The Prospect Thread II (McKay called up)

[TheBeastCoast]

So in just over 300 AB in his minor league career Bo Bichette is hitting over .400 and he is young for the level he is playing at and doing it with power.

 

[Filip Chytil]

Also, some first hand reporting on Yadier Alvarez's start last night:















Quick note on Yusniel Diaz:

 

[MurrayBannerman]

I heard from a scout recently the most effusive praise of Guerrero and Bichette.

 

[Filip Chytil]

 

[MurrayBannerman]

Saw Austin Meadows in person tonight.

 

[Filip Chytil]

Longer video of Eloy's HR derby at the bottom here: http://www.baseballamerica.com/mino...oy-wins-baseball-twitter/#GzWkBHAWzfuDGhxi.97

Dude is a monster.

 

[Filip Chytil]

 

[bluesfan94]

Saw Austin Meadows in person tonight.

My fantasy team wants to know how he looks.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

My fantasy team wants to know how he looks.

Murdered a ball to the deepest part of the park in the first AB. Wind pushed it down to the warning track. Drew two walks. One of them went 3-0 early, swung at a bat pitch, but otherwise showed good pitch recognition. Swing is still short and uncomplicated.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Brendan Rodgers is going to be promoted to Double-A after the Cal League ASG.

 

[Filip Chytil]

Senzel and Chavis both promoted by their respective clubs to AA.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Franklin Barreto got called up by Oakland.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Franklin Barreto got called up by Oakland.

Interested in seeing how he does.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

This might be the worst thing I've ever read.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...star-cubs-rosenbloom-20170627-column,amp.html

 

[rangerssharks414]

Scott Kingery got promoted to Triple-A a few days ago.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

This might be the worst thing I've ever read.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...star-cubs-rosenbloom-20170627-column,amp.html

I can't believe you can get paid for writing stuff like that.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

This might be the worst thing I've ever read.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...star-cubs-rosenbloom-20170627-column,amp.html

That's one of the saddest things I've ever seen.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Bo and Vladdy are both being promoted to A+ Dunedin after the futures game.

 

[Stats01]

Bo and Vladdy are both being promoted to A+ Dunedin after the futures game.

Vladdy is probably the best prospect the Jays have ever had. He's been super super impressive as an 18 year old. Kid can absolutely rake

 

[MurrayBannerman]

The like 3 or 4 years they'll have Guerrero and Bichette on the left side of the infield are going to be fun.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

The like 3 or 4 years they'll have Guerrero and Bichette on the left side of the infield are going to be fun.

What (if any) are your thoughts on Bichette/Urena in terms of positions? McGuire vs. Pentecost?

 

[MurrayBannerman]

What (if any) are your thoughts on Bichette/Urena in terms of positions? McGuire vs. Pentecost?

Urena has a longer shelf life at SS, but Bichette has the pedigree and will move to 3B after. It'll be interesting to see how they handle the Urena/Bichette/Guerrero shuffle.

Pentecost. McGuire is a backup type.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Urena has a longer shelf life at SS, but Bichette has the pedigree and will move to 3B after. It'll be interesting to see how they handle the Urena/Bichette/Guerrero shuffle.

Pentecost. McGuire is a backup type.

OK, interesting. I guess the idea is that Vlad Jr. would eventually move off of 3B to OF or 1B? I've read that McGuire's glove is good but his bat hasn't come around yet. Pentecost I'm just wondering if injuries have railroaded him as a catcher. He's not ancient but he's no spring chicken either.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

OK, interesting. I guess the idea is that Vlad Jr. would eventually move off of 3B to OF or 1B? I've read that McGuire's glove is good but his bat hasn't come around yet. Pentecost I'm just wondering if injuries have railroaded him as a catcher. He's not ancient but he's no spring chicken either.

Yes, that's the idea.

It might have. I just don't see a ton of upside with McGuire at C, so it's an easier choice for me based on that.

 

[Stats01]

OK, interesting. I guess the idea is that Vlad Jr. would eventually move off of 3B to OF or 1B? I've read that McGuire's glove is good but his bat hasn't come around yet. Pentecost I'm just wondering if injuries have railroaded him as a catcher. He's not ancient but he's no spring chicken either.

Even at 18 Vladdy has that body that likely will be more suited for 1B down the road. A lot like Eddy.

Urena at SS, Bichette at 3B, Vladdy at 1B. Pentecost I had high hopes for when we drafted him but injuries have really cost him.