John Danks

by joenewby4040 on Feb 7, 2006 11:04 AM CST

I am a Rangers fan who doesn't have much insight on our farm league. What is the deal with John Danks? Wasn't he a first rounder? Is there any chance that he makes an appearance this year? Was there another pitcher taken in the first round the year before him? Also, does anyone know who is in the front spot for 2B position this year?

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Danks was the 9th overall pick in the 2003 draft. The chances of him making an appearance this year are very slim. He is still just 20 years old and will likely start the season at AA Frisco.

The year before Danks was drafted the Rangers first round pick was Drew Meyer. You might be thinking of Thomas Diamond who was taken the year after Danks.

As for 2nd base, I would guess that Ian Kinsler is the favorite right now.

by LoneStarBallUser on Feb 7, 2006 11:25 AM CST reply actions

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To this, I'm sure. Danks is the youngest of the front line prospects. Even if his stuff and command become super at Frisco this season, a late call up is the highest we should expect. I suppose if more than two of the season starting rotation go down, and Danks is untouchable at AA, you could see him sooner. Right now, among the minor league pitchers who have a shot, he's probably a step behind Diamond and Volquez, and possibly Galaragga (obtained from Washington in the Soriano-Wilkerson deal). Look for him to contend for a starting job in 2007.

2B is penciled to Ian Kinsler. If he doesn't handle it in spring training, it's possible that D'Angelo Jiminez could get the job, as a placeholder or ??. Mark DeRosa can also play 2B but is probably the general utility guy since he can fill in at four positions.

by Ed Coffin on Feb 7, 2006 11:25 AM CST reply actions

2003, 1st rd

Ninth overall pick. Thomas Diamond and Eric Hurley were 1st rounders the year after. All are highly regarded. He will probably get a September call-up, but he has to prove himself in AA.

He has lived up to all expectations so far. The best site to learn about our farm system, IMO, is Jamey Newberg and Mike Hindman's Newbergreport.com. Sign up for their newsletter. As Ranger fans we are tremendously lucky to have that site-no other team has its equivalent.

As they will freely admit, however, they are not completely objective. The best website to learn about all teams' farm systems is Baseballamerica.com. John Sickels also has a very good site, Minorleagueball.com. Each of these also publishes a book.

Hope that helps. There are many on this site who are much more knowlegeable than me.

by Brian Thomas on Feb 7, 2006 11:29 AM CST reply actions

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now is way too soon to be thinking of calling him up, he was drafted right out of high school, if he has a good season in aa, and gets bumped to aaa, then he may have a shot at being a starter in 07, as it stands, i see him coming up no earlier than late 07 or start of 08.

2b is between kinsler,jimenez, and derosa.
if its up to buck, i think he may go derosa, but as it stands i feel its kinslers job to lose.

by rentz on Feb 7, 2006 11:30 AM CST reply actions