Posts belonging to Category Prospects/Rookies

#15 Wil Myers – Kansas City Royals

C/OF

DOB: 12-10-90

ETA: 2013

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• What’s an installment of Prospect Buzz without a little Bryce Harper speculation? After speaking with Nationals’ Manager Jim Riggleman on Friday morning, John Heyman tweeted that Bryce Harper could reach the big leagues in 2011 if he were to dominate “at every level.” Although I still doubt that it will actually happen, the fact that Riggleman, and presumably Mike Rizzo, have entertained the idea is exciting.  Jeff Sullivan over at SBNation contemplates the type of numbers Harper must put up at each stop to make his debut in 2011, and believes they might have to be similar to Ken Griffey, Jr.’s during his brief, minor league career. At least we know that he’ll be documenting his entire ascent to stardom…

• Apparently Carlos Santana will take some reps at first base during Spring Training, and undoubtedly increase his fantasy value with each one.  After sustaining a gruesome, season-ending knee injury in 2010, Santana is finally healthy…and the Tribe obviously wants to keep it that way.  With the possibility of playing first base, he becomes an even more intriguing fantasy option behind the plate; he might be able to avoid further knee or leg injuries and will likely play more games than originally anticipated.

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The Golden Sombrero presents MLB Look-alikes: Mike Trout and Lochlyn Munro

Thanks to long-time friend of the Sombrero, Jim Malewitz, for digging this one up…he’s probably the only sick bastard who could have made this connection.  Be sure to check out Jim’s work on the Iowa City Digress, and also his blog, How To Train A Watchdog: (Mis)Adventures in Non-Profit Journalism.

#16 Shelby Miller – St. Louis Cardinals

RHP

DOB: 10-10-90

ETA: 2013

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#17 Michael Pineda – Seattle Mariners

RHP

DOB: 1-18-89

ETA: 2011

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