Comments on: Mike Minor and Mike Trout, Scouting the Unknown http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown Fantasy Baseball Advice Wed, 22 May 2013 06:22:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-178177 Stephen Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:59:25 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-178177 @Adam: Makes sense. Maybe I’ll look in to the hobby when I have a bit of extra cash.

@Steve: Keep just 6 players? Is there any other restrictions? Alvarez for power, Jennings for speed. Personally, I’m going with Alvarez as Jennings has more health concerns (injuries in the past and all his value is tied to his speed).

]]> By: Steve http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-178110 Steve Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:05:42 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-178110 @Stephen: In a keeper, grab a cheap Desmond Jennings or a cheap Pedro Alvarez?

It’s a 3 x OF league, and I already have Pence ($14) Car-Go ($10) and Stanton ($5) as relatively cheap keeper OF options for next year. It’s 10-team and we keep 6.

My current 3B is Stewart who will be $10 to keep next year.

]]> By: Adam http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-178078 Adam Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:46:08 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-178078 @Stephen: Well, it’s like any other investment and the marketplace is ebay. I simply try to buy low and sell high. For instance, right now everyone is infatuated with Strasburg, Heyward, and Stanton. So all the money is flowing into their cards (e.g. Strasburg’s rookie is up to $35, his autographed rookie, which is an actual card you pull from a pack, is over $400). So, as people spend all their money on that, there’s little money (i.e. demand) left for other worthy prospects. I try to find overlooked guys (like Alex Gordon right now) and buy a bunch of their stuff for cheap. Sometimes, the investment pans out quickly if hype begins and the crowd flocks. For me, I hit on a prospect every now and then, but it’s mainly a hobby just like fantasy. I would throw some ideas, but it’s tough if you’re not familiar with the specific cards and brand names.

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-178070 Stephen Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:17:01 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-178070 @Adam: I invest in prospect handbooks (Baseball America and John Sickels currently) and an obscene amount of time with the minor leagues (or obscene when I consider how much information there is that I am missing too). However, I never really got into sports cards. With I was a bit younger I bought a few boxes of football cards – I actually have two complete sets of the series that I bought. For whatever reason, I never found it extremely interesting. I liked all the stats and remembering all the players, but I just didn’t have a community where trading happened or would ever happen.

Nevertheless, I am still interested in hearing these ideas.

]]> By: Adam http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-178002 Adam Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:59:16 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-178002 @Stephen: Agreed. I’m curious, besides fantasy, do you also invest in any prospects via baseball cards? If so, I’d love to shoot some ideas back and forth with you.

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-177950 Stephen Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:41:03 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-177950 @Adam: He is playing in the PCL, but he is a legitimate big league hitter, as is Kila Ka’aihue. The Royals are, well, royally screwing over a few minor league hitters. Gordon could be the next Michael Cuddyer. Boring but 20 to 25 homers with a .275 average. He probably wont be the 30 homer with a .300 average that everyone thought, but there is a possibility that he could do 25 homers with a .300 average. He’ll be a double post-hype sleeper. I like him, he should just get traded – preferably to the Twins.

]]> By: Adam http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-177919 Adam Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:02:08 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-177919 I need your help with Alex Gordon’s future. He’s raking right now, but in a hitter’s league. If you had to make a prediction for 2-3 years ahead, will he be:
a) irrelevant
b) a boring (arguably solid) .265, 20 hr guy, or…
c) an electric .300+, 30+ HR stud

]]> By: Adam http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-177899 Adam Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:57:18 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-177899 @Stephen: Lee will definitely be traded for a couple prospects. The only problem is that he’ll be a one year rental for whoever wants him, and teams might be reluctant to give up too much (like my Mets). Seattle has too many table setters and no one to drive them in, so I doubt they’ll contend. Aumont has a history of injuries and I’d be surprised if he ever makes it.

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-177870 Stephen Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:40:17 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-177870 @Adam: I think this year was kind of a turning point. Liddi and Peguero weren’t expected to play like they have this year. If the Mariners are still out of contention by the trading deadline, do you think they will trade Lee? If so, they could restock their farm system (like the Phillies did). Speaking of the Lee trade, Aumont was recently placed on the DL.

]]> By: Adam http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-177863 Adam Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:05:58 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-177863 Alex Liddi (Peguero’s teammate, who I said was providing protection in that lineup) made the Prospects Hot Sheet with the comment that his bat will carry him to the big leagues. Maybe Seattle’s prospects bode well for the future?

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-177417 Stephen Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:34:24 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-177417 http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2010/2610180.html

Check out this Prospects Hot Sheet from Baseball America. It has Hudson, Pedro Alvarez, Eric Hosmer, and more.

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-177013 Stephen Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:03:48 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-177013 @Adam: One of those starters will go on the disgraceful list. I’d imagine Hudson to be the one to be called up. He has rebounded nicely from his early season struggles.

]]> By: Adam http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176797 Adam Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:32:15 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176797 Thanks for Minor and Trout. I’ve looked forward to your thoughts on them. Any thoughts on Dan Hudson (8-2, 3.86, 77 K, 65 IP, for AAA)? Can he get a call-up with the White Sox this year?

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176679 Stephen Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:27:00 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176679 @barker: Colvin is what you’re hoping Tabata will do but with more steals. I’d say no.

@pat: Yes, give him a chance.

]]> By: pat http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176464 pat Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:42:24 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176464 what do i do with nolasco? give him a chance?

]]> By: barker http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176462 barker Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:31:42 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176462 drop colvin for arrieta — just picked up tabata yesterday

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176460 Stephen Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:09:00 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176460 @Bring Back Pluto: Meaning, I like them both. Just that Minor is closer to the majors.

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176456 Stephen Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:05:36 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176456 @Bring Back Pluto: Minor is much closer. Delgado will be getting pimped in 2 years.

]]> By: Bring Back Pluto http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176453 Bring Back Pluto Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:53:18 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176453 Stephen, do you prefer Minor or R. Delgado for fantasy purposes?

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176436 Stephen Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:42:10 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176436 @BSA: Ha. I will be back. Promise.

@barker: In a 20 team league, yeah, someone should be on his wagon. I just wouldn’t start him versus the Yankees on Thursday. I am actually hoping to roster him after getting rocked by the Yanks. But I’m pessimistic with any rookie pitcher, or any pitcher for that matter versus the Yanks. I benched Brandon Morrow’s stellar outing versus the Yankees in my 20 team league. So, there is that.

In short, Arrieta should be owned by someone. If you have the free piece, it should be you.

]]> By: barker http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176371 barker Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:26:25 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176371 what about arrieta should he be rostered in 20 team leagues

]]> By: BSA http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176244 BSA Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:27:28 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176244 Well my team is riding some rookie nookie for a bit with Stanton last night and Tabata tonight. Both showed impressive first nights – no crazy Bruce stuff from Stanton – which I think works in his favor. As far as Tabata goes – I like that he slid in and did what his numbers said he would do.

Talk to me next week when the pendulum swings.

Stephen – nice write up on Tabata.

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176134 Stephen Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:19:23 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176134 @brad: This: http://razzball.com/andrew-cashner-and-jose-tabata-scouting-the-unknown/

@GopherDay: Bust? Possibly when you consider he was given, a then record, $6.15 million signing bonus. He’s plate-discipline (maybe just walks) look much better this year than in the past, and he has as many homers and triples this year that he had last year. However, his average is terrible (.218) and his BABIP isn’t necessarily the culprit (.289 BABIP). He is doing much better since April when he hit .154/.254/.308 with 8 hits in 52 AB and 4 XBH (1 homer, 2 triples, and 1 double). Since than he has hit much better (30 for 118 with 4 homers and 5 doubles and 2 triples). I’m not going to write him off until he isn’t able to reach Double-A or he struggles at Double-A. His age keeps me optimistic (much like I am still optimistic about Delmon Young). At this point, you can’t really sell him low because of the lost hype and him struggling at the plate. His 43 errors last year don’t help his cause either.

@Steve: And the puns will only be funny for a few minutes until ESPN starts plastering them around the web.

@uncdrew: HAHAHEHE!!! They did just admit that a third of their leagues are abandoned come June.

]]> By: uncdrew http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176082 uncdrew Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:58:27 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176082 hahaha. Just saw an ESPN caption that Strasburg was only started in 68% of leagues.

Did they just admit that a third of their leagues are abandoned come June each year?

That cracks me up.

]]> By: Steve http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-176054 Steve Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:41:02 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-176054 Media sub-editors will have a field day when Minor makes the Majors.

]]> By: GopherDay http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-175983 GopherDay Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:10:49 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-175983 @Stephen: What are your thoughts on Tim Beckham? I own him on my dynasty league roster, and have read up about him with some people labling him a bust. The dude is like 21 years old….I don’t know, what do you think about him?

]]> By: brad http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-175913 brad Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:25:46 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-175913 Stephen: What do we know about Jose Tabata?

]]> By: Mr2Bits http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-175912 Mr2Bits Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:21:38 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-175912 @Sean Field:

Lester as Strauss will be on IP restriction all year and wont be able to go deep to get you the win in tight games. Lester is good for and average of 2.5ERA/6-10ks/7IP

Don’t let his 14k against the worst hitting team in baseball last night get you too moist. Not saying he will suck but Lester has a proven track record

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-175905 Stephen Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:03:23 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-175905 @Mr2Bits: I’d pull that with the pitchers you already have.

@Sean Field: I think it’s fair.

@Killing Machine: I’d go with the veteran Lee.

]]> By: Killing Machine http://razzball.com/mike-minor-and-mike-trout-scouting-the-unknown/#comment-175897 Killing Machine Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:52:16 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=13320#comment-175897 Gray or anybody,

Going forward Carlos Lee or Adam Jones?

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