Twins Prospect #34 (Poll)

by SethSpeaks on Nov 4, 2008 12:35 AM EST

Below this posting, you can vote for Twins prospects # 31-33, so be sure to do that. Now, be sure to vote for your choice for who will be in the mix for Twins prospect #34. Here are ten names to consider:

Poll

Who would be your choice for Twins prospect #34?

Ricky Barrett

2 votes

Evan Bigley

7 votes

Brian Dinkelman

9 votes

Armando Gabino

2 votes

Erik Lis

16 votes

Daniel Ortiz

3 votes

Yohan Pino

8 votes

Jay Rainville

6 votes

David Winfree

13 votes

Jonathan Waltenbury

13 votes

79 votes | Poll has closed

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I voted Waltenbury

But I contemplated Bigley. Those two have the most upside on that list by a long shot. How many kids hit over 900 (OPS) in the Appy league? Both Waltenbury and Bigley did it last year, and neither was old for that league.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 4, 2008 9:27 AM EST reply actions

Not Winfree

Looking at his numbers, he’s had one good half season in Fort Myers in 06. Otherwise, he’s not had an OPS over 800 for his entire career. If he was a shortstop, his numbers would be OK. But he doesn’t really have a position.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 4, 2008 12:10 PM EST reply actions

I'm on the same page...

…regarding Bigley, Waltenbury, and Winfree. But can someone tell me why Machado has leprosy? Reminds me of Buscher and Tolbert’s (Span’s?) lack of respect in the prospect rankings last year.

by birdofprey on Nov 4, 2008 12:14 PM EST reply actions

Machado has arm problems

I have heard different things about him. Some say he will never be a shortstop or utility player because of his arm. Others say his arm is improving and he can get back to where he was before the injury. If the latter, he could help this year (assuming he resigns with the Twins). If the former, he might be an option for second, I suppose. He can sure hit.

It’s a lot like Jose Morales. He’s an good catching prospect, but nobody knows if his ankle will ever be right again. If it is, he’ll help this year and probably be the backup of the future. But the uncertainty is enough to push him off the list.

Matt Macri should be on the list though. He’s bona fide and he’s healthy.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 4, 2008 12:32 PM EST reply actions

Lis Erik

compare waltonbury to Erik Lis first season in the minors, he had over a .900 ops in Rookie league also. at this point I see Lis as a future DH/ backup/ Platoon player. Reminds me of Orlando Palmeiro with a little more power.

by doofus on Nov 4, 2008 1:05 PM EST reply actions

Lis

Yes, I noticed that. He was A year older when he was at E-Town. And he’s not a very good defender. He has hit well, but less well as he ascended the levels. I would be a lot higher on him if he hadn’t had a disappointing year at New Britain. He was just so so. He would have to bounce back next year at Rochester to be a prospect again. So I don’t rank him in my top 40.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Nov 4, 2008 1:12 PM EST reply actions

Maybe I am still in love with the Winfree...

…back at Beloit, when he was their Player of the Year. He keeps finishing each season with a disappointing average, yet, is one of the organizations leaders in rbi’s with lots of extra base hits. I remain hopeful that one of these years he will put it together and be that right handed bat we are looking for. Unfortunately, I do agree that he is running out of seasons.

by roger13 on Nov 4, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions

LET ME REMIND YOU THAT HE WAS ONLY 22 AT THE END OF THE SEASON. HE IS STILL YOUNGER THAN MOST OF HIS TEAM MATES AND YOUR SO CALLED SUPERSTARS. HE WAS 2ND WITH THE TWINS IN HOME RUNS AND RBI’S. THIS WAS THE WHOLE MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEM. HE PLAYED A NEW POSITION THIS YEAR AND DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB. I DON’T KNOW WHAT HE HAS TO DO
TO PROVE HIMSELF. PLOUFF CONTINUES TO MOVE UP AND LOOK AT HIS NUMBERS. AS FOR YOU #1 THAT YOU SELECTED. HE IS A YEAR OLDER AND HIS NUMBERS ARE NO WHERE NEAR AS GOOD AS WINFREE. (ONLY IS AVERAGE) TWINS HAVE PLENTY OF GUYS WHO CAN HIT FOR AVERAGE. MAYBE YOU SHOULD SEE HIM PLAY BEFORE YOU JUDGE.

by no all on Nov 4, 2008 8:06 PM EST up reply actions