http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article....articleid=31160

 

Usually if there's a sixth guy on these, it would be Fulmer - but Fulmer didnt make this.

Edited February 13, 20179 yr by Jose Paniagua

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article....articleid=31160

 

Usually if there's a sixth guy on these, it would be Fulmer - but Fulmer didnt make this.

 

What is really nice is to see a couple of guys on that list that we actually drafted.

It's an interesting list, but I wonder how many actual GMs would trade Moncada straight up for JP Crawford.

What is really nice is to see a couple of guys on that list that we actually drafted.

 

If Hansen carries his performance from 2016 over to 2017 then he will for sure be a top 100 prospect by mid season

 

Hansen is still a high risk prospect, both to remain healthy and improve his control over the course of a whole season

 

If everything breaks right he could be a #2 starter at ceiling, the floor is never making it out of the minors and the control never comes

 

He was a very good second round pick due to the big upside though

It's an interesting list, but I wonder how many actual GMs would trade Moncada straight up for JP Crawford.

 

Zero

 

That is the first list that I have seen placing Crawford above Moncada

Very cool seeing him on a top 100 list for the first time!

Very cool seeing him on a top 100 list for the first time!

 

Nice getting Hansen some love, but I feel like he has to prove more to be considered a top 100 prospect

 

He blew away rookie ball hitters, but still needs to show more control against better competition

 

 

Double plus good.

Double plus good.

Nice getting Hansen some love, but I feel like he has to prove more to be considered a top 100 prospect

 

He blew away rookie ball hitters, but still needs to show more control against better competition

EhVlad Guerrero Jr. made some top 100's and he's only 17 and never been in full season ball yet. Just depends on your criteria .

Jethro Tull on the list at #96.

Jethro Tull on the list at #96.

I will never forget watching a game with Harry Caray announcing. He used to mention many names of people at the park. One day he said "Jethro Tull here with a group."

Jethro Tull on the list at #96.

Snot is running down his nose.

Interesting that Lopez is higher than Kopech. This list must be higher on floors and proximity to MLB than potential.

Interesting that Lopez is higher than Kopech. This list must be higher on floors and proximity to MLB than potential.

 

Levine said that he is hearing from our scouts that Lopez is the best of the group. They think he is the closest. I heard him say that yesterday and at first was in shock but then I remember who was the person saying it.

 

Could be valid though.

If Hansen carries his performance from 2016 over to 2017 then he will for sure be a top 100 prospect by mid season

 

Hansen is still a high risk prospect, both to remain healthy and improve his control over the course of a whole season

 

If everything breaks right he could be a #2 starter at ceiling, the floor is never making it out of the minors and the control never comes

 

He was a very good second round pick due to the big upside though

 

Hansen is fun for discussion purposes. Realistically his floor is Jeff Soptic... a hardthrower who can't go anywhere. His upside is Cy Young with an 75/80 fastball and 80 slider, and average control.

EhVlad Guerrero Jr. made some top 100's and he's only 17 and never been in full season ball yet. Just depends on your criteria .

 

Matain from Atlanta is also on the back of this list.

Hansen is fun for discussion purposes. Realistically his floor is Jeff Soptic... a hardthrower who can't go anywhere. His upside is Cy Young with an 75/80 fastball and 80 slider, and average control.

 

My irrational love of Hansen tells me he still has the highest ceiling of all our arms, even though I know it's really Rodon and Giolito.

My irrational love of Hansen tells me he still has the highest ceiling of all our arms.

 

I would have said that with no doubts 4 months ago. Today, that would be a great discussion, and I think you could make an argument that if EVERYTHING went right Hansen could be better than all except maybe Rodon.

It's so nice to have a surplus of arms that could potentially be ace-like quality.

 

 

My irrational love of Hansen tells me he still has the highest ceiling of all our arms, even though I know it's really Rodon and Giolito.

Throw Kopech into the discussion too. Just imagine 100MPH on the black on both sides of the plate up and down in the zone hitting all 4 corners. Now that's a ceiling.

Edited February 13, 20179 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside

Levine said that he is hearing from our scouts that Lopez is the best of the group. They think he is the closest. I heard him say that yesterday and at first was in shock but then I remember who was the person saying it.

 

Could be valid though.

It could be valid. He's a smallish guy for a pitcher so there are questions about his durability but his repertoire is pretty good as is his stuff.

 

If you haven't seen it yet here's a little video and story on that 11 K game he had with the Nats.

 

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/196369140/re...in-over-braves/

 

 

Hopefully, 8 months from now, we will feel the same way about these guys.

It could be valid. He's a smallish guy for a pitcher so there are questions about his durability but his repertoire is pretty good as is his stuff.

 

If you haven't seen it yet here's a little video and story on that 11 K game he had with the Nats.

 

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/196369140/re...in-over-braves/

Still not a fan of that upright, lack of follow through. It does help with command however. He's one that will be interesting to follow his injury history.

Snot is running down his nose.

... while skating away on the thin ice of a new day.