astrosfan76
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« Reply #40 on: November 15, 2011, 12:34:17 PM » |
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Yeah, my bad.
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« Reply #42 on: November 15, 2011, 03:46:24 PM » |
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Wait, there's someone in this world named Walker Weickel? What's his superhero identity?
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« Reply #43 on: November 15, 2011, 03:51:50 PM » |
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Wait, there's someone in this world named Walker Weickel? What's his superhero identity?
He drives the Oscar Meyer Weiniemobile. |
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Reuben
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« Reply #44 on: November 15, 2011, 04:13:40 PM » |
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Wait, there's someone in this world named Walker Weickel? What's his superhero identity?
I don't know, but it's a good bet that Stryker Trahan is his arch-enemy. And Max Fried is probably a grizzled mentor type to him. |
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astrosfan76
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« Reply #45 on: November 15, 2011, 05:01:09 PM » |
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With a name like Cecchini, you know there's another kid with malicious intent. He's in district here, so I'll have to check in when he's in town.
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astrosfan76
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« Reply #46 on: November 15, 2011, 07:38:51 PM » |
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Assorted thoughts from their chat: this year, the college class is pretty thin (but we'll have a College Top 100 list on the site soon) as more and more teams are aggressively signing the top prospects out of high school. The high school class this year has very good depth, so it's an easy win for the HS side for me. Wes (Louisiana): Who do you think the Astros will select with the 1st pick and who do you think is the best player in the draft?
Conor Glassey: Too early to tell, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was Buxton. I had a crosschecker tell me he's the best player in this year's draft. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/chat/2012/2612600.html |
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astrosfan76
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« Reply #47 on: November 29, 2011, 01:02:42 PM » |
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Mayo has a very good top 50 list up with scouting reports. The scouting reports aren't exhaustive, but definitely aren't anything to complain about, especially for free. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/ |
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« Reply #48 on: November 29, 2011, 06:10:57 PM » |
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I'll take one of each. Appel sounds pretty damn good by his write-up. May not be far from ready. |
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« Reply #49 on: December 04, 2011, 09:57:11 PM » |
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I'll take one of each. Appel sounds pretty damn good by his write-up. May not be far from ready.
Appel sounds very good by this report. Giolito sounds very good, also, but, all things equal, I would guess they would go with Appel. There's nothing wrong with taking a good defensive shortstop with some offensive potential high, but I don't see the fascination with Marrero at this point. Not to the point of him being an option for #1 overall. |
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« Reply #50 on: December 05, 2011, 12:07:15 AM » |
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Appel's report sounds good, but doesn't seem to match his season at Stanford last year.
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jbm
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« Reply #51 on: December 05, 2011, 09:05:43 AM » |
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I've seen him twice. He's a nice pitcher, but I would hope for someone much more promising with the number one pick.
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jbm
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« Reply #54 on: February 02, 2012, 08:10:45 AM » |
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Thanks for the link. Interesting discussion on the dynamics related to the cap. Depressing to again be told about the weakness of the class.
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« Reply #55 on: February 02, 2012, 08:15:51 AM » |
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Thanks for the link. Interesting discussion on the dynamics related to the cap. Depressing to again be told about the weakness of the class.
Agreed, thought it looks like we'll have our pick of the 2013 class as well. |
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« Reply #56 on: February 02, 2012, 11:03:05 AM » |
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Thanks for the link. Interesting discussion on the dynamics related to the cap. Depressing to again be told about the weakness of the class.
Yeah, it's not a terrible draft, but it would be nice if there was a clear #1 guy, or group of guys, you could say are worth that large of a bonus. It seems like they have more options now with the possibility of drafting a guy who'll sign for $5M and using the savings on other players. It's similar to what Pittsburgh did a couple of years back when they drafted Tony Sanchez with the #4 pick and going well over slot on some players later in the draft. But, maybe there are some Archie Bradley-types who step up their games or someone like Giolito refines his game and becomes that guy that we have to pick. |
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« Reply #57 on: February 02, 2012, 11:04:44 AM » |
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« Reply #58 on: February 02, 2012, 04:06:50 PM » |
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For those of us too lazy to listen to a 15-min interview, did he say anything notable about the Astros? |
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jbm
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« Reply #59 on: February 02, 2012, 04:40:45 PM » |
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My recollection from hearing it this morning:
Went over what he thought were the top five possibilies for #1 pick: Appel, high school pitcher from CA, Marrero - shortstop from ASU, catcher from UF, and a high school SS IIRC.
They then discussed how the allotment for the top pick is 7.something million. If the Astros use the full amount (or go over, god forbid), it leaves less money left under the cap. If you exceed the cap, then you pay a fine and lose a pick or two (depending on how much you exceed it). So......, a factor in choosing who to pick might be how much the pick is expected to get. A "cheaper" #1 will leave them more room to go after over-slot types later in the draft. Two of the players were Boras' clients.
He talked about the thinness of the overall class. For example, Springer would be in the mix for #1 if he was going out this year.
Threw out a Verlander comp on Appel.
He then went over interesting amateurs to watch in the Houston area, both college and high school. Farmstros will try to get him back later in the year.
There is probably more that I forgot. It has been hours.
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