November 24, 200619 yr There's lots more on them. Unfortuntely little or no Marlins stuff (pout) but if you're interested in other team's prospects, pitching coaches, etc., the upcoming 2007 draft, have fun this weekend. I have to run but here's some stuff on Lindstrom and Owens written when they were in the Mets organization. Some interesting background stuff like "why was Lindstrom considered wild?" well maybe it had to do with the fact he pitched all of 2005 (when he got that rep) with a stress fracture in his arm which he got as a starter. Anyways, if you're interested here's the stuff: On Henry Owens http://mets.scout.com/2/520415.html http://mets.scout.com/2/493246.html http://mets.scout.com/2/494603.html Blurbs on Owens and Lindstrom Matt Lindstrom, RHP, Mets*: The Mets' infatuation with keeping him in the rotation has arguably kept Lindstrom from reaching his potential already. Armed with one of the best power arms in all of minor league baseball, routinely hitting in the high-90's with his fastball, Lindstrom compliments it with a power slider that sits 85-86 MPH. He pitched the entire 2005 season with a stress fracture in his pitching arm which effected his control, so he gets a pass on his disappointing year. He finally appears set to remain in the bullpen in 2006 where he could flourish as a setup man. Q&A with B-Mets Pitching Coach Mark Brewer Date: Jun 30, 2006 *Inside Pitch*: Any thoughts on Matt Lindstrom being selected to play in the All-Star Future's Game? *Brewer*: There's another guy fitting into the category of something special. You just don't see a guy throw 98-101 MPH very often. You just don't see it hardly ever at all. It wasn't surprising to me and I'm very happy for him. It's an avenue that he's created for himself to get a chance to be a future star in the big leagues. *Inside Pitch*: Closer Henry Owens has just been tremendous since coming back from the injury that sidelined him for over a month. What more does he have to do to prove he's ready for the next level? *Brewer*: It's simple -- we just need to see him healthy for an extended period of time. *Inside Pitch*: How has the development of his secondary pitches been coming along? *Brewer*: Pretty good. His slider is awesome and he's thinking about a changeup. We're still in the process of thinking if that's the right pitch to go to. ---------- The outtakes above are not from the links. The links are interviews,etc.
November 24, 200619 yr Thanks for the research. Owens intrigues me, Lindstrom not so much. "Armed with one of the best power arms in all of minor league baseball, routinely hitting in the high-90's with his fastball, Lindstrom compliments it with a power slider that sits 85-86 MPH." that sure as hell intrigues me.
November 25, 200619 yr I can't find it for some reason. Can someone get me the scouting reports on both Nate Field and Eddy Rodriguez. Thanks in advance.
November 25, 200619 yr I'll just be glad for their K/BB ratios. If a good hitter knocks us around that's one thing, but I know we all feel :banghead when we have guys out there issuing free passes. These guys should go well with Kranitz, as they seem to be able to throw strikes, at least better than some of the guys they are replacing..
November 25, 200619 yr Thanks for the research. Owens intrigues me, Lindstrom not so much. "Armed with one of the best power arms in all of minor league baseball, routinely hitting in the high-90's with his fastball, Lindstrom compliments it with a power slider that sits 85-86 MPH." that sure as hell intrigues me. That was written before last season, when the 26 year old Lindstrom was about to start his 5th season at A ball. A BALL. His limited work at AA late last season screams inconsistency. He kept the ball in the ballpark and had a very high K/9, but his WHIP was very very high (1.38) and his K/BB ratio was 3:1, not glistening for a power pitcher, especially out of the bullpen. Put it this way, if he were 23, we're looking at one of the most intriguing bullpen prospects in baseball, but he's going to be 27 next season and he's only had limited experience at AA...that's bad.
November 25, 200619 yr but he is only old because he went on a mormon mission it's not like he has be fluttering for that long
November 25, 200619 yr but he is only old because he went on a mormon mission it's not like he has be fluttering for that long He's been a pro since 22 though.
November 26, 200619 yr That was written before last season, when the 26 year old Lindstrom was about to start his 5th season at A ball. ... He's been a pro since 22 though. ... Put it this way, if he were 23, we're looking at one of the most intriguing bullpen prospects in baseball, but he's going to be 27 next season and he's only had limited experience at AA...that's bad. Not quite sure I get it completely, but if he was a 23 year old who had spent 5 seasons in A ball that would be ok? Give the guy a chance. Some people get it late. And ultimately, it's difficult to imagine him being significantly worse than the place he might take in the bullpen.
November 26, 200619 yr Author I've come to the conclusion, the real trade was Vargas for Owens and the other guys were added to even things out. I think we're all just going to have to wait until spring training to figure out what these guys have.
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