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  1. John_Havok
    Elaineiker Coronado has a near 30% walk rate in the DSL. I know there's some wild arms down there but that's silly. Someone needs to remind this guy you can't walk your way off the island
  2. John_Havok
    Aaron Parker may as well transition to the OF now if he can't be seen as a good defensive catcher. Sure he has swing and miss, but 19 HRs with EVs in the top 1% of all of the minors at 23 in AA should probably count for a bit more than an after thought on a prospect list. They put him in the "glove only" section when they specifically say he doesn't have the needed defensive skills to stick at catcher. EDIT - i see theyve moved him to Thumpers now. That makes more sense. But still should be at least a 35+
  3. John_Havok
    This. It's just opening a hole that you'd have to fill with someone else when you can bank on some sort of Kirk injury where BV will have to play regular reps for at least a few weeks anyways.
  4. John_Havok
    BV is the perfect backup catcher. Elite defense and will run into a HR often enough not to be embarrassing with the stick. If someone wants him as a starter... sure trade him if they offer a legit piece that addresses a need but no reason to do so otherwise.
  5. John_Havok
    And still the one and only Jays minor leaguer to appear on our Radio Scouts podcast.... may it rest in peace
  6. John_Havok
    Wetherholt suffered from the curse of getting the majority of his value from defense. But Benge ... or even the pitcher MacLean would have been better choices
  7. John_Havok
    Given the reproductive prowess of Vlad Sr and the DR in general, there could probably be an all Guerrero bloodline starting lineup somewhere in a few years
  8. John_Havok
    Sal Stewrt and Kaz had comparable numbers. Shows the AL had a bunch of really good rookies compared too the NL this season.
  9. John_Havok
    I'm on the sushi restaurant booking beat.
  10. John_Havok
    True, but major free agents this offseason are pretty few and far between
  11. John_Havok
    Skubal not signing before the lockout would be really stupid on his part so expect the rumours to be flying non-stop until the ink is dry
  12. John_Havok
    -50 points for saying Jazz hands
  13. John_Havok
    Did anyone think the Jays wouldn't be meeting with Skubal?
  14. John_Havok
    I don't disagree with any points you make in general, it's just that your 4th/5th OF shouldn't really be getting enough PAs to really carry any offensive difference making anyways over the course of the season. the offensive contribution of 250 PA at 80 wRC+ vs 120 wRC+ shouldn't make or break your season. Is it a margin that would be nice to take advantage of? Sure, but that's after you take care of the bigger needs. It's far more important that your regulars are hitting as well as they should be, not the Myles Straws of the world. If deployed properly, you keep Straw away from the batters box as much as you can and keep him more in the pinch running/defensive replacement category rather than using him as a strict platoon. Have a bigger threat to take that pinch hitting role, then just deploy Straw to take over defensively. I just sorted all the RHB that play CF and hit LHP well and there's literally no realistic targets that can play CF well defensively. So, saying we need a guy who can take over FT CF if Bateman sucks ... thats not the 5th OF nayway
  15. John_Havok
    We are. At this point you just hope he turns it around back to at least his career norms if not better.
  16. John_Havok
    Those players essentially don't exist with a plus CF defensive profile anymore. That's why I continue to advocate for Straw. His only wart is the offensive upside and a 4th/5th OF primary role isn't to be an offensive spark anyway. Sure it's nice. Everything else is exactly what you want in your 4th/5th OF.
  17. John_Havok
    Lots of teams would line up to trade for an underachieving 1B with 14 years and 480 million left on his deal, so yeah, you're definitely on to something there.
  18. John_Havok
    Take them for what they are. DRS is heavily influenced by the amount of plays a guy makes. A high DRS with a low OAA can simply mean he is always in a good position to make routine plays, and he had a really high number of routine plays. OAA is more about range and speed and getting to balls other guys don't get to.
  19. John_Havok
    I feel like they need that guy to be an IF/OF capable player. Still allows Straw to be carried on the bench along with backup catcher and Clement (assuming a FT 2B is acquired via FA or Trade). Defense still has to be considered on the bench, despite the team's needs for RH power also
  20. John_Havok
    Straw can be my 5th OF anytime. High floor, excellent D, baserunner, clubhouse guy. Doesn't get any better really.
  21. John_Havok
    I dislike Arozarena... not that he doesnt have skills, but he's just one of those guys that's like Vlad, makes too many mental mistakes and will leave you shaking your head more often than you want. That's why Teoscar was traded, because they couldn't afford having multiple guys with loud skills and empty heads. Granted, maybe they need to shift a little bit back the other direction now since clearly there are skill gaps, and Arozarena could definitely fill some of that gap. He is an exciting player to watch.
  22. John_Havok
    I suppose I'm a bit lower on Arraez than most as he just gives them more of the same skillset they already have without power they desperately need. Is he better than Clement being run out there as the FT 2b? Sure. But he doesn't move the needle so much that it's worth the cost outlay, when you'll still just need to add more power if you bring in Arraez anyway. Lowe should be the 2b target, no questions asked. Clement can go back to backing up MIF as needed against tough lefties or as a short term injury replacement. 300-400 PA max would be ideal.
  23. John_Havok
    can we lock this thread up and move this convo to the other general discussion threads? Thanks.
  24. John_Havok
    Meanwhile over at Term's place...
  25. John_Havok
    Good teams win 1-run games
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