TLO Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, devils1854 said: I just hope 2020 doesnt derail his whole career. He's 4 years from being a HS draftee that lasted to 10 because of his rawness, and the organization trying to push him to the majors as fast as possible hasnt helped at all. Not to mention they brought him up under the most absurd circumstances, and he’s still arguably too good for AAA right now. The strikeouts are concerning, but I think the talent is there to be a productive player despite the K’s. Needs to sharpen up his defense though which I think will come over time. He was pretty bad out there last year. He’s too physically gifted to not at least be serviceable at a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Wander Franco getting the call up. Everyone fine with calling Rutschman the new #1 prospect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa_Titan Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, hrubes20 said: Wander Franco getting the call up. Everyone fine with calling Rutschman the new #1 prospect? I’ll take J-Rod, but I’m a bit of a homer. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, hrubes20 said: Wander Franco getting the call up. Everyone fine with calling Rutschman the new #1 prospect? I, honestly, might lean Tork. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsoxsuck05 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 2:29 AM, TLO said: Not to mention they brought him up under the most absurd circumstances, and he’s still arguably too good for AAA right now. The strikeouts are concerning, but I think the talent is there to be a productive player despite the K’s. Needs to sharpen up his defense though which I think will come over time. He was pretty bad out there last year. He’s too physically gifted to not at least be serviceable at a corner. He's one of those guys that needs to fail at the major league level and make an adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 20 hours ago, Mesa_Titan said: I’ll take J-Rod, but I’m a bit of a homer. 🤷♂️ He would be my choice if he was in AA. That jump from A to AA is a really big one. I'm sure he will make it fine, but I can't put him ahead of Rutschman who is already mashing at AA. 18 hours ago, beekay414 said: I, honestly, might lean Tork. Difference between those two for me is the defensive value. Rutschman is a plus defender at a very important position, while still being able to mash at roughly the same level as Tork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa_Titan Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, hrubes20 said: He would be my choice if he was in AA. That jump from A to AA is a really big one. I'm sure he will make it fine, but I can't put him ahead of Rutschman who is already mashing at AA. Difference between those two for me is the defensive value. Rutschman is a plus defender at a very important position, while still being able to mash at roughly the same level as Tork. Well, Adley is also three years older than J-Rod, so the level difference is quite understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 9:00 AM, Mesa_Titan said: Well, Adley is also three years older than J-Rod, so the level difference is quite understandable. For sure. It's just more about proximity to the majors. Less can go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hrubes20 Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 6 hours ago, ramssuperbowl99 said: Such a damn shame, too. NC State had just beat Vandy and Leiter in game 1 before COVID hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa_Titan Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Julio Rodriguez to AA. Let’s see what he’s got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSUeagles14 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Tampa Bays positional prospects almost arent fair. Essentially every top guy is performing at or exceeding expectations. Lowe, Brujan and Edwards have a chance of being called up this year, that could make the rays scary of they play well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naptownskinsfan Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 10:56 AM, hrubes20 said: He would be my choice if he was in AA. That jump from A to AA is a really big one. I'm sure he will make it fine, but I can't put him ahead of Rutschman who is already mashing at AA. Difference between those two for me is the defensive value. Rutschman is a plus defender at a very important position, while still being able to mash at roughly the same level as Tork. AR is probably going to stay in Bowie to work more with Rodriguez and Hall for a bit longer. We’re going to move them slowly I think, and try to do it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 lol Kevin Goldstein at FanGraphs dropped Austin Martin's FV grade from 55 to 50 after the trade today and half a season of minor league ball due to perceived lack of power and his fit at SS. FanGraphs really has gone to **** since Kiley McDaniel left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa_Titan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 7 hours ago, beekay414 said: lol Kevin Goldstein at FanGraphs dropped Austin Martin's FV grade from 55 to 50 after the trade today and half a season of minor league ball due to perceived lack of power and his fit at SS. FanGraphs really has gone to **** since Kiley McDaniel left. Goldstein's rankings suck anyways. He changes things just to be different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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