The Official Los Angeles Angels 2017 Minor League Statlines & Prospects thread

[TroutField]

Wow that's some incredible praise for Matt Thaiss, somebody in that article said to not be surprised if you see him get some at bats in AAA sometime in 2017. 

[Docwaukee]

On 10/15/2016 at 2:38 PM, Dochalo said:

baldoquin?

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/baldoquin-732417-angels-tracy.html

[Second Base]

Yeah I kinda figured Jeff's next article would be about Baldoquin when he said the next wouldn't be as positive. And in all fairness, there are some nice aspects to his game, he's a very capable defender, he just rushes his throws. He does have a nice line drive stroke and is a smart, determined kid off the field. I just haven't seen anything even remotely resembling his ceiling yet.

[Docwaukee]

25 minutes ago, ScottyA_MWAH said:

Yeah I kinda figured Jeff's next article would be about Baldoquin when he said the next wouldn't be as positive. And in all fairness, there are some nice aspects to his game, he's a very capable defender, he just rushes his throws. He does have a nice line drive stroke and is a smart, determined kid off the field. I just haven't seen anything even remotely resembling his ceiling yet.

or maybe you have and that's the problem.  nothing translates. 

par for the course with Dipoto and his team.  

A solid indicator of Scott Servais capability as a talent evaluator is the fact that he's a manager now.  When someone is talented in a certain aspect of the game, they progress in that area.  They don't suddenly get put inside a dugout.  Or at least it doesn't make sense that they would.  

Baldoquin was a mistake and we have to move on.  If he ends up turning a corner at some point then it will be very unexpected and a nice surprise.  

[ettin]

Top Cuban prospect Luis Robert has left his home country: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/prospect-luis-robert-leaves-cuba.html

Power hitter with good bat speed and plays the outfield. Would be a nice reboot piece to our future farm system I think.

[tdawg87]

Nope.

[Angel Oracle]

1 hour ago, ettin said:

Top Cuban prospect Luis Robert has left his home country: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/prospect-luis-robert-leaves-cuba.html

Power hitter with good bat speed and plays the outfield. Would be a nice reboot piece to our future farm system I think.

Makes more sense than signing the mid 30s age Bautista.

[Second Base]

I wonder if this team is dead last in terms of signing Cuban players. The only two I can think of are Morales and Baldoquin. It'd be nice to add that option in terms of international presence.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Who do we need to blow to get some presence down there?

[totdprods]

MLB.com has ranked Matt Thaiss as the #8 1B Prospect.

[John Smith]

ESPN’s Keith Law released his top 10 Angels prospects list:

1. Jahmai Jones, OF

2. Matt Thaiss, 1B

3. Brandon Marsh, OF

4. Jaime Barria, P

5. Michael Hermosillo, OF

6. Keynan Middleton, RHP

7. Nate Smith, LHP

8. Alex Meyer, RHP

9. Chris Rodriguez, RHP

10. Nonie Williams, IF

[Second Base]

Surprisingly high on Barria and Herm.

[AngelsHilo]

What happened to Scott Allen's prospect articles?

[Second Base]

3 hours ago, Fregosi said:

What happened to Scott Allen's prospect articles?

Temporarily on hold due to a combination of injury and selling his house and moving. Returning very soon.

[AngelsHilo]

Appreciate you getting back.  Really enjoy the insight of the articles. 

[Chuck]

1 minute ago, Fregosi said:

Appreciate you getting back.  Really enjoy the insight of the articles. 

You're not the only one wondering. 

I got a call from the Angels today. Jack Howell (ex-Angel) was wondering why the rankings stopped as he was really enjoying them and sharing them with the minor leaguers down on the farm. 

Testament of the solid work from @Scotty@AW and others here that pour into our minor league content. 

[AngelsHilo]

Wow.  That's cool.  Well glad to see it's starting up again.

[John Smith]

Angels’ Minor League Field Coordinator Jack Howell on MLB Now

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v1223080883/howell-joins-the-mlb-now-to-talk-angels-farm-system

[Docwaukee]

http://www.scout.com/mlb/scouting/story/1754707-scout-unveils-its-2017-top-100-mlb-prospects?s=143

scout.com top 100.  Jam Jones #78  

created by Taylor Blake Ward and Jeff Ellis.  

TBW had this to say about Ellis (an Indians fan I think):

after someone posted the following:

 

[arch stanton]

Interesting that Jam has passed Newcomb on that list

[Chuck]

14 hours ago, arch stanton said:

Interesting that Jam has passed Newcomb on that list

Eppler > Dipoto. 

[Angel Oracle]

High ceiling draft picks >>>>>>>>>>>>> high floor draft picks.

[arch stanton]

7 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

Eppler > Dipoto. 

While I agree with that sentiment I guess we should note that Jam is also a Dipoto pick. One that came after the defense-first catcher that's nowhere to be found on the list

[Angel Oracle]

14 hours ago, arch stanton said:

While I agree with that sentiment I guess we should note that Jam is also a Dipoto pick. One that came after the defense-first catcher that's nowhere to be found on the list

Jam was a shocking Dipeutered pick, actually a high ceiling one.   Of course, the first rounder that year was also a total high floor pick.  

[Docwaukee]

something odd here.  Only 20 years old and posted a 1.86 era in rookie ball as a 19yo last year.  Signed as a 16yo out of Australia by the yanks (duh).  Seems a little weird that the yanks would release him so soon.  

Eppler and his team sure keep their ear to the rail.