Random MLB chatter

Home ▸ Archive ▸ Pro Sports ▸ Random MLB chatter
karen lotz's avatar

karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Feb 27, 2011 3:40 PM
Probably too early to be overly concerned about Utley. If he plays a couple games and then has to sit out due to the knee flaring up that would be a different story. Did he have any off season surgery on it?
Feb 27, 2011 3:40pm
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Feb 27, 2011 3:51 PM
darbypitcher22;692340 wrote:There's not really a need to rush him, like others have said. Let him learn all the nuiances playing at the lower level and advance like we all know he will

If he is ready for the big leagues, then bring him up. You'd only be "rushing" him if he isn't ready. Like others have said, he has already been great in his limited time in the minors. I see him getting to AA or AAA by September, and if he does well there, it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him as a September call up.

I can understand the "nuances" argument if he is a pitcher, but he is a freaking outfielder. It won't take him that long to adjust to the position and we've already established that he can hit. If he keeps hitting in the minors, there are zero nuances left for him to conquer
Feb 27, 2011 3:51pm
karen lotz's avatar

karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Feb 27, 2011 3:55 PM
I'd say there will be a rather large difference between pitching in the Major League and instructional ball. Harper is expected to start the year in low A ball and is only in Nationals camp for a few weeks before moving down to minor league camp.
Feb 27, 2011 3:55pm
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Feb 27, 2011 4:20 PM
Sure there will be a difference in pitching, but I said IF he continues to show he can hit, then there is no reason to arbitrarily hold him in the minors. Especially after their season ends
Feb 27, 2011 4:20pm
karen lotz's avatar

karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Feb 27, 2011 4:23 PM
Right, but not too many guys go from low A ball to MLB in one year. He is a freak but he is still only 18 years old (I think). Where is he listed on the top prospects list by any of the experts?
Feb 27, 2011 4:23pm
karen lotz's avatar

karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Feb 27, 2011 4:23 PM
I'm not saying its impossible, just don't think its likely especially considering how the Nationals are trying to build their franchise.
Feb 27, 2011 4:23pm
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Feb 27, 2011 6:03 PM
karen lotz;693699 wrote:Right, but not too many guys go from low A ball to MLB in one year. He is a freak but he is still only 18 years old (I think). Where is he listed on the top prospects list by any of the experts?

Keith Law has him as the #2 prospect behind Mike Trout.

It is ESPN insider, so the I will go ahead and run out the top 10:

1. Mike Trout - OF Angels
2. Bryce Harper - OF / C Natinals
3. Domonic Brown - OF Phillies
4. Jesus Montero - C Yankees
5. Eric Hosmer - 1B Royals
6. Julio Teheran - P Braves
7. Dustin Ackley - 2B Mariners
8. Wil Myers - C Royals
9. Shelby Miller - P Cardinals
10. Aaron Hicks - OF Twins

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/insider/columns/story?columnist=law_keith&page=LawTop100Prospects1-25
Feb 27, 2011 6:03pm
karen lotz's avatar

karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Feb 27, 2011 6:40 PM
http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2011/02/27/chipper-jones-gets-hit-in-return-and-takes-a-swing-at-critics/?cxntfid=blogs_jeff_schultz_blog&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Chipper calls out jordo:
If they think I’m doing this for the money, they obviously haven’t seen my bank account,” he said. “I’ve never played this game for money. Nor will I. My mind doesn’t work that way. I play this game because I love my teammates and they wanted me to come back. “I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about.”
Feb 27, 2011 6:40pm
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Feb 27, 2011 8:21 PM

I'm not sure why he feels the need to call me out. I mean, all I did was express surprise when a 38 year old player who is coming off of an ACL injury and a season where he struggled to hit for long periods of time, said that he was coming back for another season. Keep in mind Chipper had openly discussed retirement during last season.

Apparently I'm not the only dude saying that either. As evidenced by him calling out basement dwelling baseball fans. I have to admit that I find it funny that I am a basement dweller though haha. I mean, karen you have over 10,000 posts. That's double what I have and we started here at the same time.

Chipper may very well have a good season, I don't know. I've never had a problem with him. Like I said, I was just surprised to hear that he was going to rehab and return for another season
Feb 27, 2011 8:21pm
Tiger2003's avatar

Tiger2003

Kill or be Killed

15,421 posts
Feb 28, 2011 11:38 AM
karen lotz;693615 wrote:Probably too early to be overly concerned about Utley. If he plays a couple games and then has to sit out due to the knee flaring up that would be a different story. Did he have any off season surgery on it?

No he did not. It just patella tendinitis well atleast that is what they are reporting. He had a MRI on Saturday.
Feb 28, 2011 11:38am
Tiger2003's avatar

Tiger2003

Kill or be Killed

15,421 posts
Feb 28, 2011 11:40 AM
I wonder when Harper gets up to the league if they will move Werth to left?
Feb 28, 2011 11:40am
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Feb 28, 2011 12:12 PM
Tiger2003;694588 wrote:I wonder when Harper gets up to the league if they will move Werth to left?
Not sure, I had heard whispers that they wondered if he could play CF.
Feb 28, 2011 12:12pm
karen lotz's avatar

karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Feb 28, 2011 4:18 PM
Harper's first 2 AB's against big league pitching resulted in K's. He came in as a pinch hitter for the DH.


I'd think if healthy Werth would play CF. Of course the Nats have Nyjer Morgan there now so a lot would depend on his ability to keep his shit together.
Feb 28, 2011 4:18pm
S

Sonofanump

Feb 28, 2011 4:23 PM
jordo212000;693903 wrote:Keith Law has him as the #2 prospect behind Mike Trout.

It is ESPN insider, so the I will go ahead and run out the top 10:

1. Mike Trout - OF Angels
2. Bryce Harper - OF / C Natinals
3. Domonic Brown - OF Phillies
4. Jesus Montero - C Yankees
5. Eric Hosmer - 1B Royals
6. Julio Teheran - P Braves
7. Dustin Ackley - 2B Mariners
8. Wil Myers - C Royals
9. Shelby Miller - P Cardinals
10. Aaron Hicks - OF Twins

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/insider/columns/story?columnist=law_keith&page=LawTop100Prospects1-25

Not an insider, do they give estimated ML arrival dates?
Feb 28, 2011 4:23pm
karen lotz's avatar

karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Mar 1, 2011 12:15 AM
keithlaw keithlaw



Beyond a publicity stunt? Near zero. RT @wwalker4: @keithlaw odds that Bryce Harper is called up to the big leagues by seasons end
Take it for what its worth.
Mar 1, 2011 12:15am
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Mar 1, 2011 12:17 PM
jordo212000;693903 wrote:Keith Law has him as the #2 prospect behind Mike Trout.

It is ESPN insider, so the I will go ahead and run out the top 10:

1. Mike Trout - OF Angels in the next 2 years
2. Bryce Harper - OF / C Natinals no timetable given
3. Domonic Brown - OF Phillies Battling for spot on team
4. Jesus Montero - C Yankees he was in AAA last year. Law thinks he could have a spot this season as a backup catcher/DH
5. Eric Hosmer - 1B Royals probably next year. Played in AA ball last year
6. Julio Teheran - P Braves no timetable. Was in AA last year
7. Dustin Ackley - 2B Mariners middle of 2011
8. Wil Myers - C Royals played A ball last season. He is a good way's out probably
9. Shelby Miller - P Cardinals A ball last season
10. Aaron Hicks - OF Twins A ball last season

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/insider/columns/story?columnist=law_keith&page=LawTop100Prospects1-25

see above in bold
Mar 1, 2011 12:17pm
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Mar 1, 2011 12:21 PM
karen lotz;695488 wrote:Take it for what its worth.

Really just depends on how he responds to big league pitching. I guess there is a good chance that they send him home after the minor league season ends, but the Natinals need to pay for Werth's contract (they are said to be considering throwing a Godfather offer at Pujols as well). I could very easily see them bring up Harper in September. He'll sell some tickets
Mar 1, 2011 12:21pm
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Mar 1, 2011 3:07 PM
^^^Im staying away from anything STL this year. They really do seem to be a tough-luck organization in 2011.
Mar 1, 2011 3:07pm
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Mar 1, 2011 7:14 PM
Looks like Carpenter will be okay. I'll never forget how much he whined after the Reds-Cardinals melee. Brandon Phillips described the Cardinals perfectly imo
Mar 1, 2011 7:14pm
darbypitcher22's avatar

darbypitcher22

Senior Member

8,000 posts
Mar 1, 2011 7:22 PM
I'd love to see Montero up with the big club this year in the Bronx...
Mar 1, 2011 7:22pm
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Mar 1, 2011 9:22 PM
Harper got his first hit of the spring today. Went 1 for 2
Mar 1, 2011 9:22pm
S

Sonofanump

Mar 2, 2011 1:06 PM
jordo212000;695815 wrote:see above in bold

Thanks, my other league is pretty deep, but no sense drafting a player that won't see full time action next year due to our salaray cap restictions.
Mar 2, 2011 1:06pm
september63's avatar

september63

Senior Member

5,789 posts
Mar 2, 2011 6:02 PM
Anyone see the scuffle in the Cubbies dugout today?
Mar 2, 2011 6:02pm
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Mar 2, 2011 9:31 PM
september63;697703 wrote:Anyone see the scuffle in the Cubbies dugout today?

who was involved?
Mar 2, 2011 9:31pm