sickels' top 20 prospects
http://www.minorleagueball.com/story/2008/1/14/17208/9906
nobody even a B+, though he says Miller would be except for the elbow concerns. pretty much what we already knew.
"This system has thinned out at the top but still has depth. There is a large number of C+ guys, anyone from 9 through 18 could rank together depending on what you want to emphasize, so don't fret over the exact placement. I'm not a super-huge fan of Beau Mills, and probably rank him a tad lower than other analysts. I think he'll hit for power but I have questions about his other skills and want to see more pro data."
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by Roger Dorn on Jan 14, 2008 5:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by Pronktastic on Jan 14, 2008 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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It's fun. It's orderly. And then we can "compare" systems.
It's subjectively objective, and we like objective comparisons. But that's the point of scouting. See the player and make an informed judgment.
For what it's worth, the Indians used a trio of Sickels' 2007 C+ players to reach the post-season:
#13) Asdrubal Cabrera
#17) Raffy Perez
#19) Jensen Lewis
by rick on Jan 14, 2008 6:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by APV on Jan 14, 2008 6:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by APV on Jan 14, 2008 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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That's nice work misspelling both of John Drennen's names, though. And where are future HOFers Gregorio Rosario and Jeff Stevens?
by Jay on Jan 14, 2008 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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I'm sticking with my initial statement: I like Sickels but his coverage of the Indians system is really spotty and rests to a large degree on the guys he watched in college (like those from big CWS teams).
by APV on Jan 14, 2008 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by Jay on Jan 15, 2008 2:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by fleerdon on Jan 14, 2008 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Obviously I'm disappointed in Drennen's season, but you're right, he's still young for his level and has plenty of projection left in him. Also a great example of a guy where it really helps to have that fifth year of Rule 5 exemption (2009).
At age 20, he not only has time to turn it around, but he's likely to get significantly stronger over the next 3-4 years, while simultaneously developing his skills. Drennen at first glance was a borderline EPS guy, but when power is the only thing that's a little light in the numbers, you give a teenager the benefit of the doubt.
You might notice that Drennen's OPS in 2006 was basically the same as Weglarz in 2007, Weglarz being just a few months younger at the time. Weglarz has a big edge in secondary numbers, it's true, but you know, Drennen's numbers look a little more like those of a talented young player.
Speaking of Rule 5, Whitney's year-by-year numbers kind of make me mad. He really put the organization in a box.
by Jay on Jan 15, 2008 3:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by APV on Jan 15, 2008 7:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A few thoughts on Drennen's name!
I think many are subconsciously thinking of Bruce Drennan when they write John Drennen's name. :-)
And, to my knowledge, as I wrote above, I believe Drennen's first name is "John," like "John Olerud," not "Jon" like "Jon Nunnally."
No offense anyone - just want to make sure you've got the right spelling, which certainly helps when you want to look up stats on these players. :-)
by indiansfan on Jan 15, 2008 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Jay, by "young" prospect, you're referring to the young/old skill-set differences, right? So, Nicky has the stat sheet of a 32-year-old?
by fleerdon on Jan 15, 2008 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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young/old skills -- yeah, that's what I meant, although I think such things are sometimes overplayed, it might be true that 20-year-olds just aren't supposed to have ridiculous walk rates.
by Jay on Jan 16, 2008 12:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Special thanks to Wikipedia for teaching me the word "disambiguate."
by fleerdon on Jan 16, 2008 8:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by Jay on Jan 16, 2008 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by fleerdon on Jan 14, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by LAIndianfan on Jan 14, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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This is not an advert, but for a fanatic's perspective (read: way too thorough and much more accurate), check out Tony Lastoria's take over at Swerbs Blurbs and his own blog:
http://www.theclevelandfan.com/indians.php
This guy actually graduated from his hobby of posting on forums to making road trips to all minor league levels and talking to players and managers and FO development people (have a car, a microphone and a website and you are instant media, more power to him) to arrive at a much more definitive top 50.
This is only a plug insofar as Tony's list is far more accurate - not that I don't have quibbles with it - and it is definitely more reflective of ShapCo's own internal rankings.
by mcrose on Jan 14, 2008 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by Ryan on Jan 14, 2008 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by APV on Jan 14, 2008 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 - I wholeheartedly agree about Tony's list!
by indiansfan on Jan 15, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Not that I would be bothered by that. It's always the same thing these last few years; no blue chippers, great depth, and then 2 to 4 guys come from seemingly nowhere to contribute to the big club.
That said, Snyder over Weglarz?
by cheech99 on Jan 14, 2008 9:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by hans on Jan 14, 2008 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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i'd be more inclined to respect the ratings if he could tell me who "jake" goedert is.
by emil minty on Jan 14, 2008 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by hans on Jan 15, 2008 1:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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We lack a bonafide blue chipper in our farm system, but we have alot of talent and depth, and we could basically have a entirely home grown team by 2009:
C: Martinez
1B: Mills
2B: Rodriguez
SS: Cabrera
3B: Hodges
LF: Weglarz
CF: Sizemore
RF: Gutierrez
DH: Hafner
by JPFrost on Jan 15, 2008 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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I'll also add:
SP:Sabathia
SP:Carmona
SP:Miller
SP:Laffey
SP:Lofgren (Westbrook traded for prospects)
RP:Huff (Long man?)
RP:J. Lewis
RP:S. Lewis
RP:Perez
RP:Stevens
CL:Sipp
A pointless exercise, I know. But fun.
by Pronktastic on Jan 15, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by nickjs21 on Jan 16, 2008 12:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by Ryan on Jan 14, 2008 11:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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'Course that's after Snyder and Aubrey tear up the joint first.
by mcrose on Jan 15, 2008 12:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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In Aubrey's case, after he tears up, well, you know...
by Ryan on Jan 15, 2008 12:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by mcrose on Jan 15, 2008 12:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by Toxicadam on Jan 15, 2008 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by plato on Jan 15, 2008 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: sickels' top 20 prospects
John Sickels
Feb. 22, 2006
Oh I know his concerns were legit., but still, Sickels thought he was highly overrated.
by DocNo on Jan 15, 2008 12:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by luifer5 on Jan 15, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by fleerdon on Jan 15, 2008 10:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by Brick. on Jan 15, 2008 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by fleerdon on Jan 16, 2008 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by Turkmenbashi on Jan 16, 2008 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by woodsmeister on Jan 16, 2008 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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the best gu y in the world
General winning the cy young award

If Kelvim wasn't already my favorite Angels pitcher, he would be now. Stay humble.
by nickjs21 on Jan 16, 2008 11:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by E5 on Jan 18, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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(This outta be good).
by mauichuck on Jan 18, 2008 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by E5 on Jan 18, 2008 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by mcrose on Jan 18, 2008 10:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by mauichuck on Jan 19, 2008 10:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by nickjs21 on Jan 19, 2008 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by hans on Jan 19, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by fleerdon on Jan 19, 2008 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by Brick. on Jan 19, 2008 6:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by fwembt on Jan 21, 2008 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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"Yeah, that's sweet Kelvim...no, wait...take your shirt off...yeah, whip it right down there on the car hood. Now show me some love."
by The DiaTriber on Jan 20, 2008 10:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by fleerdon on Jan 20, 2008 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/265464.html
by 7foot3 on Jan 16, 2008 11:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/265464.html
Chris Kline is a little more familiar with the Indian's farm system, and it shows. Interesting that he makes the strongest assumption I've seen to date that Miller will get an opportunity to start the season in Cleveland's pen. Not sure I'd disagree with that move - if Adam can get thru '08 with some ML success and a strong arm I'd be very happy.
by mcrose on Jan 16, 2008 11:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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by mcrose on Jan 16, 2008 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by APV on Jan 16, 2008 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by 7foot3 on Jan 16, 2008 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by JPFrost on Jan 16, 2008 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by 7foot3 on Jan 16, 2008 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by fleerdon on Jan 16, 2008 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by mcrose on Jan 16, 2008 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by oxforddave on Jan 16, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by mcrose on Jan 16, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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by hans on Jan 16, 2008 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Notable assumptions in the BA 2011 lineup:
- C.C. re-upped.
- Jake not re-upped after 2010.
- Victor extended beyond 2010 option.
- Peralta retained, option picked up for 2011, and kept at SS for four more seasons (while Asdrubal stays at 2B).
- Marte dumped (or on the bench).
- Miller stays healthy enough to stick.
- Mills make the club and sticks at 3B.
- Lofgren and Weglarz also make the club.
- Betancourt not the closer (possibly not retained).
by Jay on Jan 16, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Chris Kline's best line....
I'm liking this kid more and more.
by ken from alexandria on Jan 16, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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