Cub prospects in the news

[Clem Fandango]

And he singles out the next two weeks despite the person making note that he's been absolutely monstrous all month long. Also, 2 weeks does matter when it's within the context of a 6 week feast on AA pitching as a 20 year old making adjustments to the concerns many people had to begin the year.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Don't really know where to put this, but Jim Callis is leaving BA for MLB.com.

 

http://ht.ly/ojoWz

[Guest]

Don't really know where to put this, but Jim Callis is leaving BA for MLB.com.

 

http://ht.ly/ojoWz

 

Knew something was up when he gave up his Ask BA column last week.

[sneakypower]

now Bryant won't be so high on their list :bye:

[davell]

At least MLB's rankings may be worth looking at now. Their top 20's are pathetic.

[ctcf]

Yea that's a pretty good get for MLB.com in my opinion.

[bukie]

Top 25 MLB prospects from Kiley McDaniel, including unsigned prospects: http://sbb.scout.com/2/1320072.html

 

- 3 of the top 10 prospects aren't actually in any system right now.

- All 4 Cub hitters are in the top 21.

Edited August 27, 2013 by bukie

[Guest]

Lindor 5, Baez 19, put him on the wall

[jersey cubs fan]

True 80 bat speed reminiscent of Gary Sheffield, easy plus power and a future in the infield are all things to love about Baez but he can get out of control at the plate in both approach and mechanics, though he's made strides with his consistency this year.

 

 

He's great, but he has flaws, though those flaws are being addressed. Pick a lane Kiley, or use a period.

[Guest]

Top 25 MLB prospects from Kiley McDaniel, including unsigned prospects: http://sbb.scout.com/2/1320072.html

 

- 4 of the top 10 prospects aren't actually in any system right now.

- All 4 Cub hitters are in the top 21.

 

I count 3 not in any system - Rodon, Tanaka and Hoffman. What am I missing?

[sneakypower]

seeing Almora as 5th overall actual prospect made my eyes bug out a little bit, as did the batting champ line

[Bobson Dugnutt]

Top 25 MLB prospects from Kiley McDaniel, including unsigned prospects: http://sbb.scout.com/2/1320072.html

 

- 4 of the top 10 prospects aren't actually in any system right now.

- All 4 Cub hitters are in the top 21.

 

I count 3 not in any system - Rodon, Tanaka and Hoffman. What am I missing?

 

Nothing. Those are the only 3.

[bukie]

Top 25 MLB prospects from Kiley McDaniel, including unsigned prospects: http://sbb.scout.com/2/1320072.html

 

- 3 of the top 10 prospects aren't actually in any system right now.

- All 4 Cub hitters are in the top 21.

 

I count 3 not in any system - Rodon, Tanaka and Hoffman. What am I missing?

Who said four? 8-[

[Guest]

Lindor 5, Baez 19, put him on the wall

 

If it's not a mistake, it looks like he doesn't believe in Javy as a SS, as he's listed as a 3B. That's probably not helping his stock.

[bukie]

Lindor 5, Baez 19, put him on the wall

He outright lists Baez as a 3B, which is probably why most of the difference. He basically sees Baez = Sano at this point, but oddly isn't that high on either, while Correa, Lindor and Russell are all in the top 8.

[Guest]

I SAID PUT HIM ON THE WALL

[Guest]

seeing Almora as 5th overall actual prospect made my eyes bug out a little bit, as did the batting champ line

 

Same.

 

Especially since he's easily the furthest from the majors of all 4.

[sneakypower]

the Cubs future lineup looks terrifying

[Guest]

Again, how many things does Baez have to smash before he's declared Hulk?

[Guest]

seeing Almora as 5th overall actual prospect made my eyes bug out a little bit, as did the batting champ line

 

McDaniel LOVES Almora. He rated him the #1 prospect in the 2012 draft.

[sneakypower]

also worth noting, every player in his top-25 was (or will be) a first-rounder, or IFA signing

[Clem Fandango]

the Cubs future lineup looks terrifying

 

It really does. I hope the NL adopts the DH for the sole purpose of allowing us to keep Vogelbach. A future lineup of Almora, Castro, Rizzo, Bryant, Baez, Soler, Vogelbach, and Alcantara (or whoever else comes along) is kind of absurd if these guys are clicking on all cylinders. That's five 30+ home run threats. Maybe a few gold glovers (even though that term is more or less useless these days), a few 20-30 SB guys, a handful of 70+ BB guys.

 

That lineup is pure awesomeness if it pans out (which is easier said than done, obviously)

[wekim81]

if there are 18 better prospects in baseball than Baez, then I must not know jack [expletive] about baseball.

[Warpticon]

Top 25 MLB prospects from Kiley McDaniel, including unsigned prospects: http://sbb.scout.com/2/1320072.html

 

- 3 of the top 10 prospects aren't actually in any system right now.

- All 4 Cub hitters are in the top 21.

 

I will never understand their penchant for posting ages to two decimal places. That's so stupid.

[Clem Fandango]

if there are 18 better prospects in baseball than Baez, then I must not know jack [expletive] about baseball.

 

Well at least two of them are our own prospects!

Edited August 28, 2013 by The Logan