Comments on: Scouting the Unknown: 2012 Draft Edition, Part 3

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:24:17 +0000

@TheNewGuy, Long term upside for Teheran is better, but he doesn’t bring as much immediate polish. So, yes, I believe Teheran will struggle more in the early going. Frankly, though, I’d try to grab both if Minor gets demoted or shelved & you have the flexibility. But for this year, I like Hultzen to be the better fantasy pitcher.

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:12:13 +0000

@Scott Evans, Yeah I guess thats fair enough, should really bench the guy first couple times anyway which should help avoid any early blowups.

Seen his numbers on milb.com and they are ridiculous, 2 runs in his last 31 innings, over a punchout an innings too.

Guessing you think Teheran could face an even tougher adjustment period for this year if the Braves swap him and Minor soon?

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:51:09 +0000

@TheNewGuy, 3.50 seems hopeful. Need to account for one or two “learning curve” games — rooks can get beat up here & there, even if they’re as polished as Hultzen. He’ll be in a great situation pitching at Safeco, which helps.

He projects like a #2 once he’s had a chance to settle in, but I wouldn’t expect that sort of production just yet.

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:22:21 +0000

@Scott Evans, Yeah I’d kinda like a Garza-Olt deal too, have Garza in a league and sick of his lack of wins on a crappy Cub team.

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:21:07 +0000

@Scott Evans, Thanks, no2 starter potential? 3.50ERA reasonable to expect for this year? Have him in both a keeper and looking to stash in a deep non, so quite interested in how you think he’ll fare.

Hey there’s noone else around today!

By: HomeRunfromBehindtheMeatballs

HomeRunfromBehindtheMeatballs — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:19:21 +0000

@Scott Evans, Sweet… Thanks for the help man!

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:01:05 +0000

@TheNewGuy, He’s a plus defender at third, so it’d be tough to squander that skill set, which is why I see Texas exploring the market. Have to imagine he’d fetch quite a bit. Maybe someone like Garza… that’s pure speculation, though.

Re: the AAA/AA thing, it really comes down to 1) the player in question, and 2) the organization. It’s pretty well accepted by now that the gap from AA to MLB isn’t too far to bridge. Some clubs prefer a pit-stop between. And of course, the prospect needs to exhibit advanced tools/approach. Quite a bit of nuance here.

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:50:48 +0000

@TheNewGuy, I’ve been saying Hultzen by end of July. As always, tough to gauge, though.

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:49:47 +0000

@HomeRunfromBehindtheMeatballs, Right. Spaced on that one, sorry. Scoop Appel.

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:22:12 +0000

@Scott Evans, Ok cool, guess I have to ask the ETA though. Not sure about their situation, their rotation seems faily solid,.

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:17:50 +0000

@Scott Evans, Ok cool thanks, is there a good reason why teams often keep players down and make them jump levels though? Wonder why it happens quite often, little difference between AA and AAA competition?

Remember hearing you say the Rangers were starting to play him at 1st, was kinda hoping he’d play long term in that ML lineup. You think he’s more likely to get traded then? Guess it’s not bad either way, 3B eligabilty or better lineup long term.

By: HomeRunfromBehindtheMeatballs

HomeRunfromBehindtheMeatballs — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:12:25 +0000

@Scott Evans, NL-only

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:01:08 +0000

@TheNewGuy, …for a non-keeper league, that is.

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:00:29 +0000

@TheNewGuy, I think Hultzen is the better stash.

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:57:36 +0000

@TheNewGuy, I’m sure Texas would like to see Olt cut down on the K’s, but I don’t think that’ll deter them from moving him up to AAA. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if he played the whole year in Frisco & jumped to the Rangers in September. Still think he’ll be trad bait come July. A swap might change his timetable…

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:54:26 +0000

@HomeRunfromBehindtheMeatballs, I’d probably go with Appel out of that group. But what about Zimmer?

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:18:24 +0000

@TheNewGuy, Or is Hultzen an even better bet.

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:17:01 +0000

Also Julio ‘the sheik’ Teheran close to a call to the bigs? Thinking about picking him up and stashing in a 16 team non-keeper, as Bauer’s already gone and I could use some more free pitching help.

Minor’s been terrible, as I know having had him as a prospect in my keeper league! Surely the Braves must be thinking about swapping them soon, Teheran worth a stash over E Santana (been terrible also)?

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:17:29 +0000

Great column as always.

My boy Mike Olt is just mashing in the TL, hitting for power, drawing walks and even hitting for a good average. One of the few prospects producing right now on my farm!

Surely a move to AAA corpus christi is imminent? Chance of a summer callup to the bigs or nothing until Sept? Mitch Moreland isn’t doing anything recently, and we know how much the Rangers value bat first over glove.

By: HomeRunfromBehindtheMeatballs

HomeRunfromBehindtheMeatballs — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:09:23 +0000

NL-only dynasty league question (8 team – c,1b,2b,3b,ss,3of, 5sp, 2rp):

We get one pickup per week… who would you target from this year’s draft class as a stash for the future? Right now i’m prioritizing as follows (fyi, i will only stash/grab one of these dudes):

1) Mark Appel (SP-PIT) – i think he’ll sign, much more risk to re-entering the draft than potential for reward.
2) Max Fried (SP-SD) – might be slow to majors, am i overvaluing the allure of Petco?
3) Andrew Heaney (SP-MIA) – Crayola Canyon seems to be playing large too.

Would you put Lucas Giolito (WAS) on this list? Am i missing anyone else? We only have 3 OF positions and no UTIL… so i’m not targeting Albert Amora or Victor Roache or any other OFs

Good stuff as always, i appreciate any input you can provide.