Prospects that will take 5 years or more?

[kerryfan5]

I was just wondering if anybody waits this long and who are yours for 5 years from now?

 

[jrinne]

Brooks Brown

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[Keyser Soze]

Rio Ruiz, 3B, Hou

Glad his BC auto was a redemption so I can buy cheap. Up to 2 Blues, 13 refractors, and about 35 base autos

 

[DeliciousBacon]

When I got back into the hobby (late 2008), one of the big-time names was Michael Inoa/Ynoa. Just about five years down the line, he's pitched in 30 total games and been hurt a lot. I suppose he still has the potential to make it, but I doubt anyone is still sitting on his cards.

 

[Keyser Soze]

When I got back into the hobby (late 2008), one of the big-time names was Michael Inoa/Ynoa. Just about five years down the line, he's pitched in 30 total games and been hurt a lot. I suppose he still has the potential to make it, but I doubt anyone is still sitting on his cards.

He's looked good this year, especially his last start! But I know what you mean, seems like the dude has been around forever

 

[kerryfan5]

He's looked good this year, especially his last start! But I know what you mean, seems like the dude has been around forever

Would inoa be considered a high end prospect anymore?

 

[SamHell]

Jorge Alfaro. He may not be 5 years away now but total development time will be at least 5 years. Come on Topps. Give us something besides the heritage single!

 

[sheetskout]

I think Fernando Martinez may be the poster-boy for this. We've waited FOREVER.....

 

[kerryfan5]

I think Fernando Martinez may be the poster-boy for this. We've waited FOREVER.....

Fernando is playing. I think he just sucks.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Would inoa be considered a high end prospect anymore?

I don't think so, but he's a good low end guy with decent upside to take a flyer on.

 

[All The Hype]

Bubba Starling comes to mind as possibly a 5 year project to unlock his potential.

 

[nborton]

Generally unless the guy was totally off the radar, prospects that take 5 years never recover. Think Gordon, Porcello now, etc.

Porcello has been dominant since his blow up in LA. Yet the hype is gone, and never coming back.

 

[cardboardtracker]

Brandon Nimmo is one. Raw talent with big upside potential. Finally staring to hit a little bit.

 

[kerryfan5]

Brandon Nimmo is one. Raw talent with big upside potential. Finally staring to hit a little bit.

Finding nimmo. Just a thought.

 

[jbmm161]

I have a few Starlings and Matt Purke is working on being a long term hold the way he keeps getting hurt and rocked on the mound.