So I posted the "Big Board" that I had been tinkering for a while last night.

 

http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?ac...pe=post&id=3396

 

The inspiration (who am I kidding, I completely ripped them off) came from over at USSmariner.com. They have what they call the Big Board (organizational depth Chart) and the "Future 40" which is a crib sheet for the Organizations top prospects. -- Mariners future40 -- http://www.ussmariner.com/features/futureforty.htm

-- Mariners Big Board -- http://www.ussmariner.com/features/bigboard.htm

 

So I set out to replicate the Future 40 too... I don't care about the number of guys who get listed on there, I just wanted a quick resource, where you could see how close some guys are, what are their stregths/weaknesses, what their ceilings are, etc... Something that would be easily updated too.

 

So anyway... I started on the "future 40" about an hour ago. Here's what I've got so far. (attached at bottom) I'm gonna need your guys help and input to make both of these things as accurate as possible. We could get the 40 thing done fairly easily. The Big board is gonna take until after camps break and rosters become apparent.(I have no intention of even attempting to keep track of the Rookie leagues)

 

[some of the info I have listed is repeated from another player because I was just copying and pasting] This is currently nothing more than a work in progress. I was posting it here because it's something I can't get done alone.

First order of business, did I miss anyone?

The list looks good and its a good idea, but I would be very interested to hear more about Fernando Hernandez from anyone. He has put up very good numbers the last 2 years. At 19/20 years old in Kannapolis he had a 2.98 era in 45.1 IP with 59 K's and only 16 walks. Also doesn't hurt that he was my sleeper pick

 

Also, I think you may have misplaced Ryan Sweeney and Brian Anderson's comments, it looks to me like a pitchers comments, maybe I'm wrong. I realize this is version 1.0, so good job.

Edited March 24, 200521 yr by Palehosefan

LOL Cheat, love the line about Gio Gonzalez' weakness...

Edited March 24, 200521 yr by CWSGuy406

First order of business, did I miss anyone?

Ryan Rodriguez should be on there. Rafael Flores had a sub 4 ERA as a starter for Kanny, he might warrant consideration. Also, Tom Collaro (a lot of HRs at Great Falls) and Brandon Allen (5th round pick out of HS this year, struggled at Bristol, raw with loads of talent) are guys that you could add. Finally, Jason has a hard on for Heath Phillips who played for the Barons last year. That's all I can think of for now. It all depends on how many people you want on the list. Looks sweet though.

It all depends on how many people you want on the list. Looks sweet though.

 

You fail my pop quiz.

 

On a Future 40, how many prospects will there be?

 

Uh, 28?

 

Anyway...I assume there will be 40 people, considering it's a Future 40.

We have permission to rip off the Big Board, cause we contacted them last year. They just wanted a link/line saying where we got the idea.

We have permission to rip off the Big Board, cause we contacted them last year. They just wanted a link/line saying where we got the idea.

I know zumsteg's cool... They just want credit...

Ryan Rodriguez should be on there. Rafael Flores had a sub 4 ERA as a starter for Kanny, he might warrant consideration. Also, Tom Collaro (a lot of HRs at Great Falls) and Brandon Allen (5th round pick out of HS this year, struggled at Bristol, raw with loads of talent) are guys that you could add. Finally, Jason has a hard on for Heath Phillips who played for the Barons last year. That's all I can think of for now. It all depends on how many people you want on the list. Looks sweet though.

 

Yep, Ryan Rodriguez missing was the first thing I noticed...

 

 

Corwin Malone (haven't heard anything about him this spring, but supposedly "healthy" last I heard)

 

Lucas Harrell should probably be on this list. Brandon Allen as well. Ricardo Nanita, where have ye gone?

Edited March 24, 200521 yr by Randar68

Ya, Malones supposed to be pitching already. Ryan Rod basically to me is a clone (status wise) to Haigwood so he definately should be on there.

Demetrius Banks

Fraser Dizard

Ehren Wasserman

Brian Becker

BJ LaMura

Dwayne Pollok

Brian Miller

 

If you need/want any help with this, just shoot me off a PM.

Demetrius Banks

Fraser Dizard

Ehren Wasserman

Brian Becker

BJ LaMura

Dwayne Pollok

Brian Miller

 

Brian Becker is going to be 30 years old in May... Not worth tracking, if you ask me, LOL!

Agreed....... I can't figure out why a guy who has been in AA keeps re-signing with a team that keeps him back in A ball. Makes no sense.

 

On Malone...... Last I heard his rehab was going well, but they had set up his rehab so that he will remain in Extended ST until he is ready to start, rather than have him break with a club and work out of the bullpen. If nothing has changed in that regard, expect him to join Birmingham (most likely destination) as soon as he is ready, but don't expect him there when camp breaks.