After watching Lindor in the Fall Instructional League, I have very little doubt that he will...

After watching Lindor in the Fall Instructional League, I have very little doubt that he will develop into a very good major leaguer, one that can play a premium defensive position while providing above-average offensive production.

Jason Parks, writing for BP (subscription piece) on Lindor and several of the other Tribe prospects going into 2012

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I hope so. Our drafting has really seemed to improve these last few years.

by Cols714 on Feb 7, 2012 11:11 AM EST reply actions

As soon as he lands in a team this year I’m jumping online and getting a Lindor jersey. Pretty sure it will be the only one in Australia

by Aussie Wahoo on Feb 8, 2012 3:15 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

People will ask you about your obsession with truffles.

by emd2k3 on Feb 10, 2012 1:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I’ve let my BP sub lapse and can’t renew it at the moment, so apologies if this is in the article. Parks tweeted a few days ago:

[…] I’m afraid Francisco Lindor might be new crush. I think he could be a superstar

I was kind of surprised not to see this tweet show up in the “capitalizing on tweeted inefficiencies” box.

by ameliorate on Feb 7, 2012 2:18 PM EST reply actions

Parks apparently loved what he saw of Lindor in Fall Instructional League play. Parks is also the guy who loved what he saw in Arizona for Cleveland when he spent a week watching complex league play last summer.

by APV on Feb 7, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

He’s been very enthusiastic about the system for a long time, yeah.

by ameliorate on Feb 7, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

I almost didn’t want to read this BP article as I’m trying to remain as optimistic as possible across the board. And yes, as already mentioned, Parks seems to love him. But even at the end of the “What Could Go Wrong in 2012” paragraph, he’s gushing over him again with this closing line.

I think he has a chance to be a star, and to be honest, I think he makes the necessary adjustments very quickly and emerges as a top tier prospect in the game before the year is out.

You are reading my signature.

by rolub on Feb 7, 2012 3:46 PM EST reply actions

He and Goldsmith show a lot of love for Lindor in episode 80.0 of their “up and in” baseball prospectus podcast. Not a bad listen if you haven’t downloaded before.

by Aussie Wahoo on Feb 8, 2012 3:13 AM EST via mobile reply actions

You mean Kevin Goldstein?

by Jay on Feb 9, 2012 1:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Yes, I have a mate called Goldsmith. I always get them mixed up!

by Aussie Wahoo on Feb 9, 2012 2:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

Pretty sure someone just rec’ed that because you said “mate.”

by Jay on Feb 10, 2012 1:04 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Crikey!

by emd2k3 on Feb 10, 2012 1:26 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Heyman reports that the Rangers extended Andrus for 3yr/$14.4m. Where would that put Asdrubal on a 3yr, $20m? Though, I would expect at least a 4 year deal for him if there is one to be made.

Matt LaPorta is the bane of my existence.

by USSChoo on Feb 8, 2012 11:54 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

Yes, you would think the Tribe would try for a year of FA if he would do it. When is his hearing?

by MTF on Feb 8, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

A 4 year deal would actually be 2 years of FA. As of now, I don’t think the hearing date has been made public.

Matt LaPorta is the bane of my existence.

by USSChoo on Feb 8, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

buuuuuuut this is what’s more important

I like ex-Phillies prospects.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 8, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

uh, andrus is better

I like ex-Phillies prospects.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 8, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Despite the 80 OPS+ he makes it close, but I’d still take Asdrubal given the same contract. The vast majority of Andrus’ value is tied up in defense, and a solid OBP for a shortstop, and those have frequently been undervalued in contract negotiations.

by 7foot3 on Feb 8, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Defensively, yes, but we know that offense, particularly HRs means more in arb. Indians know that, too.

Matt LaPorta is the bane of my existence.

by USSChoo on Feb 9, 2012 9:15 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

The Rangers extended Andrus’ guarantee, but Andrus did not extend his commitment to the Rangers.

by Jay on Feb 9, 2012 1:31 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

This. From Andrus’ standpoint, he isn’t really losing all that much in salary since he’d only be eligible for arbitration. For Asdrubal, he’d be potentially giving up a lot more earnings if he signed past 2013.

by Ryan on Feb 9, 2012 9:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs