Spanky__99

Full Report Hunt was so crowded out by other prospects (Danner, Greene, Lewis, Pratto, Crouse, Estrada, Allen, Ward, etc) that he didn't even make the SoCal Area Code team (a regional, draft and scout-driven All-Star team) the summer before his senior year, and I didn't know about him until the following spring when he played well at a heavily-attended Boras tournament. Hunt got a $1.6 million bonus to keep him from going to Pepperdine, then put forth three solid, if unspectacular offensive seasons (.258/.341/.384) before having a huge breakout during 2020 Instructional League, during which he was suddenly hitting for much more in-game power. As a young pro, Hunt had a conservative in-game swing swing. He'd show you average raw power during BP but deploy a contact-oriented approach in games. His swing had virtually no stride, and he relied on strength to drive balls into the gaps for doubles, but that was it. Last Fall, Hunt's swing had more lower body movement and that, combined with another year of added body/strength maturation, makes him a much more dangerous hitter. I watched him park one halfway into the left-center field seats at Chase Field and he took Mason Thompson (who sat 96-99 that day) deep later that week, his second loud extra-base hit that day. He was one of a few buzzy Padres prospects (some of the others have also been traded) from the Fall, and he performed against a quality cross-section of pitching. Hunt's defense has backed up a little bit. He was catching on one knee, even with runners on base, and his footwork coming out of his crouch was inconsistent, which lead to inconsistent throwing accuracy. I've also seen him pop as low as 1.88 on throws to second and, despite his size, he’s agile enough and has sufficiently good hands to receive and frame big league stuff. I think the style with which Hunt catches will probably grow and change, especially as he shifts to an org that seems less inclined to put their catchers on one knee with runners on, and ultimately he'll be good back there. The thing to focus on here, though, is the potential power production from behind the plate, which now compels me to project him as an everyday player. (Alternate site, Fall Instructional League)

Where's JFL? Also, again good luck bruh. No more golf till after Christmas, sheesh!

Someone on the 40, can likely start the year on the 60 day IL. I'd punt Anderson(the guy they claimed today) from the 40 in a millisecond for him.

He won't be selected, too far away. Although tempting.

I don't know man, wasn't cause of his uniform, I'm hoping the Jays claim him.

Rays Select Four Players By Sean Bavazzano | November 19, 2021 at 6:22pm CDT The Rays announced that they’ve added four players to their 40-man roster. The players being added are infielder Jonathan Aranda, infielder/catcher Ford Proctor, and right-handed pitchers Calvin Faucher and Tommy Romero. Following some earlier trades today, the roster is now full at 40 players. More to come. So basically Blake Hunt can be had.

I wouldn't call him a bust more than injury prone, that vertigo issue must be bigger than any of us suspect, I'm shocked he's been DFA'd.

Problem with Kershaw's his season was cut short due to forearm tightness(yikes), if he comes back showing he's healthy your price goes way up.

Not sure, never really delved into it. I was just looking at guys that would take one year, maybe Duffy or Pineda? Just spitballing...

Goooooch!

Wat?

No, it's not egregious or anything, depends on Abom. If he were rebuilding I'd take something similar to that, good start.

So you're offering Jung and Walker for Snell from, Abom... haha!

That's a hard one, I'll lean Walker cause of his elite power. Or flip a coin?

Yup.

Yup, 90% of the time. That video said I'm getting paid! lol

Yes, our BP needs to be pumped up a bit. One or two reliable arms in that scenario.

Ray Berrios Ryu Manoah Matz would certainly be one of the best in MLB.

McJesus just did it again, Paul Maurice jinxed himself. But, seriously he's incredible.

Falcons have scored 3 points in 6 quarters, lol.

My RB's are all dead, I'm f***ed.

Notch up another W!

Nah, off season's fine. I've been taking care of those teams. Oh, but yes, 2 teams.

Same.

But you are a dumbass.