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Post by The Duke on Mar 25, 2008 16:11:57 GMT -5
The High A lineup is bursting with potential. While some of the guys project to be utility typew guys, there are a few here who could be good regulars and potentially all-stars
1. Drew Stubbs, CF (Solid regular to all-star potential)
2. Chris Valaika, 1B (Good utility man, maybe a decent starter)
3. Todd Frazier, SS (I think he could be a star)
4. Juan Francisco, 3B (Switch hitting power hitter, boom or bust I think)
5. Chris Heisey, LF (Could be a decent 4th OF and pinch hitter)
6. Justin Turner, 2B (Another super sub type, good D)
7. Carson Kainer, RF (Power off the bench, he's had limited PT so he is hard to read)
8. Eddy Rodriquez, C (Organizational player)
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Post by GMBurchfield on Mar 25, 2008 16:48:12 GMT -5
I really think Drew Stubbs has to show something this year. He needs to have a really good year and I am not talking about a great start and solid finish. He needs to be good all the way threw.
ps: god this is so much better than ESPN
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Post by The Duke on Mar 25, 2008 20:11:13 GMT -5
Stubbs cracked the BA top 100 recently (as #100), and he really had a great last month and a half of last year, drastically cutting down on the Ks by choking up on the bat and he hit near .360 in that time span. Not to mention that he was battlinng turf toe all last year and still stole over 20 bases, and had plus defense in CF. He is fully healthy now, and I expect him to have a big year. It wouldn't suprise me if both Stubbs and Frazier see a little time in AAA this year.
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Post by redvol on Mar 25, 2008 21:31:36 GMT -5
The High A lineup is bursting with potential. While some of the guys project to be utility typew guys, there are a few here who could be good regulars and potentially all-stars 1. Drew Stubbs, CF (Solid regular to all-star potential) 2. Chris Valaika, 1B (Good utility man, maybe a decent starter) 3. Todd Frazier, SS (I think he could be a star) 4. Juan Francisco, 3B (Switch hitting power hitter, boom or bust I think) 5. Chris Heisey, LF (Could be a decent 4th OF and pinch hitter) 6. Justin Turner, 2B (Another super sub type, good D) 7. Carson Kainer, RF (Power off the bench, he's had limited PT so he is hard to read) 8. Eddy Rodriquez, C (Organizational player) Frazier at high A to start the season seems unlikely. I can see him getting there by the all star break if he tears up the midwest league though. I like your list with exception of Valaika starting the year at shortstop (kid hit in 38 consecutive games at Billings and tore up midwest league) and Logan Parker at 1B. |
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Post by redvol on Mar 25, 2008 21:32:44 GMT -5
I'm waiting on that AA line-up Duke! ;D
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Post by CBassXU on Mar 25, 2008 21:34:36 GMT -5
Juan Fransisco should be in Low-A to start, too inexperienced to be moved up I think, I have read that he cannot hit a breaking ball to save his life which will of course cause some problems down the road
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Post by The Duke on Mar 25, 2008 21:42:05 GMT -5
Frazier will start in High A. Low A has Cozart, Soto, and at least one other SS that I am forgetting. Not to mention Waring will be at 3B in Low A. Frazier was a Jr all-american and may have been a top 5 pick had he stayed another year.
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Post by CBassXU on Mar 25, 2008 21:43:48 GMT -5
I wouldnt be surprised to see Fransisco playing LF for Dayton to start the year, his defense at third was atrocious last year as well (led the league in errors there i think)
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Post by The Duke on Mar 25, 2008 21:46:07 GMT -5
He spent all last year in Low A so i'd be suprised if he was kept there again, his bat is what will carry him. Francisco has a cannon arm though, so he could see a little time in RF too.
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