SB Nation User Blog: fuzzy14eva

Travis Snider Promotion Inevitable?

fuzzy14eva — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:54:53 -0000

OF Travis Snider, who is expected to be recalled to fill the vacant roster spot left by the departed RF Alex Rios, has regained his batting stroke at Triple-A Las Vegas. In 42 games with the 51s, Snider is batting .320 (48-for-150) with 12 home runs and 36 RBI.

Snider has been a very good prospect and is still only 21(ish), so he's got a lot of room to grow and should fit into the middle of the Blue Jays' lineup nicely.

What do you think?

Zep-Chin-Ski

fuzzy14eva — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:36:02 -0000

Mark Rzepczynski's most recent start was a pretty good sign for the youngster, IMO.

His line was: 93 PC, 6 INN, 5 HA, 1 BBI, 7 K, 4 ER

The 4th run was allowed when Josh Roenicke allowed the Yanks to beat him up - unfortunate for Zep.

The 7/1 K/BB ratio really stick out to me, that's very, very good of course. What does everyone else think? Post away.

75 word minimum.

Logan Forsythe

fuzzy14eva — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:54:56 -0000

I've come across his name a few times now, and I've heard very little about him. Can anyone give me some info on the guy - he looks like a pretty accomplished hitter at each level. When is his expected arrival date and his chances of making it into the show this, or the next couple, years?

Year	Team	Lg	Age	Org.	Level	Pos	Ln	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	HBP	IBB	SH	SF	DP	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2006	ARK	SEC	19	-	NCAA			28	90	14	17	1	1	3	9	0	1	9	29	5		1	0	1	.189	.298	.322	620
2007	ARK	SEC	20	-	NCAA			61	225	55	78	16	2	9	55	18	6	31	30	6		3	5	4	.347	.431	.556	987
2008	ARK	SEC	21	-	NCAA			51	185	41	65	8	2	7	34	11	3	46	26	2		3	3	5	.351	.479	.530	1009
	PAD	Ariz	21	Sd	Rk	3b		9	26	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	8	4	0	0	0	0	.231	.429	.231	660
	EUG	Nwst	21	Sd	A-	3b		3	9	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	.333	.455	.444	899
2009	LK	Calif	22	Sd	A+			66	236	46	76	13	3	8	30	6	2	61	48	7	3	0	1	9	.322	.472	.504	976
	SAN	Tex	22	Sd	AA			16	59	11	21	3	1	1	8	2	0	10	13	0	0	0	0	2	.356	.449	.492	941

Minor League Totals - 2 Season(s)								94	330	61	106	17	4	9	38	8	2	77	72	12	3	0	1	11	.321	.464	.479	943

Dynasty League Trade Question

fuzzy14eva — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:50:23 -0000

I'm building for next year in a 5x5 Roto League with a $250 starting salary each year.

The trade...

I would get: Travis Snider ($5), Daniel Schlereth ($7), Randy Choate ($7), and a 2nd Round Pick

for

He would get: Chad Qualls ($20) and Reid Brignac ($7)

All players are kept for two years and can be long-termed.

I'm thinking about asking for Angel Guzman ($7) in addition.

Is Snider going to really breakout next year, or what? What will Brignac amount to with how Bartlett is playing and with what's in front of him? Will Schlereth be closing any time soon?

What do you guys all think? I really appreciate any help, I know people tend to dislike Fantasy-related questions, but I think they're relevant with prospects involved. Thanks in advance.

WHEN will Buchholz get the call

fuzzy14eva — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:31:33 -0000

Anybody have any idea when Clay Buchholz will actually get called up to start? I know it's been announced that he will be the starter in the first game after the All-Star Break, but when will the Sox officially call him up?

I'm not sure if there's any sort of trend in the time of day teams call minor leaguers up, or if there's any other way of knowing when - I hope nobody suggests Twitter...

Mark Rzepczynski called up

fuzzy14eva — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:51:24 -0000

Blue Jays' lefthanded pitcher Mark Rzepczynski is going to start on Tuesday, as they option Russ Adams to make room for him.

Reports have said that he's an outstanding ground ball pitcher. He's also been very prone to keeping hitters in the park, only 5 HRs in 250+ innings - something along those lines. One concern was that he was pitching in A+ for a while, was in AA for some time, and then was only in AAA for a short time. At 23, he's not too "old for AAA" and should be ready to face major league hitting.

Who is the best available?

fuzzy14eva — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:54:54 -0000

I'm in a keeper league, and I'm wondering who the list of the best prospects available are. The ideal prospects are guys who will be in the majors within a year and a half.

Any help is really, really appreciated - I could really use it.

Those who are unavailable:

Wade Davis, Antonelli, Matusz, Yu Darvish, Posey, Bryce Harper

Hosmer, Chris Marrero, Brett Wallace, Tillman, Feliz, Jarrod Parker

Alvarez, McCutchen, Dominguez, Carlos Santana, Desmond Jennings, Holland

David Price, Strasburg, Alonso, Logan Morrison, Smoak, Viciedo

Austin Jackson, F-Mart, Chacin, Wilmer Flores, Deolis Guerra

Montero, Jose Tabata, Daniel Bard, Hanson, Aaron Hicks, Ben Revere, Bumgarner

Jake McGee, Weiters, Kyle Blanks, Moustakas, Lars Anderson, Chris Carter

Carasco, Stanton, Villalona, T. Beckham, G. Beckham

Vitters, Halman, Arrenciba, Heyward, Alderson

Thoughts on Chris Marrero

fuzzy14eva — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:39:09 -0000

I'm wondering what everyone thinks of Chris Marrero. I've had my eye on him for some time and know that he got hurt last year, but I've seen some high praise for him. He was compared to Travis Snider, who I considered one of the best prospects coming into this season, and was only slightly edged out: http://www.theprospectcorner.blogspot.com/2008/01/travis-snider-vs-chris-marrero.html.

He's being groomed to fill the National's whole at 1st Base, and has been widely considered their top prospect by far.

What kind of potential does this kid have and when is he going to start seeing some major league action? He's only in A+ right now, so I would expect a promotion to AA before the end of the season. It seems like he would then at least start next season in AA and be in AAA by mid season, which would lead to a September call-up.

When should he be expected to arrive in the majors? Considering the Nat's hole at 1st base, I would expect it to be sooner than what it looks like...

Year	Age	Tm	Lg	Lev	Aff	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS	TB	GDP	HBP	SF	IBB
2006	17	Nationals	GULF	Rook	WSN	22	91	81	10	25	9	0	0	16	0	0	8	19	.309	.374	.420	.793	34	0	1	1	1
2007	18	2 Teams	2 Lgs	A_adv-A	WSN	125	533	477	71	131	25	3	23	88	0	4	46	102	.275	.338	.484	.822	231	11	3	7	6
2007	18	Hagerstown	SALL	A	WSN	57	243	222	31	65	14	0	14	53	0	4	14	39	.293	.337	.545	.882	121	5	3	4	3
2007	18	Potomac	CARL	A_adv	WSN	68	290	255	40	66	11	3	9	35	0	0	32	63	.259	.338	.431	.769	110	6	0	3	3
2008	19	Potomac	CARL	A_adv	WSN	70	289	256	40	64	15	2	11	38	0	0	25	55	.250	.325	.453	.778	116	9	5	3	1
2009	20	Potomac	CARL	A_adv	WSN	66	277	252	34	71	12	1	7	37	2	3	20	61	.282	.339	.421	.760	106	6	3	2	0
4 Seasons						283	1190	1066	155	291	61	6	41	179	2	7	99	237	.273	.338	.457	.795	487	26	12	13	8

Daric Barton?

fuzzy14eva — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:45:01 -0000

When is he going to actually be relevant to the A's? He was called up from AAA, but he obviously isn't playing much with Giambi planted at first for the foreseeable future.

Thoughts? I think he's going to settle in at first to start 2010 off.

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Daniel Schlereth called up

fuzzy14eva — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:02:12 -0000

The Diamondbacks have promoted LHP Daniel Schlereth, their first pick in last year's draft. The 23-year-old Schlereth, a product of the University of Arizona, had three saves and a 1.42 ERA at Double-A Mobile. He struck out 21 in 19 innings. Arizona optioned left-hander Doug Slaten to Triple-A Reno.

Thoughts on this? He's new to the pro leagues, but how will his impact be? Is there any sort of room for him to show what he's got this year, or next, or is he 3 or 4 years away?