BA Sneek Peek Orioles Top 10 From Print

[Exposfan]

TOP TEN
PROSPECTS
1. Dylan Bundy
2. Manny Machado
3. Jonathan Schoop
4. Parker Bridwell
5. L.J. Hoes
6. Nick Delmonico
7. Ryan Flaherty
8. Jason Esposito
9. Xavier Avery
10. Dan Klein

BEST
TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Machado
Best Power Hitter Aaron Baker
Best Strike Zone Discipline Tyler Kelly
Fastest Baserunner Glynn Davis
Best Athlete Xavier Avery
Best Fastball Bundy
Best Curveball Bundy
Best Slider Mike Wright
Best Change-up Dan Klein
Best Control Oliver Drake
Best Defensive Catcher Caleb Joseph
Best Defensive Infielder Machado
Best Infield Arm Billy Rowell
Best Defensive OF Matt Angle
Best Outfield Arm Matt Angle


PROJECTED 2015
LINEUP
Catcher Wieters
First Base Delmonico
Second Base Schoop
Third Base JJ Hardy
Shortstop Machado
Left Field LJ Hoes
Center Field Jones
Right Field Markakis
Designated Hitter Ryan Flaherty
No. 1 Starter Bundy
No. 2 Starter Britton
No. 3 Starter Arrieta
No. 4 Starter Matusz
No. 5 Starter Guthrie
Closer Dan Klein

 

[Jaypers]

So, how many of you thought Machado would top Bundy? Raise your hand.

 

[braden]

I know those 2015 lineups are just for fun but seriously, what are the odds Jeremy Guthrie is in Baltimore's rotation in four years. Less than 0.1%?

 

[markakis8]

I know those 2015 lineups are just for fun but seriously, what are the odds Jeremy Guthrie is in Baltimore's rotation in four years. Less than 0.1%?

I would say the odds are better than Matusz being in the rotation, if he doesn't recover.

Interesting that the Rule 5 pick the O's picked up - Flaherty is supposed to be their DH. I'm kind of excited to see how he does for them. I've heard good things and comparisons to Dan Uggla.

 

[ahill1]

I know those 2015 lineups are just for fun but seriously, what are the odds Jeremy Guthrie is in Baltimore's rotation in four years. Less than 0.1%?

I would say the odds are better than Matusz being in the rotation, if he doesn't recover.

Interesting that the Rule 5 pick the O's picked up - Flaherty is supposed to be their DH. I'm kind of excited to see how he does for them. I've heard good things and comparisons to Dan Uggla.

Yeah im still not to happy about the Cubs leaving him unprotected, but hope he does well with the Os

 

[SeattleSports]

So, how many of you thought Machado would top Bundy? Raise your hand.

I don't know if their is a pitcher in the minors w/ a higher ceiling. I thought Bundy would be higher and in the top 10 overall.

 

[markakis8]

Billy Rowell sure has a lot to say here:

http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewsk ... o-say.html

 

[Russ S.]

So, how many of you thought Machado would top Bundy? Raise your hand.

I did.

I still feel Givens should be on this list. Mark my words, he'll out shine a number from this list, no doubt.

Also, if Guthrie is still with the O's in 2015, I quit.

Being a Vandy fan, I loved the Flaherty pick up! He's a baller!

 

[Mudcatsfan]

Billy Rowell sure has a lot to say here:

http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewsk ... o-say.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That was certainly a frank and honest interview. WOW.

Its got to be hard to have your swing compared to Barry Bonds and then fail to advance past A ball after 4 YEARS.

Kid needs to grow up and keep working hard. Sucks if he was lied to, but based on how he talks he doesn't make a very credible witness.

 

[brianga26]

Rowell=headcase.. wow..

 

[Jaypers]

The list is now online, for those who want to read the scouting reports and submit questions for the chat.

 

[Jaypers]

Wow.

Burton Guster (Santa Barbra (CA)): Mychal Givens seemed to find a little traction in the NYPL. Is he still a top 20 guy, or are scouts getting bearish?

Will Lingo: There's still a little bit of hope for Givens because he has a strong arm and athleticism, but in general I would say scouts are bearish. He's not in the Top 30.

 

[Russ S.]

Wow.

Burton Guster (Santa Barbra (CA)): Mychal Givens seemed to find a little traction in the NYPL. Is he still a top 20 guy, or are scouts getting bearish?

Will Lingo: There's still a little bit of hope for Givens :benson: because he has a strong arm and athleticism, but in general I would say scouts are bearish. He's not in the Top 30.

LOL.
That dipstick will eat crow.
Will Lingo knows zippo. :benson:

 

[hive17]

Wow.

Burton Guster (Santa Barbra (CA)): Mychal Givens seemed to find a little traction in the NYPL. Is he still a top 20 guy, or are scouts getting bearish?

Will Lingo: There's still a little bit of hope for Givens because he has a strong arm and athleticism, but in general I would say scouts are bearish. He's not in the Top 30.

Why didn't that poster just ask Shawn?

Seriously though, what does it say about an organization who's "Best Tools" list doesn't include many of the guys in the Top 10? I'm seriously asking for opinions.

 

[matty07]

is bundy that good?

 

[Keyser Soze]

is bundy that good?

The scouting reports I read before the draft were glowing. I've been adding his stuff when I can. He's a decent buy too, with his base auto's being at $30-$35 and his refractors being around $45. A blue recently went in auction for $200, so I think they're inching up so you better hurry

 

[Topnotchsy]

What does that mean for Bundy on the top 100 prospects list? Definitely higher than I would have expected...

 

[Jaypers]

What does that mean for Bundy on the top 100 prospects list? Definitely higher than I would have expected...

He'll be in their Top 10.

 

[bballcardkid]

What does that mean for Bundy on the top 100 prospects list? Definitely higher than I would have expected...

He'll be in their Top 10.

I also think that this means Machado stock has dropped slightly, possibly out of the top 10. That could shock a lot of people, but his 2011 performance wasn't all that spectacular.

 

[shayscards79]

is bundy that good?

Yes, and he hasn't eaten a hamburger in more than two years.