northeastphillyguy
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Not right now. I am still thinking.Do you have a counter offer to my trade?
Not right now. I am still thinking.Do you have a counter offer to my trade?
Since you are one of the people who extensively follows MILB I would like your opinion on Jorge Alfaro's walk rate. In his hot streak since coming to Reading he has 2 walks in 93 ABs. In his minor league career of almost 2000 ABs, he has a little less than 100 BBs. In my opinion, a rate like that raises serious questions as to whether that player can ever be an average or above average major league hitter. Is that something that you have seen hitters able to improve upon significantly in the minor leagues?that makes no sense! i'm one of the few people here who extensively follows MILB.
Here is my opinion Cedric. Alfaro has been around for four years or so. He has not improved his walk rate one iota.Since you are one of the people who extensively follows MILB I would like your opinion on Jorge Alfaro's walk rate. In his hot streak since coming to Reading he has 2 walks in 93 ABs. In his minor league career of almost 2000 ABs, he has a little less than 100 BBs. In my opinion, a rate like that raises serious questions as to whether that player can ever be an average or above average major league hitter. Is that something that you have seen hitters able to improve upon significantly in the minor leagues?
Yeah, that is similar to my opinion. And my hope is that if you fill the lineup with lots of high OBP guys, you can mix in a couple hackers and still be ok. I think part of Howard's decline was a result of the Phillies slowly taking away the guys around him that hid his lack of selectivity at the plate a little. And luckily they do have guys (specifically Crawford, possibly Roman Quinn if he stays injury free long enough to play some) in the minors who are more patient hitters that can help guys around them succeed.Here is my opinion Cedric. Alfaro has been around for four years or so. He has not improved his walk rate one iota.
He is having a good season with the bat so far but up until now he is basically a .260 type hitter. That means that
his OBP is going to be low. He may never be more than a backup catcher unless he can hit .280 or more. The best
thing going for him is the fact that he is only 22 years old. Time to learn if he is willing. However if he develops into a legit power hitter his walk rate should improve based on pitchers being careful and an occasional intentional
walk. IMO.
Since you are one of the people who extensively follows MILB I would like your opinion on Jorge Alfaro's walk rate. In his hot streak since coming to Reading he has 2 walks in 93 ABs. In his minor league career of almost 2000 ABs, he has a little less than 100 BBs. In my opinion, a rate like that raises serious questions as to whether that player can ever be an average or above average major league hitter. Is that something that you have seen hitters able to improve upon significantly in the minor leagues?
it's always a concern to see that. but, it's also the minors. both pitchers and hitters love to attack, especially at the lower levels. you also have guys that love to take walks, but can't hit for shit (like larry greene jr.) alfaro's skills are tied into his superb arm, raw power and above average speed for a catcher. he may never adjust his game (or have the ability to do so) like herrera did this year, but i'm still confident he'll be a success, if he can stay healthy.
his ceiling is amazing. but even if you get his basement.. you could be talking about a .240 avg/.315 obp/.770 ops type guy. factor in his rocket arm and 20+ HR power.. that's still a big win for the phils if he's behind the plate. the power and arm should always be there, without a doubt.
Also, stop mentioning Larry Greene. I'm still bitter that they picked him over Jackie Bradley.it's always a concern to see that. but, it's also the minors. both pitchers and hitters love to attack, especially at the lower levels. you also have guys that love to take walks, but can't hit for shit (like larry greene jr.) alfaro's skills are tied into his superb arm, raw power and above average speed for a catcher. he may never adjust his game (or have the ability to do so) like herrera did this year, but i'm still confident he'll be a success, if he can stay healthy.
his ceiling is amazing. but even if you get his basement.. you could be talking about a .240 avg/.315 obp/.770 ops type guy. factor in his rocket arm and 20+ HR power.. that's still a big win for the phils if he's behind the plate. the power and arm should always be there, without a doubt.
Laugh now. There's going to be random PED testing later in the year and I have a feeling you're going to be suspendedHey Omar! Tough loss for you in Fantasy baseball! We will meet again later in the season. However, it will
not change anything. I own you!
And who has the better record by the way?Hey Omar! Tough loss for you in Fantasy baseball! We will meet again later in the season. However, it will
not change anything. I own you!
True, you have the better record. Since nobody helped me when I needed it I missed out on the draft. The computer selected my team. I have changed at least 70% of my original players since then and my recordAnd who has the better record by the way?
You could have had Goldy and Strasburg, but noooooooo. @Chewbaccer nabbed themTrue, you have the better record. Since nobody helped me when I needed it I missed out on the draft. The computer selected my team. I have changed at least 70% of my original players since then and my record
is improving steadily. We will meet again during the season and perhaps in the playoffs. I own you!
True, you have the better record. Since nobody helped me when I needed it I missed out on the draft. The computer selected my team. I have changed at least 70% of my original players since then and my record
is improving steadily. We will meet again during the season and perhaps in the playoffs. I own you!