Anyone buying Jason Knapp? Thoughts?

[Adam G]

I was picking up Knapp autos for a while, but it's nearly impossible to find any new information on him and how healthy he'll be starting the season. He seems like he could be a strikeout machine, and he put up some pretty good AZL numbers, but I worry about his shoulder problems. Anyone know anything about him?

Thanks
Adam G

 

[cmnkb8]

A typical flamethrower with shoulder issues. Tread carefully...

 

[cubfan131]

I was buying him initially but it is looking like he is going to end up in the bullpen so I've stopped.

 

[shayscards79]

He came back after shoulder surgery and struck out 29 in 16 innings in single A. If he stays healthy, he'll be an uber-bargain.

 

[pigskincardboard]

Considering he's selling for dirt cheap, I'm pretty sure he's a bargain. Flame throwers end up getting a few different hype weeks during their minor league career. Knapp doesn't have to be good or stay healthy. He just has to get hot for a week or two. Last year's performance almost tripled his card values.

 

[Adam G]

Considering he's selling for dirt cheap, I'm pretty sure he's a bargain. Flame throwers end up getting a few different hype weeks during their minor league career. Knapp doesn't have to be good or stay healthy. He just has to get hot for a week or two. Last year's performance almost tripled his card values.

This is true, but I'd really like to see him stay healthy. I think he has the talent to be a top-tier prospect, but the injury stuff will scare off a lot of people. In the AZL this fall he had 18 k's vs 4 BB's in just 12 IP, with just 5 hits. That's a 13.5 K/9, which is pretty good no matter what league you're pitching in. I think he has the talent to be a starter, but seeing his autos go for <$5 shipped made me think there was some information out there scaring people off that I wasn't aware of. Anyone know how fast he was throwing in Arizona?

 

[gt2590]

IF he was still in Philly's system, it'd be a different story with higher prices possible. Being in Cleveland certainly won't help.

And I'd give him another year to prove the arm is stable.

 

[Dsuj]

I think for the price he is one of the best buys out there. I have of 3 the reds, 2 golds, 8 blues, 3 xrefs and 7 base chrome autos along with 8 elite, 2 sterling gold, 2 sterling refs and 14 base sterling autos. I have gotten all of it at incredibly cheap prices. Hopfully he does well but I just need a couple good starts in order move everything.