Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[JuniorFelix]

King, did you give up on the daily MiLB recaps?

 

Sure hope not. That report is one of the first couple things I look at online every morning.

 

I do understand the effort and commitment though, and everyone needs a break now and then though. Hope that's all it is King!

[Jimcanuck]

Sure hope not. That report is one of the first couple things I look at online every morning.

 

I do understand the effort and commitment though, and everyone needs a break now and then though. Hope that's all it is King!

 

easy enough to look up the farm team scores on milb.com

 

king probably enjoying his 1st girlfriend or boyfriend (dont want to trigger anyone)

[jays4life19]

easy enough to look up the farm team scores on milb.com

 

king probably enjoying his 1st girlfriend or boyfriend (dont want to trigger anyone)

 

Boyfriend. There's a reason why GD has been MIA from the board too.

[Jimcanuck]

Boyfriend. There's a reason why GD has been MIA from the board too.

 

burlington bandit too.... f*** could be bukkake party going

[JuniorFelix]

easy enough to look up the farm team scores on milb.com

 

king probably enjoying his 1st girlfriend or boyfriend (dont want to trigger anyone)

 

Sure, I could look up the box scores, and I do. But the way it's laid out, and the extra stories that are often linked takes it up that extra notch.

[Maahfaace]

Sure, I could look up the box scores, and I do. But the way it's laid out, and the extra stories that are often linked takes it up that extra notch.

 

I love the way it's layed out, and that he takes the time to do it, here's to hoping he's just on a mini vacation.

[Pendleton]

easy enough to look up the farm team scores on milb.com

 

king probably enjoying his 1st girlfriend or boyfriend (dont want to trigger anyone)

 

It's pretty convenient to have them all organized the way King has done it, I've always appreciated his updates.

[L54]

King you rock!

[Stoneyen]

From Fangraphs (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/sunday-notes-clevelands-czech-almoras-maturity-norris-on-comping-vladdy-jr-more):

 

"Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will need to have a pretty remarkable career in order to match the exploits of his father. Vladimir Guerrero Sr. hit 449 home runs and logged a 931 OPS in 16 big-league seasons. He did so with one of the most-aggressive approaches of his generation.

 

According to Blue Jays farm director Gil Kim, the top prospect in the Toronto system isn’t a chip off the old block in every respect. When I asked him what stands out about the 18-year-old third baseman, he gave an answer I wasn’t expecting.

 

“Strike-zone discipline,” stated Kim. “You look at Vladdy’s tools, and it may be easy to overlook the fact that he has more walks than strikeouts right now. That’s pretty impressive. Most people look at the power, and the sheer tools, but he controls the zone pretty well. Strike-zone discipline and instincts are two areas that have us really excited about Vladdy.”

 

In other words, the son didn’t inherit the swing-at-anything-close from his father.

 

“He did not,” agreed Kim. “But his hand-eye coordination is good enough to where if he did, he’d probably still be successful.”

 

Guerrero is slashing .328/.430/.512 in 35 games with the low-A Lansing Lugnuts. At the time I talked to Kim, he had drawn 20 walks and gone down on strikes 18 times in 143 plate appearances. He has four home runs."

[Stoneyen]

Vlad Jr. double http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=1412363483&sid=t499

[Nafro]

Boyfriend. There's a reason why GD has been MIA from the board too.

 

Now this is suspension worthy. You should know that GD and I have been going steady since I started Co-managing in bored. I am truly hurt JFL19.

[Dr. Dinger]

From BP:

 

Saturday, May 20:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 3B, Toronto Blue Jays (Low-A, Lansing): 3-3, 2 R, 2B, 3 RBI, BB

This kid is unbelievable. Such an impressive offensive talent, and it’s amazing to consider that his development is just beginning.

 

Sunday, May 21:

Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., 3B, Toronto Blue Jays (Low-A, Lansing): 5-7, 3 R, 2 2B, 3 RBI, BB

Seriously….ridiculously talented.

[Dr. Dinger]

More from BP

 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 3B, Toronto Blue Jays (Low-A Lansing)

I have to begin with a confession. Vladito lured me in with nostalgia before he’d even finished his first at-bat. I saw him take a hack at fastball that was easily out of the zone, up and off the plate. It’s the kind of pitch that will usually generate a bad swing when chased. Instead, Guerrero got the end of his barrel on it and drove an absolute missile down the opposite line. The ball struck the wall foul by about a foot, but I was stuck watching flashbacks of Vlad the elder playing on TV when I was a kid.

That said, there is a lot more to Guerrero than just namesake. He is a freshly minted 18-year-old who is laying waste to the Midwest League. As highlighted above, he has some pretty impressive raw power that he has had no trouble getting to in games. He has a wonderfully violent swing that leaves little doubt he’s hacking as hard as he can, but he streamlines his toe tap and load when he has two strikes to emphasize contact. However, what impressed me most about Guerrero was the bat control he exhibited. He had a knack for getting the barrel of his bat on just about anything. That sounds familiar.

There are also downsides to his profile, and they are centered around his defense. Guerrero is currently stationed at the hot corner, but odds are slim that he stays there. While he has the arm strength to play third, his hands are stiff, his footwork is clunky, and many of the throws he made were short or offline. He’s a 45 runner, 50 underway, but those grades are likely to go down given his body type. (He’s listed at 6’1”, 230.) This means the likely landing spot for him is first base. Even so, if there’s a type of bat that can carry a 1B profile, it’s this one. —Emmett Rosenbaum

[Ray]

What are the chances that Vlad ends up as a Top 5 guy next season? Scouts almost unanimously agree on his hitting prowess.

[Captain Adama]

What are the chances that Vlad ends up as a Top 5 guy next season? Scouts almost unanimously agree on his hitting prowess.

 

Well it depends, does he move up a level by the end of the year? Does he permanently move to 1st? Or are the scouts wrong in saying that he's a s***** 3rd baseman?

[Nafro]

How did we end up losing Wilmer Font again?

 

AA poached him?

[Slade]

He's so young but developing so fast, how long before they make a definitive decision on 3B or 1B?

[baseballsss]

He's so young but developing so fast, how long before they make a definitive decision on 3B or 1B?

 

I take it there's no way he becomes an OF?

[Jonn]

I take it there's no way he becomes an OF?

 

No it's entirely possible. People look at his body and automatically say he's going to be a First Baseman. When really he has tools to profile at mutiple positions including corner OF with a strong throwing arm. He's also not a slug. He's not fast but he moves better than he looks. He also has plenty of time to get in better shape. I think that will come for him. By the time he gets here I think we saw a body transformation. Especially with the new front office goals towards high performance and nutrition. Third Base was AA's front office decision. If he's still playing third it's not a gimmick like people thought it was.

[Jimcanuck]

I take it there's no way he becomes an OF?

 

Vlad Jr has approx the same height and weight as Mike Trout.

[Orgfiller]

Vlad Jr has approx the same height and weight as Mike Trout.

 

[Pendleton]

Vlad Jr has approx the same height and weight as Mike Trout.

 

Yeah so do I, what's your point? You're not seriously trying to compare those two as athletes.. right?

[Terminator]

Brady Aiken is getting his tits lit by the Lugnuts tonight.

 

[gruber92]

Bichette 2-3 with a double

 

Vlad Jr 2-2 with a walk

 

The insanity continues.

[spats]

Can't wait to see this team next week at lake Country....3 hr drive from Niagara.

[Jimcanuck]

Can't wait to see this team next week at lake Country....3 hr drive from Niagara.

 

Hey spats i'm in the falls also, mount carmel area.... you?

[TheHurl]

Can't wait to see this team next week at lake Country....3 hr drive from Niagara.

 

I've been to Classic Stadium. If you get a chance go the Noon game super early. They give you such great access to the players (they actually let me step on to the field to get a better angle to film Lindor taking batting practice). Not a great party stadium, but good views. Go on the teams Facebook page as they often have great ticket deals (I got 5th row behind the dugout for $4).

 

Just looked at the schedule. June 1st is supposed to be Brady Aiken facing Dunedin again. If you are going to just one game, choose that one.

[spats]

Hey spats i'm in the falls also, mount carmel area.... you?

 

I'm in the Mount Carmel area also. Just behind Canadian Tire on Monastery Dr.

[spats]

I've been to Classic Stadium. If you get a chance go the Noon game super early. They give you such great access to the players (they actually let me step on to the field to get a better angle to film Lindor taking batting practice). Not a great party stadium, but good views. Go on the teams Facebook page as they often have great ticket deals (I got 5th row behind the dugout for $4).

 

Just looked at the schedule. June 1st is supposed to be Brady Aiken facing Dunedin again. If you are going to just one game, choose that one.

 

Actually planning on the Noon game on Wed the 31st...Leave at 8:00 and come home after the game. Thanks for the info..will check it out.

[Jimcanuck]

I'm in the Mount Carmel area also. Just behind Canadian Tire on Monastery Dr.

 

I'm a 10 minute walk away closer to Kalar. Small world.... we should get together sometime maybe see the Bisons if Vladdy and Bichette spend time there