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Comment on Would You Rather: Trade Edition Two by Evan

Evan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:18:00 +0000

I would go B on all 3 trades I feel like there is more upside with those players.

On an unrelated note, what do you guys think of Matt Moore’s spring and control issues?

Spring 2013: 6.8 BB/9
2012: 4.1 BB/9
Majors 2011: 2.9 BB/9
Minors 2011: 2.7
2010: 3.8
2009: 5.1

did the 2011 season inflate my expectations? I was very high on him but I am starting to get concerned. TB has tons of rotation depth so if he struggles I could see them demoting him

Thanks for any input and thanks for the great content. I love this site!

Comment on 2013 Top 100 Prospects by Geo007

Geo007 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:08:13 +0000

Of the Lancing 3, which I was fortunate enough to watch live, Aaron Sanchez was the LEAST polished. But he did have the best stuff and the highest ceiling. Nicolino was polished but didn’t have electric stuff, while Syndergaard was good, very controlled. Sanchez has high walks, but that was because he was still physically maturing to the tune of 1 mph added to his fastball every month. He went from a 92mph to 97mp by seasons end. AA, the blue Jays GM, projected Sanchez to have the highest ceiling of the Lancing 3 and was the reason why he was kept and not traded.

BTW…nice to be back home! Good posts Kyle.

Comment on 2013 Top 100 Prospects by N.1.A.K.

N.1.A.K. — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:09:23 +0000

Cowart not making this list is a travesty.

Comment on Reader Profiles: Morris, Brinson, Graham, and Brown by Brian

Brian — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:43:56 +0000

Actually, I think that’s the best synopsis of Brown that I’ve read!
Keep up the good

Comment on Reader Profiles: Morris, Brinson, Graham, and Brown by Simon

Simon — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:16:22 +0000

Profile of Brown is a little on the short side.

I think you’re pretty optimistic on Morris. I’d be delighted with .280 and 20+HR if I owned him. But then, maybe that’s why I don’t own him anywhere.

Comment on Top 20 by Position: Primer by Dusty

Dusty — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:47:36 +0000

Hi there, just wanted to mention, I liked this article. It was practical. Keep on posting!

Comment on Would You Rather: Trade Edition Two by Brian

Brian — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:28:53 +0000

As Simon (and I) said above, if you were a dynasty GM you’d have to consider the first trade as Sanchez for Hedges/Arcia, with Starling nothing more than a throw-in until he proves otherwise. Sanchez’ offensive potential at C would place him within the top 5-7 fantasy catchers, whereas Hedges is probably ranked late teen’s-early 20′s. Arcia may have the tools to be a top 75 OF, but definitely not a top 50.

So, a top 5-7 catcher for a downgrade to 20-ish and a top 75 OF. I think that if you look at the current rankings or ADP you would feel quite differently. This trade is akin to trading Matt WIeters for a Russell Martin/Jordan Pacheco level C and Colby Rasmus/Cody Ross level OF.

Comment on Top 20: First Basemen by Justin

Justin — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:06:09 +0000

Any thoughts on Miles Head?

Comment on Top 20: First Basemen by Justinn

Justinn — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:05:53 +0000

Any thoughts on Miles Head?

Comment on Would You Rather: Trade Edition Two by kpulek

kpulek — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:17:36 +0000

@Simon

I respect your opinion. This is a little bit of a rebuttal of how I’d go about it.

1. I don’t think Starling makes it. I think he flames out. People are holding out hope and I respect that. But when you look at the numbers, there are a good number of top draft picks that fail. It happens. And I realize it sucks to know that I’ve had him in my top 20 or just around, he’s more than likely to be one of those draft casualties. I don’t think you can strike out 30% in rookie ball and then bounce back and hit for power, for contact, and do everything just as well as your K’s go magically down. That leaves Hedges and Arcia versus Sanchez. And I’m definitely a bigger fan of Arcia than most. So that’s why I tip towards Hedges/Arcia.

Bradley/Goodwin is an interesting debate. Mostly, I see Bradley hitting in the 2 hole, with a high AVG/OBP and decent pop and speed. He’s a lock to be in CF, which is always a plus. He may not be 20/20 like Goodwin, but I don’t doubt his ability to be 15/15. And with the higher average, I’ll take Bradley. There is more upside with Goodwin/Hanson, but I’m going to stick with Story/Bradley, because I like the blend of talents and I’d feel more comfortable with them. It’s one of those pairs that if I owned either side, I probably wouldn’t trade them for the other.

With Rosey headed to the ‘pen, I could see myself flipping here. I think what Eric noted does have merit, that they might get comfortable with him there. I think that depends on the Wainwright and Garcia situations. I think I’d probably flip to Martinez/Rosario, and hope that both of them pan out. But this is also close.