Comments on: BBA Q&As http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:11:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Ryan Sullivan http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35727 Ryan Sullivan Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:04:37 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35727 <p>Brian-</p> <p>Where do you expect J-Max to start and progress next season? I ask, because I was expecting a totally green wide-eyed player and have been impressed with his poise, and that he seems to belong.</p> <p>A slight follow-up question: knowing what we've seen and read about Justin, would the Nats be better served signing a CF for one year and waiting on Maxwell for 2009, or should we fill the gaping need this offseason (with a Hunter, Andruw Jones, Rowand, etc FA)?</p> <p>Just curious, thanks-</p> <p>Ryan</p> Brian-

Where do you expect J-Max to start and progress next season? I ask, because I was expecting a totally green wide-eyed player and have been impressed with his poise, and that he seems to belong.

A slight follow-up question: knowing what we’ve seen and read about Justin, would the Nats be better served signing a CF for one year and waiting on Maxwell for 2009, or should we fill the gaping need this offseason (with a Hunter, Andruw Jones, Rowand, etc FA)?

Just curious, thanks-

Ryan

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35731 Brian Oliver Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:21:32 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35731 <p>Ryan - My guess is that Maxwell starts the season in Harrisburg where he is likely to face the tougher pitchers. As for what to do in the offseason, I would not let Maxwell's presence dictate who to/not to sign. Maxwell might honestly end up being a better fit as a corner OF (not to mention there are no guarantees he'll develop into a starter).</p> Ryan - My guess is that Maxwell starts the season in Harrisburg where he is likely to face the tougher pitchers. As for what to do in the offseason, I would not let Maxwell’s presence dictate who to/not to sign. Maxwell might honestly end up being a better fit as a corner OF (not to mention there are no guarantees he’ll develop into a starter).

]]> By: Ryan Sullivan http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35738 Ryan Sullivan Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:25:43 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35738 <p>Brian-</p> <p>I understood most of your response, but I was curious as to why you thought Maxwell would be a better fit in a corner, rather than CF... he seems like plenty of athlete to play center, and he doesn't seem to have the power potential you want from a corner- perhaps I am wrong, but I was curious if you would further explain your comments.</p> <p>Thanks-</p> <p>Ryan</p> Brian-

I understood most of your response, but I was curious as to why you thought Maxwell would be a better fit in a corner, rather than CF… he seems like plenty of athlete to play center, and he doesn’t seem to have the power potential you want from a corner- perhaps I am wrong, but I was curious if you would further explain your comments.

Thanks-

Ryan

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35739 Louis J. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:26:49 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35739 <p>Callis has Gibson ranked 4th among the LHP prospects BUT Fitt expects Gibson to be fast-tracked next year. Appears to be some conflict between Callis/Fitt concerning Gibson. Gibson's velocity worries people but his command, polish , poise and maturity make-up for the velocity. He will do well and move quickly. Jordan Zimmermann could be a fast mover together with Brad Meyers. Zimmermann has a strong arm and nasty breaking stuff and could move with Dewiler to Harrisburg together. I like Meyers and may move too if he can control his secondary pitches.</p> Callis has Gibson ranked 4th among the LHP prospects BUT Fitt expects Gibson to be fast-tracked next year. Appears to be some conflict between Callis/Fitt concerning Gibson. Gibson’s velocity worries people but his command, polish , poise and maturity make-up for the velocity. He will do well and move quickly. Jordan Zimmermann could be a fast mover together with Brad Meyers. Zimmermann has a strong arm and nasty breaking stuff and could move with Dewiler to Harrisburg together. I like Meyers and may move too if he can control his secondary pitches.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35740 Brian Oliver Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:31:55 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35740 <p>I agree that he has more value as a CF (projection-wise) but my underlying point is the Nationals should not let the presence of Maxwell prevent them from pursuing a CF if they find one. Maxwell can be shifted to a corner OF spot because he has just enough power to be a serviceable with the speed bumping him up to above average.</p> I agree that he has more value as a CF (projection-wise) but my underlying point is the Nationals should not let the presence of Maxwell prevent them from pursuing a CF if they find one. Maxwell can be shifted to a corner OF spot because he has just enough power to be a serviceable with the speed bumping him up to above average.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35741 Brian Oliver Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:36:20 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35741 <p>Louis - I can see both thoughts meshing. Gibson might be the fourth best LHP of the grouping over the long haul but be able to reach his potential faster than what is typically expected of a LHP of his ilk.</p> <p>Hypothetically, Gibson might project best as a #3 while Smoker projects as a #2 (just grabbing a random spots). But with Gibson, he is closer to making the majors as a #3 while Smoker requires more seasoning to reach #2. In the long run, Smoker or McGeary might project out better but Gibson might have the pieces to reach his ability quicker.</p> Louis - I can see both thoughts meshing. Gibson might be the fourth best LHP of the grouping over the long haul but be able to reach his potential faster than what is typically expected of a LHP of his ilk.

Hypothetically, Gibson might project best as a #3 while Smoker projects as a #2 (just grabbing a random spots). But with Gibson, he is closer to making the majors as a #3 while Smoker requires more seasoning to reach #2. In the long run, Smoker or McGeary might project out better but Gibson might have the pieces to reach his ability quicker.

]]> By: chris http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35743 chris Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:45:03 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35743 <p>Colt Willems is also said to have grown to 6'6 this summer (Its mentioned in the scouting report and a later question). If thats true its great news as if he fills out that will only add to his velocity and durability</p> Colt Willems is also said to have grown to 6′6 this summer (Its mentioned in the scouting report and a later question). If thats true its great news as if he fills out that will only add to his velocity and durability

]]> By: VladiHondo http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35831 VladiHondo Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:21:35 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35831 <p>From the chat, like the term "Vermonsters"!</p> <p>A bit surprised how much they like J-Zimm, I think that's great, and glad they still like Willems alot despite his poor K/BB ratio this year.</p> From the chat, like the term “Vermonsters”!

A bit surprised how much they like J-Zimm, I think that’s great, and glad they still like Willems alot despite his poor K/BB ratio this year.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35832 Brian Oliver Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:36:32 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35832 <p>I think Zimmermann will be the guy most likely to follow John Lannan's path in 2008.</p> I think Zimmermann will be the guy most likely to follow John Lannan’s path in 2008.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35836 Louis J. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:24:33 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/26/bba-qas/#comment-35836 <p>Brian</p> <p>Re: Justin Maxwell- Corner OF position are crowded w/Pena, Kearns, Church, D. Young & Marrero. CF is a problem and Nats are not going to spend big $$$ in the free agent market to sign Type A/B free agents like Jones, Hunter, Rowand, Cameron. So why sign some TYPE C free agent when you have Church and Logan. Maxwell has the athletic ability to be a good CF'er, maybe as early as July/2008. Plus, if he works on his walk totals, he has the potential to be a leadoff hitter. In 2008, I can see Church & Logan playing CF in the 1st half with Maxwell called up after the trading deadline when Logan would be "moved".</p> <p>P.S.- Church has finally convinced me that he could be an important part of the Nats offense. He has enough power (43 doubles/15HR) to worry other teams, he's a left-handed batter and he can play all OF positions. Last night, he had a double off of Billy Wagner in the 9th inning to drive in 2 big runs to demoralize the Mets. An OF of Wily Mo, Church and Kearns could produce 70 HR in 2008.</p> Brian

Re: Justin Maxwell- Corner OF position are crowded w/Pena, Kearns, Church, D. Young & Marrero. CF is a problem and Nats are not going to spend big $$$ in the free agent market to sign Type A/B free agents like Jones, Hunter, Rowand, Cameron. So why sign some TYPE C free agent when you have Church and Logan. Maxwell has the athletic ability to be a good CF’er, maybe as early as July/2008. Plus, if he works on his walk totals, he has the potential to be a leadoff hitter. In 2008, I can see Church & Logan playing CF in the 1st half with Maxwell called up after the trading deadline when Logan would be “moved”.

P.S.- Church has finally convinced me that he could be an important part of the Nats offense. He has enough power (43 doubles/15HR) to worry other teams, he’s a left-handed batter and he can play all OF positions. Last night, he had a double off of Billy Wagner in the 9th inning to drive in 2 big runs to demoralize the Mets. An OF of Wily Mo, Church and Kearns could produce 70 HR in 2008.

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