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Post by marlinsgmed on Jan 17, 2021 14:15:48 GMT -5
I have a 166 page download of prospects from BaseballHQ.com. It’s there 2021 Minor League Baseball Analyst prospect guide.
If you’re interested I’ll send to you. It’s a lot but excellent and sorry if someone mentioned previously. I had message board fatigue and didn’t read the whole thing. Email if interested.
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Post by Texas GM on Jan 17, 2021 19:10:06 GMT -5
Am I the only one who misses Zimm’s detailed analysis? He was my go to source for info. That and his epic 25 posts per draft round that derided the fellow GM for either not doing their homework, or stealing his.  |
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Post by raysgm on Jan 17, 2021 22:29:42 GMT -5
Am I the only one who misses Zimm’s detailed analysis? He was my go to source for info. That and his epic 25 posts per draft round that derided the fellow GM for either not doing their homework, or stealing his. Zimm? The Cardinals guy? Or are you confusing him with JEFF SACKS? |
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Post by Texas GM on Jan 18, 2021 1:12:22 GMT -5
S-A-R-C-A-S-M
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 18, 2021 12:11:53 GMT -5
Sacks is pretty active over on the BTF boards. I reached out to him about a post a couple months ago and had a few emails back and forth.
You can tell it's him cause he always has "Steegles" as part of his name.
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Post by raysgm on Jan 18, 2021 13:22:57 GMT -5
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 18, 2021 17:40:14 GMT -5
 Title of your sex tape. |
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Post by marlinsgmed on Jan 19, 2021 9:02:43 GMT -5
I have a 166 page download of prospects from BaseballHQ.com. It’s there 2021 Minor League Baseball Analyst prospect guide. If you’re interested I’ll send to you. It’s a lot but excellent and sorry if someone mentioned previously. I had message board fatigue and didn’t read the whole thing. Email if interested. Another good site that seem to encompass most prospect rankings. fantasyrundown.com/baseball-home/You have to find "Baseball" om the top right, then go to "2021 Prospect Rankings" or "Home" gives you what is the latest. |
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Post by marlinsgmed on Jan 19, 2021 9:03:39 GMT -5
I have a 166 page download of prospects from BaseballHQ.com. It’s there 2021 Minor League Baseball Analyst prospect guide. If you’re interested I’ll send to you. It’s a lot but excellent and sorry if someone mentioned previously. I had message board fatigue and didn’t read the whole thing. Email if interested. Another good site that seem to encompass most prospect rankings. fantasyrundown.com/baseball-home/You have to find "Baseball" om the top right, then go to "2021 Prospect Rankings" or "Home" gives you what is the latest. Sorry "Baseball Home" not home. |
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Post by marlinsgmed on Jan 19, 2021 9:05:30 GMT -5
Hasn’t Sickles’ site been “dark” for years now? It’s a shame since it was a really good place to keep up with the minor leagues. Yeah, he want to Twitter for awhile but now more politics than baseball. His website was my all-time favorite so it is really too bad. His grading system really proved accurate and easier when helping rank players. |
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jan 19, 2021 11:05:23 GMT -5
Sickel's going to The Athletic is the reason I joined. He hasn't posted anything there since April, though.
They do have decent prospect coverage. No real lists, but if you know how to search for it, you can find pretty decent prospect reports for each individual team from the local beat writers.
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Post by marlinsgmed on Jan 19, 2021 11:15:36 GMT -5
I am lukewarm on The Athletic but I do recall he was headed there. No doubt the idea of The Athletic took off and they have expanded a lot. I should get the app but already pay for enough stuff I guess.
thanks though good stuff
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jan 19, 2021 11:47:47 GMT -5
I really enjoy The Athletic, but it's (mostly) not the sabermetric stuff that people in these league are likely looking for. There's a few, like Eno Sarris, that deal with sabermetrics, but I like it cause it's just like when I would read the sports page when I was a kid. It ain't for everyone.
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Post by KC Royals Nate on Jan 21, 2021 0:47:42 GMT -5
KC's hot taeks that no one cares about
- Also miss Sickels' stuff- he was just a good writer/evaluator, and had a way of telling you about a guy without going into things like spin rates and exit velocity (these also weren't around) that made sense to an average schmuck like me. I loved hearing who he thought would break out and would follow along. Also some of the dorks who posted to his site were keen evaluators too. I know he went to the Athletic, but guessing he just bailed/or was canned since his thing has always been going and watching ball, and he wasn't able to do that.
- FanGraphs is great. Buy a subscription. If you don't, I would be willing to donate a year long ad-free subscription to someone in the league, lottery-style. Fuck, as soon as Dan shoves his Zips out we all go there.
- I subscribed to the Athletic for now the 3rd time, it's just not my top spot of getting baseball info. I like Eno and Klaw, and Van Riper and their podcasts (which are free), but I really don't find myself going out of the way to read them. I have enjoyed the Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and Bucks coverage that is on there. If you dig your local teams, it's another outlet to get good reporting.
- Jason is right, BA's podcasts are good. A nice 30 min or so overview of each system. Won't ever pay for them -- just too $$
- Remember when BP was king? At least I thought they were. Man, I think their site and content has taken a dump.
- MLB Pipeline is ok, their pods are good enough. And they throw 30 players/team out in a nice way. My only thing is they seem to have half the prospects as future MLB average players. Dudes, you don't need to please all the baseball moms in the US.
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Post by marlinsgmed on Jan 21, 2021 7:18:59 GMT -5
I think I need to get more into more podcasts besides the classic pro wrestling ones I listen to and do (shameless plug.)
Pitcherlist.com gives you a top 50 in each organization and an ETA for each player. This is nice but I also like to see stats, though I know this is not the year for them. It does let you see if you want to further explore a player.
Example of a write up in the Miami organization:
12. Dax Fulton, LHP
Age: 19
Highest Level: N/A
The Marlins second-round pick in 2020, Fulton is the ultimate boom or bust prospect. A prep LHP, he pitched for Team USA at the u18 level before injuring his elbow and undergoing Tommy John surgery. When healthy, he sits 90-93 with his fastball and has a plus plus curveball that plays up from his 6-foot-6 frame. Despite being that tall, he still has room to fill out his frame and should add velocity as he matures. If you’re feeling lucky and want a prospect to potentially win the lottery with, Fulton may be your guy.
ETA: 2024
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Post by marlinsgmed on Jan 21, 2021 8:31:41 GMT -5
I do not disagree but throwing out options. Personally, I like to a number grade (55 etc) because I have a spread sheet I use to prepare for drafts that encompasses many sites. I even converted Sickel's letter grades to a number. MLB Pipeline listed the top 10 RH and LH starting pitching prospects (Go Orioles), so info should be coming in on a regular basis now.
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Post by Pirates GM on Jan 21, 2021 11:24:56 GMT -5
KC's hot taeks that no one cares about - Also miss Sickels' stuff- he was just a good writer/evaluator, and had a way of telling you about a guy without going into things like spin rates and exit velocity (these also weren't around) that made sense to an average schmuck like me. I loved hearing who he thought would break out and would follow along. This is really nicely put. As a working parent and usually decent husband who plays in these DiamondMind leagues for a fun hobby, I don't have time to make my own Top 500 Prospect lists, or really follow guys outside of my favorite real-life organization. Sickels could distill the essentials about a prospect into Cliffs Notes format, and make you a lot more confident acquiring- or dealing- a prospect you've never seen before in trade. Great insight, JIm |
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Post by bigredmachine on Jan 21, 2021 14:52:59 GMT -5
The thing I miss most about Sickels site was the daily minor league game threads. Lots of good info in there. Havent been able to find a similar site/thread since he went to the athletic.
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jan 22, 2021 9:58:07 GMT -5
Finally did some research. I've narrowed my pick down to 2 guys (which is what I need since there is one pick in front of me, lol).
Tim, I will be ready to make my pick shortly after David picks. Just wanted to give you a heads up.
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 26, 2021 11:40:40 GMT -5
The thing I miss most about Sickels site was the daily minor league game threads. Lots of good info in there. Havent been able to find a similar site/thread since he went to the athletic. Thats what I miss the most too. Basically a list of different prospects I could look into myself. |
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 26, 2021 11:43:50 GMT -5
Robert Pauson has bitch-tits.
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jan 26, 2021 13:15:02 GMT -5
Blue Jays pick is in!!!
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Post by Texas GM on Jan 26, 2021 15:01:43 GMT -5
I like that pick in that spot fwiw. |
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jan 26, 2021 15:18:58 GMT -5
I like that pick in that spot fwiw. Thank you, Except for pick #1 he would have been who I would have picked. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2021 21:07:58 GMT -5
I’m going on the record. Puason will be the best player in this draft
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Post by Texas GM on Jan 30, 2021 15:53:33 GMT -5
I don't believe he has the highest ceiling, but, imo, I had him pegged as the surest prospect in this draft to be an everyday MLB regular. So much going on in his posture and legs in the box, but such an athlete he can still rake. They'll likely get solved before he hits AA. I see a SH Didi Gregorius here, with the power coming when that frame fills in.
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Post by Texas GM on Jan 31, 2021 11:33:38 GMT -5
I like that pick in that spot fwiw. Thank you, Except for pick #1 he would have been who I would have picked. I honestly can't disagree with that opinion. |
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Post by bluejaysgm on Feb 6, 2021 20:12:00 GMT -5
E Pena was my other consideration for pick 4.
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Post by sanfran on Feb 6, 2021 23:52:30 GMT -5
It's a rough year. No minors info not sure who the popup prospects are. Might as well draft high risk outcomes!
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Post by Pirates GM on Feb 8, 2021 20:25:11 GMT -5
The names of the last 3 draft picks have been phenomenal.
Way to get this draft moving, men. Ty drafts #30 this year, so we could theoretically get this completed in a timely fashion for the other 29 GMs.
JIm
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