A Very Darrelly Dynasty League

[Dr. Dinger]

Our future team president

 

Yaaaaay

 

Personally, I'd rather have Chen than Duquette.

[TheHurl]

Is it even a good decision though? I mean I understand the rationale but this is a 29 year old guy who gave you 185 IP last year so durability shouldn't really be an issue. Like Dinger said, why not ring every inning out of him? His career splits aren't that extreme either. He's not a lock to get destroyed or anything. This might be a simple case of over-managing.

 

I think Kershaw is a good bet to get destroyed by this Jays lineup. I don't mind skipping Chen and bringing in a starter the Jays haven't seen before. Really it depends on what RHP gets that start. If the O's are thinking every win matters at this point...Zach Davies is the type of pitcher that the Jays struggle against (throws strikes and has a plus plus change but opens up the other argument of starting a pitchers options a year early for a spot start...cough Nolin). If you are going to throw Steve Johnson or something at them...then it is really stupid.

 

Also please note that when I say skipping the start. I mean doing it in professional way.

[KingKat]

 

Also please note that when I say skipping the start. I mean doing it in professional way.

 

I just don't think that baseball culture really allows for it to be perceived as anything but insulting even if it might make sense strategically (depending largely as you said on who does get the start).

[TheHurl]

I just don't think that baseball culture really allows for it to be perceived as anything but insulting even if it might make sense strategically (depending largely as you said on who does get the start).

 

The Rays?

[Dr. Dinger]

I think Kershaw is a good bet to get destroyed by this Jays lineup. I don't mind skipping Chen and bringing in a starter the Jays haven't seen before. Really it depends on what RHP gets that start. If the O's are thinking every win matters at this point...Zach Davies is the type of pitcher that the Jays struggle against (throws strikes and has a plus plus change but opens up the other argument of starting a pitchers options a year early for a spot start...cough Nolin). If you are going to throw Steve Johnson or something at them...then it is really stupid.

 

Also please note that when I say skipping the start. I mean doing it in professional way.

 

It's Gausman, IIRC.

[KingKat]

The Rays?

 

Huh? What about the Rays? Is this something they do?

[TheHurl]

Huh? What about the Rays? Is this something they do?

 

They tell their 5th starters, which started the year as their 12th starter, that it doesn't matter how they pitch they might be sent down. Players are taught to understand options and if the pen needs a rest and they recently pitched four innings. Sorry Bellatelli, Andriese, Karns, Geltz, Romero, but how you pitched doesn't matter we need fresh arms so you have options and will get sent down. Colome was straight out told that they would look to trade him once people get back, not because they don't believe in him, but because without options he has less value to them.

[KingKat]

They tell their 5th starters, which started the year as their 12th starter, that it doesn't matter how they pitch they might be sent down. Players are taught to understand options and if the pen needs a rest and they recently pitched four innings. Sorry Bellatelli, Andriese, Karns, Geltz, Romero, but how you pitched doesn't matter we need fresh arms so you have options and will get sent down. Colome was straight out told that they would look to trade him once people get back, not because they don't believe in him, but because without options he has less value to them.

 

That's cool but I don't really see how it's relevant. Would they do this to Chris Archer and would he accept it no matter how well it's explained? Should he?

[torontofan]

Anyone in need of a Catcher. I'd move Francisco Cervelli for a waiver pick or MiLB pick/upgrade.

[The Cats Ass]

Do you guys find there's a certain browser that works best for MLB.tv?

[Boxcar]

Do you guys find there's a certain browser that works best for MLB.tv?

 

I'd assume chrome

[The Cats Ass]

I'd assume chrome

 

What about Netscape Navigator?

[GD]

Guys I just got a BP subscription, am I part of Dinger's #Scout club?

[Dr. Dinger]

Guys I just got a BP subscription, am I part of Dinger's #Scout club?

 

I predict you'll soon be in 1st in BBDL.

[Boxcar]

Country Breakfast doing work!

[BTS]

Country Breakfast doing work!

 

Hopefully he keeps it up. You beating SG would be amazing for me.

[Boxcar]

Hopefully he keeps it up. You beating SG would be amazing for me.

 

I'm pretty surprised he was dropped. Steamer still thinks he's useful.

[BTS]

I'm pretty surprised he was dropped. Steamer still thinks he's useful.

 

Guy has torched my Util production for a year and a half. I've had enough.

[The Cats Ass]

Anyone want Torii Hunter for somekind of starter?

[Dr. Dinger]

Attn: Boxcar

 

Rob Refsnyder

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[TD]http://www.baseballprospectus.com/card/images/headshot_100317.jpg

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[TD=colspan: 2]Born: 03/26/1991 (Age: 24)

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[TD]Bats: Right

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[TD]Throws: Right

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[TD]Height: 6' 1"

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[TD]Weight: 205

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[TD=colspan: 2]Primary Position: 2B

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[TD=colspan: 2]Secondary Position:

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[TD]Physical/Health

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[TD]Well proportioned, medium build; broad chest, sloped shoulders; physically mature.

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[TD=class: header]Evaluator

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[TD]Al Skorupa

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[TD=class: header]Report Date

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[TD]06/12/2015

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[TR]

[TD=class: header]Dates Seen

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[TD]05-25-2015; 05-26-2015; 05-27-2015

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[TR]

[TD=class: header]Affiliate

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[TD]Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA, Yankees)

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[TD]MLB ETA

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[TD]Risk Factor

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[TD]OFP

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[TD]Realistic Role

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[TD]Video

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[TR]

[TD]Mid 2015

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[TD]Very Low

[/TD]

[TD]50

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[TD]50; Second-Division Second Baseman

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[TD]No

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[TD]Tool

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[TD=class: mid1]Future Grade

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[TD]Report

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[TD]Hit

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[TD=class: mid]55

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[TD]Average bat speed; even stance with wide base and knees spaced; arms start high and load at shoulder height; leg lift and smooth, efficient weight transfer; simple swing mechanics that he repeats well; line-drive swing plane; plus plate discipline; good plan of attack at the plate; identifies secondary pitches well and track well.

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[TD]Power

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[TD=class: mid]35

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[TD]40 raw; mostly gaps; swing geared towards contact and line drives; does not sell out to drive ball in the air; uses whole field, but best power straight away; will jump on and hammer mistakes to pull side.

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[TD]Baserunning/Speed

[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]45

[/TD]

[TD]Below-average raw speed; plays slightly up because of Baseball IQ; below-average foot speed and acceleration; not a real stolen-base threat and shouldn’t be running, but can take one here and there if pitcher forgets about him.

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[/TR]

[TR]

[TD]Glove

[/TD]

[TD=class: mid]45

[/TD]

[TD]Fringe-average range; actions and mobility fringy and hands inconsistent; capable of making tough play and then booting an easy one; below-average instincts and feel in the infield; below-average clock.

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[TD]Arm

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[TD=class: mid]45

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[TD]Below-average arm strength; above-average accuracy.

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[TD]Overall

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[TD]50; second-division second baseman. Refsnyder will hit for average and get on base, but provides little in the way of speed, power, or defensive value.

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[Dr. Dinger]

Sorry, I'm just reading it now. Below-average clock!

[BTS]

Dinger, plz GTFO. Thx.

[Dr. Dinger]

Dinger, plz GTFO. Thx.

 

Straight up, I posted that with good intentions. I thought it would be a decent scouting report that would shut me up and exonerate Boxy. I didn't read it before I posted it. It's not even like it's THAT bad, it's an ok fantasy profile... maybe like Omar Infante or something. Still, the glove could hold him back from getting regular playing time.

[Dr. Dinger]

LOL @ me for actually starting Odrisamer Despaigne

[Boxcar]

LOL @ me for actually starting Odrisamer Despaigne

 

On Wednesday? Your dumn

[Boxcar]

Sorry, I'm just reading it now. Below-average clock!

 

Well he is asian

[Dr. Dinger]

well he is asian

 

heyooooooooooooooooooooo

[Boxcar]

Also, seems to me like "butcher" is a big exaggeration. The description doesn't really sound like 35 power either.

 

Tbh I don't really disagree with much written. He sounds like an above average fantasy 2B.

[Dr. Dinger]

The Bear Jew is on pace for 47/135/132/25 and is slashing .363/.481/.679. This could be the greatest fantasy season since Barry Bonds.

[Boxcar]

Who the f*** is that