tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post8350330511053851588..comments2023-10-20T06:12:38.934-07:00Comments on Redlegs Baseball: 2010 Top Prospect List: "Other Notables"Lark11http://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-42392344241737115832010-06-22T10:10:45.613-07:002010-06-22T10:10:45.613-07:00Wonder if anyone can tell me what they think of th...Wonder if anyone can tell me what they think of the future MLB prospects for any of the three - Cameron Satterwhite, Sean Henry, Chase Ware ..... I saw these guys had great numbers but were not listed among the top prospects ... any info would be appreciated - ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-18323382520726558752010-06-06T12:07:55.503-07:002010-06-06T12:07:55.503-07:00Anon,
Interesting, but I haven't heard that. ...Anon,<br /><br />Interesting, but I haven't heard that. That's certainly not typical, as most juniors aren't difficult to sign. <br /><br />After they go the college route, they only have two chances left to be drafted. So, being drafted after the junior isn't something to which most juniors object. In fact, by putting out word that you aren't going to sign after your junior season, then you are potentially damaging your leverage in negotiations. <br /><br />If you are drafted as a senior out of college, then you don't have the option to return to school to better your draft position. <br /><br />I'd still say his draft position was tied more to his performance and the valuation put on him by teams, then his stand on signing as a junior. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-40664450035520622972010-06-03T16:12:13.462-07:002010-06-03T16:12:13.462-07:00It should be noted that most teams passed on Faire...It should be noted that most teams passed on Fairel because they didn't think he'd sign; it was considered a virtual lock he was going back to school. And the only reason the Reds were able to sign him is due to them giving him 5th round bonus moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-14746353624312052282010-05-23T11:21:04.889-07:002010-05-23T11:21:04.889-07:00Anon,
Lotzkar isn't ready to be thrown back i...Anon,<br /><br />Lotzkar isn't ready to be thrown back into full season ball. He's still working his way back from his stress fracture injury. I haven't heard about him re-aggravating the injury, so I'd imagine the Reds have him working out in extended spring training until he's ready to join a team. <br /><br />Hopefully, he can get back on the mound this year and get his career back on track. <br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-8073795803647734772010-05-19T19:47:46.139-07:002010-05-19T19:47:46.139-07:00Why isn't Lotzkar pitching for any of the Reds...Why isn't Lotzkar pitching for any of the Reds minor league teams? Is he injured again? Or do the Reds have him in extended spring training?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-49427617325199541952010-05-18T06:59:47.453-07:002010-05-18T06:59:47.453-07:00Anon,
Duran was completely overmatched last year ...Anon,<br /><br />Duran was completely overmatched last year in his first taste of pro-ball. He's still developing physically and hasn't quite adjusted to his new height. He still has the tools that impressed the scouts, but he's going to have a bit longer development curve than previously expected. <br /><br />As of now, he hasn't been assigned to a minor league team, as he's not ready to face the level of competition that he'll find in a full season ball. <br /><br />For now, the Reds are likely keeping him in extended spring training until the short season leagues open. <br /><br />Duran is certainly someone to monitor and could easily move up this list with a strong showing in 2010. His age obviously works in his favor. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-2404040127386414962010-05-18T06:55:34.142-07:002010-05-18T06:55:34.142-07:00Anon,
Yes, I heard about Felix Perez. He is a Cu...Anon, <br /><br />Yes, I heard about Felix Perez. He is a Cuban defector who has a well-rounded game. He is rumored to have 5-tools, albeit none of which are standout tools. <br /><br />But, of course, the elephant in the room is his age. Last year, Perez was in negotiations to sign a big contract with the Yankees last year until it was revealed that he wasn't 20-years old, but rather 24. As a result, the Yanks pulled their offer and MLB suspended Perez for 1-year. <br /><br />So, he's now 25 and a questionable prospect who seems unlikely to be an impact player at the MLB level. He strikes me as being more of a depth acquisition, but time will tell. He'll have to make a quick impact in the minors and climb the ladder in a hurry to work his way into the organization's plans. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-91342344979689461692010-05-17T17:15:15.694-07:002010-05-17T17:15:15.694-07:00What happened to Juan Duran? I haven't heard a...What happened to Juan Duran? I haven't heard a lot about him lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-58847666930926402702010-05-17T16:49:26.039-07:002010-05-17T16:49:26.039-07:00Did you hear about the Reds signing Felix Perez? W...Did you hear about the Reds signing Felix Perez? Who is he? Do you know anything about him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-39284423790363380052010-05-15T11:30:50.218-07:002010-05-15T11:30:50.218-07:00Hey Bob,
Baseball America has him listed at 152, ...Hey Bob,<br /><br />Baseball America has him listed at 152, while Baseball Reference and MILB.com have him down at 160. Either way, he's obviously got room to fill out. <br /><br />At 20, he's still a young prospect, so I'd expect the weight to come over the next year or so. Prospects out of the Dominican Republic and Netherlands Antilles don't frequently lift weights, choosing instead to play and play and play. <br /><br />He's an interesting prospect, but he does need to add a bit of strength to improve his offensive production. I'm sure the Reds now have him on a weight lifting program, which soon should start paying dividends. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />Best,<br />LarkLark11https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571198327064220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6347536209014288641.post-21582772140493085552010-05-15T10:16:15.925-07:002010-05-15T10:16:15.925-07:00Mariekson Gregorius is 6-1 and only weighs 152 pou...Mariekson Gregorius is 6-1 and only weighs 152 pounds? How is that possible given the wight training program I assume the Reds have for their prospects. Does he have some kind of medical condition that renders him unable to gain weight?Bob Robertsnoreply@blogger.com