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  1. gunnarthor
    Well, looks like they got their softball slugger - Kendrick may have the best raw power in a Draft that's short on promising sluggers. He packs a lot of strength in his 6-foot-3, 235-pound frame and can put on a show in batting practice that would do a big leaguer proud. Nevertheless, there's a split camp on how well his power will play in pro ball. Scouts who like him think his top-of-the-scale raw pop could translate into 30 homers annually in the Majors. Others think he has a grooved swing and lacks bat speed and believe he'll have trouble making contact against better competition. Kendrick's power will have to carry him because he doesn't have another average tool. He's a well below-average runner with fringy arm strength. Though he has played both infield corners for Oak Forest Academy, the Southeastern Louisiana recruit will be limited to first base at the next level.
  2. gunnarthor
    You were one of the most vocal complainers about not drafting fire ballers. Well, that's what Johnson has been doing since 08. Personally, I preferred Radcliff's safe college arms approach but I was certainly in the minority here. This year they've drafted one RP and Robinson happens to be a pretty good one. Not sure it's worth complaining over.
  3. gunnarthor
    So far, this is looking like a pretty nice draft.
  4. gunnarthor
    Not a bad pick. Seems like a potentially fast mover.
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    MLB.com on Robinson - A big, strong lefty, Robinson began his collegiate career in Maryland's rotation, then moved to the bullpen as a sophomore in 2014. His Draft stock really has been on the rise since he moved into the closer's role for the Terrapins this spring. Robinson is the quintessential two-pitch reliever, with a power fastball-slider combination. The fastball has picked up a few ticks and he's throwing it consistently in the 94-96 mph range. The biggest improvement for the southpaw has been his ability to throw his heater for strikes more consistently, something that had previously eluded him. Robinson misses plenty of bats, but his slider is fringy right now, something that keeps him from being a premium college closer at present. Given the leap forward Robinson has taken, teams will be interested in helping Robinson tighten up that breaking ball and developing him into a big league caliber short reliever.
  6. gunnarthor
    Well, no. None would be a top 20 guy. The best might be Goodrum or Larsen (I think he plays CF). Maybe Vielma, who is supposed to be a plus defender at short?
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    Trey Cabbage write up on mlb.com - Though Bryce Denton entered 2015 as the top position-player prospect among Tennessee high schoolers, Cabbage has passed him this spring. While Denton offers more power, Cabbage is a better hitter and has a significantly better chance at remaining at third base. With his sweet left-handed swing and sound approach, Cabbage has the tools to hit for average. While he doesn't drive the ball consistently yet, he should in the future because he has a quick bat and plenty of room to add strength to his 6-foot-3 frame. A good athlete who has seen time at shortstop and pitcher and also played basketball and football, Cabbage profiles well at third base. The Tennessee recruit has a solid arm and a quick first step, though he'll need to refine his footwork at the hot corner.
  8. gunnarthor
    My guess is that the Twins will take a lot of position players today. We have some good pitchers at most levels but, outside of Gordon, not a lot of exciting bats below AA.
  9. gunnarthor
    Two of those 2nd rounders were traded for Scott Diamond and Cabrera, IIRC. All the rest of the 2nd rounders since 2010 are still in the system, although some are probably on their way out. And, of course, Joe Benson was a top 100 prospect whose release created one of the most epic threads ever at Twins Daily. But again, Deron Johnson's drafts haven't been as succesful as Radcliff's were.
  10. gunnarthor
    Blankenhorn write up on mlb.com - A left-handed-hitting infielder from eastern Pennsylvania, Blankenhorn had a very good summer on the showcase circuit, playing well at both the East Coast Pro Showcase in Syracuse and the Metropolitan Baseball Classic held at Citi Field in New York. That performance didn't carry over at first to this spring, but he started coming on strong as the spring wore on. Strong and athletic, Blankenhorn has a solid left-handed swing and a good approach at the plate. There is some raw power to tap into from his frame, though he'll have to make sure he doesn't get too stiff and muscle-bound. A shortstop in high school, he'll likely move to an infield corner, where his above-average arm and solid hands should play well. Whether Blankenhorn can profile as an everyday corner infielder remains to be seen, but those who see his plus makeup and work ethic won't want to count him out.
  11. gunnarthor
    Ryan has traded away a lot of pitching over the years and gotten some solid deals in return.
  12. gunnarthor
    That's all possible, but for the 73rd pick I'm pretty happy.
  13. gunnarthor
    Fulmer is expected to be a reliever for two reasons - 1) Height (see all Berrios threads) and 2) a max effort delivery. Of all the guys in the draft, he was the one I was most frightened of drafting. Jay is a good pick. His stuff grades out well and scouts think he can start. Had he been a starter this year, we wouldn't have gotten him at 6.
  14. gunnarthor
    Well, that's a problem but it's also how you get a diamond in the rough. McDaniel noted "Cody came on down the stretch and there's buzz he could go in the top 30 picks to the right team.."
  15. gunnarthor
    Well, if it comes to that, they can trade pitching. That's usually pretty valuable.
  16. gunnarthor
    Over his last 15 games, he's hitting .305/.423/.373 with 10 walks against 13 strike outs. The power isn't showing up yet but it does look like he's getting more comfortable at the plate.
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    I really liked the Cody pick. I was hoping he could pitch himself into the top 10 at the beginning of the year. McDaniel on him: "Cody is an enigma, as a massive righty that throws three above average pitches at times and can run his sinker into the mid-90's, but he was jerked around by his coaches this year, is a lower energy player that doesn't always respond well to adversity and the secondary stuff and command came and went at times. Cody came on down the stretch and there's buzz he could go in the top 30 picks to the right team." mlb.com, who ranked him #40, wrote: "As a huge right-hander who didn't experience much success in his first two years at Kentucky yet has a chance to become a first-round choice following his third, Cody is following Alex Meyer's career path. But while Meyer significantly improved his slider and command as a junior, Cody struggled for much of this spring before getting back on track in mid-May. A Wisconsin high school product drafted in the 33rd round by the Phillies in 2012, Cody had the highest radar-gun reading (97 mph) at the 2014 Cape Cod League All-Star game. His 6-foot-7, 245-pound frame allows him to generate velocity with little effort and maintain it deep into games. He usually works at 93-96 mph and uses his height to throw on a tough downhill plane. Cody has continued to impress with his velocity in 2015, but his lack of command has led to his fastball getting hit more than it should. He'll show flashes of improvement with his low-80s slider and some feel for his mid-80s changeup, but both secondary pitches remain inconsistent. He'll profile as a workhorse starter if everything comes together, and if not, his fastball could approach triple digits if he's used as a reliever."
  18. gunnarthor
    If he's there at 73, go for it. But I don't think he'll fall much further.
  19. gunnarthor
    BA on him: “The pitcher more scouts seem to believe in than ever is Illinois lefthander Tyler Jay. It is ironic to say the least that it’s the college closer in Jay—who leads the nation in ERA and ranks fifth in strikeout-to-walk ratio—whom most scouts believe can start, and the two starters scouts see as big league impact relievers in Fulmer and Tate. “If you’re going to take a short college pitcher,” one scouting director said, “and you compare Jay to Fulmer, Jay does it easier, does it cleaner. He throws as hard (92-96 mph), maybe not as firm as Tate but he’s no slouch. He has as good or better breaking ball (a devastating mid-80s slide piece). He’s shown a good changeup. He’s been extended. He’s as athletic. And he’s lefthanded.”
  20. gunnarthor
    I'm ok with the pick. I figure they'll put him in the pen for the rest of the year and then let him start next year.
  21. gunnarthor
    Lots of rumors about Cameron. Some suggest that the Astros can save enough money with their first two picks to nab him at 37 and still pay out a ton. Others say he doesn't drop past the Yankees or Braves, no matter what. Personally, I think he's high on the Twins wish list and could easily get picked by us.
  22. gunnarthor
    I think the Twins do what the White Sox did. Sign everyone else and then negotiate with Cameron. He's not going to college. The Twins will offer him a bit more than slot. He'll sign.
  23. gunnarthor
    Don't worry, it's the Astros - They'll figure out a way to **** it up.
  24. gunnarthor
    I read an article a few years ago on fangraphs or baseball analysts or somewhere about line-up construction. The first point is, it really doesn't matter much. Fans always overrate it. But the second point was you want your best hitters in the 1,2 and 4 spot. They said the 3 spot was overrated and you just want a guy who can get some RBIs and your 5th spot should be all power. Go for broke in the 5 spot, IIRC. So anyway, I think Molitor's line-up is about as good as it can be right now. The 3 best guys are in the 3 most important spots.
  25. gunnarthor
    Speaking of Gordon, I found this interesting. In the last BP chat, Rubio was asked which prospects will make the jump up into the top 50. "Mauricio Rubio: I think Nick Gordon, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Williams are going to make strong cases for jumping into the midseason top 50. Reynaldo Lopez should have a case as well, and I have a feeling Reese McGuire is going to make a big jump." I admit, I was really surprised to hear that but maybe scouts are hearing something beyond the box score?
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