvish had been against playing in the Majors up until recently, but it seems he's had a change of heart recently and the 2009 WBC may have had something to do with that.

http://yakyubaka.com/2010/01/01/yu-darvish...he-2010-season/

Here's what Harry Pavlidis wrote about Darvish during the WBC:

BeyondTheBoxscore

 
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JohnnyU said:
Source

Braves near deal for Dominican Salcedo

Atlanta becomes front-runner for highly-regarded shortstop

fan comments (32)print this page e-mail this page post on facebook By Mark Bowman / MLB.com

02/19/10 5:11 PM EST

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Braves appear to be nearing a deal for highly-regarded Dominican shortstop Edward Salcedo.

A Braves source said Friday afternoon that the club is "close" to signing the 6-foot-3, 190-pound shortstop. Earlier in the day, a report by The Associated Press out of the Dominican Republic quoted the 18-year-old shortstop's agent as saying Atlanta currently ranks as the front-runner to sign his client. But Mercedes added that they are still listening to offers from other clubs.

This report also indicated that the Braves have applied for a visa that would allow Salcedo to travel to their Spring Training headquarters for further evaluation.

The AP also reported that the $2.3 million agreement with the Indians in 2007 was nullified when the United States raised suspicions about Salcedo's claim that he was born in 1989.

At the Braves' request, Major League Baseball has reportedly performed an investigation and determined that Salcedo was born in 1991.
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Hate to reply to my own post, but it is appropriate in this case.The Braves have reached a $1.6 million deal with Dominican shortstop Edward Salcedo, reports Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Salcedo only needs to take a physical for the contract to be made official. The 6-foot-3 18-year-old has been a well-known international talent for several years and nearly signed with the Indians back in 2007. He's likely to kick off the 2010 season at Single-A Rome or high Single-A Myrtle Beach.

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

 
Chipper Jones thinks top prospect Jason Heyward will open the season with the Braves.

"I would be shocked if he didn't go north with us," said Jones. It's high praise for the 20-year-old sensation, and consistent with what the Atlanta third baseman said last month. Baseball America recently ranked Heyward as the No. 1 prospect in the sport, ahead of Stephen Strasburg. He singled, walked twice and stole a base in the Braves' exhibition opener against the Mets on Tuesday.

Source: Ed Price on Twitter

 
Cuban shortstop Adeiny Hechevarria has signed a $10 million contract with the Blue Jays, according to Melissa Segura of SI.com.

The contract will cover four years, a source tells Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald. If the report is true, Hechevarria will take home more than his countryman Jose Iglesias, who inked an $8.2 million contract with Boston last July. The Yankees were considered the favorite to sign the young shortstop, however he was reportedly weary about the long-term presence of Derek Jeter at the position. However it happened, it's a nice feather in the cap of new general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Mar. 15 - 8:58 am et

Source: Melissa Segura on Twitter

 
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Eephus said:
Consigliere said:
So in an AL only league, who would you take between Smoak, Carlos Santana and Jesus Montero?
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redraft or dynasty?
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Keeper, with one spot for a minor leaguer.
JohnnyU said:
Consigliere said:
So in an AL only league, who would you take between Smoak, Carlos Santana and Jesus Montero?
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For dynasty leagues I would choose Montero, then Smoak, then Santana.
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Cool thanks for your reply. Wow Montero is supposed to be that good? I've read nothing but incredible things about Santana, moreso than Jesus. Was thinking Santana had the brighter future. I'll do some more research on Montero. I have no catcher, and catchers suck in the AL after Big Joe, so I'm leaning toward one of the two. But with the Yanks deep pockets, if they sign Mauer Montero gets moved, but I shouldn't be concerned with that just yet. Anyway, I've read that Smoak looks to be a .300-30-100 guy, that excites me too. I have Butler as my 1B for now, but I'm not sold on him yet.
 
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Anyone taking a shot on this guy in deep keeper leagues now that he's signed?

Adeiny Hechavarria SS TOR

In my case, that's my biggest hole of a position and my minors consist of:

Castro, Jason C HOU

Alonso, Yonder 1B CIN

Freeman, Freddie 1B ATL

Saunders, Michael 3B/OF SEA

Frazier, Todd SS/OF CIN

Knapp, Jason SP CLE

Scheppers, Tanner SP TEX

 
Bobcat10 said:
Anyone taking a shot on this guy in deep keeper leagues now that he's signed?Adeiny Hechavarria SS TORIn my case, that's my biggest hole of a position and my minors consist of:Castro, Jason C HOUAlonso, Yonder 1B CIN Freeman, Freddie 1B ATL Saunders, Michael 3B/OF SEA Frazier, Todd SS/OF CINKnapp, Jason SP CLE Scheppers, Tanner SP TEX
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My instincts say bye bye Knapp, I know most Indian prospects but I'm drawing a blank on him. If he's got the upside to warrant rostering correct me so I can consider adding him in my deep dyno :goodposting: Of the others the only one I'd consider is Scheppers, haven't read up on him in a while but last I read he has stronger bullpen potential than starter potential. If that's still the case he's expendable. If you're not sure just remind yourself he pitches in Arlington in July and August, that will make dropping him easier.
 
JohnnyU said:
My opinion of Bumgarner is dropping, right along with his velocity.
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Sheesh.
Giants prospect Madison Bumgarner is a mess

Fri Apr 16,2010 11:45 AM ETBy Aaron Gleeman

Madison Bumgarner was the 10th overall pick in the 2007 draft and ranked as the game's ninth-best prospect by Baseball America heading into last season, one spot ahead of Rangers flamethrower Neftali Feliz.

He lived up to the hype, going 12-2 with a 1.85 ERA in 25 starts between Single-A and Double-A, and reached the majors a month after his 20th birthday. Unfortunately once there Bumgarner's velocity was well below his peak levels, with his average fastball clocking in at 89.2 miles per hour.

Certainly plenty of 19-year-old pitchers tire late during a season, so Baseball America ranked him as the game's 14th-best prospect this season and Bumgarner's declining velocity wasn't a huge story until he showed up at spring training to compete for the fifth spot in the Giants' rotation. His fastball rarely topped the mid-80s and he predictably got rocked for a 6.43 ERA while handing out seven walks with zero strikeouts.

Bumgarner lost the fifth-starter competition to veteran Todd Wellemeyer and reported to Triple-A, where things have gotten even worse. He gave up 11 hits over three innings in his debut last week and was pasted for seven runs on 10 hits in four innings yesterday. Through two starts Bumgarner has a 14.14 ERA and .538 opponents' batting average after coming into the season with a 27-5 record and 1.65 ERA in the minors.

In the span of just a couple months he's gone from elite prospect competing for a rotation spot at age 20 to likely midseason call-up to ... well, now it's tough to figure exactly what the Giants plan to do with Bumgarner. His fastball is missing 5-10 miles per hour and Triple-A hitters are teeing off on him. Something clearly isn't right with him physically at this point and the Giants need to figure it out before things get totally out of hand.
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MAC_32 said:
Bobcat10 said:
Anyone taking a shot on this guy in deep keeper leagues now that he's signed?Adeiny Hechavarria SS TORIn my case, that's my biggest hole of a position and my minors consist of:Castro, Jason C HOUAlonso, Yonder 1B CIN Freeman, Freddie 1B ATL Saunders, Michael 3B/OF SEA Frazier, Todd SS/OF CINKnapp, Jason SP CLE Scheppers, Tanner SP TEX
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My instincts say bye bye Knapp, I know most Indian prospects but I'm drawing a blank on him. If he's got the upside to warrant rostering correct me so I can consider adding him in my deep dyno :goodposting: Of the others the only one I'd consider is Scheppers, haven't read up on him in a while but last I read he has stronger bullpen potential than starter potential. If that's still the case he's expendable. If you're not sure just remind yourself he pitches in Arlington in July and August, that will make dropping him easier.
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Knapp was the key piece from Philly in the Lee deal. I think I need to hold him for a while this year though since it's a local league and he won't last long on the wire.I think I'm gonna drop Scheppers. I've read recently about the bullpen too, even though they are treating him as a "starter" in the minors. He'll be limited on innings this year as he's had shoulder issues in the past.
 
Are there any guys that were not on top 25-50-100 radars this preseason that are shooting up boards right now after about three months? Where is the best place to find this info? I know BA does their weekly hotsheet, but I'd like to base stuff off of more than a week. Their chat wraps have some hidden info in them though. Does any site publish rolling lists every month (sorta like Dobber hockey if you are into hockey dynasty)?

 
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