I understand that he played in the PCL this year, however his numbers are better than any of our guys at Charlotte, this year.

When you also consider his defensive prowess and good speed, he is not a bad prospect.

 

How long has he been concentrating exclusively on hitting, as he was a two way player, earlier in his career?

I'd like to see the Sox employ him in LF and Engel in CF, next season, while Rutherford, Jimenez and Robert get some seasoning in the Minors.

Edited July 26, 20178 yr by Lillian

I had some thought that when Robertson was traded the Sox would be looking at Kahnle and Swarzak for extensions. Obviously not so they must have entirely different options planned

Edited July 26, 20178 yr by elrockinMT

Keith Law is not a Cordell fan.

I recommend Longenhagens profile.

 

Hard to link to so just search FA graphs Brewers top prospects.

I understand that he played in the PCL this year, however his numbers are better than any of our guys at Charlotte, this year.

When also consider his defensive prowess and good speed, he is not a bad prospect.

 

How long has he been concentrating exclusively on hitting, as he was a two way player, earlier in his career?

 

If folks use the PCL and altitude as deal breakers on a hitters talent then no one from the PCL would make it to the bigs

 

Who gets called up? JakePetrika maybe?

Cordell will probably slot in between Sheets and Basabe so #18 in our system. A short cup of coffee for Nicky D on our top prospect list...just like Yrizzari before him.

Who gets called up? Jake Petricka maybe?

 

Maybe.

 

I like the Lopez starting Thursday idea.

 

Keith Law is not a Cordell fan.

 

that's ok...I'm not a Keith Law fan. eff him...

Cordell will probably slot in between Sheets and Basabe so #18 in our system. A short cup of coffee for Nicky D on our top prospect list...just like Yrizzari before him.

 

Cordell seems like a slightly better Delmonico who can actually play solid defense. Could be a solid forth outfielder on a contending team.

Who gets called up? JakePetrika maybe?

 

I would guess one of the veterans they've stockpiled at AAA. Mark Lowe maybe??

Actually until they all had their knees explode the player I was most confident in our scouting was grabbing that guy blocked at the ML level. This one isn't Eaton/Quentin but could be productive.

Cordell hasn't played in a month with a back injury.

 

 

Cordell hasn't played in a month with a back injury.

Any idea how close he is to returning?

This was a fantastic return. I honestly can't believe Hahn got anything that he could possibly flip or maybe even a guy who could stick. It's a lotto to cket and not a powerball ticket but still pretty awesome if you win either.

This Cordell guy will be intriguing to watch if he can clear up the back issues. His stats include some power numbers and he's MLB ready at 25. Like somebody said bring him up when Melky gets traded and give him a month of at bats.

Keith Law is not a Cordell fan.

I think at this point Rick is just trying to acquire assets that Law doesn't like.

In all seriousness, dude has hit at pretty much every stop so I'm intrigued. Odds of him becoming a major league regular aren't great but worth the chance for a rental reliever, albeit one who has been great so far this year.

Delmonico, Liriano, Willy Garcia, Hanson....can all battle it out with this kid.

And Tilson, if he ever shows up.

 

Throw Engel and Leury in there somewhere as well.

This was a fantastic return. I honestly can't believe Hahn got anything that he could possibly flip or maybe even a guy who could stick. It's a lotto to cket and not a powerball ticket but still pretty awesome if you win either.

See, I couldn't disagree more. I don't like this much at all. We've already got like 2-3 guys that can play center field. Presumably, this guy will come up and play left when Melky is gone, but Adam Engel is actually deserving of playing time right now and I think when Garcia returns, he deserves another chance as well.

 

Would have much rather gotten an intriguing arm or something.

 

I get the Swarzak was signed as a minor league FA, but let's not ignore what he accomplished up here; nor should we ignore his stuff. Dude can bring mid-90's heat with a wicked slider that he currently has penchant for locating wherever the hell he wants. I'm frustrated by this idea of comparing the value a player had when he was initially signed with the value he received back when traded. What we need to be considering is the value the player has given his current performance.

 

If that means we get some mediocre prospect who might become a 4th OFer if he's lucky, I'd prefer to just f***ing let the guy close for the rest of the year and see if he'll resign with you.

 

I should probably wait until I actually see this guy play, because it sounds like he is one hell of an athlete, but we are not short on athletes, from what I understand.

Any idea how close he is to returning?

 

I wonder if the delay in official annocument has to do with medicals. Bruce Levine (FWIW) did say it wouldn't be announced tonight. Back issues aren't exactly ideal.

I think at this point Rick is just trying to acquire assets that Law doesn't like.

Part of me thinks Kenny just decided to move Swarzak to Milwaukee to piss off the Cubs.

Part of me thinks Kenny just decided to move Swarzak to Milwaukee to piss off the Cubs.

 

Thing is, consensus seems to be that a lot of scouts really like him. He's probably a better bet to contribute at the MLB level than a lot of the bigger name Brewers guys that forgot how to hit this year.

Seems like another Tilson AAAA type who can eat up some MLB at bats on a bad team for a few years. And who knows, maybe he'll take another big step.

Edited July 26, 20178 yr by bighurt574

This guys got back problems too? Holy cow.