MLB Discussion Thread - Page 28

SickwithIt1010 · 03-26-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HinesWardJr

I like Bentz a lot. I love his bat and he could fill in as our future 1B. I like that LSU pitcher, but he's hurt and I am tired of grabbing damaged goods in the draft. Drew Pomeranz and Christian Colon are two other guys I can see the Pirates considering.

Ranaudo is back this weekend, so he should be making his start tonight. Hes only going 3 innings though so it is a controlled outing. He will be fine. It was just soreness so it wasnt anything serious. He will be the best collegiate arm in the draft when its time.

Giantsfan1080 · 03-26-2010, 10:32 PM

He'll be the best but for whatever reason I see him busting. It's really just a gut thing but I definitely see it happening.

T-RICH49 · 03-26-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Charm City Byrdgang

There's already rumors of Bryce having a Porcello-like fall because he is represented by Boras and has such high demands. I'd like to think if he fell past the Nats, and Buccos, the O's wouldn't hesitate selecting him with the 3rd pick, but that's not guaranteed. It will be an interesting story to follow heading into June.

no way do we pass on Harper if there.we've taken other Boras clients so don't see why we'd pass on Harper

SickwithIt1010 · 03-26-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

He'll be the best but for whatever reason I see him busting. It's really just a gut thing but I definitely see it happening.

I dont really see Ranaudo busting, i dont think hes on the same level as Price or Strasburg but he will be a solid pitcher in the bigs.

T-RICH49 · 03-26-2010, 10:47 PM

I also pray Tony Thompson 3B from KU falls to KC in the 2nd

Giantsfan1080 · 03-26-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

I dont really see Ranaudo busting, i dont think hes on the same level as Price or Strasburg but he will be a solid pitcher in the bigs.

Well if he turns out to be a #5 he's a bust.

SickwithIt1010 · 03-26-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

Well if he turns out to be a #5 he's a bust.

Im not saying hes going to be a 5. Guys like Price and Strasburg are their teams future number 1's. Ranaudo could be a 1, but wouldnt surprise me if ended up being a 2.

Giantsfan1080 · 03-26-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

Im not saying hes going to be a 5. Guys like Price and Strasburg are their teams future number 1's. Ranaudo could be a 1, but wouldnt surprise me if ended up being a 2.

That's my point. No way he turns out to be a 1 or 2.

SickwithIt1010 · 03-26-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

That's my point. No way he turns out to be a 1 or 2.

What do you base that off of?

Giantsfan1080 · 03-26-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

What do you base that off of?

A lot of it is gut feeling but I don't think his stuff is that good either. The injury even though they say they are being safe scares me as well. Last I dont see him having any upside which doesn't interest me.

YotoJets007 · 03-26-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

A lot of it is gut feeling but I don't think his stuff is that good either. The injury even though they say they are being safe scares me as well. Last I dont see him having any upside which doesn't interest me.

yeah... 6 7 height with 85 mph FB... terrbile. lol.

I dont have the same expectation as yours but all I care is durable and service. It can be number one or #3 or even #4. As long as, he signs no MLB contract out of college he will be a solid pick. My beef on him is his elbow even though it is easily repairable comparing to shoulder bum. Any team would be that lucky to have the MRI on his elbow in hands prior to the draft. Also, curveball is his butter and bread so elbow becomes a serious issue for my liking.

ccB · 03-27-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by T-RICH49

no way do we pass on Harper if there.we've taken other Boras clients so don't see why we'd pass on Harper

Believe me, I'd like to think the O's wouldn't pass him up either but this is a rumor that is going around.

SickwithIt1010 · 03-27-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by YotoJets007

yeah... 6 7 height with 85 mph FB... terrbile. lol.

I dont have the same expectation as yours but all I care is durable and service. It can be number one or #3 or even #4. As long as, he signs no MLB contract out of college he will be a solid pick. My beef on him is his elbow even though it is easily repairable comparing to shoulder bum. Any team would be that lucky to have the MRI on his elbow in hands prior to the draft. Also, curveball is his butter and bread so elbow becomes a serious issue for my liking.

85 mph fast ball?

are you high?

Whistler6 · 03-27-2010, 12:35 AM

Woah Jamie Moyer is 47? 6+ innings for the Phillies 0 runs allowed today...He should have a decent season if he can avoid those death panels.

Tampa 2 4 life · 03-27-2010, 02:26 AM

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Woah Jamie Moyer is 47? 6+ innings for the Phillies 0 runs allowed today...He should have a decent season if he can avoid those death panels.

Spring Training. Moyer was god awful last year, and can only get worse.

He's a 5 FIP guy with flyball tendencies.

Tampa 2 4 life · 03-27-2010, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Charm City Byrdgang

Believe me, I'd like to think the O's wouldn't pass him up either but this is a rumor that is going around.

If the scouts think he's truly 2 or 3 tiers ahead as a player over the rest of the field, money won't be an issue. A guy like Porcello only falls because he's rated at around the same talent level as everyone else, but a lot more expensive.

thetedginnshow · 03-27-2010, 02:50 AM

I haven't been paying attention baseball yet. Anyone want to give me a fantasy sleeper of someone that had a bad year last year and is looking to rebound this season?

M.O.T.H. · 03-27-2010, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thetedginnshow

I haven't been paying attention baseball yet. Anyone want to give me a fantasy sleeper of someone that had a bad year last year and is looking to rebound this season?

Playing homer...

Glaus and Laroche are two to watch.

Glaus will be hitting in the middle of a potent Braves lineup and should have 3B eligibility in most leagues. If he stays healthy, 30+ HRs isnt out of the realm of possibility. It's hard to predict what kind of power he has right now but, he can certainly surprise and he's going to have plenty of chances with the Braves supporting cast.

I think Laroche is poised to "break out". He's always an excellent 2nd half hitter, and he was a terror for the Braves last year. He seems very committed to putting his slow starts to an end. If he can play as well in the first half, as he does in the second, he would be a great fantasy play. Anyway, he's in an offensive friendly ball park, that is very kind to left handers. Like Glaus, he should be hitting in the middle of a solid lineup, in a great ball park. Should be his best offensive season ever. I could see him having a year comparable to that of Kendry Morale's last season, with a lower average.

holt_bruce81 · 03-27-2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by thetedginnshow

I haven't been paying attention baseball yet. Anyone want to give me a fantasy sleeper of someone that had a bad year last year and is looking to rebound this season?

Kyle Blanks, Troy Glaus, Brad Penny, Geovany Soto, David Freese

Brodeur · 03-27-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tampa 2 4 life

If the scouts think he's truly 2 or 3 tiers ahead as a player over the rest of the field, money won't be an issue. A guy like Porcello only falls because he's rated at around the same talent level as everyone else, but a lot more expensive.

Porcello was the 2nd best prospect in that class at the time, and he was not at the same talent level as everyone else.

YotoJets007 · 03-27-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Whistler6

Woah Jamie Moyer is 47? 6+ innings for the Phillies 0 runs allowed today...He should have a decent season if he can avoid those death panels.

one hit in 6.2 and that only hit belonged to Thames. That is how Thames wins the 25 man spot. ha.

YotoJets007 · 03-27-2010, 09:25 AM

2007 draft. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/...afttracker.jsp

Many good prospects in that first round but Porcello was top prep arm.

T-RICH49 · 03-27-2010, 10:11 AM

I still wish we'd have taken Porcello over Moose Tacos

Hines · 03-27-2010, 10:23 AM

I wished the Pirates took Weiters over Moskos.

YotoJets007 · 03-27-2010, 10:47 AM

I wish Porcello fell further down to Yankees' pick.