Comments on: NFA Top Prospects - #5 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:37:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54049 Louis J. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:43:35 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54049 <p>Brian I also like Daniel BUT with the outfielders that the Nats have, I doubt that he's ever make the ML with the Nationals; therefore, I see him as part of a trade package. I see Garrett Guzman and Roj Bernadina moving ahead of him.</p> Brian
I also like Daniel BUT with the outfielders that the Nats have, I doubt that he’s ever make the ML with the Nationals; therefore, I see him as part of a trade package. I see Garrett Guzman and Roj Bernadina moving ahead of him.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54051 Louis J. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:54:35 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54051 <p>Brian Colton Willems has been a "small" uncertainity for me. His poise and mound presence appear to be outstanding but his secondary pitches have not progressed enough. This progression problem could be pitching guru's Spin Williams method of first having him concentratie on commanding his fastball low in the zone and limiting the number of breaking balls he threw. If in 2008, he begins to thorw more breaking balls and commands a good change up against LHH, then my "small" uncertainity would disappear.</p> Brian
Colton Willems has been a “small” uncertainity for me. His poise and mound presence appear to be outstanding but his secondary pitches have not progressed enough. This progression problem could be pitching guru’s Spin Williams method of first having him concentratie on commanding his fastball low in the zone and limiting the number of breaking balls he threw.
If in 2008, he begins to thorw more breaking balls and commands a good change up against LHH, then my “small” uncertainity would disappear.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54052 Louis J. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:04:53 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54052 <p>Change of subject...what a difference a year makes! The Nats supply of young pitchers who could be ready to pitch in the ML has improved greatly. If the starting rotation is Hill, Patterson, Bergmann, Redding & Odalis Perez that leaves youngsters like Chico, Clippard, Lannan, Detwiler, Balester & Mock in AAA ready to move up with Wagner (injury?), Hanrahan (starter/reliever), Zinicola & Carr ready to move into the bullpen.</p> Change of subject…what a difference a year makes! The Nats supply of young pitchers who could be ready to pitch in the ML has improved greatly. If the starting rotation is Hill, Patterson, Bergmann, Redding & Odalis Perez that leaves youngsters like Chico, Clippard, Lannan, Detwiler, Balester & Mock in AAA ready to move up with Wagner (injury?), Hanrahan (starter/reliever), Zinicola & Carr ready to move into the bullpen.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54065 Brian Oliver Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:48:25 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54065 <p>My gut tells me that both Guzman and Whitney end up back with their respective organizations. Beyond the position crunch they both face, the Nationals need the 40-man spots for guys like Ray King and Odalis Perez who both seem likely to make the 25-man.</p> <p>As for dealing Daniel, I'm not sure what value he would have to other teams. It would seem to me that the Nationals would find more suitors for an Austin Kearns or Justin Maxwell (if you expand to minor leaguers). Daniel seems a guy who would be an ideal candidate for the 5th OF off of the bench next season. Being lefthanded and having the ability to play all three OF positions.</p> My gut tells me that both Guzman and Whitney end up back with their respective organizations. Beyond the position crunch they both face, the Nationals need the 40-man spots for guys like Ray King and Odalis Perez who both seem likely to make the 25-man.

As for dealing Daniel, I’m not sure what value he would have to other teams. It would seem to me that the Nationals would find more suitors for an Austin Kearns or Justin Maxwell (if you expand to minor leaguers). Daniel seems a guy who would be an ideal candidate for the 5th OF off of the bench next season. Being lefthanded and having the ability to play all three OF positions.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54076 Louis J. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:57:53 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54076 <p>Brian Interesting! Somehow I see Guzman & Whitney staying on the 40-man roster with trades being arranged. Rule 5 selections are sort of a reward for the scouting department who think that the draftees are worthy of adding to the team. Keeping them instead of Casto & Bernadina (who Bowden did not draft and doesn't viewed as ML material) is an easy decision for Bowden. AND THE SCOUTING DEPARTMENT HAD A VERY GOOD 2007 YEAR!!! Therefore, I see Casto, Langerhans and Bernadina as the likely candidates too be waived or traded (maybe for Guzman & Whitney) which makes room for King, Perez & (Detwiler or Bret Boone).</p> <p>Daniel could also be traded for Guzman or Whitney since he doesn't need to be protected this year where Guzman & Whitney did need to be protected.</p> Brian
Interesting! Somehow I see Guzman & Whitney staying on the 40-man roster with trades being arranged. Rule 5 selections are sort of a reward for the scouting department who think that the draftees are worthy of adding to the team. Keeping them instead of Casto & Bernadina (who Bowden did not draft and doesn’t viewed as ML material) is an easy decision for Bowden. AND THE SCOUTING DEPARTMENT HAD A VERY GOOD 2007 YEAR!!! Therefore, I see Casto, Langerhans and Bernadina as the likely candidates too be waived or traded (maybe for Guzman & Whitney) which makes room for King, Perez & (Detwiler or Bret Boone).

Daniel could also be traded for Guzman or Whitney since he doesn’t need to be protected this year where Guzman & Whitney did need to be protected.

]]> By: Marcus http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54090 Marcus Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:32:37 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54090 <p>If Willems has so much potential and so little service time how come sites like Baseball America(not in anyones top 150 while, McGeary and Smoker are mentioned) and BP(ranks him a 2-star prospect, while McGeary & Smoker are 3-star prospects) are so low on him?</p> If Willems has so much potential and so little service time how come sites like Baseball America(not in anyones top 150 while, McGeary and Smoker are mentioned) and BP(ranks him a 2-star prospect, while McGeary & Smoker are 3-star prospects) are so low on him?

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54095 Brian Oliver Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:51:26 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54095 <p>In my opinion ...</p> <p>BPro provides more stats driven analysis and Willems stats have not been eye-popping.</p> <p>BBA likes to look at the next best thing and guys like Smoker and McGeary are both "new toys" that intrigue them (not to mention they are both lefthanded while Willems is a righty).</p> <p>Willems is truly the definition of a high risk/high reward player. He could turn himself into a legitimate #2 starter or he could flame out as the talent he faces improves.</p> In my opinion …

BPro provides more stats driven analysis and Willems stats have not been eye-popping.

BBA likes to look at the next best thing and guys like Smoker and McGeary are both “new toys” that intrigue them (not to mention they are both lefthanded while Willems is a righty).

Willems is truly the definition of a high risk/high reward player. He could turn himself into a legitimate #2 starter or he could flame out as the talent he faces improves.

]]> By: Marcus http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54129 Marcus Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:09:36 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54129 <p>Thanks for the response really appreciate it!</p> Thanks for the response really appreciate it!

]]> By: Eliot http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54268 Eliot Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:23:51 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/02/26/nfa-top-prospects-5/#comment-54268 <p>I'd like to second Louis J. Got a feeling about Whitney. 32 home runs last year after a long comeback due to injury. He was drafted in the first round. Judging by a batting practice video on youtube he has a pretty short, very relaxed and balanced swing for a power hitter. No prediction, just a feeling they'll try to keep him. (Looking good during batting practice never hurt anyone's chances.)</p> I’d like to second Louis J. Got a feeling about Whitney. 32 home runs last year after a long comeback due to injury. He was drafted in the first round. Judging by a batting practice video on youtube he has a pretty short, very relaxed and balanced swing for a power hitter. No prediction, just a feeling they’ll try to keep him. (Looking good during batting practice never hurt anyone’s chances.)

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