Comments on: Minor League Player/Pitcher of the Year http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:11:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35872 Louis J. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:09:02 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35872 <p>Brian What are Ian Desmond's future prospects? He improved his stats in the 2nd half. Can he progress far enough in the next few years to make the Nationals (first as utility player and maybe convert to 2B). I get so upset watching him at Potomac. He's a good athlete with good tools and a very outgoing personality BUT he lacks what I call the Tiger Woods drive to be the best, and instead, ends up with medicore results. We all said his immaturity was do to his age. He's 22 now and the time is now here for him to "grow-up". Prospects have been drafted who may past him soon.</p> Brian
What are Ian Desmond’s future prospects? He improved his stats in the 2nd half. Can he progress far enough in the next few years to make the Nationals (first as utility player and maybe convert to 2B). I get so upset watching him at Potomac. He’s a good athlete with good tools and a very outgoing personality BUT he lacks what I call the Tiger Woods drive to be the best, and instead, ends up with medicore results. We all said his immaturity was do to his age. He’s 22 now and the time is now here for him to “grow-up”. Prospects have been drafted who may past him soon.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35874 Brian Oliver Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:14:53 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35874 <p>His arm plays best at SS. It really is that strong. By far the strongest I saw in the Carolina League in 2006 and 2007. He seems to have started to click a little bit in the second half of 2007. Ideally he can build off of that in Harrisburg in 2008. While he might never develop into an everyday starter (though it's still possible), he seems to be the perfect utility guy. If he can handle SS/3B/2B, he could make a great supersub/PR.</p> His arm plays best at SS. It really is that strong. By far the strongest I saw in the Carolina League in 2006 and 2007. He seems to have started to click a little bit in the second half of 2007. Ideally he can build off of that in Harrisburg in 2008. While he might never develop into an everyday starter (though it’s still possible), he seems to be the perfect utility guy. If he can handle SS/3B/2B, he could make a great supersub/PR.

]]> By: Benji http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35891 Benji Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:49:49 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35891 <p>What about an outfeild posistion. It sounds like he has great speed. I think this will be a make or break year, becuase he has to show some motivation which he showed in the second half. We shall see</p> What about an outfeild posistion. It sounds like he has great speed.
I think this will be a make or break year, becuase he has to show some motivation which he showed in the second half. We shall see

]]> By: Tofu Dog http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35910 Tofu Dog Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:25:52 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35910 <p>Brian, I agree that Maxwell is too unproven to wait if a deal can be made in the off-season. But where do the Nats look to trade for a CF? Multiple choice: a-Damon, b-Coco Crisp, c-Baldelli, d-Wlaimir Balentien, e-the cupboard is bare.</p> Brian, I agree that Maxwell is too unproven to wait if a deal can be made in the off-season. But where do the Nats look to trade for a CF? Multiple choice: a-Damon, b-Coco Crisp, c-Baldelli, d-Wlaimir Balentien, e-the cupboard is bare.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35913 Brian Oliver Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:59:04 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-35913 <p>Damon - Pass. Too old. Too expensive. Declining. Crisp - Intriguing option though I doubt the Red Sox are looking to give him away. Baldelli - Too costly in terms of a deal. I don't think the Nats have the pieces to get a deal done. Plus the injury thing is a concern Balentien - I like that option. Don't think Seattle is chomping at the bit to move him.</p> <p>My rank order (assuming a reasonable deal can be accomplished): Balentien, Crisp, Baldelli, bare cupboard, Damon.</p> <p>Likely deal rank order: Crisp and Balentien. The other two seem unlikely.</p> Damon - Pass. Too old. Too expensive. Declining.
Crisp - Intriguing option though I doubt the Red Sox are looking to give him away.
Baldelli - Too costly in terms of a deal. I don’t think the Nats have the pieces to get a deal done. Plus the injury thing is a concern
Balentien - I like that option. Don’t think Seattle is chomping at the bit to move him.

My rank order (assuming a reasonable deal can be accomplished): Balentien, Crisp, Baldelli, bare cupboard, Damon.

Likely deal rank order: Crisp and Balentien. The other two seem unlikely.

]]> By: Tofu Dog http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-36051 Tofu Dog Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:32:33 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-36051 <p>I would say Crisp is the right answer--Ellsbury is ready to play CF in Boston, so if the Nationals have anything Boston needs, that one seems doable. Balentien is the best answer although less likely. Ibanez might block Balentien for another year and Seattle needs pitching more than another outfielder, so it seems like something could happen there. We HAVE had success there before if you count Wily Mo as what we ultimately got for Vidro. Should be a fun winter, been a great year.</p> I would say Crisp is the right answer–Ellsbury is ready to play CF in Boston, so if the Nationals have anything Boston needs, that one seems doable. Balentien is the best answer although less likely. Ibanez might block Balentien for another year and Seattle needs pitching more than another outfielder, so it seems like something could happen there. We HAVE had success there before if you count Wily Mo as what we ultimately got for Vidro. Should be a fun winter, been a great year.

]]> By: C. Hen http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-36075 C. Hen Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:42:57 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-36075 <p>Have we gotten the PTBNL from the Van Buren deal to Oakland? If not is there any chance they have anyone who they would be willing to give up that would be of any interest for the nats to try out in Spring Training?</p> Have we gotten the PTBNL from the Van Buren deal to Oakland? If not is there any chance they have anyone who they would be willing to give up that would be of any interest for the nats to try out in Spring Training?

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-36180 Louis J. Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:24:13 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-36180 <p>Relax everybody. We're discussing a team that finished last in the NL East from 2004-2006 and 4th in 2007. Kasten's Plan is to "mix & match" until the prospects grow into starters and then fix any holes with a free agent. They are not going to invest $$$ and/or draft prospects to fill positions where they think they have good prospects who could develop in the next 2 years. Remember every contender will be looking for a starting pitcher and another bat which will drive up the prices for said players and the Nats are not going to spend the $$$$. Eric Byrnes of Diamondbacks signed for $30/3yrs and he's a B player in my book. Based on questionable talent, Gil Meche (RHP) signed for $55/5 yrs? Also, no one wanted to trade with Bowden before; therefore, what makes you think they'll change their minds now. If we could have made the trades for Balentien, Crisp, etc., these players would be Nats. Will Bowden be willing to give up more to get less just to make a trade for these players now. NO!! Bowden will be asked to build on what they already have and add some more C class players or minor leaguers. Maybe even LIVAN for 2yrs/$10 mil. Next year the goal will be to finish 81-81.</p> Relax everybody. We’re discussing a team that finished last in the NL East from 2004-2006 and 4th in 2007. Kasten’s Plan is to “mix & match” until the prospects grow into starters and then fix any holes with a free agent. They are not going to invest $$$ and/or draft prospects to fill positions where they think they have good prospects who could develop in the next 2 years. Remember every contender will be looking for a starting pitcher and another bat which will drive up the prices for said players and the Nats are not going to spend the $$$$. Eric Byrnes of Diamondbacks signed for $30/3yrs and he’s a B player in my book. Based on questionable talent, Gil Meche (RHP) signed for $55/5 yrs? Also, no one wanted to trade with Bowden before; therefore, what makes you think they’ll change their minds now. If we could have made the trades for Balentien, Crisp, etc., these players would be Nats. Will Bowden be willing to give up more to get less just to make a trade for these players now. NO!! Bowden will be asked to build on what they already have and add some more C class players or minor leaguers. Maybe even LIVAN for 2yrs/$10 mil. Next year the goal will be to finish 81-81.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-36363 Louis J. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:03:08 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2007/09/27/minor-league-playerpitcher-of-the-year/#comment-36363 <p>CF solution</p> <p>With the Nats need for hitting, Ryan Church playing CF and batting in the middle of the lineup is a much better idea than Nook Logan, Crisp or Balentien hitting leadoff. Also, the leadoff hitter isn't going to be Pena, Kearns, Johnson, Zimmerman or Schneider. If the Nats are going to fine a leadoff hitter, it has to be the 2B or SS, whether that's Lopez, Guzman or some other middle infielder that doesn't exist in the sytem, yet. For conversation purposes, GOOGLE/read about Eugenio Velez (Giants) who is a 2B/SS who could be used instead of Jimenez and slowing put at SS/leadoff to see how he would do. Remember, Guzman/Lopez are free agents after 2008.</p> CF solution

With the Nats need for hitting, Ryan Church playing CF and batting in the middle of the lineup is a much better idea than Nook Logan, Crisp or Balentien hitting leadoff. Also, the leadoff hitter isn’t going to be Pena, Kearns, Johnson, Zimmerman or Schneider. If the Nats are going to fine a leadoff hitter, it has to be the 2B or SS, whether that’s Lopez, Guzman or some other middle infielder that doesn’t exist in the sytem, yet. For conversation purposes, GOOGLE/read about Eugenio Velez (Giants) who is a 2B/SS who could be used instead of Jimenez and slowing put at SS/leadoff to see how he would do. Remember, Guzman/Lopez are free agents after 2008.

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