LSB Community Prospect Project: Mid-Season #9
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 8:53 PM CDT
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PrintAfter squeaking out a tough 4 vote victory over controversial mystery man Taylor Teagarden, Blake Beavan has won the right to be called the LSB Community #8 prospect!
The list so far:
1. 1b, Chris Davis
2. RHP, Neftali Feliz
3. RHP, Eric Hurley
4. SS, Elvis Andrus
5. C, Maximiliano Ramirez
6. 1b, Justin Smoak
7. RHP, Michael Main
8. RHP, Blake "C-Wun" Beavan
Time to move on to the next vote.
The polls are open, so go ahead and vote in the poll at the bottom and feel free to make any suggestions and/or criticisms in the comments below.
And please don't hesitate to tell me you want on the list for next time.
NOTE: There has been some speculation as to what the criteria are for this vote. Should guys who are currently in the bigs be involved in "prospect" discussions? For the sake of this exercise we're taking what the guys have done in the big leagues and using the BA prospect formula of 130 AB's or 50 ip. If a guy is under those limits, he's still a prospect right now, so he goes on the list. It's that simple.
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Dammit. Adding him now.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Done.
He’s on there. Sorry.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yah, sorry about that
The one gripe I have with doing this thing in 2.0 is that you have to retype the poll each time. I double checked to make sure I didn’t miss anyone, but still missed someone. I suck. Apologies.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Several people voted
before you added him, won’t that screw up the vote?
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
I guess it might
Did anyone who wanted to vote for Teagarden vote for someone else during the 2 minutes he wasn’t there?
I’d really like to avoid having to delete the post and throw up another.
That’d be annoying for everyone, imo.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
i doubt it
the people who were looking for him are probably the ones who asked where he was
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Yah I was still around
so I saw the comments come up and threw him up there really fast.
If anyone who voted right off the bat wanted to vote for Teagarden but didn’t cause he was on the list, speak and I’ll adjust my calculations at the end.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Kiker again for me
Same reasons.
I think sometimes we overlook the fact that minor league players (and pitcher in particular) often put their pursuit of domination on hold to “work on things”. Kiker has significantly lowered his BB% and is getting a ton more GBO’s this year as compare to last, and he’s holding his own in a very tough pitchers’ league at a pretty young age.
Wish the K’s were higher, but the .354 babip should correct itself.
He’s very good.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I want you
TO VOTE MATT HARRISON
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
After seeing that picture he loses my vote.
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
I could go
Kiker, Harrison, or Teagarden here, but I went with Tea.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
I could even have gone
Holland here. It’s getting much harder to vote.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
Im just waiting to see who is going to be the biggest
slider on these rankings equating it to the NBA draft. I have a feeling that Julio Borbon is going to be that guy.
by booyahcaveman on Jul 12, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn
and I totally forgot Beltre. Borbon comes after Beltre and the guys I mentioned above for me, but really, it’s getting harder. All of these guys would be in most teams’ top tens.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
Isnt it refreshing?
That we seemingly have so many guys that are deserving of top 10 status but the system is so deep..
My next 6:
TT
Kiker
Beltre
Borbon
Harrison
Hunter
It is very hard to have the 2H club that low….dang
by booyahcaveman on Jul 12, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd probably drop Borbon below Harrison / Hunter
If Borbon can’t walk or hit for power, he’s going to end up being a really good #9 hitter and rang-y center fielder. It’s hard to get really excited about that.
As for Harrison and Hunter, spring training is going to be really interesting next year. Harrison, Hunter, Hurley, Mendoza, Gabbard, and Feldman will be battling for rotation spots. (I’m assuming that McCarthy will either be guaranteed a spot or will be hurt.)
The name that isn’t getting much discussion is Duran. If Duran was at AAA putting up numbers like he did at AA (.300 / .352 / .525), he’d probably be a top 15 prospect.
Based on shroomer's
adjusted biting in the ass threory, I’ve started voting Beltre for the last few.
huh?
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
Don't worry about it
I said it like at least 10% of what I do here, to amuse shroomer.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 12, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Aw, don't sell yourself short.
Be embarrassed.
You’ve earned it.
Don't knock masturbation, it's sex with someone I love .
by Brian Thomas on Jul 14, 2008 7:07 AM CDT up reply actions
When you do that though
Isn’t that just a fancy college-boy way of saying you’re voting purely on ceiling?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
nah
he’s voting that way because of his fascination with young latin boys
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Thank you
Kind of figured that was obvious. Although I guess you could say, in a manner of speaking, young latin boys = ceiling
by Brett Perryman on Jul 12, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
how so?
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
ok papi
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
Yah, which I think plays a big part in his Borbon hatred
It’s kind of like when you get a chick who’s kind of cute, but who used to be really really hot a while back, and you can never really appreciate her cuteness now cause you’re always obsessed with how hot she used to be back in the day and you feel like you got cheated for not getting with her back then.
“If only the Rangers had gotten him straight out of Latin America when he was 16,” says Z, a solitary tear rolling slowly down his cheek as he thinks of a great love that might have been.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
It’s kind of like when you get a chick who’s kind of cute, but who used to be really really hot a while back, and you can never really appreciate her cuteness now cause you’re always obsessed with how hot she used to be back in the day and you feel like you got cheated for not getting with her back then.
That is so dead on it’s not even funny.
Here’s another way to look at it. You kind of fall for a girl who is really, really cool, but who just isn’t very hot at all. Then you find out that she’s really slutty. You wind up with a less than hot chick who isn’t even particularly pristine.
scenario key:
slutty girl = latino propensity for free swinging
by Brett Perryman on Jul 12, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Not against top-tier qaulity pitching
They can never seem to consistently touch elite stuff.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
The faster the girl,
the easier it is to score. Remember that.
My name is Julio Borbon and I approve this shit.
this whole conversation is such pure gold
I can’t wait to blackmail all of you with this stuff.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Hopefully with a bit of a set-up
because he might wonder why you are saying he is a slutty girl with high contact rates.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Z and thedirkatron are brining the "prospects as chicks" metaphors hard tonight
And if I may say so myself, it’s a freaking thing of beauty.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Tommy Hunter = Jenna Fischer
Cute, not really hot though, but her seeming attainability makes her seem hotter.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 12, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd
attain him in a second..
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 12, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
amen
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
Nate Gold = the fat chick with the bubbly personality
that all your dumb, oblivious-to-the-plight-of-your-penis friendgirls are always talking up and trying to get you go after but who you’d never actually think about going near no matter how desperate you get cause you know she just doesn’t have what it takes.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jul 12, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
+666
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 12, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't get it
Big Dan.
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 12, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Fun to ride but you don't want your friends to catch you on one.
I disagree
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
on
which count do you disagree? you WANT your friends to catch you?
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 12, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Mopeds
those would be the Ballards and Joselo Diaz’s. They only get a date when no one else is available and you’re desperate. Then, after you’ve used them, you waive them immediately.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
if that's true
than Chris Shelton is her mom(who is somewhat more attractive).
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 12, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
John Mayberry Jr. = pudgy girl in a sundress
She never looked all that good until she started wearing clothes that did a better job of hiding her pudginess, and now people are saying that she’s looking better, even though she’s just the same pudgy chick except now she’s older and she’s wearing a loose-fitting sundress instead of those jeans that havn’t fit since junior high.
Martin Perez = Miley Cyrus
Too young to be getting too worked up over right now, but you’ve got the combination of hype with some solid building blocks to work with, and in a few years…
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 12, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't say that name twice more in succession
He appears if you say it three times in a row.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 12, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, and I disagree
JMJ = Kim Kardashian
Overrated, not real clear on how they attained their inflated reputations, but they do each have one great tool (power/big ass) and a famous dad.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 12, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
well if we're doing this
then Neftali Feliz = Maria Sharapova
Hot, not from America, and finally getting the attention she deserves(for her athletic prowess of course).
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 12, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
this was going to end up happening anyway
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 12, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
USA
my bad
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
by dstar442005 on Jul 12, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
lemme guess
you follow soccer too? thats a major pet peeve for most euro footy fans. heh.
"Do they know who I am? Do they know my status? Thats what I thought."
-Miles 6/21/08
.501 or bust!
strong considerations for me were
tea, kiker, nealram, engel….
went with kiker.
ill prob go tea, engel, nealram the next 3 i figure. holland i really like. our top 10 i think pretty highly of most of them. good stuff.
"Do they know who I am? Do they know my status? Thats what I thought."
-Miles 6/21/08
.501 or bust!
harrison?
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
your right, im probably undervaluing him, he should probably be in there to now that you mention it.
"Do they know who I am? Do they know my status? Thats what I thought."
-Miles 6/21/08
.501 or bust!
Kiker-cronies?
Okay, yeah, you got us. It’s a conspiracy.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
I wasn't trying to insult anyone
I voted Kiker too.
I’m just pointing out that it seems Beaven’s votes from the last poll have fallen to Kasey Kiker, that’s it.
Well
I voted for Beavan ahead of Teagarden based on me preferring a top of the rotation starter over a great defensive, questionable health and offense catcher. The same makes me vote for Kiker ahead of Teagarden
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Teagarden for me.
I’m a little surprised about the KK lovefest. I went with Beaven last round but Teagarden this time. I would say the gap between Beaven/TT/KK is very narrow though.
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
Wilfredo Boscan
He needs to get added to this list soon. He had another good night tonight and has put up great numbers as an 18 year old in Spokane. He has been the best of that amazing teenage rotation.
If Spokane holds on to win
He will be 6-0 with a 1.82 ERA on the season. Most amazing is 28 K’s and only 4 BB in 29.2 innings.
Time for a new poll?
Just saying, we need to hurry up and get kiker on the board.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Come on guys
6 more votes for Kiker. He’s the most deserving.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Now 3 votes
and I have to say, having voted for kiker the past two votes (and everytime until he gets voted in) TT is probably the better prospect. He is almost major league ready, plays incredible defense and is not a total liability with the bat, whereas kiker is a lefthanded single A pitcher. They both have solid pedigrees, high ceilings and question marks, however I am coming around to the notion that the severe difference in their timetables would give TT the slight edge.
They are both terrific prospects and this might seem contradictory, but they are both legit and they are both rangers prospects so I will defend them both. As much as I like and prefer kiker, many of us around here severely underestimate TT.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Kikers 4 years younger though
if that makes any difference
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
I think Teagarden got a late push
By people seeing him in the All-Star futures game. ‘Cause Kiker was winning this at one point.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
no more runoffs please
this late in the game, if you win you win imo, because this should be a lengthy list.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Out of pocket!
hey guys, sorry for the delay, but I had to go out of town unexpectedly and have had zero Internet access. This is from my iphone but i can’t do fanposts from it. Can someone do the next cpp poll for me? I’ll be back in town Thursday. Just call this one for whoever is ahead, and open up a new thread. Please make sure you get the same tag so people can easily cycle through them easily. Thanks in advance to whoever can do this next one for me.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
on the run from the cops?
it’s cool we understand, we’ve all been there man.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Man doing a poll like this
on my iphone would be insane. Good call on having someone else do it.
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
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