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2008 Razor Signature Baseball Box Break

Posted on 15 December 2008

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Arizona Fall League Wrap Up

Posted on 27 November 2008

The AFL wrapped up its regular season Thursday night with the Mesa Solar Sox and Phoenix Desert Dogs winning their respective divisions. Mesa and Phoenix will square up for a championship game putting the finishing touches on a spectacular AFL season. Much like I did with the Hawaiian Winter League wrap up, I have chosen 10 offensive performers who stood out from the pack this season.

Top Offensive Performances

10.) Wes Hodges - Cleveland Indians 3B

.349/.368/.549 6 HR 26 RBI

Hodges' offense has been outstanding since the Indians selected him in the 2nd round of the '06 draft out of Georgia Tech. Hodges has above average power and a smooth right handed swing that should hit for a good average at the MLB level. Defensively, Hodges struggled at 3B all season making 28 errors and his struggles continued in the AFL. Hodges will likely need to move to 1B where his 18-22 HR power becomes marginalized quite a bit. Offensively, his game is quite similar to that of current Indians 1B/DH Ryan Garko. Hodges has autographed 1st year cards in the 2007 Bowman Chrome that sell for $7-10 each.

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9.) Scott Cousins - Florida Marlins OF

.297/.385/.624 6 HR 33 RBI 28 R

Cousins started the AFL season slow, but really heated up in the second half of the season. Cousins has considerable tools and athleticism. Some who have watched him compares his left handed swing with that of Braves future HOF'er Chipper Jones. Cousins main detractor has been his ability to stay healthy as he was limited to just 78 games this season at High-A Jupiter and AA Carolina. Cousins is one of many talented OF in the Marlins' organization which makes his future somewhat uncertain. Cousins is a relatively unknown commodity right now, though, which makes his 2006 Bowman Chrome refractors ($2-3) and 2008 Bowman Chrome autographs ($3.50-5.00) low cost purchases.

8.) Jeff Larish - Detroit Tigers 1B

.331/.410/.548 6 HR 29 RBI 34 R (18 BB/25 K)

Larish spent time between AAA Toledo and Detroit this season belting 23 HR and 80 RBI. The Tigers used him at both 1B and 3B as well as DH as a left-hand hitting platoon player. Jeff has above average power and he has shown the ability in the past to work counts and draw walks. Larish will never hit for a high average at the big league level which will likely relegate him to the role of part time player. At 26 years old, there is not much hope for Larish to develop into much more.

7.) Drew Sutton - Houston Astros 2B/SS/3B

.315/.426/.611 7 HR 24 RBI 32 R (24 BB/31 K)

Sutton enjoyed his greatest season as a pro hitting .317 with 20 HR 69 RBI 20 SB and102 runs scored at AA Corpus Christi. Additionally, Sutton has impeccable plate discipline, grinding out 100 BB between AA and the AFL this season. Sutton can play any infield position, though he profiles best as a 2B. Kaz Matsui is signed through the 2010 season, though Sutton should get his fair share of playing time as a super utility guy. Sutton is the best middle infield prospect prospect in the truly horrible Houston farm system. His bat is ready and it is high time that a major manufacturer produces his 1st year cards.

6.) Rhyne Hughes - Tampa Bay Rays 1B

.394/.432/.652 5 HR 27 RBI 12 doubles

Hughes is an older prospect who has below average power as a 1B and subpar plate discipline. That said, he had a fine AFL campaign and should play next season at AAA Durham. His 2008 Bowman Chrome cards are readily available for 10-25 cent each, though his long term values should not rise much, if at all, above those totals.

5.) Mike McKenry - Colorado Rockies C

.369/.430/.652 9 HR 25 RBI

McKenry finished second in the AFL in HR's and his 18 HR at High-A Modesto shows that he profiles to be a power hitting catcher at the major league level. He is built like a brick at 5-9 210 lb. and he has solid plate discipline, though he strikes out often. His average took a dip during the regular season in the hitter-friendly California League though his fine AFL showing gives me the notion that this may have been an aberration. Defensively, McKenry needs improvement blocking balls, though his strong arm and solid athleticism gives reason to believe that he will improve. Thought he still a couple seasons away, McKenry is worth keeping an eye on.

4.) Jason Donald - Philadelphia Phillies SS/2B

.407/.476/.747 5 HR 17 RBI 23 R 12 doubles

Donald's track record of success seems to increase with each new challenge. Donald had a successful AA season at Reading hitting .307 with 14 HR 57 RBI before heading to Beijing to lead Team USA to the Bronze Medal in the '08 Olympics. Donald's opportunity to play with the Phillies was thought to be limited as he had all-stars Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley ahead of him. How things have changed. Chase Utley is scheduled to have hip surgery which should keep him out until at least mid-June. Donald will compete with veteran utility man Eric Bruntlett for a majority of the playing time. Donald reminds me of Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie and his impact could be quite similar come April.

3.) Logan Morrison - Florida Marlins 1B

.404/.444/.667 5 HR 29 RBI 23 R

Morrison has drawn rave reviews from anyone who has seen him play in person. Morrison has a sweet left-handed swing that generates easy power to all fields. There has been some conjecture that Morrison may get an opportunity to earn a roster spot with the Marlins now since the trade of Mike Jacobs. He'll get a long look in spring training, but should start the '09 season at AA Jacksonville. Make no mistake, Morrison is Florida's 1B of the future. Currently, Morrison has 1st year autos in the 2008 Donruss Threads set and is preliminarily slated to have an auto in the upcoming Bowman Chrome Draft set. If this does in fact happen, it will be one of the most highly sought after cards in the 2008 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects set.

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2.) Tyler Flowers - Atlanta Braves C/1B

.387/.460/.973 12 HR 23 RBI 25 R

That's right, that .973 number up there is his SLG% and not his OPS%. Flowers' stock has increases significantly this fall. Flowers is a massive 6-4 245 lb. power hitter with top notch plate discipline and decent athleticism. The Braves moved Flowers behind the plate full time this season and he has worked hard to refine his receiving skills. Flowers has a strong arm and decent athleticism that could play well at a corner infield position should he continue to struggle behind the plate. Watch to see what the Braves organization decides to do with him at AA Mississippi this next season. I would like to see him get some time at 3B as Chipper Jones' eventual replacement. The thought of having a corner infield of Flowers and Freddie Freeman within the next couple of years is enough to make any Braves fan salivate. Flowers' bat makes him a potential All-Star no matter where he plays and his big league debut should happen in early 2010. Flowers has 1st year autographs in the 2008 Bowman Threads set and they are red hot right now selling for $30-35 on eBay.

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1.) Eric Young Jr. - Colorado Rockies OF

.430/.504/.640 5 HR 20 RBI 20 SB 37 R (12 BB/14 K)

Young has vaulted himself to the top tier of Colorado's prospect chart with his game changing speed and surprising boost in power. Young overcame some early season injuries to bat .290 with 3 HR 36 RBI and 46 SB. Young's defense at 2B improved drastically from seasons past, though many believe that he will eventually be a good OF with plus-plus range. Watch to see how the Rockies decide to use him in spring training as that should give bearing to where his future destination will be. Young has more value as a 2B with top of the order speed and plate discipline. Young's cards in the various 2007 Bowman sets can all be had for under $1 each and seem like solid values.

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Topps Releases Autograph Checklist for 2008 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Baseball

Posted on 26 November 2008

Topps has released the checklist of autographed prospect cards that will be appearing in their upcoming release of 2008 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Baseball. A number of blue chip prospects signed cards for this year's release of Bowman Draft, a set that has become a perennial favorite of many collectors - especially those with prospecting aspirations. The highlights of the prospect auto lineup include Shortstop Gordon Beckham of the White Sox, Catcher Buster Posey of the Giants, Outfielder Josh Reddick of the Red Sox, Shortstop Wilmer Flores of the Mets, and Jesus Montero of the Yankees.

The complete checklist is as follows:

BDPP111 - Wilmer Flores (New York Mets)
BDPP112 - Lonnie Chisenhall (Cleveland Indians)
BDPP113 - Carlos Gutierrez (Minnesota Twins)
BDPP114 - Derek Holland (Texas Rangers)
BDPP115 - Michael Stanton (Florida Marlins)
BDPP116 - Ike Davis (New York Mets)
BDPP117 - Anthony Hewitt (Philadelphia Phillies)
BDPP118 - Gordon Beckham (Chicago White Sox)
BDPP119 - Daniel Schlereth (Arizona Diamondbacks)
BDPP120 - Zach Collier (Philadelphia Phillies)
BDPP121 - Evan Frederickson (Milwaukee Brewers)
BDPP122 - Mike Montgomery (Kansas City Royals)
BDPP123 - Cody Adams (Milwaukee Brewers)
BDPP124 - Brad Hand (Florida Marlins)
BDPP125 - Josh Reddick (Boston Red Sox)
BDPP126 - Michel Inoa (Oakland Athletics)
BDPP127 - Jesus Montero (New York Yankees)
BDPP128 - Buster Posey (San Francisco Giants)

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2008 Donruss Threads Prospect Analysis

Posted on 28 October 2008

Wow! Donruss baseball products are back in a big way with the new issue of 2008 Donruss Threads. While the inclusion of baseball pariahs like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson or other baseball-related celebrities like Abbott and Costello, Marilyn Monroe and even former President George H.W. Bush, my focus on this article will be on each of the 50 bright young prospects that have serial numbered first year autographs featured in this immaculate product.

#101) Emilio Bonifacio---2B/SS Washington Nationals

Bonifacio was traded to the Nationals after being named Arizona's 6th rated prospect. He is above average defensively and has good speed on the basepaths. Don't expect many HR from his slap-happy bat.

#102) Wilin Rosario---Colorado Rockies C

Rosario was ranked the #1 prospect in the Pioneer League after his superb season at Casper. Blessed with superb raw power, plus athleticism, and a rocket arm, Rosario is one of baseball's elite young catching prospects.

#103) Carlos Peguero---Seattle Mariners OF

Peguero is built like a horse at 6-5 210 lb. His left-handed swing generates eye-popping power, but his plate discipline (10 BB/96 K) needs to improve if Peguero wants to succeed against more advanced pitching.

#104) Tyler Flowers---Atlanta Braves C/1B/3B

Flowers has the athleticism to stay behind the plate, but his size (6-4 225 lb.) and solid glove may land him at an infield corner. Flowers is powerful and drew a league high 98 BB this season.

#105) Tyler Henson---Baltimore Orioles SS

Henson is the best athlete in the Orioles farm system with enough range, arm and speed to be an above average shortstop. His 6-2 190 lb frame should add more pop, but his approach at the plate (26 BB/121 K's) needs to improve.

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#106) Nevin Griffith---Chicago White Sox RHP

Griffith was a 2nd round pick in 2007 out of Tampa. He features 4 MLB quality pitches including a 92-94 MPH fastball and power slider that is his out pitch.

#107) Caleb Gindl---Milwaukee Brewers OF

Gindl is has a compact muscular build with lefty pull power reminiscent of Brian Giles. Gindl will need to pare down his strikeout totals and bump up his power numbers a little to be a solid MLB rightfielder.

#108) Jose Ceda---Chicago Cubs RHP

Ceda is big and robust (6-4 275 lb.) He split time between High-A Daytona and AA Tennessee. At Tennessee he was converted to a closer and had 9 saves.

#109) Brandon Waring---Cincinnati Reds 3B

Waring followed his successful '07 debut with a mediocre showing at Low-A Dayton. Waring has good size and strength, but 156 K's indicate he will be exploited by better pitchers. Defensively and athletically, he is average...at best.

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#110) Neftali Soto---Cincinnati Reds SS/3B

Decimated pitching at two levels as a 19 year old. His quick bat and wiry strong frame has the potential to hit 30 HR at the MLB level. He will be hard pressed to stay at SS, and 3B has a log jam of prospects. Make no mistake, his bat will play somewhere.

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#111) Ryan Miller---Cleveland Indians LHP

Miller has two lively pitches, a 91-93 MPH fastball with good late movement and a sharp curve that reaches the low 80's. Miller needs to polish his control as he walked over 5 hitters per 9 IP.

#112) Jack Egbert---Chicago White Sox

Unspectacular 2008 performance with 4-12 record. At 25, he is one of the oldest prospects on this list and may be best used as a back of rotation starter or long reliever.

#113) Juan Silverio---Chicago White Sox SS

Super young with loads of raw talent. Projects as a Miguel Tejada-type slugging SS who has good range, great arm, and above average speed. Plate discipline needs lots of work (8 BB/56 K).

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#114) Jhoulys Chacin---Colorado Rockies RHP

Chacin is a ground ball inducing machine (2.83 GO/FO ratio). Chacin has solid command of his 93-94 MPH fastball and the control of his curve and change has improved dramatically.

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#115) Charlie Furbush---Detroit Tigers

Big bodied southpaw out of LSU who profiles as a finesse pitcher with an 88-90 MPH fastball and slurve. Did not pitch at all in 2008.

#116) Hector Correa---Florida Marlins RHP

Correa has good zip on his 95 MPH fastball and is a very good athlete. Command is an issue with him and his slider has only a one zone break to it. Injuries made 2008 a virtual loss for him, but he is only 20.

#117) Brad James---Houston Astros

James is a finesse sinker baller who averaged nearly 2 groundouts/flyout. James will likely be a middle reliever or spot starter at the major league level.

#119) Keaton Hayenga---Kansas City Royals RHP

Hayenga spent the 2008 season rehabbing from a torn labrum suffered in a high school game in spring of '07. Regardless, Hayenga has superb athleticism with a projectible 6-5 190 lb. frame and three MLB quality pitches.

#120) Brent Fisher---Kansas City Royals LHP

Limited to just 10 games in '08 due to injuries, Fisher's calling card is a deceptive delivery coined "the Invisi-ball" that seems to add life to his 90-92 MPH fastball and solid curveball. He will need more than a deceptive delivery to fool more advanced hitters.

#121) Juan Francisco---Cincinnati Reds 3B

Francisco has light tower power that belted 23 HR this season at Sarasota, but his BB/K ratio is abysmal (19 BB/123 K). Francisco is part of a logjam at the hot corner that includes Todd Frazier, Brandon Waring, and Neftali Soto.

#122) Andrew Romine---L.A. Angels SS

Prototypical baseball rat who has solid MLB bloodlines and a high baseball I.Q. Romine has top of the order speed and plate discipline, but his power will never render double digit HR totals. Defensively, he is an above average SS with a powerful arm.

#123) Mason Tobin---L.A. Angels RHP

Injuries cut Tobin's season short at the start of June. His 90-92 MPH fastball has good sink and his 3/4 arm angle is tough for right-handed batters to pick up. His command was an issue this year as he walked as many hitters as he struck out.

#124) Anel De Los Santos---L.A. Angels C

How did this guy advance past Hank Conger? Horrible plate discipline (5 BB/77 K) in two levels. Defensively, he is the best catcher in the Angels system and some believe he will hit 20 HR at the MLB level...we'll see.

#125) Andrew Walker---Pittsburgh Pirates C

Walker has plus power potential and no one ahead of him on Pittsburgh's organizational depth chart. He'll have to prove he can stay healthy and improve upon his plate discipline and catch and throw skills behind the plate.

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