January 20, 200620 yr I know it is from a fantasy and not a baseball perspective, but one of the ESPN guys wrote about the rookie class today. I'd link it, but it is an insider article. "1. Jeremy Hermida, OF, Marlins -- 1st round (No. 11), 2002 -- .293-18-63-23, 118, .975 (Double-A): He's not only slated to start in right field, but also in the No. 3 lineup spot, ahead of Miguel Cabrera. Florida can afford to be patient with Hermida, so he has the best chance -- by far -- of this year's rookie class to be a solid, five-category contributor, especially with that kind of lineup protection. Projection: .272-23-72-22. 5. Mike Jacobs, 1B, Marlins -- 38th round, 1999 -- .321-25-93-1, 117, .965 (Double-A): He's not a natural fit on prospect lists, lacking the superstar upside of many of the other names listed here, but Jacobs can hit and is virtually guaranteed the everyday first base job and the No. 5 or 6 lineup spot in Florida. He's a mild health risk, but he should offer enough to be a useful corner infielder. Projection: .282-26-81-0. 11. Josh Willingham, C, Marlins -- 17th round, 2000 -- .320-19-55-5, 68, 1.112 (Class A/Triple-A): Few of the rookies competing for jobs in Florida this spring have as much offensive potential as Willingham, but the problem is that he's not up to the task of serving as an everyday major-league catcher. Left field is an option, and in leagues where he'll retain catcher eligibility, he could be quite the sleeper if given 350-plus at-bats while playing at a different position. Projection: .262-21-69-7. 17. Hanley Ramirez, SS, Marlins -- undrafted free agent, 2000 -- .271-6-52-26, 122, .720 (Double-A): Scouts love this guy, but to this point, he hasn't offered the kind of numbers you'd like to see from a top prospect. Ramirez's best fantasy assets, assuming he wins the starting shortstop job, should be a healthy steals total and a batting average that won't hurt your team. Projection: .260-6-39-25." Pretty pointless, but just some news. I think we'd all be happy with the Hermida, Jacobs, and Willingham projections.
January 20, 200620 yr pretty good, but still foolish, no one can tell the future, who cares for upside, let's wait it out and see.
January 20, 200620 yr Those kind of power numbers would cause a complete outproduction of the players they'd be replacing (Delgado, Encarnacion, Lowell and Gonzalez). If Hermida, Jacobs and Willingham really combine for 70 HR's, I'll be giddy.
January 20, 200620 yr Those kind of power numbers would cause a complete outproduction of the players they'd be replacing (Delgado, Encarnacion, Lowell and Gonzalez). If Hermida, Jacobs and Willingham really combine for 70 HR's, I'll be giddy. I think the players replacing Encarnacion, Lowell, and Gonzalez are going to out-homer them. Jacobs is obviously not going to outnumber Delgado.
January 20, 200620 yr Willy lower batting average than Hanley?!? :blink: They have Willy at .262 and Hanley at .260. All of these numbers are, IMO, inflated (especially the power numbers) and for the most part worthless since they don't give the system they used to derive the projections, but if they happened I'd be ecstatic.
January 20, 200620 yr Willy lower batting average than Hanley?!? :blink: They have Willy at .262 and Hanley at .260. All of these numbers are, IMO, inflated (especially the power numbers) and for the most part worthless since they don't give the system they used to derive the projections, but if they happened I'd be ecstatic. :blink: :lol :lol :lol
January 20, 200620 yr I have high hopes for Hanley, but there are so many conflicting scouting reports out there, and most of them seem to suggest he will never live up to his initial hype. IMO it is telling that the RedSox would get rid of him, and then trade away the SS fixture (Renteria) that was supposedly blocking Hanley's rise to the majors...I think the RedSox are now going with Alex Cora at SS.
January 21, 200620 yr When will BP update their Pecota amybody kno I've been wondering the same hting.
January 21, 200620 yr Hanley Ramirez hitting .260 this season would make me very happy. Anything better than Gonzalez' production last year will be a blessing.
January 21, 200620 yr I agree with you Lou....it is pointless. With that said I'm looking forward to seeing the kids play. I just hope Jacobs September was not a mirage.
January 21, 200620 yr Those kind of power numbers would cause a complete outproduction of the players they'd be replacing (Delgado, Encarnacion, Lowell and Gonzalez). If Hermida, Jacobs and Willingham really combine for 70 HR's, I'll be giddy. I think the players replacing Encarnacion, Lowell, and Gonzalez are going to out-homer them. Jacobs is obviously not going to outnumber Delgado. I was referring to the four as a group, not individually one for one.
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