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  1. chompsmcgee

    Klaw's Midseason Top 50

    It's the time of season for updated Top 50 lists. Beloved prospect prognosticator Klaw just released his today with writeups on each player, ESPN insiders can access it here: Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins is the new No. 1 prospect in baseball - MLB - ESPN Also, over at fangraphs Marc...
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    Lindor promoted to Double-A Akron

    Didn't see this posted already. Happy to hear, sounds like a good kid. Indians shortstop prospect Francisco Lindor continues development at Double-A | indians.com: News
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    Baseball Prospectus Updated Top 5 Prospects

    They just released an updated Top 50 but you have to be a subscriber to view. Baseball Prospectus | Prospects Will Break Your Heart: The Mid-Season Top 50 Prospects New Top 5: 1. Byron Buxton 2. Oscar Taveras 3. Xander Bogaerts 4. Francisco Lindor 5. Archie Bradley Other notes detailed...
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    Bundy expected to get TJ surgery

    Dylan Bundy has another setback More discouraging news for one of the top pitching prospects. Bundy encounters setback in rehab program | orioles.com: News "Bundy, who had been throwing from 120 feet, felt some discomfort at the team's spring facility in Sarasota, Fla., and he is also...
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    Who will be better - PUIG or SOLER?

    Saw an interesting question posted in a prospect chat today - who will be better: Puig or Soler? JD Sussman of fangraphs went with Soler. Puig is obviously older and more advanced, is currently experiencing more success at the milb level, and looks like giant Bo Jackson. Soler has made as...
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    One sorry Lawrie

    If you thought Bryce was getting lazy, check this out. In a matter of months Lawrie's sig has gone from this: to this:
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    FS/FT TOP PROSPECT AUTOS - Castellanos, Fernandez, Marte, Lindor

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    Mike Montgomery demoted to AA

    http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120711&content_id=34853640&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc The PCL can be hell on young pitchers. I think this move is to build his confidence back up. Get him to back to dominating hitters for some positive reinforcement.
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    So... are the FCB Podcasts dead?

    I realize the powers-that-be are quite busy, just wondering will there be any new podcasts or has that ship sailed?
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    First look at 2012 Bowman Platinum

    http://www.beckett.com/news/2012/02/first-look-2012-bowman-platinum-baseball/ Platinum finally has cards that look pretty nice. Sounds like tons of redemptions, although, for some really cool relics. I'd post images but the pics from Beckett's site are tiny. Thoughts?
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    FT/FS - Bowman Chrome Prospect Autos 2008-2011

    The following cards are FT/FS. PM's for offers/price requests work best. 2008 Bowman Chrome Autos Engel Beltre 2009 Bowman Chrome Autos Chad James A.J. Pollack Bobby Borchering x3 Bobby Borchering ref Bobby Borchering BGS 9.5 X-Frac Auto 2010 Bowman Chrome Autos Slade Heathcott x2 Kirk...
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    Best MAILWEEK I've ever had - SCANS

    I usually pick up a high-ish end card for my PC even less often than I do for a prospect, maybe 1 or 2 every quarter. But after the M's dealt Pineda I sold off my collection including my old sig, the sweet Museum auto I loved, so I had to reload a bit. Plus with a few other sales here and...
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    Bubba has arrived

    I received two certified mail packages today, and in them were these: Anyone have some Bubba color to show off? Appreciate the quick turn-around on the redemptions, Topps. :D Pretty please redeem my Justin Upton Museum auto.
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    Hosmer chrome autos are LIVE

    EDIT: Not my cards. Hadn't seen anything about this posted previously. Topps used same picture for both autos. Which one will be "the" Hosmer auto of choice in the long run? I voted BC but I can see others liking the RC card logo. Bowman Chrome: Topps Chrome:
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    Brett Lawrie is a redemption in 2011 BC

    [ebay:3v0cwv2s]310352724755[/ebay:3v0cwv2s] Didn't see anything about this, thought it's worth mentioning.
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    Pineda Museum Mailday

    Got my first Museum in the mail today and IMO the Michael Pineda card to have: As previously mentioned, these cards are absolutely gorgeous in person. Has anyone figured out how to scan or photograph the museums to properly display their brilliance? The Pineda instantly becomes one of my...
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    Which prospect had the most disappointing 2011?

    Wil Myers and Josh Sale were two of my highly touted prospects that, for one reason or another, did not live up to the hype in 2011. My vote for most disappointing is for Sale because I thought his bat would translate better than it did in pro ball. Who else ya got? Honorable mention to...
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    Mariners re-sign GM Jack Zduriencik

    http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6915125/seattle-mariners-gm-jack-zduriencik-signs-contract-extension Speculation is 1 yr + option through 2013. At least he shouldn't have to worry about being on the hot seat this off-season. Jack's done a nice job bringing in lots of young talent and...
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    IF Strasburg gets seriously injured again...

    ...does that destroy his hobby value? I voted 'yes'.
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    A couple nice PC pickups

    I haven't bought anything for the PC in over a year so I decided to sell a few things and finally use my eBay bucks to pick up two new items. A card of my favorite prospect and a card of my favorite (active) player:
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    Players who quit switch-hitting

    I've always been enamoured with switch-hitters from Mickey Mantle to Mickey Tettleton. Recently, I was browsing through a few switch-hitting prospects splits (Franklin, Borchering amongst others) and noticed that some guys had pretty significant splits from each side. It makes me wonder if any...
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    Should the Mariners trade Pineda?

    Dave Cameron thinks so, and he's one of the brightest minds the baseball blogosphere has to offer. Check out his article here: http://mynorthwest.com/?nid=422&sid=506991 His argument is that since the Mariners need serious offensive help now for the future and this year's trade market lacks a...
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    About time for a Justin Smoak thread

    Smoak has been on his game after missing a week due to the death of his father. 3-4 tonight with a homer and double in a Mariners win. .315/.410/.573 with 5 homers, 20 rbis, 15 walks, and a .983 OPS. • 4th in AL in OBP (.410) • 5th in AL in SLG (.573) • 3rd in AL in OPS (.983) Wish he had...
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    Calling all Mariner fans (contest) WINNER prospectorgems

    In honor of my first-place Seattle Mariners and inspired by member kevbo's generous gesture I've decided to hold a contest for all Mariner fans. The prize is a 15-card Mariner autos/gu/ref/rc lot (pic below). To enter post who your favorite all-time Mariner and favorite current Mariner is...
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    Mariners sign Vlad Guerrero's nephew

    From http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10879 Sweet signing. I look forward to his bowman prospect auto. EDIT: There's a vid behind the link. Someone cooler than me might be kind enough to post it.

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