SB Nation User Blog: Bravesin07

Better MLB career Montero or Heyward

Bravesin07 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:32:59 -0000

Both of these kids are going to be 20 years old either in AAA or the majors though I see Montero going to AA for 200 AB's but both these kids could be monsters in the majors. Who hits for a higher average and who has more power in the end. Also while Montero is likely to be a DH and then maybe a 1st baseman when Tex is 35 or better. However, if Montero can play passive defense at catcher he could be a multiple time starter at catcher. Heyward I think is going to be in AAA for April and May and then get called up like Ryan Braun and Jay Bruce did. What do you project out of these two kids.

Felix Hernandez Crystal Ball 2009

Bravesin07 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:34:27 -0000

I just read John's crystal ball of Felix Hernandez from 4 years ago and this was the year that Felix was suppost to miss most of the season. However, looking at the numbers this year isn't far off from one of the season's that John predicted from Felix. Felix right now is pitching like the 2011 version John predicted, which means that Felix could be ahead of that 277 career win pace that John had him finish up with. The way it looks, Felix might be a redsox and not a met. Here is the link for people who have yet to see this.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2005/9/13/184534/167

International League Top 20 Prospects

Bravesin07 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:41:14 -0000

Here is my list for top 20 prospects in the IL(AAA) this year, this includes some of the key rookies of this year. Anyone over 100 AB's or 35 IP is eligible on my list.

3) David Price

7) Desmond Jennings

8) Jeremy Hellickson

9) Michael Taylor

10) Austin Jackson

11) Matt LaPorta

12) Wade Davis

13) Tyler Flowers

14) Hector Rondon

15) Jose Tabata

16) Chris Medlen

17) Jake Arrieta

18) Michael Bowden

19) Ian Desmond

20) Jon Niese

My Top 20 Eastern League Prospects

Bravesin07 — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:23:15 -0000

This was a league that started out with average talent, but exploded as the season went on. There is arguably 5 of the top 15 prospects in baseball in this league. Not sure if Brian Matsuz would count based on 46 IP, but i'll include him. I'm also going to include Domonic Brown despite only 144 AB's.

4) Brian Matsuz

6) Domonic Brown

7) Jenrry Mejia

8) Kyle Drabek

9) Michael Taylor

10) Josh Reddick

11) Hector Rondon

12) Wilson Ramos

13) Ike Davis

14) Nick Weglarz

15) Ryan Kalish

16) Zach McAllister

17) Ruban Tejada

18) Lars Anderson

19) Jose Tabata

20) Alex Avila

Near misses: Tim Alderson, Brad Holt, Jose Thole, Jennmer Gomez, and Brandon Erbe.

My New York Penn League Top 20 Prospect List: End of Season

Bravesin07 — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:55:10 -0000

I feel like it would be a good time to release a top 20 prospect list for the New York Penn League because the end of the year is almost here. I think i've probably seen more New York Penn League games than most on the board here and I feel I may know more about the league and prospects. Well here is my top 20 list. What do you think of this?

1) Ryan Westmoreland

2) Kyle Lobstein

3) Arodys Vizcaino

4) Sebastian Valle

5) Alexander Colome

6) Destin Hood

7) Jose Alvarez

8) Derrik Gibson

9) Adam Wilk

10) Jason McEachren

11) Jimmy Paredes

12) J.P Ramirez

13) LeAndro Castro

14) Jack McGeary

15) Ryan Schimpf

16) Clayton Cook

17) Deryk Hooker

18) Jonathan Pettitbone

19) Neil Medchill

20) Anthony Hewitt

Top Prospects in New York/Penn League

Bravesin07 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:09:41 -0000

Who do you guys see as the top prospects in the league. I know Westmoreland is likely the best prospect but who else do you see as top guys or even sleepers. Right now my top 5 prospects in the league would be 1) Westmoreland 2) Vizcanio 3) Hood 4) Valle 5) Colome. There are some nice prospects in the league and do any of you guys know more about John Murrian as he's leading the league in hitting as a catcher and not too old for the league just turning 21 in mid june.

Braves Top 50 Mid Season Prospect List

Bravesin07 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:26:48 -0000

1) Matt Wieters
2) Tommy Hanson
3) Jesus Montero
4) Jason Heyward
5) Michael Stanton
6) Chris Tillman
7) Gordon Beckham
8) Madison Bumgarner
9) Justin Smoak
10) Jarrod Parker
11) Buster Posey
12) Jordan Lyles
13) Fernando Martinez
14) Brian Matusz
15) Desmond Jennings
16) Carlos Santana
17) Matt Moore
18) Casey Kelly
19) Dominic Brown
20) Brett Wallace
21) Neftali Feliz
22) Andrew McCutchen
23) Tim Beckham
24) Michael Taylor
25) Jenrry Mejia
26) Jake Arrieta
27) Derek Holland
28) Kyle Blanks
29) Josh Vitters
30) Kyle Drabek
31) Freddie Freeman
32) Wilmer Flores
33) Michael Saunders
34) Zach McAllister
35) Mat Latos
36) Hector Rondon
37) Pedro Alvarez
38) Derek Norris
39) Yonder Alonso
40) Carlos Carrasco
41) Martin Perez
42) Brett Lawrie
43) Mike Moustakas
44) Tyler Flowers
45) Tim Alderson
46) Lars Anderson
47) Lonnie Chisenhall
48) Angel Villalona
49) Chris Marrero
50) Matt Laporta

Ryan Westmoreland of the Lowell Spinners(Redsox SS-A) batting June 28th, 2009

Bravesin07 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:48:05 -0000

Ryan Westmoreland of the Lowell Spinners(Redsox SS-A) batting June 28th, 2009

Colby Rasmus slowly moving ahead of the pack for NL ROY

Bravesin07 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:42:17 -0000

He is playing everyday, his average is rapidly rising from the .220's to now at .269. He is starting to smash a ton of XBH's with a lot of doubles. Those doubles are going to become homers someday. Right now he won't be the base stealer that Sizemore is but you know what. Colby Rasmus is beginning to show why I once put a crazy comp of him to Duke Snider. It will be an interesting race for the NL rookie of the year. Who do you guys like for the award.

Jenrry Mejia delivery in the Stretch and out of the Stretch

Bravesin07 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:42:44 -0000

Jenrry Mejia delivery in the Stretch and out of the Stretch