Comments on: Jake Odorizzi and Nick Franklin, Scouting the Unknown

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:35:30 +0000

@BlinkULDHC: In deep leagues worth spot-starting. However, he doesn't have overpowering stuff. Quote my 2009 Texas Rangers Minor League Review, ranked as the 23rd overall Ranger's prospect, "[He has] been hampered by the injury bug in years past. He looks to be an end of the rotation or long relief type pitcher with a low 90?s fastball, a serviceable changeup and a show-me breaking pitch. Nothing special here, but his age limits his ceiling. He is currently at Triple-A."

By: BlinkULDHC

BlinkULDHC — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:34:36 +0000

Anyone….

Who is this Guillermo Moscoso character?

6 IP, 8 Ks, 0 BBs, 1 ER vs. FLA tonight

Previous start: 7 IP, 2 H, 3 BB, 2 Ks, 0 ER

Worth owning or spot-starting? 1.14 WHIP, 2.51 ERA in 8 games (6 starts) this season.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:29:51 +0000

@CharlieSays: Following up with Seager (i.e. Not at work without my Handbooks). Seager projects as a utility player with the ability to hit .280 and line-drives.

@Post: re:Triunfel: has the tools to be average to above-average. Has to learn to translate them into skills.

@TheNewGuy: re: Jennings: Everyone is asking that questions. re:Montgomery: He is learning how to pitch instead of relying on his sheer talent. Needs to improve his command. re:Lyles: I’ve always like Lyles, but he isn’t going to much more than what he is displaying right now (maybe a bit more consistency). He’s a 7.5 K/9, 4.25 ERA, 1.30 WHIP pitcher. Montgomery has the higher ceiling. Salcedo has tremendous upside. I wouldn’t drop Salcedo if your playing and going deep. Montgomery for Lyles? Honestly, my opinion will be in the minority, but I think it’s a push with a slight edge to Lyles for the fact he is already pitching in the majors.

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:05:46 +0000

And also what do you think of Jordan Lyles. I was considering adding him to my farm team instead of Montgomery as he still isn’t owned by anyone, is it worth it and if not would you drop Edward Salcedo for him instead. Going deeper here!

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:10:03 +0000

Any idea what the deal with Desmond Jennings is? Why has he still not been called up now his nationally known super-two deadline has passed, how long do you think it’ll be. Maybe a protest by Rays fans is the only way to get this kid up.

Also continuing the prospects theme, what do you make of Mike Montgomery’s recent struggles, and more importantly why hasn’t he been pitching recently? It’s not a health issue I hope.

I have both these guys on my farm in a keeper league, thanks.

By: Post

Post — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:06:01 +0000

@Stephen – yeah he’s still very young at 21 (which is amazing) so hopefully he can turn it around. I remember a few years ago the mariners organization was all about Carlos Triunfel and Phillipe Aumont, that’s the Bill Bavasi era for you…

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:55:14 +0000

@Post: Injuries derailed him in 2009 and the 2010 season was a disaster. This year he is doing better; could warrant a write up soon. Thank for the reminder. I’m very tentative with him though.

@MrHappyTime: Harrison.

By: MrHappyTime

MrHappyTime — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:52:50 +0000

Karstens @ Toronto or Harrison @ Houston tomm? Trying to lower my ERA…

By: Post

Post — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:46:03 +0000

Stephen, looking at the mariners organization have you heard anything about another former SS prospect in Carlos Triunfel? I remember that he used to be very highly regarded but has fallen off the map recently, I was wondering what the deal was.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:17:37 +0000

@shibboleth: I’d always go with upside: Chisenhall, D. Murphy, Presley, D. Lee in that order.

By: shibboleth

shibboleth — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:15:15 +0000

Stephen, thanks as always! Who do you like best as a bench play going forward? D. Lee, Daniel Murphy, Morgan, Encarnacion, Chisenhall, or Presley?

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:53:25 +0000

@Gig: If Ackley stays at second, Frankin will stay at SS. Either way, Franklin is a solid MI option coming through the minors, especially in deeper leagues.

By: Gig

Gig — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:45:54 +0000

@Stephen: Thanks, I've been holding him in my dynasty league on that hope.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:30:06 +0000

@Gig: I’d venture to say 35%.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:29:14 +0000

@Ralph: Gomes, Ross, Willingham …
@Charlie Says: re:Franklin: It is quite unfortunate.
@Charlie Says: re:Seager: Looks like a doubles hitter. Nothing exciting. 12/12 over a full season in the majors.

By: Gig

Gig — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:28:00 +0000

How likely is it that Franklin sticks at SS?

By: Charlie Says

Charlie Says — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:25:25 +0000

How about a write up on Kyle Seager, as he could be up sooner rather than later. Tearing it up in Tacoma after being the front end of those Ackley dominoes.

By: Charlie Says

Charlie Says — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:18:35 +0000

Of course Franklin just went on the DL with a possible concussion, after getting hit in the jaw on a backswing. Otherwise, he responded well after the surprising promotion.

By: Ralph

Ralph — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:18:28 +0000

add Gomes to that list also

By: Ralph

Ralph — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:18:05 +0000

@Grey…

pick one (i need power, don’t laugh)….Cody Ross, Raul Ibanez, Jeff Keppinger, Roger Benardina, Josh Willingham