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  1. lightfoot789
    The MLB Home Run Derby should take on the format of the FSL (minus the secondary fence). The Florida State League gave each participant 3 minutes to hit as many as possible. I would recommend 2 minutes personally. It should however give fans a fast dose of HRs going over the fence and some type of climax as they watch the time run down. I was told it made the derby go faster and kept fans more engaged. A true stamina contest as well.
  2. lightfoot789
    The MLB Home Run Derby should take on the format of the FSL (minus the secondary fence). The Florida State League gave each participant 3 minutes to hit as many as possible. I would recommend 2 minutes personally. It did however give fans a fast dose of HRs going over the fence and some type of climax as they watched the time run down. I was told it made the derby go faster and kept fans more engaged. Watch the 2014 FSL HR Derby video below. I think the format change works even at the MLB level.
  3. lightfoot789
    Bash Brothers 2016 1) Buxton CF (17 HR) 2) Dozier 2B (28 HR) 3) Mauer 1B (8 HR) 4) Arcia LF (30 HR) 5) Sano 3B (34 HR) 6) Vargas DH (26 HR) 7) Walker RF (30 HR) 8) Pinto C (20 HR) 9) Santana or Polanco SS (7 HR) 200 Home Runs with just the starters - At least 6 guys with 20+ HRs Would be nice run support for those impressive pitchers in the wings. Game changers . I can dream
  4. lightfoot789
    My point is that despite a down year - Would you be happy with the production from these players in a down year as you say it? Many MLB players have a very similar OBP in MLB that they had as a minor league OBP average.
  5. lightfoot789
    What does that mean for Buxtons rehab in CF? Does Buxton get work in RF or moved to AA on Monday to continue CF play?
  6. lightfoot789
    Good question! Walker is a career .308 OBP guy. Without knowing any of these players OBP this season, would you want them on your Twins (regardless to salary), based on a particular skill set or reputation? Billy Hamilton Trevor Plouffe Xander Bogaerts Jay Bruce Nick Castellanos Elvis Andrus Chris Davis (1st place Baltimore) JJ Hardy (1st place Baltimore) Tori Hunter (12 HR and 52 RBI) khris Davis (1st place Brewers 14 HR & 47 RBI) y. Cespedes (1st place Oakland) Allen Craig (1st place Cards) All with an OBP under .315 If you heard the Twins acquired any of the above without giving up something, what would be your first reaction? Before you looked at intangibles. If excited - you have to fairly ask yourself WHY?
  7. lightfoot789
    That's a fair assessment. If you take away all the self runs (19) scored due to HRs, he is still leading team in RBIs by 4. Take away same 19 runs scored and he has 31 runs scored as opposed to his 50. Take away his teammates HRs in the same fashion and he is 5th on the team in runs scored instead of 2nd. That being said- "if ifs and buts were candy and nuts .................." [just joking] Can't dismiss the fact that he still leads team in RBI even after you take away all 19 HR (self) RBI. That's impressive to me. Especially since that would have been the case last year as we'll. Consistency
  8. lightfoot789
    What is the rationale for getting on base at a lesser rate than most (low OBP), but scoring more than most in the league? This again has been a pattern yearly and not a lucky phenomenon. if he were able to repeat this improbable series of performances like he has throughout the minors thus far, (.250 BA - .300 OBP - 150 Ks - 90+ Runs - 30+ HRs - 110+ RBI) at the MLB level, would you want him in the Twins lineup? Just YES or NO and why?
  9. lightfoot789
    Below is an interview with Ft. Myers Miracle manager Doug Mientkiewicz. He speaks on Buxton; Polanco; Adam Brett Walker; and Berrios. I think many a blogger would find his & organizational comments interesting on Walker. [Click link below and find Monday July 7th interview "The Ride with Reuesse" (Hour 1) - you might have to scroll to middle of interview to find Dougs comments] TRex found this interview and I agree it was interesting Ruesse had an interview with Dougie Baseball on Monday in which Dougie (in TK form) was very complimentary of Adam Walker. He thinks his power will play at higher levels, and also noted Walker's knack for driving in runs, especially in key situations (actually said that Walker's homers aren't when the team is ahead by 7 runs, etc.). http://www.1500espn.com/ondemand/reusse
  10. lightfoot789
    Below is an interview with Ft. Myers Miracle manager Doug Mientkiewicz. He speaks on Buxton; Polanco; Adam Brett Walker; and Berrios. I think many a blogger would find his & organizational comments interesting on Walker. [Click link below and find Monday July 7th interview "The Ride with Reuesse" (Hour 1) - you might have to scroll to middle of interview to find Dougs comments] TRex found this interview Ruesse had an interview with Dougie Baseball on Monday in which Dougie (in TK form) was very complimentary of Adam Walker. He thinks his power will play at higher levels, and also noted Walker's knack for driving in runs, especially in key situations (actually said that Walker's homers aren't when the team is ahead by 7 runs, etc.). http://www.1500espn.com/ondemand/reusse
  11. lightfoot789
    [TABLE=class: data, align: center] [TR=class: title] [TD=colspan: 1]Walker Hit his 19th Home Run Thursday Night and drove in his 66th RBI [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [/TR] [/TABLE]
  12. lightfoot789
    I believe that numbers can be a prediction of what to expect in the future as well. I believe that isolated success is also not a good reason to bet the farm. Lastly I do believe that consistency (bad and good) is worth taking notice too. Walker's negatives definitely leave you wondering (agreed). For me his Appalachian league - Midwest league - Florida State League consistent success leaves me believing. Great article. Being a prospect is all about potential - let's enjoy the ride.
  13. lightfoot789
    My question is if he continues to do what he is doing at every level like he has shown to consistently do [Rookie - A & A+]: 1) Lead his league in HRs and either 1st or amongst the top in RBI 2) Score more than everyone on his team (Runs) and amongst the leaders of the league 3) Yet have a low OBP and moderate BA Why do his teammates (1 thru 9) with higher the OBP have fewer RBI and Runs scored when they are in fact on base more? How has that resulted in more wins for the MLB Twins who sit at 13th in the MLB in OBP category? To your point: Maldanado .348 OBP; Gindl .363 OBP; Parmelee .359OBP; Nieuwenhuis .357 OBP; McDade .315 OBP; Mesa .338 OBP; Latimore .323 OBP; These individuals all had a decent OBP in addition to having great power and should have been high prospects for their respective organizations. Sometimes it's about feeling and not the projectables. Nobody said he was Kemp or Craig (not many are). We'll leave that for the Sano's and Buxtons. I'll pray for a Khris Davis (rookie leftfielder for Brewers) - .305 OBP / .252 BA with his 14 HR and 47 RBI at the All Star Break. Brewers have 52 wins and have the best record in NL.
  14. lightfoot789
    *Joey Votto hit .256 his year in FSL with 17 HR and 83 RBI. Top player for Cincinatti Reds *Matt Kemp hit .306 his year in FSL with 27 HR and 90 RBI. Arguably one of the Top players in MLB before injuries *Marcell Ozuna hit .266 his year in FSL with 24 HR and 95 RBI. Now starts with Marlins after playing in FSL in 2012 *Javier Baez hit .274 his year in FSL with 17 HR and 57 RBI (half season) Top 5 prospect in all of minor league baseball. Kennys Vargas hit .267 las year in FSL with 19 HR and 93 RBI Now everyone is in love with him (rightfully so) because he was hitting over .300 this year and producing at the same pace. Low batting averages do not neccesarily mean poor production, but it does mean poor contact. These guys are all successful because they produced results in their careers, not just average. If you are judging based on the success of a Matt Kemp then you are being unrealistic, because every prospect can't be considered amongst the best to play the game. Most are hoping to be solid (good) MLB players.
  15. lightfoot789
    Note: Walker was a 2nd team All American at 1B in college behind CJ Cron (plays with CA Angels now). Rated the 2nd best defensive 1B by Baseball America in 2011 (all while hitting .409). To the age question - Who is older Trout or Harper? People want results! As long as your not old - what true difference does it make to your team if one prospect is 1 year younger or older? I repeat - Walker would be the second youngest player on Twins AA team if he were promoted. If I'm not mistaken, he was the second youngest overall college player drafted in 2012 (4 year schools). Don't get me wrong - I looove Kepler - but believe in Walker's potential more. MWL and FSL managers must think enough of Walker to nominate him as an All Star starter each of the last 2 years as well, despite low BA and OBP.
  16. lightfoot789
    Great article Seth. Everyone knows I'm sold. Overrated how? Are we talking future "possible" issues that may affect production numbers down the line or current issues that still leave him 1st in production in the FSL. All I'm saying is that for a kid with such a poor OBP he still scores more than anyone on his team not named Polanco. He led his team in scoring last year and was second in the league in scoring - Meaning he must have gotten on base enough to be effective. The real question as this story outlines is: How effective could this kid become (scary numbers) if he did improve his plate discipline? He's already putting up league leadingnumbers (consistently & yearly) with the poor OBP. His teams have made the playoffs every year (Appy Championship 2012 / Best Record in all of Minors in 2013 (post Buxton) / 1st Half Playoff Qualifier in FSL 2014). I believe in the Potential with Seth. Keep in mind: If Walker were to ever get promoted to AA this summer - He would be the 2nd youngest player on the team next to Berrios! That's the reason for patience as it pertains to his potential (not promotions). The kid is still young people.
  17. lightfoot789
    What is the difference in pitching from the FSL and Eastern League? I thought the FSL was the pitching league and Eastern League was a hitting league? What will a prospect learn at A+ that he couldn't endure at AA as a hitter?
  18. lightfoot789
    Is Tony Thomas blocking Polanco since he recently made AA All Star Game?
  19. lightfoot789
    Again what happens as guys are coming off the DL - longterm this year? *Jerimias Peneda sent to E'Town *Levi Michel *
  20. lightfoot789
    What are your thoughts on some of the minor league moves / transactions lately? *Mason Melotakis *Jairo Rodriguez or non moves *JD Williams (batting 8th in Cedar Rapids now - WOW) *Jorge Polanco *Tyler Jones *Matt Tomshaw *Reynaldo Rodriguez
  21. lightfoot789
    I see that Kennys Vargas is not listed on NB roster and has been listed in the transactions as "Inactive". Is he headed to Rochester (AAA) before the Futures Game?
  22. lightfoot789
    FSL Top Prospect Cards are in - great chance to get Berrios and Polanco cards at this level. Great seasons for both. Polanco will warrant higher ranking by seasons end. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fort-Myers-Miracles-2014-FSL-Top-Prospect-2-cards-Jose-Polanco-Jose-Berrios-/121368356730?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item1c421e277a
  23. lightfoot789
    Walker thru 1st week of July (6) games: .318 BA 3 HR & 10 RBI 4 K's 3 BB's .400 OBP & .727 SLG%
  24. lightfoot789
    Congrats to Berrios and Lance Ray for their promotions to AA. Not sure what JD Williams did, but his game is only getting worse by staying in Cedar Rapids. Are either of the 2 pitchers coming up to the Miracle starters?
  25. lightfoot789
    Sorry to offend you. Truly nothing personal. Just my way of saying I disagree (by using the word "problem". Didn't expect it to be a hot button. My apologies. I will however ride my hobby horse to the finish line if you don't mind too much. He seems to be paying off at each level thus far. And I will wait to see if our (Twins) better than average MLB OBP (13th) correlates to more wins. I will go with the better Slugging Percentage theory (Baltimore .424 as opposed to the Twins .370). OBP seems to be the formula of most baseball fans nationwide and I just have a hard time seeing the finish line that way. Til September.
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