Timmy U

I don’t think anyone wants them to rebuild, but facts are facts. They need to be realistic and reload/retool for 2023. I reiterate from the other thread that I would look at Pollock, Lynn, Cueto, Graveman, Harrison, Engel, and if anyone would take him, Joe Kelly. Not looking to shop, but would listen on Grandal and Abreu. Guys like Eloy, Moncada, and Vaughn I am keeping at least until the off-season. Would promote Colas to AA already and get Davis Martin and Lenny Sosa to the majors.

Absolutely.

Lowe has a back issue that may recur. He would be risky.

So… no Colson Montgomery? A little crazy, but no Marcelo Mayer either. Probably should have gotten another three Yankees onto the roster.

I saw him pitch in Kanny against a pretty good Cubs lo-A team. He's a college lefty who can really change speeds at that level. I don't think you're going to be able to say much about him until he does it in AA. Young hitters expanded the zone against his change in the game I saw. That said, I saw a good arm action and excellent fade, so there's a chance.

There's been a lot of talk on this board that Ramos has to be on the 40 man after this year, I'm not sure that's accurate. My understanding of the rule is that players under 18 have to be protected 5 years after their signing date. Ramos and Rodriguez were both signed in the summer of 2018. The Rule 5 draft is going to be in the winter of 2022. Do they have to be protected from that draft? As I said before, I wouldn't trade any prospects for anybody to fortify this sucky team, but even if I did, Ramos and Thompson are guys I would hold on to. If they think Veras can stick at 3rd, I can see where they may think Ramos is expendable, I just wouldn't do it personally. Especially for Chris Drury.

Look, I think they need to be sellers. One victory against Minny shouldn't trick them into thinking this team is a contender. It's not. They have a system with 15 decent prospects in it. They shouldn't trade 3 of them to get 1.5 years of control of a pitcher. But that's my opinion. RH knows better.

Two completely different strike zones tonight.

When is the last time TA got a hit with RISP?

This is hilarious. Won’t use ReyLo in the winnable game, now they’re gonna burn him out in the blow out.

I had him at 16 because the last half of the top 30 is fliers on young guys and mediocre relievers. Figured I’d bet on production.

What’s the one pitch? Scouting report I saw said the breaking stuff was good. Fastball was firm, but very straight.

Moncada used to walk, the Sox have coached it out of him. Just wait until Menechino gets a hold of Montgomery. They need to reimagine their organizational hitting philosophy.

I would cross this road when we get there. Grandal does not seem close to coming back. When he does, he won’t be able to catch every day. 3 catchers is not a bad idea. Maybe they will get rid of one of their many rh hitting corner outfielders.

Some guy named Eloy Jimenez homered. Looks like going back to his old stance is working.

Yes.

Another HR for Veras. He's making a real push. Saw him play 3b in Kanny. Got his feet messed up on one play, but looks capable over there.

I didn't know where else to put this, Montgomery is now 99 in BA's Top 100. https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2022-top-100-prospects/

I saw him in two games in W-S, and I’ve watched him on MiLB, he clearly has shaken the rust off and should be at a higher level. How high? Who knows? I think he’s a future MLB hitter and that the future is soon. My question is more upside. I would guess high average, some power but he’s not Yordan Alvarez. I wish they would move him to AA and stick him in rf. Hard to tell whether the arm plays there until they try it.

I’m hoping prep bat. I don’t think there’s first round value in most of the college arms other than Prielipp.

Veras hit another hr and a triple. He’s been on fire this week.

Colas not in the line up today.

I saw Sooner yesterday in person in Kanny. Cubs affiliate has a lot of big righties, he baffled them with the off speed at times, but there was a far amount of hard contact. A college lefty who can change speeds in lo A should be successful. I’m reserving judgment until he faces more experienced hitters.

Love how aggressive you went with Hernandez. I didn't have the guts.

I did my top 20 on the plane back from NC this weekend: 1.Montgomery 2. Colas 3. Sosa 4. Vera 5. Ramos 6. Mena 7. Burke 8. Kath 9. Jose Rodriguez 10. Thompson 11. Kelley 12. Cespedes 13. Davis Martin 14. Romy Gonzalez 15. Erick Hernandez 16. Chappelli (aggressive, right?) 17. Mieses 18. Dalquist 19. Yolbert 20. Stiever Just missed: Veras, Bailey, Gladney, Quezada