QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 10, 2012 -> 01:42 PM)
League doesn't seem to visit the board anymore, so...
Kyle had a whirlwind 2010, making stops in Kanny (A-), W-S (A+) and B-Ham (AA). His A-ball stops were very impressive, posting a combined ERA well below 2, striking out more than a man an inning, and inducing plenty of ground balls. The 2009 5th round pick was looking like a fast-mover. But he struggled in Birmingham, his walks blew up, and the next the we knew he was injured. He missed all of 2011.
Here in 2012, Kyle is at Winstom-Salem, and is doing pretty well so far: 15 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, 5 BB, 14 K. At age 24 he is now a little old for level, but he's got too much talent, pedigree and results to give up on him. He may see AA this year, and if he does well, there, it may be time to start talking about him again.
It would be good to hear some scouting info from this year, to see how he is doing after the injury.
I remember when he seemed fast tracked for the majors...wonder if he'll ever get there now. Missing a whole season is just such a huge setback.