Ultimate Roster Project (PC,Xbox,PS2)

[bbythepier]

HypnoxXx- this oughta give you and llc a little bit to work with for these prospects. do some again tomorrow. (hint: unless you have subscription to baseball america or something, type player's name and a pitch like fastball in google) should be able to find decent souting report with some workable mph, etc.

toymenator-

didn't mean to ruffle any feathers (no harm, no foul)

dkrause- i agree with most of your stuff

just reiterating it for llc and hyp to back it up

Izzy = no slider and only one curve

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85303

Webb = no slider, yes "very good" change

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScoutin...tegoryId=140279

Sele - slider =slurve (backdoor curve)

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...amp;hubName=ANA

B. Anderson = no curve

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85973

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...&hubName=KC

p. Astacio = yes slider, "good" change- up

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...amp;hubName=TEX

K. Rogers = no slider

Koch = straight fastball + token everyting else = meat

EXCEPT (respectfully):

Tomko is correct (in gameplay, a 2-seam can be seen as a "hard" sinker)

two INDEPENDENT sources:

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85318

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...&hubName=SF

[dkrause]

HypnoxXx- this oughta give you and llc a little bit to work with for these prospects. do some again tomorrow. (hint: unless you have subscription to baseball america or something, type player's name and a pitch like fastball in google) should be able to find decent souting report with some workable mph, etc.

toymenator-

didn't mean to ruffle any feathers (no harm, no foul)

dkrause- i agree with most of your stuff

just reiterating it for llc and hyp to back it up

Izzy = no slider and only one curve

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85303

Webb = no slider, yes "very good" change

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScoutin...tegoryId=140279

Sele - slider =slurve (backdoor curve)

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...amp;hubName=ANA

B. Anderson = no curve

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85973

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...&hubName=KC

p. Astacio = yes slider, "good" change- up

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...amp;hubName=TEX

K. Rogers = no slider

Koch = straight fastball + token everyting else = meat

EXCEPT (respectfully):

Tomko is correct (in gameplay, a 2-seam can be seen as a "hard" sinker)

two INDEPENDENT sources:

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85318

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...&hubName=SF

Thats cool, just saying what the book says. I think these rosters really are ideal and i thank anyone working and/or helping with them.

Don

[abacusand13south]

Actually Kinsler moved over to 2B because him arm strength isn't the greatest for SS, plus the Rangers have Michael Young at SS.

yes i realize i was just saying i think the wrong guy might have renamed because kinsler is already in the game as a shortstop with a different name a top 100 logo

Ellis, Wiki, Bland, and Reichart are in the rosters

i realize this also i was just mentioning that an imported version would be superior to the created faceless versions

[llcmac]

Ellis, Wiki, Bland, and Reichart are in the rosters

i realize this also i was just mentioning that an imported version would be superior to the created faceless versions

They were imported.

[AF3141]

The SS listed is Joaquin Arias, not Kinsler.

[miget33]

http://cubsprospecthotsheet.blogspot.com/

This has scouting reports on some Cubs propects , which included Kuje Hagerty, and Minnosota pitcher Justin Jones( part of Nomar Trade) and other Cubs minor leaguers.

The problem though is that the site is 2 years-old and some players may noy be on the team now. But it does great scouting reports especially the pitchers.

[Andruw25]

HypnoxXx- this oughta give you and llc a little bit to work with for these prospects. do some again tomorrow. (hint: unless you have subscription to baseball america or something, type player's name and a pitch like fastball in google) should be able to find decent souting report with some workable mph, etc.

toymenator-

didn't mean to ruffle any feathers (no harm, no foul)

dkrause- i agree with most of your stuff

just reiterating it for llc and hyp to back it up

Izzy = no slider and only one curve

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85303

Webb = no slider, yes "very good" change

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScoutin...tegoryId=140279

Sele - slider =slurve (backdoor curve)

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...amp;hubName=ANA

B. Anderson = no curve

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85973

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...&hubName=KC

p. Astacio = yes slider, "good" change- up

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...amp;hubName=TEX

K. Rogers = no slider

Koch = straight fastball + token everyting else = meat

EXCEPT (respectfully):

Tomko is correct (in gameplay, a 2-seam can be seen as a "hard" sinker)

two INDEPENDENT sources:

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85318

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/teams/player_bio.asp...&hubName=SF

In addition to those guys, Pedro needs a cutter instead of the slider the game gives him. The velocity ranges from 83-87. Also, his changeup (along with many others) needs more of a screwball movement to it. Perhaps 1-7 on the trajectory so you still get some drop to it?

[Andruw25]

Ryan Drese now throws a sinker as his feature pitch thanks to Orel Hershiser. Info about it below:

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScoutin...tegoryId=104083

I know he throws it fairly hard, but didn't see a velocity range anywhere.

[gamer101]

A few more minor leaguers

Phi - Jake Blalock,

TB- Reid Brignac, James Houser

SD- Matt Bush,

LA- Chuck Tiffany Blake DeWitt Scott Elbert,

KC - Billy Butler,

Was - Clint Everts,

Atl - Jarrod Saltalamacchia Luis Atilano Chuck James Anthony Lerew Jacob Stevens,

NYM - Gaby Hernandez

SF - Craig Whitaker

ChC - Ryan Harvey

Min - Jay Rainville, Anthony Swarzak, Trevor Plouffe

Mil - Yovani Gallardo

Chw - Giovanny Gonzalez

Thanks for the great work on rosters, amazing how tex roster is almost perfect.

For info on top minor leaguers check out John Sickels site, http://www.minorleagueball.com/

[abacusand13south]

[llcmac]

go ahead

[abacusand13south]

Heres the top 100 its kind of a long read. but interesting.

1. JOE MAUER, c, Twins Scouting Report

"We had some concern from the start that he was bigger than the normal catcher. But Joe Mauer is not normal, from his mind to his tools to his heart."

--Twins scouting director Mike Radcliff

2. FELIX HERNANDEZ, rhp, Mariners Scouting Report

"He's the best I've seen in the last three or four years, and he's right up there with the great stuff guys I've ever seen."

--NL scout

3. DELMON YOUNG, of, Devil Rays Scouting Report

"He changes the outcome of every game with his power and his arm."

--Charleston (W.Va.) manager Ken Joyce

4. IAN STEWART, 3b, Rockies Scouting Report

"He's athletic and he's got some juice in his bat, and I like his haircut."

--Savannah manager Bob Henley

5. JOEL GUZMAN, ss, Dodgers Scouting Report

"He's Juan Gonzalez waiting to happen."

--AL scout

6. CASEY KOTCHMAN, 1b, Angels Scouting Report

"He's such a good hitter and he's still developing. I think he'll easily hit 30-plus homers in the majors."

--NL scout

7. SCOTT KAZMIR, lhp, Devil Rays Scouting Report

"You'll know why we traded for him when you see him pitch. He's got outstanding stuff."

--Devil Rays general manager Chuck LaMar

8. RICKIE WEEKS, 2b, Brewers Scouting Report

"He has the tools, he's smart, he's a good person and he has the work ethic. He's going to be outstanding."

--NL scout

9. ANDY MARTE, 3b, Braves Scouting Report

"There's nothing not to like about Andy Marte. He's an outstanding defender with a chance to be an impact player offensively."

--Birmingham manager Razor Shines

10. HANLEY RAMIREZ, ss, Red Sox Scouting Report

"What a young talent. He makes the game look so easy."

--Fort Myers manager Jose Marzan

11. LASTINGS MILLEDGE, of, Mets Scouting Report

"He's a double threat because of his power and his ability to lead off and make things happen on the bases."

--Greensboro manager Steve Phillips

12. DALLAS McPHERSON, 3b, Angels Scouting Report

"Every mistake we made, he made us pay for. He has an easy swing and natural power."

--San Antonio manager Dave Brundage

13. MATT CAIN, rhp, Giants Scouting Report

"With his stuff and maturity level, you look at that package and think front-of-the-rotation starter."

--AL scout

14. JEFF FRANCOEUR, of, Braves Scouting Report

"He has it all and his makeup is off the charts."

--AL scout

15. PRINCE FIELDER, 1b, Brewers Scouting Report

"I think he'll be a more complete hitter than his dad was, especially if he avoids losing control of his body."

--NL scout

16. ADAM MILLER, rhp, Indians Scouting Report

"He was dirty. His fastball and slider were more than plus."

--Lakewood manager P.J. Forbes

17. JASON KUBEL, of, Twins Scouting Report

"I call him Mr. Doubles. He hits the ball low and uses all fields, so he's going to hit a lot of doubles."

--Rochester broadcaster/former big league manager Joe Altobelli

18. JEREMY HERMIDA, of, Marlins Scouting Report

"He's a hitter. That's a beautiful swing."

--Sarasota manager Todd Claus

19. CHAD BILLINGSLEY, rhp, Dodgers Scouting Report

"He's just a kid with an overpowering fastball and overpowering slider. He's mature beyond his years."

--Dodgers scouting director Logan White

20. JEFF NIEMANN, rhp, Devil Rays Scouting Report

"He's truly unique because he's got four pitches and he can use those pitches, yet he's a power guy."

--Devil Rays general manager Chuck LaMar

21. BRIAN DOPIRAK, 1b, Cubs Scouting Report

"When the ball comes off his bat, it's like hitting a golf ball with an aluminum bat."

--Kane County manager Dave Joppie

22. CARLOS QUENTIN, of, Diamondbacks Scouting Report

"He improved in every phase. He didn't need to improve in some."

--Diamondbacks assistant general manager Bob Miller

23. JEFF FRANCIS, lhp, Rockies Scouting Report

"His fastball seems like it's going 97, he's throwing it downhill and does it so easy."

--Arkansas manager Tyrone Boykin

24. NICK SWISHER, of, Athletics Scouting Report

"He walks but he's not passive. He wants to hit and makes you throw him his pitch."

--AL Scout

25. JOSE CAPELLAN, rhp, Brewers Scouting Report

"Capellan throws in the high 90s, and it is effortless."

--Chattanooga manager Jayhawk Owens

26. CHRIS NELSON, ss, Rockies Scouting Report

"His bat is further along than B.J. Upton's was at the same time."

--NL scout

27. RYAN HOWARD, 1b, Phillies Scouting Report

"When you have power like him, you don't have to pull it. It's not like any park can hold him."

--New Hampshire manager Mike Basso

28. J.J. HARDY, ss, Brewers Scouting Report

"He's a special kid in terms of what's between his ears and his heart."

--Brewers scouting director Jack Zduriencik

29. MIKE HINCKLEY, lhp, Nationals Scouting Report

"What separates with him is the makeup, work ethic, preparation. The physical tools are there, and all those intangibles are there already."

--Nationals farm director Adam Wogan

30. EDWIN JACKSON, rhp, Dodgers Scouting Report

"He had a rough year but I'll take him any day of the week. He's dominant when he has his command."

--AL scout

31. FELIX PIE, of, Cubs Scouting Report

"He's got five tools and all of them have a chance to be above-average. The sky is the limit."

--Sarasota manager Todd Claus

32. DARIC BARTON, 1b/c, Athletics Scouting Report

"I love his approach. It's what you try to teach kids."

--AL scout

33. JEREMY REED, of, Mariners Scouting Report

"He's another Mark Kotsay. I love the way he plays and I root for him."

--AL scout

34. ZACH DUKE, lhp, Pirates Scouting Report

"You look at him and you think, 'What does this kid have to work on?' He's just so polished."

--Altoona manager Tony Beasley

35. GAVIN FLOYD, rhp, Phillies Scouting Report

"He's had that big league curveball since high school. He just needs more fastball command."

--NL scout

36. ERIC DUNCAN, 3b, Yankees Scouting Report

"His work ethic reminds me of Todd Helton. He's not a guy who falls out of bed and hits. He's a guy who falls out of bed and works, and that's why he hits."

--Battle Creek manager Bill Mosiello

37. BRIAN ANDERSON, of, White Sox Scouting Report

"He's Jeremy Reed with a lot more power potential. He made the White Sox realize that Reed was expendable."

--NL scout

38. SCOTT OLSEN, lhp, Marlins Scouting Report

"He's a horse when he's out on the mound. He tries to do anything he can to use his fastball."

--Jupiter manager Luis Dorante

39. ERICK AYBAR, ss, Angels Scouting Report

"He's the perfect combination of fundamentals and flashiness."

--Rancho Cucamonga manager Bobby Meacham

40. CONOR JACKSON, of, Diamondbacks Scouting Report

"He doesn't swing at bad pitches and he doesn't miss good ones."

--Inland Empire manager Daren Brown

41. MICHAEL AUBREY, 1b, Indians Scouting Report

"The one thing he's always been able to do is hit a fastball. You can see him seek it out."

--Indians farm director John Farrell

42. RYAN SWEENEY, of, White Sox Scouting Report

"This guy is special. I've been in baseball a long time, and I've never seen a kid like this."

--White Sox farm director Dave Wilder

43. DAN MEYER, lhp, Athletics Scouting Report

"He's a big-game pitcher. He pitches every game with that same level of intensity--as if it was the last game of the season with it all on the line."

--Richmond manager Pat Kelly

44. BRIAN McCANN, c, Braves Scouting Report

"All he does is hit, and no one talks about how good he was defensively last year. He was one of the better catchers in the minors in a year when there weren't many good catchers."

--AL scout

45. JOSH BARFIELD, 2b, Padres Scouting Report

"The kid understands hitting. It's just rare to see a young hitter who understands how to stay inside the ball so well."

--Padres scouting director Bill Gayton

46. YUSMEIRO PETIT, rhp, Mets Scouting Report

"I just can't hit him. You just can't pick the ball up off him."

--Red Sox outfielder Brandon Moss

47. ANTHONY REYES, rhp, cardinals Scouting Report

"Besides Jose Capellan, no starter in the Southern League had a better arm, and Anthony has better command than Capellan."

--Tennessee manager Mark DeJohn

48. HOMER BAILEY, rhp, Reds Scouting Report

"He's the epitome of a pure projection pitcher. He has plus stuff with a good breaking ball, and he even has a little change-piece now."

--NL scout

49. BRANDON McCARTHY, rhp, White Sox Scouting Report

"He's got exceptional command for a tall guy. He creates such good angles and works down in the zone."

--Lynchburg pitching coach Scott Lovekamp

50. PHILIP HUMBER, rhp, Mets Scouting Report

"His performance is pretty consistent, which matches his personality. He's pretty controlled, and I love his curveball."

--NL scout

51. SHIN-SOO CHOO, of, Mariners Scouting Report

"He does a lot of things well. He's a pretty complete player and is always involved when they win."

--El Paso manager Scott Coolbaugh

52. THOMAS DIAMOND, rhp, Rangers Scouting Report

"He's a big, strong horse who comes from a good program. The package is there."

--Former Rangers scouting director Grady Fuson

53. KYLE DAVIES, rhp, Braves Scouting Report

"He's got great stuff and is very athletic. The thing that sets him apart is that changeup."

--Wilmington manager Billy Gardner Jr.

54. FRANKLIN GUTIERREZ, of, Indians Scouting Report

"He has enough bat speed and power to be an impact player."

--AL scout

55. MARK ROGERS, rhp, Brewers Scouting Report

"What we like about him is his package of skills: his size, his mental makeup, and what we think he's going to bring to the table. When you put the whole package together, we thought this kid had an upside."

--Brewers scouting director Jack Zduriencik

56. EDWIN ENCARNACION, 3b, Reds Scouting Report

"He hits the ball so hard, he will hit for power. He's not as good as Miguel Cabrera, but he has a similar approach."

--NL scout

57. CURTIS GRANDERSON, of, Tigers Scouting Report

"It seems like all of his tools have gotten better since he signed."

--AL scout

58. MERKIN VALDEZ, rhp, Giants Scouting Report

"His arm works so easy; it doesn't look like it's upper 90s, but the ball just explodes on hitters."

--NL scout

59. JOHN DANKS, lhp, Rangers Scouting Report

"He has a chance to be a No. 1 or 2 starter in the big leagues. He throws three pitches for strikes, and they're all plus pitches."

--Cedar Rapids manager Bobby Magallanes

60. CHRIS BURKE, 2b, Astros Scouting Report

"He's a baseball guy. I see him as a Mark Loretta with more speed."

--AL scout

61. SERGIO SANTOS, ss, Diamondbacks Scouting Report

"He has power and makes all the plays at shortstop. I think he can stay there."

--AL scout

62. JAMES LONEY, 1b, Dodgers Scouting Report

"He can really swing it, and he's really smooth over there at first. He will save his team runs. If he has power it will be a bonus."

--NL scout

63. JESSE CRAIN, rhp, Twins Scouting Report

"What was already a really good out pitch for him became even better than what I saw last year. That was the best slider in the International League."

--Indianapolis manager Cecil Cooper

64. AARON HILL, ss, Blue Jays Scouting Report

"He's going to be a major league power hitter and he's going to be a very productive major league hitter."

--Blue Jays roving hitting instructor Merv Rettenmund

65. NICK MARKAKIS, of, Orioles Scouting Report

"You've got to remember he was never a full-time hitter before last year. He gets better every second."

--AL scout

66. RYAN HARVEY, of, Cubs Scouting Report

"He hit two home runs off us that went about 900 feet combined."

--Vancouver manager Dennis Rogers

67. JEFF MATHIS, c, Angels Scouting Report

"If you miss on Mathis' bat, he's still a catcher with great makeup. I love the guy. He's hard not to."

--AL Scout

68. JAVIER HERRERA, of, Athletics Scouting Report

"He can do it all tools-wise. If he were American, he would have been a certain first-round pick."

--AL scout

69. BRANDON LEAGUE, rhp, Blue Jays Scouting Report

"Everybody knows about that fastball, but his slider is always in the back of your mind. He'll show it to you once outside the zone, but he's just setting you up for later on."

--Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard

70. J.D. DURBIN, rhp, Twins Scouting Report

"He could go to the bullpen right now and throw fastball-breaking ball and pitch in the big leagues, but I believe the Twins want him to develop into a starter, and to do that he's going to have to learn to slow the ball down a little."

--Grand Canyon coach Jose Marzan

71. COLE HAMELS, lhp, Phillies Scouting Report

"His changeup is one of the better ones I've seen. He has tremendous arm action and the ball just tumbles to the plate."

--Phillies catcher Mike Lieberthal

72. BRANDON MOSS, of, Red Sox Scouting Report

"He's refined his overall approach at the plate and really worked hard to become a better hitter."

--Red Sox farm director Ben Cherington

73. CLINT NAGEOTTE, rhp, Mariners Scouting Report

"He has one of the best sliders I've ever seen."

--AL scout

74. ANDY LaROCHE, 3b, Dodgers Scouting Report

"He's got bat speed, strength in his hands and is a true profile at third base, offensively and defensively."

--AL scout

75. BILLY BUTLER, 3b, Royals Scouting Report

"He can do a lot of damage if he gets his pitch to hit. And every time we were there, when he did get his pitch to hit he was able to do something with it."

--Royals scouting director Deric Ladnier

76. KENDRY MORALES, of, Angels Scouting Report

"He's a middle-of-the-order hitter that's getting ready to play in the big leagues. He's on the big league roster going into camp with a chance to win a job."

--Angels scouting director Eddie Bane

77. JOAQUIN ARIAS, ss, Rangers Scouting Report

"One of the more exciting players around. Very high ceiling, but a long way to go."

--Bakersfield manager Arnie Beyeler

78. FRED LEWIS, of, Giants Scouting Report

"He's a tremendous athlete, but now he's also a baseball player."

--AL scout

79. GUILLERMO QUIROZ, c, Blue Jays Scouting Report

"He looks like a baby Pudge Rodriguez. He'll shut down the running game, and he has some power."

--NL scout

80. EZEQUIEL ASTACIO, rhp, Astros Scouting Report

"Everything got better and more consistent last year. His fastball and curveball got harder, and he picked up a splitter overnight."

--NL scout

81. NEIL WALKER, c, Pirates Scouting Report

"You wonder if he might be too athletic to stay behind the plate. He could play practically anywhere on the field."

--GCL Pirates manager Woody Huyke

82. UBALDO JIMENEZ, rhp, Rockies Scouting Report

"I drool at the mention of his name. He was right there with Matt Cain and Felix Hernandez in the Cal League before he got hurt."

--AL scout

83. BRANDON WOOD, ss, Angels Scouting Report

"He's slender but he can jolt the ball, and he makes the plays at shortstop."

--AL scout

84. BRAD SNYDER, of, Indians Scouting Report

"He's a strong, physical athlete that's going to be a tremendous big league player. He's the complete package that stands up and demands your attention."

--Kinston manager Torey Lovullo

85. MARK TEAHEN, 3b, Royals Scouting Report

"He was probably the best third baseman in the Texas League. He's got the whole package as a guy who can hit and plays good defense at third."

--Frisco manager Tim Ireland

86. KYLE SLEETH, rhp, Tigers Scouting Report

"This kid has a funky delivery, but he has great life on his fastball. He's got an idea of how to pitch."

--Tampa manager Billy Masse

87. JOEY GATHRIGHT, of, Devil Rays Scouting Report

"He's the kind of leadoff hitter that you don't run into much anymore."

--Buffalo manager Marty Brown

88. ANGEL GUZMAN, rhp, Cubs Scouting Report

"He just needs to get healthy. He'll show you three plus-plus pitches at times."

--NL scout

89. RUSSELL MARTIN, c, Dodgers Scouting Report

"He's very advanced in all aspects defensively, but the thing we really got excited about was the way his bat came around in the Arizona Fall League."

--Dodgers scouting director Logan White

90. JEREMY SOWERS, lhp, Indians Scouting Report

"He locates everything well, especially the fastball. He automatically becomes one of the most polished pitchers in a system deep with arms."

--NL scout

91. JON PAPELBON, rhp, Red Sox Scouting Report

"Papelbon may not be getting his due credit after such a strong year. On most nights, he features three plus pitches."

--Red Sox assistant general manager Josh Byrnes

92. JAKE STEVENS, rhp, Braves Scouting Report

"He's got the fastball and changeup, but that curveball is so good, that's the pitch you've got to watch for."

--Augusta manager Chad Epperson

93. RICHIE GARDNER, rhp, Reds Scouting Report

"He might have been the best guy I saw all year in terms of changing speeds."

--AL scout

94. HAYDEN PENN, rhp, Orioles Scouting Report

"He can run his fastball inside and broke a lot of bats. He had a lot of polish for the Sally League."

--Charleston (W.Va.) manager Ken Joyce

95. JOSH FIELDS, 3b, White Sox Scouting Report

"He was one of the better athletes available in the draft. We think he will be an impact guy at the major league level."

--White Sox senior director of player personnel Duane Shaffer

96. TADAHITO IGUCHI, 2b, White Sox Scouting Report

"The way he goes about the game, he's a perfect fit for what we need at the top of the order. He plays the game the right way. He plays it hard."

--White Sox general manager Ken Williams

97. HUSTON STREET, rhp, Athletics Scouting Report

"His velocity surprised me, and obviously his makeup is just off the charts."

--AL scout

98. IAN KINSLER, ss, Rangers Scouting Report

"I managed Hank Blalock in the minors and Kinsler has the same approach."

--Clinton manager Carlos Subero

99. ANTHONY LEREW, Braves Scouting Report

He was up to 96, and it was an easy 96. It's easy power like Jose Capellan."

--Lynchburg pitching coach Scott Lovekamp

100. GREG MILLER, lhp, Dodgers Scouting Report

"He's going to be fine. We're going to make some correction to make him more comfortable in his delivery."

--Dodgers farm director Terry Collins

[jumbohky10]

Danny Kolb, CL, ATL has added a changeup to his arsenal this spring.

[HypnoxXx]

:!: Need Your Help! :!:

I'm still working on my missing players list that I had posted earlier in the thread...Since update 3.3 I've created another 29 players as well as creating a ton of guys for the Cubs (thanks miget33!)...But I am still missing 9 guys (or parts of guys) who I really want to finish. So if any of you guys can post pics, stats, pitch types etc or if you have made or found a really good CAP already for one of these guys, please share!

Colorado

P-Marcos Carvajal

P-Matt Merricks

Florida

P-Luke Hagarty

1B-Jason Stokes

LA Dodgers

P-D.J. Houlton

P-Derek Thompson

Minnesota

P-Ryan Rowland-Smith

Oakland

P-Keiichi Yabu

Tampa Bay

P-Angel Garcia (Pics Only)

I'd really like all these guys to be ready to go for update 3.4....

Also, keep on letting me in on players who are not in 2005 but were in 2004 and still playing today! If these guys lived in the minors last year and aren't on the 40 man roster this spring, then I don't have a clue who to import!

Just bumping this down to get these guys done...

[theFATTY]

More Reds updates

Joey Votto

Position: 1B (3B)

Height: 6-3

Weight: 200

Bats: L

Throws: R

September 10,1983

The Reds think Votto is a future "heart of the order" hitter in Cincinnati, and they may be right. He has a quick, powerful swing with good loft, and he knows the strike zone. In 1,305 plate appearances as a pro, he's drawn 201 walks, which is what you want from a young hitter. You'd like to see a bit more raw power from him, but his mechanics, athleticism and body type suggest that's going to come in a hurry. Expect big things from him in 2005, and expect him to be much higher on this list in 2006.

Jesse Gutierrez #7

Position: 1B ©

Height: 6-2

Weight: 210

Bats: R

Throws: R

June 16,1978

Kenny Kelly #30

Position: OF

Height: 6-2

Weight: 180

Bats: R

Throws: R

January 26,1979

Brian Rose #39

Position: P

Height: 6-3

Weight: 215

Bats: R

Throws: R

Born: February 13,1976

[abacusand13south]

here are some taylor buchholz pics, working on angel garcia now

http://www.instantreplaysportcard.com/item...0s/buchholz.jpg

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player....layer_id=430587

http://www.angelfire.com/sports/sigs2/images/buchholz.JPG

[abacusand13south]

kenny kelly and brian rose should be able to be imported from 2004.

[gamer101]

Here is some info on minor leaguers

MATTHEW BUSH MISSION BAY HS SS R/R 5'10" 170 1986-02-08 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: AGILE, ATHLETIC FRAME. MEDIUM BUILD. LEAN MUSCLE TONE, STRONG FOREARMS & WRISTS. SIMILAR TO NOMAR GARCIAPARRA. STRAIGHT AWAY STANCE. SHORT, QUICK COMPACT STROKE. WILL LAY OUT FOR BALL IN THE HOLE. AGGRESSIVE FASTBALL HITTER. CONSISTENT HARD CONTACT. GOOD TRIGGER. SOFT, SURE HANDS WITH PLUS INSTINCTS. FEET WORK WELL, QUICK ON THE DOUBLE PLAY. RUNS THE BASES WELL.

BILLY BUTLER WOLFSON SENIOR HS 3B R/R 6'2" 225 1986-04-18 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: MEDIUM, STRONG, SOLID BUILD. GOOD STRENGTH THROUGHOUT. BUILT LIKE FORMER MAJOR LEAGUER MATT WILLIAMS. STRAIGHT OPEN STANCE, HANDS HELD HIGH. PULL HITTER W/ LOFT PWR. BALL EXPLODES OFF BAT. VERY AGGRESSIVE HITTER. WILL ADJUST TO OFF SPEED STUFF. GOOD CARRY ON THROWS.

TIMOTHY ELBERT SENECA HS LHP L/L 6'2" 190 1985-05-13 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: MEDIUM, ATHLETIC FRAME. WELL PROPORTIONED. STRONG THIGHS & LEGS. EXCELLENT FLEXIBILITY. OVERALL BODY STRENGTH. SOME MATURITY REMAINS. NO WINDUP, 3/4 ANGLE. ARMSIDE RUN FB, OCCAISIONAL PLUS SINK, MOST 90-91. LOOSE, QUICK ARM. COMMANDS BOTH SIDES OF PLATE. QUALITY 3/4 TILT SLURVE, TIGHT, SHARP BREAK, PLUS VALUE. FEEL FOR CHANGE, SINKS, FADES. CONFIDENT LHP W/ AVG TO PLUS STUFF. EXCITING TO WATCH, PLAYER KNOWS HOW TO PERFORM.

TREVOR PLOUFFE CRESPI CARMELITE HS SS R/R 6'1" 175 1986-06-15 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: LEAN, WIRY, WELL PROPORTIONED BODY. SQUARE SHOULDERS. NARROW WAIST. SLENDER HIPS. LEAN, MUSCULAR ARMS. PROJECTABLE BODY. NO WINDUP, HIGH 3/4, OCCAISIONAL SIDE ARM. HIGH LEG KICK, BREAKS HANDS AT WAIST. ML FB W/ OCCAISIONAL PLUS VELOCITY, TAILING, SINKING MOVEMENT WHEN DOWN. CB HAS LATE BREAK, BITE WHEN ON TOP. GOOD TAILING, SINKING ACTION ON DECEPTIVE CHANGEUP. THROWS STRIKES. GOOD COMPETITOR. GOOD FEEL FOR PITCHING. TURNS UP DIAL WHEN HE HAS TO.

BLAKE DEWITT SIKESTON HS 2B L/R 5'11" 175 1985-08-20 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: MEDIUM, COMPACT BUILD. BROAD SHOULDERS. STRONG LEGS. STRAIGHT UP, OPEN STANCE. LINE DRIVE TYPE SWING W/ LIFT FOR PWR. SOUND HIT APPROACH. AGGRESSIVE AT PLATE. GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF K ZONE. GAP PWR W/ LONG BALL POTENTIAL. FLASHES AVG ARM. GLOVE INSTINCTS. CONFIDENT APPROACH AT PLATE & FIELD. LHH W/ POTENTIAL TO HIT FOR AVG & PWR. STEADY, RELIABLE FIELDER

REID BRIGNAC ST AMANT HS SS L/R 6'3" 170 1986-01-16 HS

COMMENT: LONG, LEAN, ATHLETIC FRAME. SLIGHTLY SUNKEN CHEST. BIG HANDS & FEET. LOTS OF ROOM TO FILL OUT & GET BIGGER & STRONGER. STRAIGHT UP STANCE, FEET APART, HANDS HIGH. BALL CARRIES OFF BAT, GOOD EXTENTION & FOLLOW THROUGH. GOOD BALANCE & LOWER HALF MECHANICS. SOFT, QUICK HANDS. THROWS EASY. LONG STRIDES, RUNS BETTER UNDERWAY. H.S. PLAYER THAT HAS A LOT OF UPSIDE & INTANGIBLES TO BECOME A REGULAR AT MAJOR LEAGUE LEVEL. PLAYS HARD. A CLUTCH PERFORMER & WINNER. ALSO PLAYS CF.

GIOVANY GONZALEZ MONSIGNOR EDWARD PACE HS LHP R/L 5'11" 180 1985-09-19 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: MEDIUM BUILD. ATHLETIC FRAME. ROUND SHOULDERS. STRONG LOWER HALF. BODY TYPE SIMILAR TO A SMALLER BARRY ZITO. NO WINDUP, 3/4 ARM. HIGH LEG KICK. CLEAN ARM ACTION. SMOOTH DELIVERY. EXPLOSIVE FB, TAIL ACTION AWAY FROM RHH. 12 TO 6 BREAK CB W/ TIGHT ROTATION. DECEPTION CHANGEUP W/ LATE TUMBLE IN ZONE. GOOD COMMAND, MOVES BALL IN & OUT WELL. YOUNG LHP W/ ELECTRIC STUFF. PITCHES AT 90-92, 93-94 WHEN NEEDED & A HAMMER FOR A CB. GOES AFTER HITTERS.

TREVOR PLOUFFE CRESPI CARMELITE HS SS R/R 6'1" 175 1986-06-15 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: LEAN, WIRY, WELL PROPORTIONED BODY. SQUARE SHOULDERS. NARROW WAIST. SLENDER HIPS. LEAN, MUSCULAR ARMS. PROJECTABLE BODY. NO WINDUP, HIGH 3/4, OCCAISIONAL SIDE ARM. HIGH LEG KICK, BREAKS HANDS AT WAIST. ML FB W/ OCCAISIONAL PLUS VELOCITY, TAILING, SINKING MOVEMENT WHEN DOWN. CB HAS LATE BREAK, BITE WHEN ON TOP. GOOD TAILING, SINKING ACTION ON DECEPTIVE CHANGEUP. THROWS STRIKES. GOOD COMPETITOR. GOOD FEEL FOR PITCHING. TURNS UP DIAL WHEN HE HAS TO

JAY RAINVILLE BISHOP HENDRICKEN SCHOOL RHP R/R 6'3" 230 1985-10-16 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: A HORSE. BIG, DURABLE BODY. BULKED UP & ADDED 15 LBS, NOT SURE FOR THE GOOD. EXTRA-WIDE SHOULDERS. THICK THROUGH THIGHS. SIMILAR TO CURT SCHILLING. FULL WINDUP, 3/4 TO HIGH 3/4 DELIVERY. 92 IN LATE INNINGS. ESPECIALLY EASY, CLEAN AS A WHISTLE, ARM. DECEPTIVE DUE TO EASE OF ARM, GETS ON YOU IN A HURRY. THROWS K'S. LONG, 3/4 CB. 3-FINGER CHANGEUP. ZERO LABOR. COMPOSED. KNOW HOW, PITCHABILITY. AGGRESSIVE. GIFTED PWR ARM.

Gaby Hernandez, rhp, Mets GABY HERNANDEZ, rhp, Mets Age: 18 Ht: 6-3 92-95 mph range GABRIEL HERNANDEZ BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY RHP R/R 6'3" 215 1986-05-21 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: TALL, LARGE, ATHLETIC FRAME. ROUND SHOULDERS. STRENGTH THROUGH OUT. BODY SIMILAR TO KEVIN MILLWOOD. NO WINDUP, 3/4 ARM. SMOOTH DELIVERY, CLEAN ARM ACTION ON BACK SIDE. AVG FB W/ DOWNWARD PLANE, MOSTLY 88-91, TOUCHES 92, LATE LIFE IN ZONE. SHARP CB, TIGHT ROTATION, 11 TO 5 BREAK, THROWN FOR STRIKES. DECEPTIVE CHANGEUP, KEEPS IT DOWN. GOOD PRESENCE. BIG LEAGUE PITCHERS BODY. LIVE ARM & EFFORTLESS DELIVERY

Greg Burns, of, Marlins GREG BURNS, of, Marlins Age: 17 Ht: 6-2 GREGORY BURNS WALNUT HS CF L/L 6'2" 185 1986-11-07 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: GREAT PHYSICAL SPECIMEN. AGILE, ATHLETIC FRAME. ROUNDED SHOULDERS. LEAN MUSCLE TONE. HIGH, TRIM WAIST. STRONG, CONDITIONED LEGS. SIMILAR TO GARY MATTHEWS JR. SPEED TO PLAY SHALLOW, EASY PLUS FUTURE RANGE IN OF W/ INSTINCTS. SHORT, COMPACT, QUICK, LINE DRIVE STROKE. EVIDENT TOP HAND W/ GOOD BAT EXTENTION. CONSISTENT HARD CONTACT. GAP PWR POTENTIAL. PLUS WHEELS, ACCELERATING SPEED UNDERWAY. BASE STEALER POTENTIAL. GOOD, NATURAL ATHLETICISM. GOOD LEAD OFF HITTER.

[HypnoxXx]

kenny kelly and brian rose should be able to be imported from 2004.

I don't have either in my 2004 file...If anyone does, please lemme know so you can import them to me

[gamer101]

A few more minor leaguers

YOVANI GALLARDO TRIMBLE TECHNICAL HS RHP R/R 6'2" 190 1986-02-27 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: TALL, LEAN, ATHLETIC BODY. SLENDER TORSO. STRONG, WELL DEVELOPED THIGHS & REAR. SIMILAR TO ESTEBAN LOIAZA. NO WINDUP, HIGH 3/4 DELIVERY. LIVE FB, MOST PLUS VELOCITY BORING INTO RHH, SINK WHEN DOWN, OCCAISIONAL CUT ACTION. TIGHT ROTATION, DOWN 3/4, SNAPPING CB. ALSO THROWS STRAIGHT CHANGE. REPEATS DELIVERY WELL. CLEAN, BALANCED DELIVERY. LOOSE, VERY QUICK ARM W/ GOOD EXTENTION. AGGRESSIVE, COMPETITOR. MAINTAINS VELOCITY. FUTURE 15-20 GAME ML WINNER.

BLAKE JOHNSON PARKVIEW BAPTIST SCHOOL RHP R/R 6'3" 185 1985-06-14 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: LARGE FRAME. ROUND, SUPPLE SHOULDERS. TAPERS DOWN TO DEFINED WAIST. WELL PROPORTIONED, STRONG LOWER HALF. SIMILAR TO A YOUNG KEVIN BROWN. EXCELLENT DELIVERY. BALANCED, GOOD MECHANICS. SMOOTH, EASY ARM ACTION W/ BALANCE & DIRECTION. FB HAS SOME ARM SIDE RUN & SINK. CB IS OUT PITCH, TIGHT, LATE, DOWN & AWAY BREAK. STRAIGHT CHANGEUP. OTHER PITCH, CUT FB, IS AN EFFECTIVE HS RHP THAT HAS THE ARM ACTION, MECHANICS & DESIRE TO IMPROVE. POTENTIAL SOLID ML STARTER IN THE FUTURE.

ANTHONY SWARZAK NOVA HS RHP R/R 6'3" 195 1985-09-10 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: MEDIUM BUILD. ATHLETIC FRAME. HIGH WAIST. LONG LEGS. ROUND SHOULDERS BODY TYPE SIMILAR TO FORMER ML OREL HERSHISER. NO WINDUP, 3/4 ARM. SMOOTH DELIVERY. CLEAN ARM ON BACK SIDE. EXPLOSIVE FB W/ DOWNWARD PLANE, SOLID MOVEMENT. 12 TO 6 CB, TIGHT ROTATION, SHARP BREAK. DECEPTIVE CHANGEUP, GOOD ARM SPEED. LIKES TO PITCH INSIDE. GOOD MOUND PRESENCE. SMART KID. GOOD PITCHERS BODY. THROWS 3 SOLID PITCHES. AGGRESSIVE ON MOUND. GOES AFTER HITTERS. WORKS FAST. KNOWS HOW TO PITCH. HAS BODY & ABILITY TO CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT. WANTS THE BALL. BIG GAME PITCHER.

ERIK CORDIER SOUTHERN DOOR HS RHP R/R 6'3" 195 1986-02-25 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: STRONG, THICK BODY. WIDE BACK. STRONG, SLOPED SHOULDERS. WELL DEFINED, STRONG LEGS. BODY LIKE ED SPRAGUE. STRAIGHT AWAY, UPRIGHT STANCE. ARCING SWING W/ BAT SPEED THROUGH ZONE. STRONG HANDS & FOREARMS. ADEQUATE ARM STRENGTH & DEFENSIVE ACTIONS TO PLAY CORNER. RUNS ON HEELS. STRONG RUNNER, BETTER UNDERWAY. PWR POTENTIAL TO PLAY CORNER ML FUTURE. ATHLETIC ABILITY TO IMPROVE DEFENSIVELY W/ NORMAL DEVELOPMENT. OVERALL BODY STRENGTH.

TROY PATTON TOMBALL HS LHP S/L 6'1" 185 1985-09-03 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: MEDIUM FRAME. BROAD, SLOPED SHOULDERS. LONG TORSO. LEAN, WELL DEFINED, STRONG, OVERALL BUILD. NO WINDUP, HIGH 3/4 - 3/4 DELIVERY W/ A LOT OF EFFORT. FB MOST 90-92 W/ ARMSIDE TAIL, SINK. ABILITY TO DIAL IT UP A NOTCH WHEN NEEDED. MAKINGS OF BIG, SHARP, 3/4 SLIDER W/ DEPTH THROUGH ZONE WHEN ON TOP. AGGRESSIVE. CONFIDENT. CHALLENGES HITTERS. HS LHP W/ QUICK, LIVE ARM. FB, SLIDER SOLID ML PITCHES.

MITCH EINERTSON RANCHO BUENA VISTA HS CF R/R 5'10" 178 1986-04-04 HS 56K | 350K

COMMENT: MEDIUM, COMPACT, ATHLETIC FRAME. MUCH STRONGER THAT APPEARS, LEAN MUSCLE TONE. STRONG FOREARMS & WRISTS. TRIM WAIST. AGILE LOWER HALF. SIMILAR TO CRAIG BIGGIO. SEMI-OPEN STANCE. ALERT, 1ST STEP QUICKNESS W/ INSTINCTS IN OF. SOLID HITTING APPROACH. GOOD TRIGGER. SHORT, VERY QUICK, COMPACT STROKE. HARD CONTACT TO ALL FIELDS. SURPRISING POP IN BAT. NEAR PLUS, ACCURATE ARM. AVG SPEED, BETTER UNDERWAY. AGGRESSIVE ON BASE. INTENSE COMPETITOR, SCRAPPY, HARD-NOSE KID.

[McCarroll21]

What is the next step in regards to Rick Ankiel. Are you making that change in the next update?

[HypnoxXx]

What is the next step in regards to Rick Ankiel. Are you making that change in the next update?

Buf of course, I edited him as soon as I saw the story break on ESPN.

[abacusand13south]

Here a few more imports ive noticed that are needed ill probably have a few position and secondary position edits coming up in the next day or so for you guys.

Tony fiore to the orioles

rodrigo rosario to the marlins

brian moehler to the marlins

Pete walker to the jays

chad zerbe to the indians

dave elder to the yankees

chad paronto to the cardinals

carl sadler to the indians

jason bere to the indians

mike kinkade to the indians

jose morban to the indians

jason middlebrook to the angels

adam bernero to the braves

matt roney to the tigers

barry wesson to the astros

tom gregorio to the angels

mike coolbaugh to the astros

armando rios to the twins

jorge valandia to pirates

enrique cruz to the brewers

jared sandberg to the natonals

matt edwards to the dodgers

ryan rupe to the dodgers

carlos feebles to the royals

dean palmer to the tigers

gary johnson to the angels

donnie sadler to the white sox

[namtrahj]

carlos feebles

Ain't that the truth.

[metalboy15]

when is the next release?