BA's Midseason Top 25
4. Justin Smoak, 1b RANGERS
An oblique strain slowed Smoak a tad, but he jumped to high levels with no problems and fits the first-base profile perfectly.
13. Neftali Feliz, rhp RANGERS
The minors' biggest fastball sits at 94-98 mph. If his move to the bullpen at Triple-A proves permanent, he'll be less valuable; improved pitchability would go a long way.
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Martin Perez made the "next 25" honorable mention
"andruw jones hits 3 HRS at LA of Anaheim last nite after hitting zero at LA of LA as Dodger in all of '08. thats nuts." SI_JonHeyman
Heyward, Stanton, Montero
None of them were drafted ahead of Smoak.
Alma para conquistarte, corazón para quererte, y vida para vivirla junto a ti.
Yup
but especially because of the Hosmer/Alvarez/Alonso/Smoak debates. Although I think he will end up as the 2nd best position player to come out of that draft if Tim Beckham reaches his potential.
Alma para conquistarte, corazón para quererte, y vida para vivirla junto a ti.
for whatever reason
i am really cheering for Jason Castro. The fact that he landed above Pedro Alvarez on that list makes me very happy.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
You gotta respect a guy
who the day after he’s drafted has to read articles everywhere saying he’s one of the dumbest picks in a long time, yet makes his team look genius by becoming one of the best picks of the draft.
It’d be cool if he can keep that up.
Go Rice Owls!
Not a genius pick, I'd say
but definitely now a justifiable one instead of “drafting for need”.
The rest of the Stros draft could be getting the “great” tag though.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
am i the only one
who absolutely hates the idea of moving feliz to the bullpen permanently? that should only be used as a last ditch effort incase his shoulder falls apart in two years or he forgets how to pitch. we forget just how young this kid is.
if he doesnt make his debut until 2011 I’m totally fine with that because his talent seems worth the wait to me.
seriously 5innings > 1 inning
Fresh since 1822
something to be said
For easing into life in the majors. The club realizes a starter is more valuable over the course of a career. But if he can shore up the ML pen, he’s better off than AAA any role.
by ericeric on Jul 9, 2009 3:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah,
i see what you’re saying and i agree with easing guys in at the ML level through the bullpen.
but if he’s still in OKC i don’t get it. and just in general. i think the club and fans should cool down on waiting for feliz he’s barely 21 yr’s old
remember what rushing volquez to the majors did to his mind?
Fresh since 1822
Rodney just posted a reassuring note from Daniels
on Bad Radio today, saying Feliz is still a starter long term.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
A permanent move would be absurd
Unless his other stuff doesn’t develop or he can’t prove himself as a starter. That kind of talk is incredibly premature.
by GhostofGaryHogeboom on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
No Perez?
I’m pretty shocked, actually.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
He was honorable mention
and I’d bet he gets that high by season’s end if he keeps on like he has.
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You'd have to think he'd move up
after what hes done this year if perez isnt top 25 i dont know what is
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Seriously
he’ll be what, 19 next year in AA?
He’s set to debut in ‘11 at age 20. That’s Kershaw status, right there.
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by inactive lsb user on Jul 9, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Perez
I feel like the BAs and BPs don’t really take him so serious yet. I want to say I read a Goldstein chat where he was dismissive of the guy’s top 100 status.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Jul 9, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm more shocked....
That there was not one mention of Neftali Perez…….totally expecting him to be in the top 5
Haters
Bill Simmons: "I will tell you right now, if the Boston Red Sox traded Clay Buchholz for Justin Smoak, I will run around my neighborhood naked...celebrating for an hour. I love Justin Smoak"
Pitchability?
Is that like drinkability?
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
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