TotalZone for Minor Leaguers
by PaulThomas on Jan 28, 2009 11:01 PM PST
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A grain of salt indeed.
How was Doolittle’s fielding on the mound?
by Atma Sister One on Jan 28, 2009 11:07 PM PST reply actions
I saw this yesterday
and checked it out. It seems pretty cool, but as with any defensive metric, must be used for many years in order to get a ballpark estimate of defensive capabilities. I do like this system, and it gets a lot of players right, but some of them come out with really weird numbers.
"I'm on hold for now"- Bobby Crosby
Some SS prospects -- Runs per 150 G 2008
Good:
Alcides Escobar, 21, Southern League (AA): +24
Reid Brignac, 22, International League (AAA): +11
Adequate:
Hu Chin-Lung, 24, Pacific Coast League (AAA): +4
Elvis Andrus, 19, Texas League (AA): +2
Ivan De Jesus, 21, Southern League (AA): -8
Bad:
Jason Donald, 23, Eastern League (AA): -37
Carlos Triunfel, 18, California League (A+): -47
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
First thing I did when i saw that new metrics were up
Search “Alcides Escobar”
Dear Santa, next Christmas I would like a box of chocolates and one bonafide Alcides Escobar.
"I'm on hold for now"- Bobby Crosby
by DyeLongJustice on Jan 29, 2009 7:15 AM PST up reply actions
Cognac...mmm
"I'm on hold for now"- Bobby Crosby
by DyeLongJustice on Jan 29, 2009 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty much standard scouting reports
id take the report on Doolittle with a slight grain of salt being as his RF numbers are better, which just seems fluky. We can try to measure fielding as accurately as possible but even the best minds in sabermetrics say its an inexact science. On the other hand, Doolittle might have been generally assumed to be a good defensive player because thats the perception of the type of player he is, the Mark Grace, John Olerued, good average, doubles power good defense type. perhaps the positive scouting reports were due to that perception. Whatever it is, its certainly interesting
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
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Chris Carter
I searched for Chris Carter, but couldn’t find him, only the Red Sox version (who is even more of a butcher with the glove).
Keep in mind that the California League basically does not have the category "line drive"
League average rate there is like 8% or something.
His true percentage is probably more like 50%. And that’s a good thing when you’re a guy with enormous power and limited footspeed.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
I feel he should bunt more
You know – little things, grit and some such.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Can't be gritty
He’s black.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
Thanks PT - great stuff!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Justin Sellers
Sellers looks like a great fielder, which squares with his reputation. I’m somewhat confused why he hasn’t been playing SS in the minors.
The A’s have a bevy of this sort of player- SS with average OBP ability but absolutely no power and some decent defense.
I think it's mostly because he keeps being on the same team with Cliff Pennington
(Part of it is also that the A’s like their infielders to be able to play multiple positions.)
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
FWIW, I love that multiple positions philosophy, even if they eventually settle into one
by thejd44 on Jan 30, 2009 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
More minor league news: A's have signed Bobby Cramer
He might get to contend for the second lefty spot in the bullpen, especially if the A’s don’t sign another major league free agent.
Google search reveals that he worked as a pitching instructor at one point and also that he apparently signed to pitch in Italy (!) for this season. (One presumes the A’s bought him out of that deal, or he may have had a contractual option allowing him to pitch for an affiliated team if he was offered a contract with one.)
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
Nice stint in AA
Looks reasonably promising – compared to, say, Ben Copeland. Grr…
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
A guy named Bobby Cr___ from SoCal who went to Long Beach State?
Oh, that bodes well …
A B -3X = Swedish girls like chocolate @('.')@
Ironically, they were teammates for at least three seasons
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
Interesting, but I don't think he'll be any better than Jay Marshall (who is, I think, still with the organization)
by thejd44 on Jan 30, 2009 9:55 PM PST up reply actions
He appears to have better control and K ability
It could be a mirage created by playing in weak leagues, but you never know.
That said, there’s probably a 97% chance we never hear his name again after this season.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
Q&A with David Forst up
Here.
Edited highlights:
DLS looks like he’ll be pitching by May or so next year, which is good. Also, if things don’t work out for him here, he can always move to Japan to help them out with their low birthrate. (See here.)
Gregorio Petit is represented by Scott Boras?!? Apparently the A’s have no anti-Boras policy, apart from their general anti-spending-money policy…
Only had part of my Arnold Leon question answered, but the A’s see him as a starter and are still trying to figure out how to get him there stamina-wise.
Sleepers: Doolittle (hey, I called that one) and Daniel Thomas.
A’s will continue to budget extra $$ for IFAs and overslot players.
They still see Landon Powell as a catcher; he could make the team out of spring if he’s healthy and hitting well.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
Good read - actually one thing that impressed me
(because it usually doesn’t) was the quality of the questions. And David Forst always answers as directly and forthrightly as he can.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Sweet Baby DLS
DLS is a MACHINE. Quadruplets AND Twins? Oh my.
"I'm on hold for now"- Bobby Crosby
by DyeLongJustice on Feb 3, 2009 6:51 AM PST up reply actions
Someone is trying to procreate himself right into the poor house
The nuts and bolts of gameplay are apocalyptic failures, but the awfulness doesn’t stop there. Managing games is utterly pointless. [Feb 2009, p.85]
Thanks for the Cliff Notes PT
The nuts and bolts of gameplay are apocalyptic failures, but the awfulness doesn’t stop there. Managing games is utterly pointless. [Feb 2009, p.85]
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