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True, but I think shorter batters are less effected by big legs kicks than taller/longer players. Seems like the lanky guys with long kicks/swings have struggles more....though hit for power when they do connect.

Seems like most of our prospects are struggling, in general so far this season, no?

...to Juan Soto;)

His line today is pretty impressive at least. Looks like he might bump is K% back up. I hope.

Please post pitcher velocities and hitter exit velocities as you read, see, or hear about them. And, wheather they’re up or down from last season, if you know. For instance l, Hughes was throwing 90-91....up from last years 89.7mph.

Its plausible that the Twins have changed their minds on him as a prospect as well. Maybe they saw some flaw they thought might hold back his projections. Finding something like a vision issue as an out is a simple fix to get out.

Can always keep both, and move him to either 2B or LF.

I personally don’t think we should sign a fa sp because if the team takes a step back it’s a waste of money. I’d rather see us play out the first few months of the season to access whether we are a contender again and see how our mlb and milb sp are performing. Then, be the team that moves FIRST for a sp, if we deem we are in need of one and a contender again. We can’t just assume that we will be this good or better next year, even if everyone is healthy. There is just as much room for regression with most our guys, and growth and success isn’t just linear.

I am pretty sure the Dodgers used the DL work around with Seager 2 years ago, when he wasn't on roster. Pretty easy to come up with an injury to replace a guy.

Just bumping this to get it on most current page, in case anyone has some info.

I have not seen Gibsons' last two starts, or heard anything about him. Is there something different about his last two starts? Mechanics change? Add or ditch a pitch? Velo up? Or just small sample size mirage?

He clearly still has the potential to be one, as he is showing right now, and from his numbers in the MiLB. However, He still needs to prove that he can actually begin a season like this, stay healthy, and sustain the good numbers. Those are things he has yet to prove. I am sure hoping he can do it though.

I think Buxton has more of the sprint speed type that is better at the 200-400 than it is suited for the 40-100 sprint. Those short sprints are better for 'quick' guys. First steps are huge in that and getting to top end speed as soon as possible. I think he is improving his first step while stealing and in the OF.

We weren't looking at option #3, which is the best of all with Hughes.

Wouldn't Javier need to be promoted then too? Is he ready for -A?