MLB Discussion Thread - Page 5

KCJ58 · 03-02-2010, 04:53 PM

I wish we gave Kemp a huge contract

Giantsfan1080 · 03-02-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by YotoJets007

wow. I think it is a little bit early to do that but whatever. This new contract means Upton is guaranteed to be with Dback for next 4 years beginning this year.

It's a great deal for both sides so I'm not sure what you're thinking. Kid is going to be one of the best players over the course of the deal.

YotoJets007 · 03-02-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

It's a great deal for both sides so I'm not sure what you're thinking. Kid is going to be one of the best players over the course of the deal.

My bad... I thought dback allows him to have two free agency options. This contract knocks out two free agency options coming up. My bad.

Giantsfan1080 · 03-02-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by YotoJets007

Upton could make more money after this season. It is franchise's victory.

You think he would have made $9 million in his first year or arb?

YotoJets007 · 03-02-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

You think he would have made $9 million in his first year or arb?

it was edited.

yo123 · 03-02-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fischbowl

I'll be doing top prospect lists by team in about a week or so. Request **** here.

And Kiko is not signed yet so this thread is technically hogwash

I'd like to see your thoughts on the Twins when you get a chance.

tjsunstein · 03-02-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fischbowl

I'll be doing top prospect lists by team in about a week or so. Request **** here.

The Phillies for the lols.

dabears10 · 03-02-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fischbowl

I'll be doing top prospect lists by team in about a week or so. Request **** here.

And Kiko is not signed yet so this thread is technically hogwash

I would like to see a list for the Cubs. However, when there is probably 1 guys who deserves to be on a top 10 list it'll be depressing.

Hines · 03-02-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dabears10

I would like to see a list for the Cubs. However, when there is probably 1 guys who deserves to be on a top 10 list it'll be depressing.

You got 1 top flight prospect and two other prospects that could make an impact.

cvv84 · 03-02-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

No it's not and it's 4 years does not equal six. Not every contract can be an absurd Evan Longoria deal.

Longoria's contract isn't absurd. 6 years $17.5 million. Hell Ryan Braun signed a 8 year $45 million deal after his rookie season.

And for those looking for their teams top 10 prospects. Baseball America usually starts to update theirs around this time but here's their 2009 top 10 for each team if you're interested.

Brodeur · 03-02-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dabears10

I would like to see a list for the Cubs. However, when there is probably 1 guys who deserves to be on a top 10 list it'll be depressing.

Castro is a great prospect and Cashner is fairly good. If Josh Vitters walked more than once a month he could be up there.

Brodeur · 03-02-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cvv84

Longoria's contract isn't absurd. 6 years $17.5 million. Hell Ryan Braun signed a 8 year $45 million deal after his rookie season.

I meant absurd in the "this is ridiculously cheap" sense, not expensive.

cvv84 · 03-02-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

I meant absurd in the "this is ridiculously cheap" sense, not expensive.

Ah gotchya.

Giantsfan1080 · 03-02-2010, 10:05 PM

All of the new BA Top 30's are already out.

Hines · 03-02-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

Castro is a great prospect and Cashner is fairly good. If Josh Vitters walked more than once a month he could be up there.

I like Jay Jackson as well.

tjsunstein · 03-02-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cvv84

Longoria's contract isn't absurd. 6 years $17.5 million. Hell Ryan Braun signed a 8 year $45 million deal after his rookie season.

And for those looking for their teams top 10 prospects. Baseball America usually starts to update theirs around this time but here's their 2009 top 10 for each team if you're interested.

It brings back memories looking at that Top 10 list for the Phillies. It's been a long year for Phillies prospects.

djp · 03-02-2010, 10:17 PM

from my phone, so ill only do my own top 5

1 Aaron Hicks
2 Wilson Ramos
3 Kyle Gibson
4 Miguel Angel Sano
5 Ben Revere

Sano is 4th bc he is so raw

VoteLynnSwan · 03-02-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dabears10

I would like to see a list for the Cubs. However, when there is probably 1 guys who deserves to be on a top 10 list it'll be depressing.

My personal top 10 is as follows in parenthesis is the player's major weakness

1. Starlin Castro SS (Power not yet developed)
2. Brett Jackson OF (Power good enough for corner OF?)
3. Josh Vitters 3B (Can't take a walk)
4. Andrew Cashner P (Walks too many)
5. Jay Jackson SP (Gives up a lot of HRs)
6. Hak Ju Lee SS (Can't find one)
7. Chris Carpenter SP (Age)
8. DJ LeMahieu IF (Enough power for corner IF/Quick enough to play SS?)
9. Tyler Colvin OF (Can't take a walk)
10. Christopher Archer SP (Walks too many)

Pretty damn good at the top, but definitely pretty average in the middle to bottom. It is however nice to see the top picks represented pretty well here, definitely shows improvement by the Cubs in the draft. Cashner would be ahead of Vitters, but I think his future is in the bullpen.

Nice to see a lot of position player talent in the system, but the Pitchers are pretty far behind. I'd expect to see Pitchers drafted high this year by the Cubs.

Hines · 03-02-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VoteLynnSwan

My personal top 10 is as follows in parenthesis is the player's major weakness

1. Starlin Castro SS (Power not yet developed)
2. Brett Jackson OF (Power good enough for corner OF?)
3. Josh Vitters 3B (Can't take a walk)
4. Andrew Cashner P (Walks too many)
5. Jay Jackson SP (Gives up a lot of HRs)
6. Hak Ju Lee SS (Can't find one)
7. Chris Carpenter SP (Age)
8. DJ LeMahieu IF (Enough power for corner IF/Quick enough to play SS?)
9. Tyler Colvin OF (Can't take a walk)
10. Christopher Archer SP (Walks too many)

Pretty damn good at the top, but definitely pretty average in the middle to bottom. It is however nice to see the top picks represented pretty well here, definitely shows improvement by the Cubs in the draft. Cashner would be ahead of Vitters, but I think his future is in the bullpen.

Nice to see a lot of position player talent in the system, but the Pitchers are pretty far behind. I'd expect to see Pitchers drafted high this year by the Cubs.

How do you feel about Barney? His first name is escaping me at this moment.

yo123 · 03-02-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by djp

from my phone, so ill only do my own top 5

1 Aaron Hicks
2 Wilson Ramos
3 Kyle Gibson
4 Miguel Angel Sano
5 Ben Revere

Sano is 4th bc he is so raw

Same guys in the top 5 as me, but I would bump Ramos down to 4, pushing Gibson and Sano up to 2 and 3. Ramos just seems like he's going to be an average catcher with great defense, which is great and all but Sano and Gibson have way more upside.

One thing I think we can agree on however is our farm system is now like 1000000 times better than it was a couple years ago.

Brodeur · 03-02-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HinesWardJr

How do you feel about Barney? His first name is escaping me at this moment.

Darwin's a solid defender but his bat is nothing special.

yo123 · 03-02-2010, 11:22 PM

Darwin Barney is an unbelievably awesome name.

YotoJets007 · 03-03-2010, 10:28 AM

No future Olympic hockey for him.:(

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/a...ff-Cats-roster

It is not cool.

Anyways, Yankees game will be on TV today. Pitching is familiar, unfortunately but hitting like Laird, Nunez, Winafee, Golston and few others will be off the bench.

Any special youngsters other than last year's roster for Pirates to monitor?

fischbowl · 03-03-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by VoteLynnSwan

My personal top 10 is as follows in parenthesis is the player's major weakness

1. Starlin Castro SS (Power not yet developed)
2. Brett Jackson OF (Power good enough for corner OF?)
3. Josh Vitters 3B (Can't take a walk)
4. Andrew Cashner P (Walks too many)
5. Jay Jackson SP (Gives up a lot of HRs)
6. Hak Ju Lee SS (Can't find one)
7. Chris Carpenter SP (Age)
8. DJ LeMahieu IF (Enough power for corner IF/Quick enough to play SS?)
9. Tyler Colvin OF (Can't take a walk)
10. Christopher Archer SP (Walks too many)

Pretty damn good at the top, but definitely pretty average in the middle to bottom. It is however nice to see the top picks represented pretty well here, definitely shows improvement by the Cubs in the draft. Cashner would be ahead of Vitters, but I think his future is in the bullpen.

Nice to see a lot of position player talent in the system, but the Pitchers are pretty far behind. I'd expect to see Pitchers drafted high this year by the Cubs.

List is lacking some serious Ryan Flaherty right now. I'd also keep an eye on Kyler Burke, who's finally hitting and probably a top 10 prospect only because of how thin the Cubs system actually is. I'd replace Colvin with Burke and put Flaherty at about 6 or so. Still love LeMahieu........

ccB · 03-03-2010, 01:45 PM

Anyone interested in joining another Fantasy league? Probably NL only, same rules as BF_51's current AL only dynasty league.