Im actually surprised they can showed such restraint with him

 

TBH, I think there is some changes happening. That Futuresox article with the pitching coach at Kanny talked about how they think prospects need to stay in their level to learn how to adjust. Seems like everyone in lower levels is on that page.

 

I'm wondering if the Courtney Hawkins saga actually caused some changes with promotions, though the radical changes for getting all hitters on the same approach ain't happened.

TBH, I think there is some changes happening. That Futuresox article with the pitching coach at Kanny talked about how they think prospects need to stay in their level to learn how to adjust. Seems like everyone in lower levels is on that page.

 

I'm wondering if the Courtney Hawkins saga actually caused some changes with promotions, though the radical changes for getting all hitters on the same approach ain't happened.

I don't align our methodologies around pitching prospects and positional prospects. We have a track record of being an above average organization at developing pitching and it would appear have a proven and successful strategy and strong communication channels in the organization. Now maybe the same exists on the positional side but the track record (and a sustained one) doesn't line up. We haven't developed jack when it comes to positional prospects.

I'm wondering if the Courtney Hawkins saga actually caused some changes with promotions, though the radical changes for getting all hitters on the same approach ain't happened.

If it did, the "Micah Johnson had 2 weeks in AAA, he's fine for the big leagues" they pulled this year doesn't show it.

If it did, the "Micah Johnson had 2 weeks in AAA, he's fine for the big leagues" they pulled this year doesn't show it.

To be fair, AAA isn't a mandatory step. Lots of org minor leaguers on AAA staffs. That said, he only spent a year above A ball, which is pretty ambitious.

To be fair, AAA isn't a mandatory step. Lots of org minor leaguers on AAA staffs. That said, he only spent a year above A ball, which is pretty ambitious.

I believe one of the same people who had Micah leapfrog AAA this year also went on record saying that the gulf between AAA and the bigs has never been bigger. With the pitching in the bigs right now, I have to agree with that too. Makes me really want them to let these guys work at AAA.

I believe one of the same people who had Micah leapfrog AAA this year also went on record saying that the gulf between AAA and the bigs has never been bigger. With the pitching in the bigs right now, I have to agree with that too. Makes me really want them to let these guys work at AAA.

With the gulf that big, doesn't it really mean that the gulf between AA and AAA is probably smaller then ever, so you might as well get them to the bigs and just understand you need to have guys develop at the major league level? And just know that you need to be patient. If you saw combination of production and tools you liked in the minors, it means you need to give a guy a chance. If you saw anything less then that, then sure, be less patient.

Saladino on the Score now. Do young people in general just mumble because all they do is text?

Saladino on the Score now. Do young people in general just mumble because all they do is text?

Lol, I actually had to shut that interview off it was so bad. Not only was he mumbling, but there were these long pauses. He literally seemed high or brain-dead.

Lol, I actually had to shut that interview off it was so bad. Not only was he mumbling, but there were these long pauses. He literally seemed high or brain-dead.

 

or nervousness

Saladino on the Score now. Do young people in general just mumble because all they do is text?

Yep. Texting is all they do in terms of communication. Phone calls non grata.

I don't think it is a young guy these days vs a young guy 10 or 20 or 30 years ago. Some guys just aren't soundbites.

You say "they" like you aren't young...Aren't you just recently graduated from school?

 

Nah greg must be closing in on 50 if not older.

I don't think it is a young guy these days vs a young guy 10 or 20 or 30 years ago. Some guys just aren't soundbites.

Some people just aren't great for an interview.

Saladino had a couple tough games but bounced back well tonight.

Saladino had a couple tough games but bounced back well tonight.

 

I like what I've seen to date, but should I be skeptical of a 25 year old AAA player having any extended staying power?

I like what I've seen to date, but should I be skeptical of a 25 year old AAA player having any extended staying power?

 

That's not overwhelmingly old.

 

Saladino has always been a "solid" guy. Figured he'd be the utility guy before they signed Beckham.

 

Then again, Beckham was predicted to be part of the next All-Decade team at second after his rookie year.

 

So let's just sit back and enjoy the ride.

That's not overwhelmingly old.

 

Saladino has always been a "solid" guy. Figured he'd be the utility guy before they signed Beckham.

 

Then again, Beckham was predicted to be part of the next All-Decade team at second after his rookie year.

 

So let's just sit back and enjoy the ride.

 

excellent post.

 

snarky with humor.... what is that called..... ummm

 

either way, it was very funny.

Saladino on the Score now. Do young people in general just mumble because all they do is text?

 

He's a ball player, not a politician.