December 6, 201213 yr Author I mean, if the Rule 5 draft had any cant miss prospects, they wouldn't be in the rule 5 draft. just sayin Some notable Rule 5 picks: Dan Uggla, Josh Hamilton, Johan Santana, Shane Victorino, Joakim Soria and some guy named Roberto Clemente. More of a list here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_5_draft#Notable_Rule_5_draftees Sometimes you don't know what a player can do in the bigs until you give him the chance.
December 6, 201213 yr I expected us to try to snag a 3rd baseman here but instead we got a platoon compliment for JP. Silverio slugged .588 against lefties in 2011. Not bad. I wonder what this says about Petersen though? Also, I don't blame the Marlins for taking a flyer on a lefty who can hit triple digits. I just don't have high hopes Lara. His K/9 has declined every year, his WHIP was over 1.6 last year, and has never pitched above A+. But still, he's only 23 so not like he's completely doomed. Hopefully the Marlins pitching coaches can work extensively with Lara during ST because... damn, what a weapon he has the potential to be out of the pen.
December 6, 201213 yr Lara throws 97-100 mph Fastball who has control issues but seems to be figuring things out What makes you think he's figuring things out? He's already walked 7 in 5.1 innings in winter league (and walked 58 in 112 innings last year) He was a starter in the minor leagues. The Marlins apparently view him as a situational lefty out of the bullpen.
December 6, 201213 yr Yes, but all it costs a team like Miami is the willingness to let them play and see if they work out. And Alfredo Silverio is Right Handed, which will help with Pierre
December 6, 201213 yr Lara's #'s were much better against lefties than righties last year. Even though he hasn't pitched in AA, a lefty who can throw 100 out of the pen is an asset. If he sucks, who cares? That roster spot isn't going to get the team to the playoffs anyway. Hopefully he makes the team and we don't lose him. He has upside. Starting, he has to pace himself; out of the bullpen, he can just come out throwing hard from the get-go.
December 6, 201213 yr I think Silverio was a good choice. Unless there's something I'm missing, his problem was a car accident. I don't see any regressions or anything
December 6, 201213 yr Author I think Silverio was a good choice. Unless there's something I'm missing, his problem was a car accident. I don't see any regressions or anything Right, he needed Tommy John and he had concussions along with other injuries. Still recovering but definitely worth a pick.
December 6, 201213 yr I also don't think they see him as a platoon guy; he'll be given a shot in CF, at some point.
December 6, 201213 yr he's pretty interesting actually. apparently he went to FIU too. His last season in AA before the accident was 2011 where he slugged .542 at 24 yrs old). 42 doubles, 18 triples, & 16 homers. 18 triples?? his plate discipline wasn't very good but his K numbers weren't through the roof either.
December 6, 201213 yr I mean, if the Rule 5 draft had any cant miss prospects, they wouldn't be in the rule 5 draft. just sayin Some notable Rule 5 picks: Dan Uggla, Josh Hamilton, Johan Santana, Shane Victorino, Joakim Soria and some guy named Roberto Clemente. More of a list here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_5_draft#Notable_Rule_5_draftees Sometimes you don't know what a player can do in the bigs until you give him the chance. Oh I agree, I mean't that we don't know these things until they blossom. Nobody went "oh yes we got Uggla!" after we drafted him. Same for all the others.
December 6, 201213 yr I think Silverio was a good choice. Unless there's something I'm missing, his problem was a car accident. I don't see any regressions or anything Right, he needed Tommy John and he had concussions along with other injuries. Still recovering but definitely worth a pick. Maybe they can stash him away on the DL, otherwise he and Lara have to stay on the ML roster the entire season.
December 6, 201213 yr Author I mean, if the Rule 5 draft had any cant miss prospects, they wouldn't be in the rule 5 draft. just sayin Some notable Rule 5 picks: Dan Uggla, Josh Hamilton, Johan Santana, Shane Victorino, Joakim Soria and some guy named Roberto Clemente. More of a list here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_5_draft#Notable_Rule_5_draftees Sometimes you don't know what a player can do in the bigs until you give him the chance. Oh I agree, I mean't that we don't know these things until they blossom. Nobody went "oh yes we got Uggla!" after we drafted him. Same for all the others. Well that goes for can't miss prospects as well though. Maybin was supposed to be an All-Star for us.
December 6, 201213 yr Would it be funny to make a joke about no teams taking any of our prospects from us in the draft?
December 6, 201213 yr Author I also don't think they see him as a platoon guy; he'll be given a shot in CF, at some point. Well, if he doesn't stay on the 25 man roster, they could lose him.
December 6, 201213 yr Silverio seems to be a mix of power and speed, but looks like he needs to work on his baserunning as far as steals go. 6 seasons, only a net of 14 steals [47/33] but at least this stuff can be worked on. I do like the power-looking numbers. A lot of doubles and a nice amount of triples, chances are as he develops, those will translate into perhaps 25 homers at his peak, if not more.
December 6, 201213 yr I also don't think they see him as a platoon guy; he'll be given a shot in CF, at some point. Yes, but if he fails initially, he can certainly be used as a RH platoon guy to leave Pierre on the bench some days. Also, the fact that he is RH means that, even if he wins the CF job, he will help with Pierre in a platoon by allowing Ruggiano to take all those left handed pitcher days.
December 7, 201213 yr I also don't think they see him as a platoon guy; he'll be given a shot in CF, at some point. Well, if he doesn't stay on the 25 man roster, they could lose him. it doesn't sound like he's going to be ready at the start of the season so I guess they DL him. But then once he's ready they'd pretty much have to call him right up to the bigs I guess. His 2011 season was probably good enough for a jump to the majors, but with all that time off... Seems like 2 picks with a fair amount of upside though with Silverio & Lara.
December 7, 201213 yr This is the perfect season to waste some at-bats with him. If I'm not mistaken, next year you can send him down and still keep him. Right?
December 7, 201213 yr Author This is the perfect season to waste some at-bats with him. If I'm not mistaken, next year you can send him down and still keep him. Right? Right, as long as he spends the entire 2013 season on the major league roster -- he becomes Marlin property.
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