Minor League Discussion & Boxes 9-1-13

[Guest]

im finding it impossible to temper myself when it comes to baez. he was the 16th ranked prospect in the offseason based on what he did as a 19-year-old in low A, and he's now blowing that production away in AA. I hope he spends enough time in AAA next year that I can go see him in OKC

If he blows away the AFL, it becomes a non zero chance, in my opinion, of him being in our Opening Day lineup. Even with our FO being extremely cautious.

 

I just don't see any way he doesn't start the year in AAA. There's too much to be gained on multiple levels. He may come right up in May after continuing his dominance in Iowa and postponing FA, but no way on Opening Day.

 

This just isn't true.

 

A long shot? Yes. Zero chance? Absolutely not.

 

I mean, we can hold up a Lloyd Christmas type chance if we want to be really pedantic, but I haven't seen a single reason that Baez would be there on Opening Day in the face of the reasons not to. Service time being by far the most important, but also exposing him to some more quality breaking pitches at AAA, where Brett Jackson's face plant isn't so long ago that we should forget it. It also buys time for Baez to work on another position or to best determine what's going on with Castro. There also isn't an extreme urgency to add him with guys like Valbuena and Barney able to guarantee "not-replacement level" production around the infield, at least for 5 weeks. What compelling reason is there in the face of all that, that makes Baez's presence on Opening Day at all likely?

[pitchcs]

Desperation. Hope it doesn't come to that being the reason, but you never know.

[Guest]

Desperation. Hope it doesn't come to that being the reason, but you never know.

 

This is the last FO I'd worry about that with.

[wekim81]

im finding it impossible to temper myself when it comes to baez. he was the 16th ranked prospect in the offseason based on what he did as a 19-year-old in low A, and he's now blowing that production away in AA. I hope he spends enough time in AAA next year that I can go see him in OKC

If he blows away the AFL, it becomes a non zero chance, in my opinion, of him being in our Opening Day lineup. Even with our FO being extremely cautious.

 

I just don't see any way he doesn't start the year in AAA. There's too much to be gained on multiple levels. He may come right up in May after continuing his dominance in Iowa and postponing FA, but no way on Opening Day.

 

This just isn't true.

 

A long shot? Yes. Zero chance? Absolutely not.

 

I mean, we can hold up a Lloyd Christmas type chance if we want to be really pedantic, but I haven't seen a single reason that Baez would be there on Opening Day in the face of the reasons not to. Service time being by far the most important, but also exposing him to some more quality breaking pitches at AAA, where Brett Jackson's face plant isn't so long ago that we should forget it. It also buys time for Baez to work on another position or to best determine what's going on with Castro. There also isn't an extreme urgency to add him with guys like Valbuena and Barney able to guarantee "not-replacement level" production around the infield, at least for 5 weeks. What compelling reason is there in the face of all that, that makes Baez's presence on Opening Day at all likely?

Different front offices sure, but I doubt anyone expected Jose Fernandez to break camp this year, but he did, and he's gonna be your NL Rookie of the Year.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Different front offices sure, but I doubt anyone expected Jose Fernandez to break camp this year, but he did, and he's gonna be your NL Rookie of the Year.

 

Puig.

[wekim81]

Different front offices sure, but I doubt anyone expected Jose Fernandez to break camp this year, but he did, and he's gonna be your NL Rookie of the Year.

 

Puig.

GD it, I forgot about him. Would you believe me if I said that I'd still vote for Fernandez? No? OK then.

[wekim81]

Fernandez 3.9fWAR, Puig 3.7fWAR. Rookie of the Year, like I said. :)

[davell]

Fernandez 3.9fWAR, Puig 3.7fWAR. Rookie of the Year, like I said. :)

2 more starts, then he's getting shut down. Puig should catch him in WAR.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

He's just as worthy, but there's no way he'll win.

[Guest]

I could easily see Puig getting punished by moralizing media-folk. Also for not playing the full season.

[imb]

I could easily see Puig getting punished by moralizing media-folk. Also for not playing the full season.

 

yeah, you never know what weird narrative will emerge. on one hand, fernandez' season will be done. on the other hand, he cant screw anything up at that point, which puig has been more than willing to do.

[Lefty]

Wayne Randazzo @WayneRandazzo

Pretty neat moment for Trevor Gretzky tonight, first career HR with both famous parents in attendance tonight at @KCCougars game. #Cubs

 

for those who were unaware, gretzky's mother is former american gladiator, Lace, seen here, below.

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ht6Oo_qx5Vc/UYnmL3kqs8I/AAAAAAAAAkw/Wo_R4UwIOuU/s320/american_gladiators_box.jpg

 

Not cool. There are some young people on this board who don't know any better.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4GZFbCqx18