Article: Cody's Post-Draft Top 10 Prospects

[Cody Christie]

 

You agree that running out of options on a player w/o ever even getting 100 ABs in the majors is a good way to handle a player that is considered a legit prospect? Or, you agree that leaving him in AAA right now is a good idea?

I meant that I agree with the comment that they haven't handled him the best. He's made too many trips back and forth. Sorry for the confusion.

[Cody Christie]

 

Yes you are probably right, I heard TR talking about Chargois and his poor debut, TR admitted that he was probably rushed, that he could have used more AAA experience.

 

Speaking of Chargois, I thought it was pretty rude to send him down right away. That's how you make them into head cases. At least give him a few more appearances, let him get some bullpen experience, give him a chance to pitch when he's not so nervous, give him a chance to learn a few things. What did he learn from his one and done??  Nothing.  It will just put more pressure on him the next time he's up. 'I better perform or I'll be sent back down'.

I agree that they should have left him up. At least give him the opportunity to have a clean appearance or two before sending him back down. 

 

He did get right back into action with Rochester last night and picked up his first win of the season. Here's the minor league report about his outing. http://twinsdaily.com/_/minnesota-twins-news/minnesota-twins-minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-614-raucous-rochester-ending-r4817

[Cody Christie]

 

Meanwhile, back in the real world, if half those guys hit those ceilings there should be gridlock in Minneapolis because the streets will be filled with ambulances retrieving 30,000 rubes from Target Field with cartwheel injuries.  A realistic expectation would be that 3-4 of those guys hit those ceilings and that 1-2 never even sniff the big leagues.  If the guys in between become above average big leaguers all should be well.

3-4 of them hitting those ceilings might even be overshooting it. The Twins system hasn't developed many superstars as of late. I put the ceilings high on purpose but there's a good chance that only a few of them will reach their full potential. That's just part of prospect development.

[Mike Sixel]

 

Kirilloff has a lot to prove and Chargois has dominated the top two levels of the minors. Chargois will be an important part of the Twins bullpen as soon as next year. There's a chance that Kirilloff becomes an All-Star and there's also a chance that he never makes

 

I agree with this. It's not like Krikilloff was an elite, can't miss, top 3 pick. And, I really think Chargois will be a very good RP in MN. That greater certainty carries real value.