The Prospect/Minor Leagues Thread

ElNik2013 · July 11, 2014

Do I FAP to this? Uncertain.

He's shown improvement in his last few starts. Nowhere near enough SSS to draw definite conclusions.

Hopefully they leave him at Buffalo for remainder of season.

ElNik2013 · July 11, 2014

Really like the ground ball numbers. Nice to see the walk and Ks as well.

Yeah, GB% has always stood out for me and kept me somewhat optimistic despite the BB% and low K%. Hopefully, the Buffalo pitching coach is helping him improve.

Atothe · July 11, 2014

He's shown improvement in his last few starts. Nowhere near enough SSS to draw definite conclusions.

Hopefully they leave him at Buffalo for remainder of season.

They should but they won't. If he's making legit improvements then leave him to get confident and then unleash him sometime next year if need be

Angrioter · July 11, 2014

Aaron Sanchez is good

ElNik2013 · July 11, 2014

They should but they won't. If he's making legit improvements then leave him to get confident and then unleash him sometime next year if need be

I certainly agree. He needs to pitch more innings. He's at 96 after today's start, maybe he can pitch 125-135 for the year.

Bourjos · July 11, 2014

Matty: I like Sanchez.

Grady: Yes! (agreeing)

Matty: The guy's an athlete, big, strong, talented.

Scout #3: Top of my list.

Pote: Clean cut good face.

Scout #1: Yeah, good jaw.

Scout #2: Multi pitch guy, good-looking thrower.

Billy Beane: Can he pitch?

Keough: He's got a beautiful arm, right Barry.

Barry: Ball explodes off the mound.

Scout #4: He winds-up and when he releases, he launches it, it accelerates out of his hand. You can see the movement all over the ballpark.

Matty Pittaro: A lot of acceleration coming out of his hand.

Billy Beane: If he's a good pitcher, why doesn't he pitch good?

Keough: He is a good pitcher.

Pote: He's a minor leaguer, he'll be ready.

Billy Beane: Will he be a good pitcher when we put him up against big league bats?

Keough: He could be a great pitcher.

Billy Beane: I don't think so.

Grady: This kid needs some reps. If you give him 200 innings he is going to get better.

Matty: He can throw.

Grady: He has thrown at every level.

Barry: He's one of our guys.

Jimcanuck · July 11, 2014

Sanchez Sept callup and in the rotation spring 2015 (at age 22 I should add)

book it

Angrioter · July 11, 2014

matty: I like sanchez.
Grady: Yes! (agreeing)
matty: The guy's an athlete, big, strong, talented.
Scout #3: Top of my list.
Pote: Clean cut good face.
Scout #1: Yeah, good jaw.
Scout #2: Multi pitch guy, good-looking thrower.
Billy beane: Can he pitch?
Keough: He's got a beautiful arm, right barry.
Barry: Ball explodes off the mound.
Scout #4: He winds-up and when he releases, he launches it, it accelerates out of his hand. You can see the movement all over the ballpark.
Matty pittaro: A lot of acceleration coming out of his hand.
Billy beane: If he's a good pitcher, why doesn't he pitch good?
Keough: He is a good pitcher.
Pote: He's a minor leaguer, he'll be ready.
Billy beane: Will he be a good pitcher when we put him up against big league bats?
Keough: He could be a great pitcher.
Billy beane: I don't think so.
Grady: This kid needs some reps. If you give him 200 innings he is going to get better.
Matty: He can throw.
Grady: He has thrown everywhere along the mound.
Barry: He's one of our guys.
zaidi: Billy, you and me can handle all this, fire this group of morons and call alex anteupopoluopols to f*** him with some smart trade

iftfy

theblujay · July 11, 2014

The Sanchez bandwagon has been looking much more empty lately, maybe its time to start filling it up again?

theblujay · July 11, 2014

Lietz: 5IP 3H 2BB 4K

Tinoco: 4IP 3H 0BB 4K

Getting it done

Atothe · July 11, 2014

The Sanchez bandwagon has been looking much more empty lately, maybe its time to start filling it up again?

They'll come. Just has to continue to show and prove

Frenchsoup · July 11, 2014

The Sanchez bandwagon has been looking much more empty lately, maybe its time to start filling it up again?

im going to stay off

4.2k · July 11, 2014

10-0 groundouts to flyouts and he gave up a HR. Dat 100% HR/FB ratio for Sanchez tonight.

DuckDuckGose · July 11, 2014

Do I FAP to this? Uncertain.

You fap.

DuckDuckGose · July 11, 2014

The Sanchez bandwagon has been looking much more empty lately, maybe its time to start filling it up again?

Gio 2.0. Still needs some time to get there though!

Atothe · July 11, 2014

10-0 groundouts to flyouts and he gave up a HR. Dat 100% HR/FB ratio for Sanchez tonight.

I seen that too and was scratching my head

burlingtonbandit · July 11, 2014

10-0 groundouts to flyouts and he gave up a HR. Dat 100% HR/FB ratio for Sanchez tonight.

It wasn't the only Flyball, there were flyballs that dropped in for hits too.

NLJays · July 11, 2014

Dwight Smith last 10 games: .447/.523/.711.

Jesus Tinoco last two outings: 10 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K

DuckDuckGose · July 11, 2014

Dwight Smith last 10 games: .447/.523/.711.

Jesus Tinoco last two outings: 10 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K

Dwight has had a great year. Finally putting it all together.

Jimcanuck · July 11, 2014

Dwight has had a great year. Finally putting it all together.

He's only 21 and ready for AA - definitely a blue chip prospect now

He put it together last year in Lansing

4.2k · July 11, 2014

It wasn't the only Flyball, there were flyballs that dropped in for hits too.

Forgot about flyball hits lol

DuckDuckGose · July 11, 2014

He's only 21 and ready for AA - definitely a blue chip prospect now

He put it together last year in Lansing

Great hands and bat speed, he'll be in the major relatively soon!

burlingtonbandit · July 11, 2014

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/prospect-watch-christian-walker-anthony-alford/

Anthony Alford, OF, Blue Jays (Profile)
Level: Low-A Age: 19 Top-15: N/A Top-100: N/A
Line: 55 PA, .286/.364/.429, 2 HR, 5 SB, 5-17 BB-K

Summary
Anthony Alford faces a tough decision as a two-sport athlete splitting his time between professional baseball and college football.

Notes
It’s easy to forget about Anthony Alford. Despite being a highly-touted prep prospect prior to the 2012 amateur draft, he turned pro with the Jays but has received fewer than 100 at-bats in three seasons. And no, it’s not because he’s been battling injuries. The athletic outfielder signed a contract that allows him to play college football — as a defensive back (formerly quarterback) — each season at the University of Mississippi (and formerly Southern Mississippi). The soon-to-be-20-year-old prospect reportedly left to prepare for his upcoming college football season after Sunday’s Low-A ball game in Lansing.

In an organization that has struggled to develop home-grown hitters, Alford is an intriguing commodity. The club has already committed a $750,000 bonus, a third-round draft slot (He was arguably a fringe-first-round talent with signability concerns) and conceded at least three years of development to the Mississippi native. Because he’s not a top-of-the-line NFL prospect, Toronto may still be able to sway him to turn his attentions to the diamond on a full-time basis but it will hopefully be sooner rather than later.

At this rate, he’ll continue to fall further and further behind his same-aged peers and he also risks serious injury while playing football. Not only that, he has only two more years of development after this season before the Jays have to decide whether or not to offer him an all-import 40-man roster spot to protect him from the advances of other organizations in the Rule 5 draft.

Interestingly, Alford’s A-ball teammate D.J. Davis has a similar profile as a speedy, athletic outfielder with just enough power to tease the senses. However, although Alford has less than 100 at-bats of pro experience in three seasons, he seems to be further along in his baseball development than the 17th overall pick from the 2012 draft who has just under 800 at-bats.

Imagine what Alford could do if he focused on baseball full time.

Prior to Sunday’s appearance, Alford was hitting .286/.364/.429 through 49 at-bats. A small sample size to be sure, but also impressive considering his lack of experience and split focus. It speaks to his natural athleticism. However, his 17 strikeouts in 13 games displays the glaring need for further development — including repetitions and eye-balling a thousand more breaking balls.

Alford gave scouts a reason to salivate during his first four games in Low-A ball after opening the year in short-season ball. During his first four games in Lansing — leading off — he went 8-for-20 with four stolen bases is as many attempts. He’s shown blazing speed on the base paths with instincts and a quick bat with raw power potential.

Would there be any way for the Blue Jays to give him more money to play baseball full time? Like say they will sign him to a major league contract in 2 years for a $1 Million no matter what the outcome/

beachbum · July 11, 2014

McDade to Buffalo per Bisons twitter.

DuckDuckGose · July 12, 2014

Castro about to go for the Canadians.

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Frenchsoup · July 12, 2014

At least when the new regime comes in next year he'll have some nice specs to work with

DuckDuckGose · July 12, 2014

Graveman deals Jackson blows it.

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ElNik2013 · July 12, 2014

So when is Pentecost gonna be promoted to Lansing or wherever they plan on sending him?

Also, how about promoting Barreto and Castro already?

ElNik2013 · July 12, 2014

Pentecost needs his passport before he head to Vancouver.

Seems like they should've had plenty of time to get him a passport by now, especially since it took a few weeks to sign him.

I don't even agree with sending him to Vancouver, send him to Lansing and see what happens.

ElNik2013 · July 12, 2014

Angel Perdomo 4IP 1H 0ER 0BB 6K

Wow, this guy is 6' 6", 200 LB, another tall lefty. Seems to have good command as well as nice K numbers...promote him!

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