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  1. Outshined_One
    Is anyone going to watch Ravens/Browns tonight? This game looks like it's going to be an affront against nature.
  2. Outshined_One
    Plus, Lee actually walks at a pretty good rate. A .069 IsoD is better than average compared to other prospects and Lee was in the NWL's Top 20 in BB% among qualified hitters.
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    I am of the opinion that the tools a player needs to be patient are ingrained in his head before he's ever drafted. Yeah, some guys can be taught patience and develop it over time (Jose Reyes is a good example, although he controlled the strike zone pretty well in the minors despite not walking), but it seems like a lot of guys either have it or they don't. I don't know what it would take to teach Vitters the tools he needs to become someone who can draw enough walks to be a .100+ IsoD kind of guy, but I'm guessing certain habits and tendencies leading him to be really aggressive are already such a part of his approach that it would be really difficult to change those things. In other words, the lack of walks in the Cubs' system may have more to do with scouting than coaching.
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    He'd also take Chirinos over Robinson.
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    Coleman: 4 pitches that hover around average with a good change, good feel for pitching, either ends up in middle relief or back of the rotation Searle: Great life on his sinker, works with a slider, has a good future if he improves Actually, the telling quote on Searle was that he has a good future if he works harder at his game. I have to wonder if that was a poor choice of words on Callis' part or if he was implying that Searle needs to dedicate himself more to pitching. Considering how much he's advanced since he signed as a 17 year old who didn't even know where the Cubs played, I'm inclined to think it's the former.
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    Little bit of both. The first page of this thread outlined some of Jackson's problems when he was drafted, such as whether he'd make good contact with wood, his high strikeout totals, his questionable power, whether he'll stay in center, etc. In the Cubs system, he put three of those problems to bed by hitting for good average, showcasing some impressive power in Peoria, and doing a very good job patrolling CF. He still strikes out enough to make people uncomfortable, but he cut down on that enough in the Cubs' system that he might be able to downplay it. Vitters, on the other hand, had more good news than bad news this season. The good news was his performance in Peoria, where he displayed excellent power and the ability to hit for a high average, especially over his hot month of May. The bad news was his performance in Daytona and his damned hand/wrist injuries. He seemed over-matched in Daytona, where pitchers could expose him with good pitches in the strike zone that Vitters would hit for easy outs. In the Top 10 discussion, all of us had Vitters over Jackson, so it's not like BA's list represents the consensus. Callis is just much higher on Jackson than most people, it seems.
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    Coleman: 4 pitches that hover around average with a good change, good feel for pitching, either ends up in middle relief or back of the rotation Searle: Great life on his sinker, works with a slider, has a good future if he improves
  8. Outshined_One
    Westbrook will be out for the game and may be done for his career after suffering another concussion.
  9. Outshined_One
    Why wouldn't the Angels just deal with the Padres directly for Gonzalez?
  10. Outshined_One
    Callis fixed his "Kyler Burke doesn't hit lefthanders" statement. :-)) He just said that Burke doesn't drive the ball against left handers very well.
  11. Outshined_One
    I was a bit off in the chat about how high Callis was going to have Castro, but still, eesh.
  12. Outshined_One
    Use this thread as a central place to post and discuss Cubs' prospect lists. As announced tonight, NSBB recently released a Top 10 list compiled from various lists made by various posters here. Also, Baseball America is slated to post their Cubs Top 10 prospect list tomorrow, November 16th, so we can use this thread to discuss that here. Finally, if you wish to post Cubs top prospect lists from other websites or post your own lists, please do so here. Links to lists will be edited into this post as they are compiled. NSBB Top Cubs Prospects: Part 1 NSBB Cubs Top Prospects: Part 2 NSBB Prospect Rankings (Bottom of page) Baseball America Cubs Top 10 Sickels' Chicago Cubs Top 20 Prospects for 2010 Baseball Prospectus Cubs Top 11 Prospects Baseball America Top 100
  13. Outshined_One
    It took quite a bit of effort to get this all together, but overall, I am quite happy with the results. :D Looks great on the website, Tim. Thanks to everyone who participated!
  14. Outshined_One
    Dear Lord, I didn't realize John Shoop was UNC's offensive coordinator. How the hell does he have a job?
  15. Outshined_One
    Oregon would destroy Ohio State. Ohio State would put up a pretty good game against Arizona and Oregon State. Stanford would spank Ohio State and it would be hilarious.
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    It figures.
  17. Outshined_One
    This is some delightfully inept football.
  18. Outshined_One
    Where's Donovan McNabb when you need him?
  19. Outshined_One
    Here comes the draw play up the middle!
  20. Outshined_One
    The 4th quarter of the SEC Championship should be one of the most exciting quarters in history, though.
  21. Outshined_One
    Watch OSU win the coin toss, score a TD, and have Iowa respond by kicking a field goal.
  22. Outshined_One
    STOP PLAYING FOR OT YOU MORONS.
  23. Outshined_One
    The crutches from the future are spreading!
  24. Outshined_One
    Garcia's 4th down run against the Gators was awesome.
  25. Outshined_One
    Kick in the McNutts!
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