Archive for June, 2017

Prospect Stock Watch: Trammell, Andujar, Hansen

Today at the Prospect Stock Watch we’re taking a look at three players that could be Top 100 prospects by the end of the year — if they’re not already.

Taylor Trammell, OF, Reds: The Reds system got a whole lot better last week after the club cleaned up during the 2017 amateur draft. But the system already had some solid prospects — including Trammell, who was selected 35th overall in the ’16 draft. The 19-year-old outfielder is enjoying a solid first full year in pro ball. At the low-A level, he’s showing his power-speed threat with 27 of his 64 hits going for extra bases and his 17 steals in 22 tries. Trammell is also displaying a willingness to take a free pass with a walk rate at 12.1%. His swing-and-miss tendencies might suppress his batting average a bit but the quick wheels give him a chance to offset that with some infield hits. In his prime, he has a shot at being a 20-20 player (HR-SB).

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The Daily Grind: Cycling

Here’s a random non-baseball tweet. See if you can anticipate the M. Night twist.

AGENDA

  1. Cycling
  2. Weather Reports
  3. Pitchers to Use and Abuse
  4. Hitters to Use
  5. SaberSim Says…
  6. TDG Invitational Returns!

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Field of Streams: Episode 273 – A Super Useless Voltron

Episode 273 – A Super Useless Voltron

The latest episode of “Field of Streams” is live!

In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss hiding Easter Egg takes, the Houston/Boston matchup, the legend of Austin Bibens-Dirkx, what to do with Brad Peacock, the surging Mallex Smith, if Francis Martes is ready for streaming, Chris Tillman absolutely falling apart, Matt being frustrated with Dylan’s selection of Jordan Montgomery, Dylan shaming Matt for selecting Franchy Cordero, Steven Matz being over-owned, Matt Davidson’s weird path, and the return of Jeremy Hazelbaker.

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Discussing the HR/FB Rate Surprises – The Leaders

Let’s continue our perusal through the various leaderboards, returning back to power and HR/FB rate. We’ll go through the HR/FB leaders, include their xHR/FB rate marks (not adjusted for home park) and marvel of their awesomeness.

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Roto Riteup: June 19, 2017

You guys are going to get six Roto Riteups from me this week!

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Bullpen Report: June 18, 2017

A special Father’s Day edition of the Bullpen Report, with a tip of the hat to all the baseball-loving dads out there. It was a busy Sunday for bullpen activity across the major leagues…

Mark Melancon entered the ninth with a two-run lead and blew his fourth save of the season in 14 chances. Melancon missed time earlier this year with a pronator strain in his right forearm, and apparently it’s a lingering issue. The loss dropped the Giants to 26-45 and 19.5 games back in the National League West. Since the Giants are probably just about ready to throw in the towel on 2017, Melancon will probably land on the disabled list before too long if he really is injured. He’s already blown as many saves and allowed as many home runs in 17.2 innings this year as he did in 71.1 innings last year. Hunter Strickland is probably next in line for saves in San Francisco should Melancon miss time, with Derek Law also a possibility, but it’s worth noting that Major League Baseball still hasn’t ruled on Strickland’s suspension appeal for his involvement in the incident with Bryce Harper late last month. A ruling (and subsequent suspension) should be forthcoming for Strickland.

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Pitching Waiver Report – June 18

With the holiday weekend, Jason and I took the week off from the podcast. I didn’t want to leave you empty-handed, though, so here’s a little guide to this week’s pitching waiver wire.

TWO-START ARMS

Shallow (ranked):

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Roto Riteup: June 18, 2017

I’m not Mr. “Everything from Years Ago is Better” Guy, but I personally find it impossible not to get hyped when I hear this song, especially Pac’s verse:

On the Agenda:

  • All Eyez on Healy
  • 2 of Chicagoz Most Wanted
  • Strictly for R.A.M.I.R.E.Z
  • Picture Cutch Rollin’
  • Keep Ya Head Up, Porcello
  • Holler If Ya Hear Meyer
  • In Other News
  • What I’m Watching

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The Daily Grind: Double Dipping

The Grind goes on and on and on and on and…

AGENDA

  1. The Latest Double Dip
  2. Weather Reports
  3. Pitchers to Use and Abuse
  4. SaberSim Says…

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Roto Riteup: June 17, 2017

OK, this is adorable:

On the Agenda:

  • Aaron Judge is Stupid Good
  • Martinez Masterful in Baltimore
  • Mystery Closer Dominating
  • Biagini Rubbed the Wrong Way
  • Big Maple Cut Down to Size
  • Cain is Ab… “NO, stop it, Paul. Don’t you dare put ‘Cain is Able’, you hack!”
  • Snorting LoCain
  • In Other News
  • What I’m Watching

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