Dr. Dinger

He's nothing like Syndergaard. From the same scouting report: Chris Paddack [TABLE=class: info, width: 354] [TR] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]Born: 01/08/1996 (Age: 20)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Bats: Right[/TD] [TD]Throws: Right[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Height: 6' 4"[/TD] [TD]Weight: 195[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: mechanics, width: 62%] [TR=class: header] [TD]Mechanics[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Body: Broad, muscular frame, thick lower half, durable innings-eater Delivery: Mechanical, rhythmic semi-wind, double-clutch pump, slightly-turned leg kick; fairly clean out front, clean finishes, stays on line; timing will get inconsistent, occasionally runs away from his arm on off-speed pitches at present, but body and athleticism to make adjustments Arm Action: Clean, compact, stays in-line behind back hip, high three-quarter slot; average arm-speed, evident arm strength, generates velocity more from frame and drive than pure arm-speed [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: scout, width: 36%] [TR] [TD=class: header]Evaluator[/TD] [TD]Adam McInturff[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Report Date[/TD] [TD]07/02/2016[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Affiliate[/TD] [TD]Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A, Padres)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Dates Seen[/TD] [TD]6/25/16[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]OFP/Risk[/TD] [TD]55/High[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Realistic[/TD] [TD]50/No. 4 Starter[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]MLB ETA[/TD] [TD]2018[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header2]Video[/TD] [TD]No[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: repertoire, width: 100%] [TR=class: header] [TD=align: center]Pitch Type[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Present Grade[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Future Grade[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Sitting Velocity[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Peak Velocity[/TD] [TD=align: center]Report[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Fastball[/TD] [TD=class: mid]55[/TD] [TD=class: mid]60[/TD] [TD=class: mid]92-93[/TD] [TD=class: mid]95[/TD] [TD=class: rpt]Heavy pitch, late finish through the zone, projection for another tick or two of velocity; solid angle of attack, late hop helps it play it above-average, ability to generate swing-and-miss in upper quadrants Command: Control ahead of command through starts, throws a lot of strikes, flashes frequent sequences of true command within the zone; potential to develop above-average command[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Changeup[/TD] [TD=class: mid]50[/TD] [TD=class: mid]60[/TD] [TD=class: mid]84-85[/TD] [TD=class: mid]85[/TD] [TD=class: rpt]Lat, sharp split-like action, tunnels distinctly off the fastball, quality action, advanced feel to keep it around the zone, swing-and-miss potential[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Curveball[/TD] [TD=class: mid]40[/TD] [TD=class: mid]50[/TD] [TD=class: mid]74-75[/TD] [TD=class: mid]77[/TD] [TD=class: rpt]Projection pitch; flashes average, large downer action and good rotation; inconsistent action, gets loopy and slow, tighter action at higher velo band, below-average at present [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Control[/TD] [TD=class: mid]45[/TD] [TD=class: mid]55[/TD] [TD=class: mid][/TD] [TD=class: mid][/TD] [TD=class: rpt]Advanced ability to dissect the plate, gets ahead, easy delivery; projectable fastball command to both sides, lands the changeup for strikes, curve lags at present, flashes ability to spin it tight during best sequences[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: overall, width: 100%] [TR=class: header] [TD]Overall[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Ceiling: Middle-Rotation Starter Realistic: Regular ML Starter; Back-Rotation Piece Background: 20-year-old right-hander enjoying a breakout campaign, traded to San Diego 6/30. Very impressive stuff and results after arriving in Greensboro in late May. Carries risk as a recently-drafted prep arm pitching below Double-A with limited professional innings. Checks a lot of big league boxes with a quality mix of size, velocity, and the chance for solid control and command. He pounds the zone with velocity from a clean delivery and big-league frame. Both secondaries show swing-and-miss potential, and advanced control of secondary pitches makes him a good bet to start. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

VMart is a good comparable, I would think. Given the inflation since 2014, I'd say something like 4/$80M to 4/$90M is about right. I don't see any teams going beyond 4 years for him, and probably few will be willing to go beyond 3. I would be pretty surprised if he broke past $100M at this point, this season has not been very kind to his earning potential.

I'm not so sure it will affect his value one way or the other. Him playing a s***** RF for the rest of the season isn't going to convince any teams that he can still hack it out there. Any team that has him on their FA radar is continually scouting his defense, rest assured. Conversely, staying healthy and rested by DHing may help him put up better stats, which could actually increase his value in the eyes of the teams who see him for what he really is: a power-hitting DH who can occasionally sub in the OF and maybe 1B. I think it's very unlikely any NL team is going to sign him for more than 3 years no matter what happens from here through October.

Sean Reid-Foley [TABLE=class: info, width: 354] [TR] [TD]http://www.baseballprospectus.com/card/images/headshot_103743.jpg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]Born: 08/30/1995 (Age: 20)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Bats: Right[/TD] [TD]Throws: Right[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Height: 6' 3"[/TD] [TD]Weight: 220[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: mechanics, width: 62%] [TR=class: header] [TD]Mechanics[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Large body and frame, good midsection, some physical projection remaining; half windup, compact delivery, tends to rush upper half; cups hand, loses release point; effectively wild throughout, compact but messy arm action, above-average arm speed, three-quarter slot; 1.23-1.38 in stretch[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: scout, width: 36%] [TR] [TD=class: header]Evaluator[/TD] [TD]Steve Givarz[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Report Date[/TD] [TD]07/22/2016[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Affiliate[/TD] [TD]Dunedin Blue Jays (High A, Blue Jays)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Dates Seen[/TD] [TD]6/23/2016[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]OFP/Risk[/TD] [TD]55/Medium[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Realistic[/TD] [TD]50: League-Average Starter[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]MLB ETA[/TD] [TD]2019[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header2]Video[/TD] [TD]No[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: repertoire, width: 100%] [TR=class: header] [TD=align: center]Pitch Type[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Present Grade[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Future Grade[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Sitting Velocity[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, width: 8%, align: center]Peak Velocity[/TD] [TD=align: center]Report[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Fastball[/TD] [TD=class: mid]55[/TD] [TD=class: mid]60[/TD] [TD=class: mid]92-94[/TD] [TD=class: mid]97[/TD] [TD=class: rpt]Sat mostly 92-94, 95-97 for shorter spells, some sink, fringe-average movement Movement- 45/45[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Curveball[/TD] [TD=class: mid]40[/TD] [TD=class: mid]50[/TD] [TD=class: mid]78-82[/TD] [TD=class: mid]82[/TD] [TD=class: rpt]11-5 shape, small depth with fair action, some bite, located it moderately well[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Slider[/TD] [TD=class: mid]45[/TD] [TD=class: mid]55[/TD] [TD=class: mid]84-86[/TD] [TD=class: mid]86[/TD] [TD=class: rpt]Potential above-average offering, good tilt and bite; wasn't used that often;, worked the curve more this outing; reserved to finish off righties[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: overall, width: 100%] [TR=class: header] [TD]Overall[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Reid-Foley only threw one changeup at 87, did not have feel for the pitch in warm-ups. He was effectively wild with fastball, but has fair command of pitch. Lack of much chance to evaluate the changeup makes his rotation future tougher to foresee. The overall delivery and arm-action are additional question marks as to whether they will hold up in a starting role. The package would work in the bullpen, where the heater can play up and he'd be able to get by with just the breaking balls and no change. Command- 40/50 Control- 50/50 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Anthony Alford [TABLE=class: info, width: 354] [TR] [TD]http://www.baseballprospectus.com/card/images/headshot_100152.jpg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]Born: 07/20/1994 (Age: 22)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Bats: Right[/TD] [TD]Throws: Right[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Height: 6' 1"[/TD] [TD]Weight: 215[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]Primary Position: CF[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]Secondary Position:[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: mechanics, width: 62%] [TR=class: header] [TD]Physical/Health[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Muscular frame and chest; impressive athlete, has struggled with injuries this season; missed three weeks with a dislocated right kneecap, has also missed time with a concussion; fresh off DL in viewings[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: evaluator, width: 36%] [TR] [TD=class: header]Evaluator[/TD] [TD]Steve Givarz[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Report Date[/TD] [TD]07/22/2016[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Dates Seen[/TD] [TD]6/23-6/25/2016, 6/27/2016[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: header]Affiliate[/TD] [TD]Dunedin Blue Jays (High A, Blue Jays)[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: repertoire, width: 100%] [TR=class: header] [TD=align: center]MLB ETA[/TD] [TD=align: center]Risk Factor[/TD] [TD=align: center]OFP[/TD] [TD=align: center]Realistic Role[/TD] [TD=align: center]Video[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]2018[/TD] [TD]Moderate[/TD] [TD]55[/TD] [TD]50, League-Average Starter[/TD] [TD]No[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: tool, width: 100%] [TR=class: header] [TD]Tool[/TD] [TD=class: mid1, align: center]Future Grade[/TD] [TD]Report[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Hit[/TD] [TD=class: mid, align: center]55[/TD] [TD]Open stance, even, pelvic load with knee tuck, hand load times consistently with lower half; plus bat speed, line-drive stroke, rusty timing off the DL, still squared up some balls, aggressive approach[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Power[/TD] [TD=class: mid, align: center]40[/TD] [TD]Below-average raw, flat swing, swing lacks plane to lift balls; strength to generate some carry; should play to full utility at peak given strong hit tool and speed to help extend basehits.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Baserunning/Speed[/TD] [TD=class: mid, align: center]70[/TD] [TD]Double-plus runner, 4.12 home-to-first, potential weapon on the basepaths[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Glove[/TD] [TD=class: mid, align: center]55[/TD] [TD]Speed really plays in center, covers the grass well, good reads; routes lack consistent efficiency, uses speed to help cover mistakes.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Arm[/TD] [TD=class: mid, align: center]50[/TD] [TD]Average arm strength, gets to cutoff men quickly, not a true weapon, effective throwing to bases, lacks carry to the plate[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=class: overall, width: 100%] [TR=class: header] [TD]Overall[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Alford is a potential lead-off hitter at the big league level. The tools for hitting success are there, even though he has struggled with injuries and timing this year. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

It's been FC speed throughout. Appalling. This is year 1!

Can we please wrap this f***ing thing up today?

He already picked, on to the next person.

Oh FFS... he was a first round pick! This is even derpier than BTS' re-draft of Delvin Perez.

No they haven't, now I'm one step closer to the truth.

TCA Spittin Boxy

WTF does Tony Batista have to do with this?

As in both? Nothing to think about, that's an easy yes.

burlingtonbandit's window expired at 9:20 am this morning, so Jays_fever is now on the clock.

Manaea + who for Justin Turner?

Getting a prospect like Giolito for 2 months of Bautista is even more far-fetched than him waiving his NTC.

This is some god damn terrible baseball today, kids.

Lux sux

So Thole walks. Pinch runner, right? Nope.

But nothing. It's inexcusable.

Last chance to draft Gavin Lux, cyborg!

Letting Thole lead off should keep that momentum going. Dickey is out of the game, it's inexcusable.

Will Benson I believe.

Spanky says chappy wants the highest remaining 2016 draftee who has signed.

Gibbons doing his best to hand this game to the pads

Gibby will probably let Barney and Thole bat too. FML.