Good morning.
New York Mets:
3 prospects to know –
C Ali Sanchez - Sanchez is
probably the better overall defensive catcher in the system. Where Nido’s bat
has been generally good, Sanchez’s has been almost invisible. He struggled
adjusting to Short Season ball offensively in the New York-Penn League in 2016.
His first go in full-season ball was cut short at the end of July.
Still 21, Sanchez has yet to play over 56 games in a season.
His defense makes him one to watch, but hopefully he can get a full season and
put the hand injuries behind him. His bat was never expected to be amongst the
elite, but if he can become just an average hitter, he may be a future big
leaguer with a long career as a reliable backup.
Ht/Wt: 5’11”/195
B/T: S/R Age (as of 2018
MLB Draft): 18y, 11m
When not catching, Siegler shines as an ambidextrous pitcher
on the mound and would likely be a two-way player should he follow through on
his commitment to the University of Florida. Professionally, he’s a better
prospect behind the plate where he balances defensive athleticism and offensive
polish. He’s also a capable utility option with defensive chops on the dirt and
in the grass.
Why baseball owners
won’t pay up for free agents –
Baseball Prospers With Informed Intelligence
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Sodo Mojo on Kumar Rocker –
A Vanderbilt commit, Rocker best tool is his power fastball.
The running, sinking fastball sits at 93-94 MPH, but can hit 98 mph on
occasion. Rocker has very good command of the fastball.
Rocker flashes a plus slider at times, but he needs to finish
consistently for it to be a legitimate wipe out pitch. As it is now, the pitch
is MLB ready, with the potential to be plus down the line. Rocker has little
need for another pitch to dominate in high school, but must develop one to be a
top line starter in the big leagues.
6 comments:
This is Ali's year to stay healthy and start showing he can hit - I think he will.
Casey Stengel could have used a guy like the ambidextrous pitcher/catcher in the article - he could have lost games righty and lefty, to diversify Casey's losing a little.
Simple on spending - when there is some super product, we spend more - not as much to buy, spending is less.
Mack, I sense you love Kumar Rocker as a prospect - he does look really good.
Tom -
I would be very happy to have the Mets pick Rocker.
And... I would gladly escort him to Citifield... on the 7 train.
I was on the 7 train this morning Mack, switching from the LIRR at Hunters Point - CROWDED! Be glad you don't have to ride the # 7. BTW, I did not see John Rocker in my subway car this morning, so the ride wasn't all bad :)
John Rocker was ahead of his time...not in a good way.
I think the QO and the subsequent penalties may really be a big part of the problems with free agency. Why do i want to give a guy a lot of money and be penalized. the double hit only serves to make it harder. The more I think about it the more the players really screwed themselves in labour negotiations. The owners have so much they can give back in the next negotiations without really giving up anything.
Robb, good point.
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