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Post by ex-marinersgm on Feb 15, 2014 11:10:26 GMT -6
Prospects Traded Away
2012
SP James Paxton
MLB Experience Never Called Up
RP Steve Delabar (2017) SS Carlos Triunfel (20xx) 3B Alex Liddi (2017) RP Bobby LaFromboise (20xx) RP josh Lueke (2018) RP Steve Hensley (20xx) C Jesus Sucre (20xx)
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Post by ex-marinersgm on Feb 18, 2014 15:34:12 GMT -6
Sickels Grades
1) Carlos Correa, SS, Grade A(HOU): I love this guy. The only negative is that he won’t steal many bases, but he will hit for average, get on base, will steadily improve his power production, and is a very, very good defender at shortstop who would be an elite gloveman at third base if he moves there eventually. He also has tremendous makeup and is still just 19.
2)Kohl Stewart, RHP, Grade B+(MIN): 2013 first-round pick was the best high school pitcher in the draft and showed good command of plus stuff in his pro debut. Some scouts like him better than Mark Appel and Jonathan Gray, the two top college arms in the draft, though he'll need more time to develop. ETA: 2016 or 17.
3)Nick Franklin SS, Grade B+: I trust my eyes on this one, good tools across the board and the skills are in there. Is he a second baseman or a shortstop? I'd give him a chance at short. Needs another half-season in Triple-A following .243/.310/.416 line at Tacoma.
4)Jesse Winker, OF, Grade B+(Reds): Good power and on-base ability stood out in Low-A, met or exceeded all expectations for a supplemental first-rounder. A future outfield of Hamilton in center, Ervin and Winker on the corners would be extremely intriguing if they live up to their potential.
5) Hunter Harvey, RHP, Grade B(BAL): Borderline B+: OK now that looks weird, having Harvey behind Rodriguez but with Harvey having a “borderline” notation that Rodriguez doesn’t get. This is because I am undecided here frankly. I am certain that I am going to rate Rodriguez as a B. But Harvey I am undecided on, and if I go with B+ he will move a notch ahead of Eduardo. The thing here is that Rodriguez is more proven, but I think Harvey may have a higher ceiling. I’ll revisit this when I work on the Top 50 pitchers list.
6) Victor Sanchez, RHP, Grade B: A weird prospect, strong mature build but just 19, unusually good control for a young pitcher, velocity varies, quality of secondary pitches depends on what your source is, but ultimately he gets results. Future number three starter? Nobody mentions him as a future closer but that wouldn’t surprise me either.
7) Edwin Diaz, RHP, Grade B: More of a classic pitching prospect than Sanchez, actually a year older but two levels behind him. Low-to-mid-90s, usually throws strikes, slider looks good, changeup needs work, another potential number three starter but with a different style than Sanchez.
8)Jose Berrios, RHP, Grade B(MIN): Supplemental 2012 pick out of Puerto Rico was solid in the Midwest League in '13, although he lost some velocity as he got tired down the stretch. At his best, throws three major league quality pitches for strikes and projects as mid-rotation arm. ETA: late 2016.
9) Clayton Blackburn, RHP, Grade B(SF): His 2013 season was almost as good as his 2012 season. I know he doesn’t have the classic physical projection, but he knows how to pitch. Draws Joe Blanton comparisons due to his physique, could also be a command-oriented inning-eater like Jon Lieber or Brad Radke.
10)Micah Johnson, 2B, Grade B-: Blazing fast, although sharp slippage in overall production between Low-A and High-A was notable and his defense needs considerable work. There’s been some talk he could move to the outfield, which would make some sense if Semien and Anderson develop as expected.
11) Chris Taylor, SS, Grade B-: Looks to have a broad base of skills, good defense, on base ability, speed, gap power, has outhit expectations so far. Great pick in the fifth round in 2012 from Virginia.
12) Jin-Man Choi, 1B, Grade B-: Controversy! I know he’s not the toolsiest guy in the world but he can simply hit, good combination of power and on-base ability, very low strikeout rate for a guy with those skills. He won’t run track for you but he’s hit at every level when healthy and no red flags stand out sabermetrically. I’ll put a marker down on this one.
13) James Ramsey, OF, Grade C+(Cardinals): Florida State product draws raves for work ethic/makeup, most scouts seem to like him a lot despite mediocre physical tools. Hit .251/.356/.424 with 15 homers in Double-A last year, drew 53 walks but whiffed 108 times which was more than expected. For me he profiles as a solid fourth outfielder.
14) Tyler Marlette, C, Grade C+: Borderline B-: I liked this guy since he was in high school, development has been slower than ideal but he’s still just 21, should be solid on both offense and defense eventually. Not a star but still has a chance to be a valuable regular.
15) Gabriel Guerrero, OF, Grade C+: Borderline B-. Excellent tools. Was sometimes overmatched in the Midwest League last year due to poor strike zone judgment. Off to a better start this year and ranking will rise if he maintains that, though of course High Desert factors have to be weighed in. As with Wilson, he could become a star or a fair regular or a Triple-A bust.
16) Luiz Gohara, LHP, Grade C+: Positives: live arm, good mechanics, potential for three plus pitches. Negatives: understandably erratic, had some shoulder trouble last year, being just 17 is both good and bad for prospect ranking purposes. Very high ceiling guy but want to see how he develops this year.
17) Roenis Elias, LHP, Grade C+: I had this guy rated as a sleeper last year. He does not have the long-range ceiling of someone like Sanchez, Diaz, or even Pike. But he’s a finished product and I don’t see why he can’t be a successful fourth or fifth starter. Cuban defector did not receive the hype of others in that group. You can make a B- case but I already have enough ranking headaches on this list.
18) Jabari Blash, OF, Grade C+: Tools have always been here, particularly power, but it has taken longer to resolve contact issues and general consistency. Off to a fast start in Double-A. Perhaps just a .250 hitter but could have enough power and patience to be valuable anyway. On the right day he looks like a star. On the wrong day, well. . .
19) Carson Smith, RHP, Grade C+: Relief prospects are tough to grade, I had him as high as a B- on earlier versions of this list. Love his strikeout/ground ball ability but I am not convinced his command will fully hold up for a closer role, at least in the short run. Gets some incredible movement on his pitches when he’s going well. Excellent value as eighth round pick in 2011 from Texas State.
20) Dominic Leone, RHP, Grade C+: Two years ago he was struggling at Clemson as a starting pitcher. Now he’s in the big league bullpen, throwing 98 instead of 91 and with better secondary pitches. Great development work with this one.
21) Ketel Marte, SS, Grade C+: Very good defensive shortstop with a chance to hit, hasn’t received much attention yet but off to a fast start in Double-A at age 20. Stock will rise dramatically if that continues.
Other C+/C : Adrian Houser,RHP (HOU); Jake Buchanan, RHP (HOU);Julio Morban, OF; Stefen Romero, UT ; James Jones, OF; Stephen Kohlscheen, RHP; Stephen Landazuri, RHP; Marcus Littlewood, C; Joichi Ogando, RHP; Emilio Pagan, RHP; Dario Pizzano, OF; Tyler Smith, SS ;Julio Morban, OF; Stefen Romero, UT ; Clinton Hollon, RHP (TOR) ; Eloy Jimenez, OF (CHC )
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Post by ex-marinersgm on May 11, 2014 7:46:34 GMT -6
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