Minor League Discussion & Boxes, 9-11-22

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Scheduled Games (All Times Central):

 

Iowa at Jacksonville, 2:05 pm

Tennessee vs Pensacola, 1;00 pm

South Bend at Cedar Rapids, 2:05 pm - regular season finale

Myrtle Beach vs Carolina, 5:05 pm - regular season finale

 

Probable Starters:

 

Iowa: RHP Adbert Alzolay

Myrtle Beach: RHP Oliver Roque

 

Day off tomorrow for all four full season affiliates. South Bend and Myrtle Beach start their playoff runs Tuesday.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Herz is back

 

[CubinNY]

Mervis has another HR

[muntjack]

I don't understand why he isn't getting major league PAs at this point.

[Tim]

I don't understand why he isn't getting major league PAs at this point.

Because you probably lose an extra player in the offseason if you bring him up now

[muntjack]

I know there's a 40-man crunch, but the guy is so clearly ready.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I don't understand why he isn't getting major league PAs at this point.

Because you probably lose an extra player in the offseason if you bring him up now

 

Also, there's so little time left in the season that you wouldn't learn anything that would make you change your offseason plans, there's gonna be some uncertainty about him whether he hit well or poorly. Might as well keep the 40 man spot, let Mervis hit in AAA(it has only been 6 weeks that he's been there), and proceed with him as a realistic option for next year, crossing the 40 man barrier only when it becomes necessary.

[Tim]

Cole Roederer hit all 6 of his AA HRs in the final month…32%(!!) GBs and 46%(!!) FBs at the level, 9% BBs…CF defender…23 next year, Ortega likely on the way out

He won't get rostered this offseason. But don't worry, he won't be selected, either.

[Tim]

He won't get rostered this offseason. But don't worry, he won't be selected, either.

 

That’s fine? No one said he has to be? I don’t get the point being made?

You seemed to be super implying that he should be considered to replace Ortega.

[Tim]

You seemed to be super implying that he should be considered to replace Ortega.

 

That technical stuff is for the birds and launderers. He’s not going anywhere and flashing some Valued skills in the upper minors. Ortega’s the least likely among the 40 OFers other than Suzuki to be DFA’d or traded…Everyone’s

working with some time here, very little but not zero

 

Maybe there’s most a hope they don’t poop their pants over trading prospects we’ve heard of/haven’t moved on from yet for stars and starters. This guy was once a teen Rk ball sensation himself

You are very confusing. You literally stated in the post I replied to that Ortega is likely on his way out.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I don't really want to rehash the convo from a month ago, but Roederer can't hit. Or if he can, he hasn't demonstrated that in a real way as a pro yet. In that sample with all his HR he hit .190/.246/.492 with a 6:1 K:BB, an 81 wRC+ compared to his 82 total at AA. He also maxed out at an 88 wRC+ at South Bend. The ideal batted ball profile and ability to play CF aren't going to make the lack of primary skill go away.

[CaliforniaRaisin]