Reynolds Traded
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Reynolds Traded?!?! Is this true.... is it a good deal or did we get hosed??? Did we just trade another guy who will now start his run of Allstar Apperances>>>
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You guys needed to rebuild your bullpen so I wouldnt say you got hosed.
You picked up
Kam Mickolio, rhp Born: May 10, 1984 • B-T: R-R • Ht: 6-9 • Wt: 255
Drafted: Utah Valley State, 2006 (18th round) • Signed by: Phil Geisler (Mariners)
Background: Though he'll play most of the 2010 season at 26, Mickolio is young in terms of his experience and his arm. He didn't play baseball until American Legion ball in 2001, before his senior year of high school in Montana, then he attended college in Utah for four years before the Mariners drafted him in 2006. He came to the Orioles in the Erik Bedard deal in February 2008 and has pitched in the majors in each of the last two seasons.
Strengths: Mickolio has a pure power arsenal and is an intimidating presence on the mound, driving fastballs down on a steep downhill plane. His fastball sits around 95 mph and peaks at 97-98, and he was much more consistent with his slider last season. He even had enough confidence in his changeup to throw it in the big leagues on occasion.
Weaknesses: The Orioles try to walk the line between tweaking his funky delivery, in which he throws across his body, and letting him do what works for him. He was shut down the last two Septembers with a tired arm. He needs to sharpen his command and must do a better job of understanding hitters and how to attack them.
The Future: Mickolio has the stuff to pitch in the back of a bullpen, and if he develops a better feel he could be a closer.
And
David Hernandez who has been used in the bullpen and as a starter for Baltimore.
And you have two young 3rd basemen in the minors that are top prospects.
Matt Davidson, 3b Born: March 26, 1991 • B-T: R-R • Ht: 6-3 • Wt: 225
Drafted: HS—Yucaipa, Calif., 2009 (1st round supplemental) • Signed by: Jeff Mousser
Background: The first of three Diamondbacks supplemental first-round picks in 2009, Davidson signed for $900,000. Arizona has pushed him aggressively, sending him to short-season Yakima for his pro debut and promoting him to high Class A at age 19 last August. He looked overmatched at those stops, but in between he earned all-star honors playing against competition closer to his age in the low Class A Midwest League.
Scouting Report: One Diamondbacks scout proclaimed Davidson as the "crown jewel of the system," and MWL observers clearly preferred him to fellow South Bend third baseman Bobby Borchering, a 2009 first-rounder. Thanks to his quick hands, Davidson has above-average power to all fields. He's not afraid to let balls travel deep and should hit for a solid average as well. With below-average speed and fringy range, he won't be more than adequate at third base, but he's better than Borchering defensively and Arizona thinks Davidson can stay at the hot corner. With his strong arm, he could move to an outfield corner if necessary.
The Future: A potential cleanup hitter in the majors, Davidson will return to Visalia, where he'll once again team up with many of the system's top prospects. The downside is that he'll have to share third base with Borchering again rather than getting daily reps at the hot corner.
2010 Club (Class) AVG OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB
South Bend (Lo A) .289 .371 .504 415 58 120 35 3 16 79 43 109 0
Visalia (Hi A) .169 .298 .268 71 6 12 1 0 2 11 12 25 0
Bobby Borchering, 3b Born: Oct. 25, 1990 • B-T: B-R • Ht: 6-3 • Wt: 200
Drafted: HS—Fort Myers, Fla., 2009 (1st round) • Signed by: Ray Blanco
Background: One of the top high school hitters in the 2009 draft, Borchering went 16th overall as the first of five Arizona picks before the second round. Signed for $1.8 million, he joined many others from his deep draft class last year at South Bend, where he split time at third base with Matt Davidson and also DHed.
Scouting Report: A switch-hitter, Borchering has has all-star caliber raw power from both sides of the plate but struggled with his swing and approach in his first full pro season. He started using the whole field more later in the season, which was reflected in his .305/.385/.532 numbers in the final month. He'll have to continue adjusting to make more consistent contact and hit for average against more advanced pitching. He's a better hitter from the right side, as he tends to get out in front and a little jumpy batting lefthanded. Borchering has little chance of remaining at third base, because he lacks quick feet and has slightly below-average arm strength. He has below-average speed, so his only potential destinations are first base and left field.
The Future: Borchering is still far from reaching his potential. He'll likely move one level at a time and figures to spend 2011 in high Class A, once again in a third-base timeshare with Davidson.
2010 Club (Class) AVG OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB
South Bend (Lo A) .270 .341 .423 523 74 141 31 2 15 74 54 128 1
You picked up
Kam Mickolio, rhp Born: May 10, 1984 • B-T: R-R • Ht: 6-9 • Wt: 255
Drafted: Utah Valley State, 2006 (18th round) • Signed by: Phil Geisler (Mariners)
Background: Though he'll play most of the 2010 season at 26, Mickolio is young in terms of his experience and his arm. He didn't play baseball until American Legion ball in 2001, before his senior year of high school in Montana, then he attended college in Utah for four years before the Mariners drafted him in 2006. He came to the Orioles in the Erik Bedard deal in February 2008 and has pitched in the majors in each of the last two seasons.
Strengths: Mickolio has a pure power arsenal and is an intimidating presence on the mound, driving fastballs down on a steep downhill plane. His fastball sits around 95 mph and peaks at 97-98, and he was much more consistent with his slider last season. He even had enough confidence in his changeup to throw it in the big leagues on occasion.
Weaknesses: The Orioles try to walk the line between tweaking his funky delivery, in which he throws across his body, and letting him do what works for him. He was shut down the last two Septembers with a tired arm. He needs to sharpen his command and must do a better job of understanding hitters and how to attack them.
The Future: Mickolio has the stuff to pitch in the back of a bullpen, and if he develops a better feel he could be a closer.
And
David Hernandez who has been used in the bullpen and as a starter for Baltimore.
And you have two young 3rd basemen in the minors that are top prospects.
Matt Davidson, 3b Born: March 26, 1991 • B-T: R-R • Ht: 6-3 • Wt: 225
Drafted: HS—Yucaipa, Calif., 2009 (1st round supplemental) • Signed by: Jeff Mousser
Background: The first of three Diamondbacks supplemental first-round picks in 2009, Davidson signed for $900,000. Arizona has pushed him aggressively, sending him to short-season Yakima for his pro debut and promoting him to high Class A at age 19 last August. He looked overmatched at those stops, but in between he earned all-star honors playing against competition closer to his age in the low Class A Midwest League.
Scouting Report: One Diamondbacks scout proclaimed Davidson as the "crown jewel of the system," and MWL observers clearly preferred him to fellow South Bend third baseman Bobby Borchering, a 2009 first-rounder. Thanks to his quick hands, Davidson has above-average power to all fields. He's not afraid to let balls travel deep and should hit for a solid average as well. With below-average speed and fringy range, he won't be more than adequate at third base, but he's better than Borchering defensively and Arizona thinks Davidson can stay at the hot corner. With his strong arm, he could move to an outfield corner if necessary.
The Future: A potential cleanup hitter in the majors, Davidson will return to Visalia, where he'll once again team up with many of the system's top prospects. The downside is that he'll have to share third base with Borchering again rather than getting daily reps at the hot corner.
2010 Club (Class) AVG OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB
South Bend (Lo A) .289 .371 .504 415 58 120 35 3 16 79 43 109 0
Visalia (Hi A) .169 .298 .268 71 6 12 1 0 2 11 12 25 0
Bobby Borchering, 3b Born: Oct. 25, 1990 • B-T: B-R • Ht: 6-3 • Wt: 200
Drafted: HS—Fort Myers, Fla., 2009 (1st round) • Signed by: Ray Blanco
Background: One of the top high school hitters in the 2009 draft, Borchering went 16th overall as the first of five Arizona picks before the second round. Signed for $1.8 million, he joined many others from his deep draft class last year at South Bend, where he split time at third base with Matt Davidson and also DHed.
Scouting Report: A switch-hitter, Borchering has has all-star caliber raw power from both sides of the plate but struggled with his swing and approach in his first full pro season. He started using the whole field more later in the season, which was reflected in his .305/.385/.532 numbers in the final month. He'll have to continue adjusting to make more consistent contact and hit for average against more advanced pitching. He's a better hitter from the right side, as he tends to get out in front and a little jumpy batting lefthanded. Borchering has little chance of remaining at third base, because he lacks quick feet and has slightly below-average arm strength. He has below-average speed, so his only potential destinations are first base and left field.
The Future: Borchering is still far from reaching his potential. He'll likely move one level at a time and figures to spend 2011 in high Class A, once again in a third-base timeshare with Davidson.
2010 Club (Class) AVG OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB
South Bend (Lo A) .270 .341 .423 523 74 141 31 2 15 74 54 128 1
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some weird moves taking place in baseball this year so far.
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