The Prospect/Minor Leagues Thread

[flafson]

Deadpool,

 

I agree on the starting, definitely. However, since he has never really been a reliever at any point in his career. Other than a few relief appearances his freshmen year in college, he has been a starter his entire career going back to high school. It would be interesting to see if his velocity sits 92+ in relief appearances, as that wasn't the case as a starter.

 

My guess is, the only reason he was drafted in the 28 round is because of his velocity, if he can work on that (the velocity program) and still keep his command then he could have a bright future, specially with his height.

[John_Havok]

Deadpool,

 

I agree on the starting, definitely. However, since he has never really been a reliever at any point in his career. Other than a few relief appearances his freshmen year in college, he has been a starter his entire career going back to high school. It would be interesting to see if his velocity sits 92+ in relief appearances, as that wasn't the case as a starter.

 

Bear in mind the Jays like to piggyback starting pitchers in the same games as other starting pitchers since there's just not enough games for them to actually start all their starters. Add in that he might be on an innings limit after throwing in college this year so their just might not be that many innings for him to throw.

 

I think as long you see him throwing 2+ innings, even coming in relief, the Jays probably still see a chance at him being a starter

[Angrioter]

[BabbaGanoush]

Stroman 13 ks tonight in 6.2 inn and only 1 bb

[SpeedyGose]

Amazing start by Stro tonight.

 

@ShiDavidi @gregorMLB 13 K's for Stroman tonight. Career high and ties NH record.

 

Beat me to it by 1 minute!

[ElNik2013]

Amazing start by Stro tonight.

 

@ShiDavidi @gregorMLB 13 K's for Stroman tonight. Career high and ties NH record.

 

Beat me to it by 1 minute!

 

 

He lost bro, can't be that good.

[StevieRay]

is Gabryszwski considered a GOOD prospect?

 

Just going by stats, he is doing everything except striking ppl out.

[beachbum]

 

That is strange. I wonder if something happened Vega was only in the system for a couple years and was the organizational player of the year a few yrs ago

[Angrioter]

is Gabryszwski considered a GOOD prospect?

 

Just going by stats, he is doing everything except striking ppl out.

 

wait and see guy. He's not a high ceiling pitcher.

[beachbum]

Not sure if this was talked about the other day....

 

http://deadspin.com/minor-leaguer-hits-walk-off-single-his-team-loses-game-656822487?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

[DuckDuckGose]

is Gabryszwski considered a GOOD prospect?

 

Just going by stats, he is doing everything except striking ppl out.

 

A good but not elite prospect, he definitely has a shot at becoming an MLB SP though.

[DuckDuckGose]

Not sure if this was talked about the other day....

 

http://deadspin.com/minor-leaguer-hits-walk-off-single-his-team-loses-game-656822487?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

 

Hilarious, whoever was on first needs to give his head a shake. Sucks that it happened to the Lugnuts though.

 

Also, that's a gorgeous stadium in Lansing.

[beachbum]

It was nessy

 

http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130702&content_id=52434360&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb

[DuckDuckGose]

He's one of my favs too, surprising it was catcher that made that error as well.

[Mikeleelop]

Osuna is getting lit up again today. 5 hits and 4 runs in first inning. 2 strikeouts though

 

He doesn't seem right since the time off. Can a TJ announcement be coming?

[ElNik2013]

Osuna is getting lit up again today. 5 hits and 4 runs in first inning. 2 strikeouts though

 

He doesn't seem right since the time off. Can a TJ announcement be coming?

 

 

 

They should just get it over with. He was dominant before and even a couple of starts after coming back from resting the elbow. There's no doubt in my mind his struggles are tied to the elbow problems.

[bluejaysfan]

Reed Johnson 2.0

I looked it up and Brenden Kalfus went to the same high school as Reed Johnson in Southern California. I think Kalfus has better tools though.

[bluejaysfan]

I looked it up and Brenden Kalfus went to the same high school as Reed Johnson in Southern California. I think Kalfus has better tools though.

Video shows doubles from both sides of the plate. Similar to Chipper Jones. Maybe Kalfus can play 3rd base to.

[ElNik2013]

So AA said Aaron Sanchez was fine and they'd cut him loose. Well, I guess cutting him loose means going from 3 to 4 innings, I know it's about pitch count, but boy does this organization baby its pitchers. Nolin and Stroman should be in AAA. I know Sanchez missed a month, but at this pace, he'll take longer to develop

[BabbaGanoush]

Nolin with another very strong start in AA. 6.2 inn, 7k, 2bb, 0 r

[AdamGreenwood]

Pillar 2/4, including his third home run in four games.

 

Maybe we can trade him for an 18 year old in AAA batting .081

[theblujay]

We don't want anyone who can hit, we want the ones with the most projection and potential.

[flafson]

Can't believe we actually have a proven prospect with track record that can hit.

Usually all our farm is hearsay.

[bluejaysfan]

I'm thinking Lance Berkman. Switch-hitting outfielder with a sweet swing and decent power. Know what he's doing at the plate.

I think you are right. Brenden's stance is more like Chipper Jones but he will probably project more like Lance Berkman. Either way, these are great hitters to be compared to. BKal has put up solid numbers at every level and adapts quickly.

[bluejaysfan]

We don't want anyone who can hit, we want the ones with the most projection and potential.

Brenden Kalfus, the 2013 draft pick out of the loaded West Coast Conference won the batting title! He can flat out hit from both sides of the plate!

[Deadpool]

I think you are right. Brenden's stance is more like Chipper Jones but he will probably project more like Lance Berkman. Either way, these are great hitters to be compared to. BKal has put up solid numbers at every level and adapts quickly.

 

Nice.

[beachbum]

Not sure if this was talked about the other day....

 

http://deadspin.com/minor-leaguer-hits-walk-off-single-his-team-loses-game-656822487?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

http://www.lansinglugnuts.com/PRESS/INTERVIEWS/2013/SantiagoNessy7-4.mp3

 

I feel bad for Nessy

[bluejaysfan]

Can't believe we actually have a proven prospect with track record that can hit.

Usually all our farm is hearsay.

Kalfus has a proven record. And does anyone care about the pitcher that Kalfus and his teammates on the Canadians are going to face tonight? 1st round pick who already tested positive for Adderall, a banned performance enhancing substance! Every major professional sport bands this. Hockey has a zero tolerance for it. And no one even cares anymore? I though the MLB was cleaning this up? BKal has a solid history of performing against the top draft picks while in college and it should continue here in the pro's. The Canadians are an offensive force!

[John_Havok]

Kalfus has a proven record. And does anyone care about the pitcher that Kalfus and his teammates on the Canadians are going to face tonight? 1st round pick who already tested positive for Adderall, a banned performance enhancing substance! Every major professional sport bands this. Hockey has a zero tolerance for it. And no one even cares anymore? I though the MLB was cleaning this up? BKal has a solid history of performing against the top draft picks while in college and it should continue here in the pro's. The Canadians are an offensive force!

 

When you test positive for a banned substance in MLB and MiLB, but you aren't in either of those leagues at the time, it's pretty hard to expect repercussions.

[flafson]

http://www.lansinglugnuts.com/PRESS/INTERVIEWS/2013/SantiagoNessy7-4.mp3

 

I feel bad for Nessy

 

What happened in that play they are talking about?