November 22, 201015 yr The White Sox picked up right-hander Waldis Joaquin off waivers from the Giants on Monday. The 23-year-old struggled out of the gate in 2010, registering a 9.64 ERA out of the Giants bullpen before he was optioned to Triple-A Fresno at the beginning of May. Joaquin worked both as a starter and in relief for Fresno, compiling a 4.93 ERA in 23 total appearances. Joaquin, a native of the Dominican Republic, had perhaps his best Minor League season in 2009, when he tallied a 2.25 ERA in 44 appearances between Double-A Connecticut and Triple-A Fresno.
November 22, 201015 yr Author http://whenthegiantscometotown.blogspot.co...-14-waldis.html Giants Top 50 Prospects #14: Waldis Joaquin #14 Waldis Joaquin. RHP. BD: 12-25-1986. 6'2", 190 lbs. 2009 Stats: AA- 4-5, 2.67, 54 IP, 28 BB, 40 K's. AAA- 1-0, 0.00, 10 IP, 2 BB, 16 K's. MLB- 0-0, 4.22, 10.2 IP, 7 BB, 12 K's. Dominican Winter League- 1-0, 2.35, 15.1 IP, 3 BB, 15 K's. Waldis Joaquin is the right-handed bookend to Dan Runzler, a fireballer with great K rates and marginal walk rates. Joaquin first came to attention in 2005 when as an 18 year old, he made BA's AZL top 20 list along with Sharon Martis. Their scouting report had him hitting 98 MPH 8 times in one 3-inning stint near the end of the season. He missed the entire 2006 season with TJ surgery, then went 3-0 with a 2.84 ERA in 38 IP for Salem-Keizer in 2007. 2008 was a bit of a struggle in Augusta and San Jose with ERA's >4, good K rates, but poor walk rates. I saw him pitch in Lake Elsinore near the end of the 2008 season and his fastball was sitting at 94 MPH with a pronounced run that seemed to contribute to his control struggles. He also appeared to have a hard slider and a change-up to my eye. The Giants moved him up to AA to start last season where he had a better ERA, but not as impressive secondary stats. The Giants must have really liked his stuff, because he still got a late season promo to Fresno where he was absolutely lights out. He showed flashes of brilliance in 10 MLB appearances. I caught a couple on TV where he was hitting 98-100 MPH with sink and run on his fastball. Again, he was successful in missing bats, but walked too many. The secondary stats were much better in winter ball. Based on the player movement this winter, it would seem that the Giants are planning on him starting 2010 in the MLB bullpen, where if he can harness that talent he should be a dominant setup man in short order. He is a somewhat rare combination of high velocity, high K, groundball pitcher that should play very well in the majors. Felix Hernandez is the comp. for that combo. That was before the 2010 season.
November 22, 201015 yr Well, at least he has had a history of past success, so he's got that working for him. And 23-years-old? He's got time on his side too.
November 22, 201015 yr Author QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Nov 22, 2010 -> 04:26 PM) Well, at least he has had a history of past success, so he's got that working for him. And 23-years-old? He's got time on his side too. He's 24 next month, so his clock is ticking.
November 22, 201015 yr After reading his background and scouting report, I am really excited to see if Cooper can fix this kid. Looks like he has great upside.
November 22, 201015 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 22, 2010 -> 04:27 PM) He's 24 next month, so his clock is ticking. lol
November 22, 201015 yr This guy has no control. He threw 96 in 09, velocity dropped to 93 in 2010 and he got pounded. Maybe this is one of those Coop can fix 'em cases.
November 22, 201015 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 22, 2010 -> 03:44 PM) This guy has no control. He threw 96 in 09, velocity dropped to 93 in 2010 and he got pounded. Maybe this is one of those Coop can fix 'em cases. It's not "Coop can fix 'em"... it's "Coop'll fix 'em", which implies that there is no doubt this kid will dominate. Coop'll fix 'em.
November 22, 201015 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 22, 2010 -> 04:19 PM) The sad thing is, based on the arm alone, he is top five prospect for us. actually looking at the list, he could be #2 with some argument.
November 22, 201015 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 22, 2010 -> 04:27 PM) actually looking at the list, he could be #2 with some argument. Haha see, our farm is improving. All hail B Bell
November 23, 201015 yr QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Nov 22, 2010 -> 06:37 PM) Haha see, our farm is improving. All hail B Bell This is someone that Coop probably saw in spring training and has an idea how to fix him.
November 24, 201015 yr QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 24, 2010 -> 10:37 AM) RH Matt Thornton? I'll take him. Sounds more like MacDougal to me, but it is worth taking a $400,000 chance on for sure.
November 24, 201015 yr I'm trying to make sense of his options status, it looks like he should be out of options, correct? It is strange because he is missing an entire year (2006) http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/J/W...s-Joaquin.shtml
November 24, 201015 yr A small part of my soul, assuming I have one, dies whenever I hear the phrase " maybe coop can fix 'em?" This guy is a scrub and won't have any impact whatsoever for the Sox.
November 24, 201015 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 24, 2010 -> 12:45 PM) A small part of my soul, assuming I have one, dies whenever I hear the phrase " maybe coop can fix 'em?" This guy is a scrub and won't have any impact whatsoever for the Sox. You say that with such conviction. How are you positive he's not a pen arm, nor a minor trade piece with another year in the minors? I'll agree that Coop won't fix 'em cuz he won't be in the majors. He'll have to be fixed at a lower level, if he is to be fixed at all.
November 24, 201015 yr With holes at C, 1B, 3B and RF, you have to try some cheap stuff in the bullpen.
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