2024 Prospects thread
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Interesting...
If they'll move a starting pitcher to reliever for no reason, I suppose moving a catcher to left field makes perfect sense.
Maybe other teams in trade talks wanted to see if he can play anywhere else...
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Just posted that on X.
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Doesn't hurt to know how to play more than one position
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Here is a guy I bet nobody has ever heard of. A DR starter with an ERA of 2.96 in Ark. He is already 24 and prior to this season had a completely meh pro career. Actually worse than meh.
But he must have discovered a new pitch or something. Also his control went from bad to good. 20 BBs in 46 innings at Ark last season to 20 in 85 innings this season. K rates are still very unimpressive but he is getting the job done.
https://www.milb.com/player/juan-mercedes-675195
But he must have discovered a new pitch or something. Also his control went from bad to good. 20 BBs in 46 innings at Ark last season to 20 in 85 innings this season. K rates are still very unimpressive but he is getting the job done.
https://www.milb.com/player/juan-mercedes-675195
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Of course not but it is pretty pointless then.Donn Beach wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2024 12:11 pmThat they play him a couple of weeks in left field I don't think locks him into being a left fielder.
Locklear had a .933 OPS in Ark and we saw what that looked like at the Big league level.
Harry is younger of course but now 21.5 years old so no longer a baby. .253 BA and .757 OPS in AA is a million miles away from everyday Corner OFer in MLB. Good for trade partners to see he can do it though. I like it.
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Locklear isn't a ML corner outfielder. I think you get too hung up on the minutia. How about a player like Brett gardener, he began his career as a left fielder. I'd love if Ford developed into a player of his value
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Donn Beach wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2024 12:40 pmLocklear isn't a ML corner outfielder. I think you get too hung up on the minutia. How about a player like Brett gardener, he began his career as a left fielder. I'd love if Ford developed into a player of his value
Breaking: A Harry Ford Brett Garner Comp. You heard it here first at Marinertalk.com.
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