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[Laika]

The last lists: Pitchers in AA and AAA

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/stat-scouting-the-minors-z-scores-for-pitchers-aa-and-aaa

[P2F]

Our top 50 prospects list has been released this morning!

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/organizational-review-top-50-blue-jays-prospects

[Laika]

Buchholz, Norris, and Marcus Stroman:

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/marcus-stroman-gets-his-veteran-presents

[Spanky99]

Buchholz, Norris, and Marcus Stroman:

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/marcus-stroman-gets-his-veteran-presents

 

Great read, mate.

[Frag]

Our top 50 prospects list has been released this morning!

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/organizational-review-top-50-blue-jays-prospects

 

Great read.

 

Only disagreement I probably have is Reese McGuire's low ranking. Of course, this list is based on both the player's stats and scouting reports, which is a good combination to rely on when compiling such a list. That being said, there have been glowing reports about McGuire's glove (especially his framing, based on numbers from an article I'm currently having difficulty finding), which I think boosts his potential.

 

While Jansen is definitely the better prospect, especially with his bat, McGuire is a good prospect to have in case things don't go the way we hope for Jansen.

[Laika]

Great read.

 

Only disagreement I probably have is Reese McGuire's low ranking. Of course, this list is based on both the player's stats and scouting reports, which is a good combination to rely on when compiling such a list. That being said, there have been glowing reports about McGuire's glove (especially his framing, based on numbers from an article I'm currently having difficulty finding), which I think boosts his potential.

 

While Jansen is definitely the better prospect, especially with his bat, McGuire is a good prospect to have in case things don't go the way we hope for Jansen.

 

I realized this when writing him up. If you read the blurb, it kind of complains about our own ranking.

[P2F]

Radio Scouts blog is now available on Apple News:

 

https://apple.news/Tq45l_9T8RZeFmksBsMFSWA

 

I don't have an Apple device, but hopefully this got set up properly.

[Laika]

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/perspective-on-top-prospects-lists

 

This one is a reflection on top prospects, top prospect lists and rankings, etc.

[P2F]

Wrote a 10 Bold Predictions thing here:

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/10-bold-jays-predictions

[Brownie19]

Wrote a 10 Bold Predictions thing here:

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/10-bold-jays-predictions

 

You're really good at this writing thing.

[P2F]

You're really good at this writing thing.

 

Thanks! That totally made my day.

[P2F]

Does anyone feel like writing a quick guest article about the Pillar trade/Grichuk extension for Radio Scouts?

[Spanky99]

I sooooo need to catch up.

[Spanky99]

Does anyone feel like writing a quick guest article about the Pillar trade/Grichuk extension for Radio Scouts?

 

Sent you an offer, me thinks it's fair, I'm drunk, lol. And stoned, save my self, lol.

[Boxcar]

Sent you an offer, me thinks it's fair, I'm drunk, lol. And stoned, save my self, lol.

 

Wrong thread, dumbass

[EnglishJay]

Wrote a 10 Bold Predictions thing here:

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/10-bold-jays-predictions

 

Is it still too early to reflect on this?

 

Well written by the way.

[P2F]

Is it still too early to reflect on this?

 

Well written by the way.

 

Thanks, EnglishJay! Much obliged, sir.

 

I'd say it's too early to truly dissect the article, but, by all means, feel free to comment on it.

 

I need to give it another read myself, but I know that some of these predictions are looking prettyyyy... prettyyyy... prettyyyy... pretty unlikely.

[P2F]

Jays to Promote Cavan Biggio:

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/jays-to-promote-cavan-biggio

[P2F]

BlueRocky's debut article for Radio Scouts: https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/the-first-three-waves-of-blue-jays-prospects-part-one-building-blocks

 

Part 1 of a three-part series about the Jays' farm.

[BlueRocky]

BlueRocky's debut article for Radio Scouts: https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/the-first-three-waves-of-blue-jays-prospects-part-one-building-blocks

 

Part 1 of a three-part series about the Jays' farm.

 

Many thanks for your help with the tedious editing work!

 

Hoping to get part 2 polished and ready for later this week

[Brownie19]

Many thanks for your help with the tedious editing work!

 

Hoping to get part 2 polished and ready for later this week

 

I'm looking forward to it! Truly incredible the effort that's gone into this website/podcast/articles. Inspirational stuff guys.

[P2F]

Part Two from BlueRocky can be found here: https://www.radioscouts.com/blog/the-first-three-waves-of-blue-jays-prospects-part-two-cornerstones

[P2F]

[Laika]

https://www.radioscouts.com/post/beware-the-ginger

[BlueRocky]

You make some good points Nick. I was also putting some thought into Frazier.

 

There’s some upside in the bat, and he’s still only 24. But the K/BB is alarming, the defense has been questionable. Still, he would instantly slot into middle of the current lineup. He would probably hit better than Teo/Grichuk but that’s not saying much. I can see Shatkins really wanting their guy back though.

 

Ideally I’d rather center the package around a guy with frontline upside, even if he’s not yet in Triple-A/MLB. That is the gaping hole and single biggest need in the organizational depth chart. OF there’s still a chance to sign and grab from FA market, good controllable young arms are very hard to get.

 

And I’d go quality over quantity. Give me one A guy rather than three B guys.

 

I’m really not thrilled by any of the arms down in NY that they would be willing to part with, FO might have to find a different trade partner. A couple of the NY arms are either very high variance (A+ or lower) or injury prone.

[Boxcar]

https://www.radioscouts.com/post/beware-the-ginger

 

Great post

[Laika]

You make some good points Nick. I was also putting some thought into Frazier.

 

There’s some upside in the bat, and he’s still only 24. But the K/BB is alarming, the defense has been questionable. Still, he would instantly slot into middle of the current lineup. He would probably hit better than Teo/Grichuk but that’s not saying much. I can see Shatkins really wanting their guy back though.

 

Ideally I’d rather center the package around a guy with frontline upside, even if he’s not yet in Triple-A/MLB. That is the gaping hole and single biggest need in the organizational depth chart. OF there’s still a chance to sign and grab from FA market, good controllable young arms are very hard to get.

 

And I’d go quality over quantity. Give me one A guy rather than three B guys.

 

I’m really not thrilled by any of the arms down in NY that they would be willing to part with, FO might have to find a different trade partner. A couple of the NY arms are either very high variance (A+ or lower) or injury prone.

 

Deivi Garcia and Luis Gil are intriguing. Clarke Schmidt. Most of their other arms are either not developing or stalling out in the upper minors for whatever reason.

[P2F]

BlueRocky wrote about Gurriel Jr. right here: https://www.radioscouts.com/post/lourdes-gurriel-jr-is-on-a-heater

[P2F]

'Myth Busters: Is Tanking Worth It?' by BlueRocky

 

https://www.radioscouts.com/post/myth-busters-is-tanking-worth-it

[z3r0s]

Killing it BR. Its hard work putting out content consistently, it doesn't go unappreciated!