The Prospect/Minor Leagues Thread

[John_Havok]

Product of a weak EST?

 

Possibly. Hard to speculate I guess

[GD]

GO KALFUS you beast!

[GD]

How nice of him to take pity on the poor pitcher.

[theblujay]

Possibly. Hard to speculate I guess

 

Well Davis did struggle in EST according to BBB: http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2013/6/14/4429722/aspiring-jays-anthony-alford-chase-dejong-and-extended-spring-training

[Angrioter]

Too bad

 

Also, Kalfus FAVOURITED the tweet Angrioter directed at him earlier today:

 

He knows how excited we are lol.

 

lol poor guy, He thinks he's great.

[theblujay]

Watch Kalfus turn into the next McCutchen

[ace3113]

Found some nice footage of 2nd round pick Clinton Hollon.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFa0dh5-7DA

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-AmEP7YEGc

[Captain Adama]

All these losers blowing their collective loads ITT to a future grocery store stock boy.

[GD]

Watch Kalfus turn into the next McCutchen

 

McCutchen wishes he had a 10th of the talent of Kalfus.

 

All these losers blowing their collective loads ITT to a future grocery store stock boy.

 

Looks like it went over your head lol.

[Angrioter]

Didn't we sign Julio Izturis this offseason? WTF happened to him

 

Cesar, no Julio

[Laika]

"Kevin Pillar, OF, Toronto Blue Jays (Double-A New Hampshire)

When a player signs for $1,000 as a 32nd round pick, it is unlikely that expectations will be all that high. That was true of Pillar after signing out of Cal State Dominguez Hills in 2011 but he is doing his best to elevate expectations after reaching Double-A in just his second full season of pro ball. Pillar’s tools aren’t flashy but what he does well – hit, and hit a lot – could carry him to the big leagues. After sitting on him for three games last week, I found Pillar’s ability to get the barrel to the ball to be truly impressive. His quiet load and solid bat speed allow him to make easy contact on a variety of pitches and he uses the whole field very well. He doesn’t have a ton of power but he can drive the ball from gap to gap and pick up some extra-base hits. While I expected Pillar to hit last week, his defense was quite surprising. Tasked with manning center field, he managed quality jumps and consistently took proper routes to the ball. He moved well to both sides and his aptitude for going back on the ball was impressive. Pillar is just an average runner and center field may not be part of his long-term profile, but the versatility afforded through an ability to handle the position occasionally will give him a better chance of succeeding as a major-league fourth outfielder. –Mark Anderson"

 

From BP Monday morning 10 pack

[ace3113]

After sitting on him for three games last week' date=' I found Pillar’s ability to get the barrel to the ball to be truly impressive. His quiet load and solid bat speed allow him to make easy contact.[/b']

 

Why does bad grammar always make sports talk sound so sexual. Ah BP, you're the greatest. lol

[dmrich28]

Arash Madani ‏@ArashMadani 42s

 

Next rehab start likely in 5 days. RT @DunedinBlueJays: Morrow is done, and leaves with a 5-3 lead. Allowed 3 ER on 5 hits, one walk, no Ks.

[Laika]

Kevin Pillar this year:

 

24 in AA

.316/.364/.450/.814

5 HR and 14 SB in 68 games.

31 K's and 18 walks.

 

Reed Johnson in 2001:

 

24 in AA

.314/.383/.451/.834

13 HR and 42 SB in 136 games.

79 K's and 45 walks.

 

Pillar on a 136 game pace for 10 HR, 28 SB, 62 K's, 36 walks.

 

Fringe CF. 6'0" vs. 5'10". Both RH.

 

The similarities are actually kind of remarkable.

[ElNik2013]

Reyes out of the game, went 2/3. Andy Burns is 3/3.

[Laika]

Gose.

Smith Jr.

Pillar.

Burns.

Jimenez.

 

The 2016 Blue Jays are going to have a REALLY strong bench!

[Angrioter]

Gose.

Smith Jr.

Pillar.

Burns.

Jimenez.

 

The 2016 Blue Jays are going to have a REALLY strong bench!

 

RP

Stroman

Stilson

Cardona

Nolin Loogy

[bluejaysfan]

Assuming he's talking about USTREAM, We should be able to watch Kalfus in action on Monday night

Kalfus, the switch-hitting batting champion of the West Coast Conference will be a fan favorite in vancouver and in the MLB.

[TheHurl]

Gose.

Smith Jr.

Pillar.

Burns.

Jimenez.

 

The 2016 Blue Jays are going to have a REALLY strong bench!

 

you mean Astros, Mets and Marlins right? Trade them all for a reliever rather expose them to the rule 5 (Gose and Jimenez not included in that theory)

[Angrioter]

Kalfus on the bench

 

Dickie Thon back to SS

 

No Kalfus, no tuning

[GD]

Kalfus deserves a day off after single handedly winning the game last night. And maybe he'll come in and hit a couple dingers off the bench if he feels like it.

[Captain Adama]

Plus, this guy looks like a dodo bird.

[Caper]

Jason Leblebijian

 

http://www.milb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_621037.jpg

 

He is 21... he honestly looks like hes 45. That sucks.

 

Looks like Ramon Ortiz

 

Ramon Ortiz is black...

 

Which makes it funnier that he actually looks like Ramon Ortiz... He's the Lebron James of baseball.

[bluejaysfan]

Nico Taylor strikes out. And that my friends is why you do not pinch hit for Brenden f***ing Kalfus

 

Kalfus, the "California Kid" will be the future of the Toronto Blue Jays Outfield. Currently a four tool player, his power will come. Go Kal.

[ReturnOfTheYeti]

Plus, this guy looks like a dodo bird.

 

Compared to Brett Wallace, everyone is George Clooney. Let's count our blessings.

[bluejaysfan]

Kalfus will be the future of the Blue Jays outfield. Kal is the real deal.

[bluejaysfan]

"Kal" is the real thing. He is a legit player. fun to watch. Old school hustle and class.

[Angrioter]

Looks like Ramon Ortiz

 

Ramon Ortiz is black...

 

Jason Leblebijian

 

http://www.milb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_621037.jpg

 

He is 21... he honestly looks like hes 45. That sucks.

 

 

http://rowlandsoffice.typepad.com/weblog/images/otisn.jpg

[bluejaysfan]

Kalfus hit 3rd in the line-up when he won the batting title. He should be starting tonight. Great player.

[OtisNixonFan]

http://rowlandsoffice.typepad.com/weblog/images/otisn.jpg

 

They don't make players like that anymore...