Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

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BA updated top 10.

 

1. Nate Pearson | RHP

Nate Pearson

Born: Aug 20, 1996

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'6" Wt.: 245

Drafted: JC of Central Florida, 2017 (1st round).

Signed By: Matt Bishoff.

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BA Grade: 70. Risk: Medium

Tool Grades: Fastball: 80. Curveball: 45. Slider: 60. Changeup: 55. Control: 55.

 

Track Record: Pearson pitched mostly out of the bullpen for Florida International as a freshman before transferring to the JC of Central Florida in 2017. While there, his stock climbed. The Blue Jays drafted him 28th overall that year and signed him for $2,452,900. In college, Pearson sat at 92-94 mph and reached 98. When he went to the short-season Northwest League after signing, he pitched in short stints and was regularly mid-to-upper 90s and reached 101 mph. The next season, however, a back injury prevented Pearson from pitching until May 7. He returned, threw 1.2 innings, then didn’t pitch again during the regular season when a line drive fractured his forearm, though he came back for the Arizona Fall League. In 2019, Pearson made a case as the best pitching prospect in the minors as he rose three levels to finish the year in Triple-A.

Scouting Report: Pearson has an extra-large 6-foot-6 frame and an elite fastball. He sits in the upper 90s, regularly touches triple digits and has climbed as high as 104 mph in the AFL in 2018. His fastball rides up and explodes with late life in the zone. That combination of velocity, life and angle allows him to miss bats with his fastball when he elevates or drives the ball down in the zone. One of the biggest leaps forward for Pearson came with his slider. It was a slurvy, low-80s pitch in college that he sharpened after his first year. Now it’s a legitimate out pitch for, earning plus or better grades and flashing plus-plus potential with power and late tilt. Pearson hasn’t needed to use his changeup much, but it gives him a third legitimate weapon as a solid-average pitch, while his curveball is more of a fringy pitch he mixes in every once in a while. Pearson fills the strike zone and has an athletic, efficient delivery that he repeats well. That all points to a durable starter, but questions remain. His 101.2 innings were a career high, though he hasn’t missed time due to operations or issues with his throwing arm. However, the Blue Jays kept Pearson on a restrictive workload. He alternated between starts of five and two innings by design for most of his Double-A time, which inflated his stats by not having to go through a lineup as many times in a game, though he threw 90-plus pitches in five of his final seven starts, including 100-plus pitches in two of them. The fact that Pearson throws with so much velocity on every fastball also gives some scouts concerns about whether that’s a durability risk.

The Future: If Pearson shows he can handle a starter’s workload, he can be a frontline arm with potential to be a No. 1 or 2 for the Blue Jays. He’s probably headed back to Triple-A to begin 2020, but he’s one of the Blue Jays’ five best starting pitchers right now and should be in Toronto by midseason.

2. Jordan Groshans | SS

Jordan Groshans

Born: Nov 10, 1999

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'3" Wt.: 205

Drafted: HS--Magnolia, Texas, 2018 (1st round).

Signed By: Brian Johnston.

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BA Grade: 65. Risk: Very High

Tool Grades: Hit: 60. Power: 60. Run: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60

 

Track Record: Groshans generated positive buzz the summer after he signed for $3.4 million as the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft. The arrows continued pointing up on Groshans in 2019 after a hot start at low Class A, but a left foot injury limited him to just 23 games the entire season and he didn’t play after May 13.

Scouting Report: When healthy, Groshans looked like one of the top offensive forces in the lower levels. He has a long frame and generates fast bat speed, with a knack for being on time. He has athletic hitting actions and an advanced approach for his age, with the ability to hammer premium velocity while also recognizing offspeed pitches and has the adjustability in his body and swing to barrel soft stuff. He has good plate coverage, particularly for a taller hitter, and he has plus power, driving the ball out of the park from right-center over to his pull side. At shortstop, Groshans has an above-average arm and gets good reads off the bat, though his first-step quickness and range lead a lot of scouts to project a move to third base. He has the attributes to develop into an above-average defender if he moves to third base.

The Future: Health is the only thing that has held back Groshans, who has a chance to develop into a plus regular who could hit toward the top or middle of a big league lineup.

3. Simeon Woods Richardson | RHP

Simeon Woods Richardson

Born: Sep 27, 2000

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'3" Wt.: 210

Drafted: HS--Sugar Land, Texas, 2018 (2nd round).

Signed By: Ray Corbett. (Mets)

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BA Grade: 60. Risk: High

Tool Grades: Fastball: 60. Curveball: 55. Slider: 50. Changeup: 50. Control: 70

 

Track Record: Woods Richardson was one of the youngest players in the 2018 draft when he signed with the Mets as the 48th overall pick. One year later, he was the key prospect the Mets sent to Toronto in the Marcus Stroman deal and finished the year with a strong showing at high Class A.

Scouting Report: Woods Richardson posted a sparkling K/BB ratio in his first full season, especially for a pitcher who is the same age as many 2019 high school draft picks. Little about him resembled an 18-year-old, from his strong, athletic frame to his advanced pitchability and poise on the mound. His fastball sits at 91-95 mph and he fills up the strike zone, projecting to have plus control. His fastball plays up because of its riding life, high spin rate and ability to generate extension out front, allowing him to get swings and misses up in the zone. He throws a slider and a curveball, with his slider the go-to when he’s ahead in the count, grading out as an above-average pitch with a chance to tick up. His changeup has a chance to be average or better.He spent time working on his changeup in 2019 and it has a chance to be an average or better pitch.

The Future: Between his stuff, control and strong, durable frame, Woods Richardson has a chance to develop into a No. 2 or 3 starter. He should be in Double-A at some point in 2020 as a 19-year-old, putting him in position to make his major league debut by age 20 or 21.

4. Alejandro Kirk | C

Alejandro Kirk

Born: Nov 6, 1998

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 5'9" Wt.: 220

Signed By: Dean Decillis/Sandy Rosario.

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BA Grade: 55. Risk: High

Tool Grades: Hit: 70. Power: 45. Run: 20. Fielding: 45. Arm: 50.

 

Track Record: The Blue Jays signed Kirk out of Mexico in 2016, but he only played one game the next year due to a hand injury. Since then, Kirk has raked, even after a promotion to high Class A in May.

Scouting Report: The first thing that jumps out is Kirk’s body, like a shorter version of Pablo Sandoval, which is an immediate turnoff for many scouts. But Kirk is also one of the best pure hitters in the minors. He has short arms, a compact swing and outstanding bat control. His tight stroke, bat speed and ability to track pitches helps him let the ball travel deep before deciding to swing. Kirk shows a sharp eye for the strike zone and has drawn more walks than strikeouts at every level. He struck out just 10 percent of the time in 2019, barreling good fastballs and offspeed pitches in all quadrants of the zone. Kirk has a hit-over-power profile, though there’s more impact potential to unlock if he takes a more aggressive approach ahead in the count. Kirk’s skeptics think his body will force him off the plate and question what they believe are below-average defensive skills. Others see a solid blocker who excels at framing, is prepared and works well with pitchers. He has an average, accurate arm, and threw out 38 percent of runners in 2019.

The Future: Kirk will get a chance to stick behind the plate and will head to Double-A New Hampshire in 2020.

5. Alek Manoah | RHP

Alek Manoah

Born: Jan 9, 1998

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'6" Wt.: 260

Signed By: Coulson Barbiche.

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BA Grade: 55. Risk: High Tool Grades: Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 50. Control: 50.

 

Track Record: During his first two seasons at West Virginia, Manoah moved between the starting rotation and the bullpen. After his sophomore year, he had an electric summer in the Cape Cod League, then continued to dominate in his junior year. He was the No. 11 overall pick in 2019, with the Blue Jays signing him for $4,547,500, and he had immediate success in the short-season Northwest League.

Scouting Report: Manoah is enormous. He’s built like Aaron Harang, and will have to keep his conditioning in check. He uses that massive frame to produce a huge fastball. It’s a lively, running pitch that sits around 93-96 mph and touches 98 mph. When Manoah needs a putaway pitch, he goes to his slider, which flashes plus and gets him swings-and-misses. Manoah was primarily a two-pitch guy in college, though his changeup has shown average potential. Manoah is more athletic than he looks, with a repertoire and delivery that should allow him to remain a starter. He has improved his strike-throwing over the past year and didn’t walk many hitters in college or pro ball in 2019, though he needs to sharpen his fastball command.

The Future: Manoah is trending in the right direction, with the ability to develop into a No. 2 or 3 starter. He should open 2020 at a Class A affiliate with a chance to reach Toronto by 2021.

6. Orelvis Martinez | SS

Orelvis Martinez

Born: Nov 19, 2001

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'1" Wt.: 188

Drafted: Signed: Dominican Republic, 2018.

Signed By: Alexis de la Cruz/Sandy Rosario.

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BA Grade: 60. Risk: Very High

Tool Grades: Hit: 60. Power: 60. Run: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 60.

 

Track Record: The Blue Jays signed Martinez in 2018 for $3.51 million, the largest bonus for a 16-year-old in the 2018-19 international signing period. He immediately showed why the Blue Jays were so high on him, ranking as the top prospect in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League as a 17-year-old in his pro debut.

Scouting Report: Martinez uses his body well in his swing. There are a lot of moving parts, but he’s usually able to keep his swing in sync and it enables him to generate quick bat speed and easy plus power. He taps into that power in games (his seven home runs tied for second in the GCL), taking advantage of good hitters’ hands to make frequent contact. Martinez can get too jumpy early in the count, but he mostly has a calm, advanced approach for his age and condenses his leg kick when he gets to two strikes. Martinez’s hands play well at the plate and in the field. He has a strong arm, but his range and footwork are stretched thin at shortstop, and given how much bigger he’s likely to get, third base is where he probably lands.

The Future: With Miguel Hiraldo and Leonardo Jimenez one level ahead of Martinez, the Blue Jays have to sort out where they’re going to send all their infielders in 2019, but Martinez could be ready for low Class A Lansing if the Blue Jays want to push him aggressively.

7. Gabriel Moreno | C

Gabriel Moreno

Born: Feb 14, 2000

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 5'11" Wt.: 160

Drafted: Venezuela, 2016.

Signed By: Francisco Plasencia.

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BA Grade: 55. Risk: High

Tool Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 45. Run: 30. Fielding: 45. Arm: 50.

 

Track Record: Moreno had a low profile in Venezuela when the Blue Jays signed him for $25,000 in 2016. He has raised his status considerably over the last two seasons, emerging as one of the better catching prospects in the lower levels of the minors.

Scouting Report: Moreno’s hand-eye coordination is elite. He rarely swings and misses, with a strikeout rate of just 11 percent in 2019. His swing has evolved since signing—he has added bigger, more athletic movements in an effort to drive the ball with more impact—and his athleticism and body awareness help him make adjustments quickly. Moreno isn’t that big, but those changes have helped him display more power, with a chance to be a 15-20 home run hitter. Moreno isn’t a free swinger, but he walked in just 6 percent of his plate appearances. He will get himself into trouble when he expands the zone and make soft contact on pitches he should lay off, though he did a better job in those areas last season. Moreno is athletic and gets rid of the ball quickly to get to an average arm, throwing out 33 percent of runners in 2019, but his blocking and receiving need to improve.

The Future: Moreno will head to high Class A Dunedin in 2020. He has the upside to develop into an average or possibly better regular behind the plate.

8. Miguel Hiraldo | SS

Miguel Hiraldo

Born: Sep 5, 2000

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 5'11" Wt.: 170

Drafted: Signed: Dominican Republic, 2017.

Signed By: Luciano Del Rosario.

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BA Grade: 55. Risk: Very High

Tool Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 60. Run: 45. Fielding: 45. Arm: 55.

 

Track Record: Hiraldo signed for $750,000 in 2017, when several clubs considered him one of the best hitters in his international class. Hiraldo performed well his first two seasons and stood out as one of the top prospects in 2019 in the Rookie-level Appalachian League.

Scouting Report: Hiraldo has a lot of hitterish qualities, with a knack for barreling baseballs. He doesn’t load his hands back much to start his swing, but hand speed helps his bat explode through the zone. It’s a direct, compact swing, and Hirado uses his legs and hips well to usually be on time and produce average power that should increase. Hiraldo clobbers fastballs and he generally has a good approach for his age. However, he needs to improve his breaking ball recognition and he has a pull-heavy approach, so he will need to make adjustments to better handle pitches on the outer third. His hands and arm are fine at shortstop, but his range is stretched thin there already. His stocky body that suggests he’s going to slow down as he gets bigger. He has the defensive skill set and offensive profile for third base.

The Future: Hiraldo should be ready in 2020 for low Class A Lansing, where he’ll continue refining his hitting approach.

9. Anthony Kay | LHP

Anthony Kay

Born: Mar 21, 1995

Bats: L Throws: L

Ht.: 6'0" Wt.: 218

Drafted: Connecticut, 2016 (1st round).

Signed By: Michael Pesce. (Mets)

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BA Grade: 45. Risk: Medium

Tool Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 50. Slider: 50. Changeup: 50. Control: 50

 

Track Record: The Mets drafted Kay with the 31st overall pick in 2016, but he missed the entire 2017 season due to Tommy John surgery. He returned in 2018, and in July 2019 the Mets traded him and righthander Simeon Woods Richardson to the Blue Jays for Marcus Stroman. He made his major league debut as a September callup.

Scouting Report: Kay has a strong fastball from the left side, sitting at 92-94 mph with the ability to reach 96. Early in the year at Double-A, Kay commanded his fastball well to both sides of the plate, though when he moved up he got himself into trouble when his command escaped him and he fell behind in the count too often. Kay mixes in a curveball and changeup, with scouts split on which pitch they prefer depending on when they see him. When Kay got to Toronto, his curveball was more effective, an average pitch in the upper 70s. His mid-80s changeup is a fringe-average pitch that can flash a tick better.

The Future: If Kay tightens his fastball command, he projects as a back-end starter. He should be in Toronto’s rotation immediately. His future could improve with a better third pitch.

10. Adam Kloffenstein | RHP

Adam Kloffenstein

Born: Aug 25, 2000

Bats: R Throws: R

Ht.: 6'5" Wt.: 243

Drafted: HS--Magnolia, Texas, 2018 (3rd round).

Signed By: Brian Johnston.

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BA Grade: 55. Risk: Very High

Tool Grades: Fastball: 55. Curveball: 55. Slider: 55. Changeup: 50. Control: 50.

 

Track Record: In the first-round of the 2018 draft, the Blue Jays picked shortstop Jordan Groshans, then in the third round they took Kloffenstein, his Magnolia (Texas) High teammate. Kloffenstein was one of the youngest players in his draft class and didn’t turn 19 until the end of the 2019 season, which he spent carving up hitters in the college-heavy, short-season Northwest League. He ranked No. 5 in the league’s loaded Top 20 prospects list.

Scouting Report: Kloffenstein has an extra-large, workhorse frame. He’s built like a power pitcher with a solid fastball, but also has impressive feel for his age, both with his control and ability to manipulate his breaking stuff. His fastball sits at 90-93 mph, with a peak of 95. Kloffenstein has an innate feel for spinning his mid-70s curveball and low-80s slider. Neither one is a wipeout pitch, but they’re at least average with a chance to be plus. He shows feel for a potentially average or better changeup as well that fades away from lefties.

The Future: Kloffenstein has a starter profile and, given his youth, there might be another gear coming for his stuff. If it does, he could be a mid-rotation starter, with low Class A Lansing as his next step.

[z3r0s]

lots to be excited about there!

[Omar]

 

Pearson> best fastball, slider, changeup....triple threat.

[Jimcanuck]

 

Pearson> best fastball, slider, changeup....triple threat.

 

70 grade control on SWR is huge

[Laika]

4. Alejandro Kirk | C

 

UNBAN BOXCAR

[jaysguy44]

Pardinho?

[TheHurl]

Keep in mind BA top 10's are an individual's opinion not a consensus.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

is the Kay/SWR for Stroman trade looking a little better now to everyone? It is to me.

[Deadpool]

is the Kay/SWR for Stroman trade looking a little better now to everyone? It is to me.

 

I still think we could have snagged a 3rd piece, but the main parts look satisfactory.

[L54]

is the Kay/SWR for Stroman trade looking a little better now to everyone? It is to me.

 

100%. Kay looks like he can be a back end guy and SWR has a great chance of shooting up top 100 lists this year. He’s the real prize, in a years time people will be pencilling him into the rotation the same way people are doing with Pearson now.

[glory]

is the Kay/SWR for Stroman trade looking a little better now to everyone? It is to me.

 

The deal was mostly considered “light”, not bad. So I don’t think that’s changed. Should have gotten a 3rd piece but might end up looking good for the Jays anyway.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

The deal was mostly considered “light”, not bad. So I don’t think that’s changed. Should have gotten a 3rd piece but might end up looking good for the Jays anyway.

 

Good trades cannot be "light". If someone feels there wasn't enough, then it is a bad trade to that person. Or I guess meh. I didn't get a lot of meh. I saw a lot of outrage here.

 

Anyway, I was meh. Now, I'm definitely in the good realm on this. If things work out well, we have two starters for 6 years for a (presumably) disgruntled Stroman.

[saskjayfan]

100%. Kay looks like he can be a back end guy and SWR has a great chance of shooting up top 100 lists this year. He’s the real prize, in a years time people will be pencilling him into the rotation the same way people are doing with Pearson now.

 

Ahh...good old prospect boners....nothing's better.

[Ray]

Q: I know you guys haven't done the Top 10 for every team, but the system seems quite deep despite many graduations this season (not to mentions elite prospects like Bichette and Vlad). Where does it rank in the top farm systems?

 

Ben Badler: I think it's one of the better farm systems in the game. Which, like you alluded to, is pretty impressive for an organization that just graduated two of the top 10 prospects in baseball, plus Gurriel and Bichette as well. You can go at least 20 deep into the system and feel pretty good about those players, and they added another pretty deep wave of international players in their 2019 class that people mostly don't know yet but definitely stood out when I saw them a couple months ago.

 

Q: Is there a sleeper in the organization who even the diehead fans haven't heard of? Maybe a backend top 30 type or someone who just missed?

 

Ben Badler: Mentioned a few players already, but I'll roll another name out there... Victor Mesia. A catcher the Blue Jays picked up out of Venezuela this year, didn't get a ton of buzz as an amateur but he's definitely trending up and looking like one of the better overall catching prospects who signed out of the 2019 international class. Big arm and power in a compact swing.

 

Q: Who are the outfielders in the Blue Jays system worth being excited about? Seems like that's a definite weakness. Not a pure prospects question, but do any of the not-yet-established OFs that have reached the big leagues offer any hope? (Hernandez, Fisher, McKinney?)

 

Ben Badler: Yeah, they're definitely light on outfielders at the full-season level. Alford and Conine are there, but they both have pretty big red flags. The lower levels have riskier players, like their GCL outfield of Albert Rodriguez, Dasan Brown and Jhon Solarte, but they're a long ways away. My deep sleeper in their OF is Cristian Feliz, who they signed out of the Dominican Republic this year for $200K. 6-5 lefty bat with vicious bat speed and monster power potential. Super risky, but definitely one to watch in the DSL in 2020.

 

Q: Hi Ben, Jarred Kelenic has clearly distanced himself as the best pick of the 2018 draft. However, would you rather have Groshans or Gorman long-term? Gorman has more power but Groshans seems to have a higher ceiling with every other tool. Agreed?

Ben Badler: Groshans easily for me over Gorman, better hitter and more defensive value. I actually think it's closer than that on Kelenic vs. Groshans too, and I'm probably in the minority camp on this because of how much I like Groshans, but you could make a case for Groshans over Kelenic, and I wouldn't be surprise that happens by the end of 2020. That would be a tough call to make right now after what Kelenic did up through Double-A this year while Groshans was hurt most of the season, but I think a healthy Groshans would have put up comparable numbers, and he offers more defensive value than Kelenic as well.

 

Q: Who's your favourite under the radar Blue Jays prospect that most fans wouldn't know?

 

Ben Badler: Estiven Machado, a shortstop they signed out of Venezuela this year, is someone who jumped out to me. And Sam Robberse, a deep sleeper they signed out of the Netherlands this year. His stuff has ticked up quite a bit, heard some good things on him from people who saw him in the GCL. Should have a lot more on both of those guys up on our site soon.

 

Some interesting tidbits from today's Prospect chat. Badler says an argument could be made for Groshans over Kelanic, and seems to love our 2019 J2 signees. Also says we're one of the better farm systems despite graduations of Vlad, Bo, and Jansen.

[sdyment]

In a few years we’re gonna own the catcher market. Not a bad problem to have. Kinda gives more credence to a possible Jansen / McGuire trade.

 

Out of curiosity, (and considering the sss) has Reese “caught up to” Jansen, or is Danny still the starter?

[Olerud363]

is the Kay/SWR for Stroman trade looking a little better now to everyone? It is to me.

 

The reaction to the trade was really weird and part of me thinks it was as simple as people judging SWR by ERA.

 

If you look deeper into the peripherals SWR = 2012 Thor... but a year younger. What he has done as an 18 year old is incredible.

 

In Dunedin peripherals were exactly as Low-a peripherals predicted... but ERA was under 3 vs over 4... so looked a lot of better on the first glance of the stats page.

 

Of course there may be deeper reasons why people don't think 18 year old SWR = 19 Year old Thor... like maybe his fastball is "only" 95, and they don't project too much growth since he's already big for an 18 year old... though I don't remember reading anything like that.

[Krylian]

In a few years we’re gonna own the catcher market. Not a bad problem to have. Kinda gives more credence to a possible Jansen / McGuire trade.

 

Out of curiosity, (and considering the sss) has Reese “caught up to” Jansen, or is Danny still the starter?

 

It's Jansen

[wamco]

I need someone to sell me on mcguires career 672 ops in the minors equating to being able to hit in mlb.

[Grant77]

I need someone to sell me on mcguires career 672 ops in the minors equating to being able to hit in mlb.

 

McGuire has shown an impressive ability to avoid strikeouts and he walks at a passable rate. That's been pretty consistent throughout his career.

 

This power surge really came out of nowhere. If he figured something out then he's a good starting catcher. If it was just a fluke, he's probably more of a good backup.

[sdyment]

I used to deal and play poker and obviously you learn just from being at the same table. One common agreed upon fact... solid, talented players are much easier to anticipate than rookies and drunks.

My point is (and I’m not advocating Reese has eclipsed Jansen) there is value to seeing better competition. Just my 2 cents.

[TheHurl]

How in the f*** can the Orioles not find a spot for Cody Sedlock? His biggest issue is keeping his velocity up. He screams back end reliever despite the walks.

[TheHurl]

Top Rule 5 picks IMO:

 

Thomas Burrows LHR - Atlanta has thrown millions at their pen. They didn't have room for Loogy. He'll be a good one though

 

Cody Sedlock RHP - Former 1st rounder that was once considered a top spect.

 

Edward Bazardo RHR - Another guy who has been a reliever in the minors. One of the best sliders in the minors.

 

Mariel Bautista CF - Reds were slow moving him up and he was disappointing in his first year of full ball. He's not getting selected but one to watch this year.

 

Ronnie Dawson CF - Would be the best defensive CF Jays would have. He just can't hit. But a LHH CF with power potential and can draw a walk.

 

Zack Brown RHP - Every time he looks good...he kills the boner

 

Wander Javier SS - So much talent. Probably not a fit for the Jays but someone should stash him.

 

Griffin Jax RHP - Never know what to make of the great command no swing and miss stuff. No longer has the military commitment.

 

Franklin Labour OF - Again not a fit for the Jays. Just a guy I really like.

 

LJay Newsome RHP - Great control. Best fit for the Jays on this list.

 

Steven Fuentes RHP - Just 22. Was incredible out of the pen in HiA. Then okay as a starter at AA. Pen is his future.

[BTS]

It's crazy to me that nobody offered Seattle anything for Newsome.

[Orgfiller]

In a few years we’re gonna own the catcher market. Not a bad problem to have. Kinda gives more credence to a possible Jansen / McGuire trade.

 

Out of curiosity, (and considering the sss) has Reese “caught up to” Jansen, or is Danny still the starter?

 

McGuire the last two seasons has hit as well (which is to say, not well at all) in AAA as Jansen has in the MLB, a far larger sample than his MLB showing where he's somehow put up a 130 wRC+. Both have elite defense, Jansen should be the better hitter so it should still be him at the top of the depth chart. At worst they're a catching pairing who give you ~2-3 wins despite a 75 wRC+ so it's probably fine if they both can't hit although I really would expect Danny to rebound.

[Orgfiller]

It's crazy to me that nobody offered Seattle anything for Newsome.

 

And instead of protecting him, the Mariners decided to claim this guy https://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=15605&position=P instead and keep him on the 40-man roster. What a well run organization.

[Orgfiller]

Stat scout options:

 

Roberto Ramos LHB fat ass slugging 1B > Tellez.

 

Jose Rojas utility > Urena.

 

Typical of the Rockies to let a guy like Ramos go away for nothing while they have Daniel Murphy and his -0.2 WAR (projected 0.4 for next year) to clog up a position for them.

[BTS]

And instead of protecting him, the Mariners decided to claim this guy https://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=15605&position=P instead and keep him on the 40-man roster. What a well run organization.

 

Damn. I rostered this gas can for several weeks in LoD.

[L54]

Ahh...good old prospect boners....nothing's better.

 

Tell me which evaluation is unreasonable

[saskjayfan]

Tell me which evaluation is unreasonable

 

Kay is more likely going to be a reliever. Swr has pitched 28.1 innings at high A ball. There’s a lot to look forward to but let’s not put the cart before the horse

[jaysguy44]

Kay is more likely going to be a reliever. Swr has pitched 28.1 innings at high A ball. There’s a lot to look forward to but let’s not put the cart before the horse

 

Don't be dumb, what he said isn't unrealistic.