blackflash234 wrote:We just have to hope and pray the new scouting regime works magic. If I recall correctly, our new scouting director is from Boston?
Yes, Steve Sanders. Young guy who is supposed to be big on analytics.
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blackflash234 wrote:We just have to hope and pray the new scouting regime works magic. If I recall correctly, our new scouting director is from Boston?
vaff87 wrote:Lourdes Gurriel played his first game of the season, got a double in his first AB, then left the game after his second AB. Anyone know why?
dagger wrote:Wonder if Max Pentecost's catching career is on hold again. Caught one game this week for DUN, didn't finish it, then came back the next three nights as DH or 1B. Had a homer and a double tonight, so he can swing a bat, but wonder if he felt something, or the team saw something, that has put catching on hold. I have no idea of what's going on, so don't infer from this that something major has happened.
JaysRule15 wrote:It's a good thing that Smoak has been solid on offense for us so far, because Tellez has been really struggling in Buffalo.
.170/.278/.298 line with a .576 OPS in nearly 50 at-bats.
dagger wrote:JaysRule15 wrote:It's a good thing that Smoak has been solid on offense for us so far, because Tellez has been really struggling in Buffalo.
.170/.278/.298 line with a .576 OPS in nearly 50 at-bats.
He's struggling, but give him time. Fortunately, there is no shortage of potential first baseman if he can't get over this hump. Max Pentecost, whom we still hope will be our next regular catcher, hit a homer and a double today and is playing some 1B. Vlad Guerrero could end up at first, though he's a third baseman right now. Brad Jones in Lansing is playing 1B and 2B, and hit his sixth HR of the young season today. Any of these guys could play 1B if their route to the majors is blocked by another at their position.
JaysRule15 wrote:dagger wrote:JaysRule15 wrote:It's a good thing that Smoak has been solid on offense for us so far, because Tellez has been really struggling in Buffalo.
.170/.278/.298 line with a .576 OPS in nearly 50 at-bats.
He's struggling, but give him time. Fortunately, there is no shortage of potential first baseman if he can't get over this hump. Max Pentecost, whom we still hope will be our next regular catcher, hit a homer and a double today and is playing some 1B. Vlad Guerrero could end up at first, though he's a third baseman right now. Brad Jones in Lansing is playing 1B and 2B, and hit his sixth HR of the young season today. Any of these guys could play 1B if their route to the majors is blocked by another at their position.
Has Pentecost played C again since that one game where he was pulled midway?
Dwight Smith Jr., OF, Toronto Blue Jays (Triple-A Buffalo)
The Blue Jays might not have a prospect capable of jump-starting their struggling offense at this point, but that doesn’t mean help isn’t on the way. Smith, the 53rd overall pick in the 2011 draft, has quietly made his way to Triple-A without putting up huge numbers or attracting much attention. But now that he’s one level away from the Majors, the left-handed hitting Smith is heating up at what could be just the right time.
Through his first 15 games, the 24-year-old has slashed .333/.403/.537 with three homers, three stolen bases, seven walks and nine strikeouts. He reached base in 12 of his 23 plate appearances last week while striking out only twice. Personally, I hope he gets the call on May 1st, which would be the 28th anniversary of his father’s MLB debut with the Cubs. Dwight Smith Sr. finished 2nd in Rookie of the Year voting in 1989.
Want: Trae Young, Michael Porter Jr., DeAndre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Jr, Marvin Bagley III, Mohamad Bamba, Shai Gilgeous- Alexander, Elie Okobo, Jevon Carter
dagger wrote:Max Pentecost with his fifth homer. His bat is really ready for Double A. Now if only he could get more time behind the plate.
dagger wrote:Just four innings in, and Max Pentecost is 3-3 with his sixth homer, and he's catching. I don't see any SB or CS for the opponents. Danny Jansen is DH and 2-3.
vaff87 wrote:dagger wrote:Just four innings in, and Max Pentecost is 3-3 with his sixth homer, and he's catching. I don't see any SB or CS for the opponents. Danny Jansen is DH and 2-3.
How long will it be before the Jays promote him? The guy is 24. If he's tearing up High-A, why not get on with the promotion to AA?
vaff87 wrote:dagger wrote:Just four innings in, and Max Pentecost is 3-3 with his sixth homer, and he's catching. I don't see any SB or CS for the opponents. Danny Jansen is DH and 2-3.
How long will it be before the Jays promote him? The guy is 24. If he's tearing up High-A, why not get on with the promotion to AA?