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ayaghmour2 · 08-01-2024, 09:06 PM

Just got some good news! The draft will be five rounds shorter from now on! 20 rounds is much better then 25, as it'll lead to some undrafted players who either go to school or become a free agent. This means less random end round guys to cut or force other cuts, and five fewer guys to recap. Not like the end of round guys are ever a challenge, but it's a pet peeve of mine when players with eligibility left get cut shortly after being drafted, and then they get sucked in the carousel that is the independent minor leagues.

RHP Bob Allen (#19 Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 10th Overall (1946)
FABL: 2-2, 30 IP, 4.80 ERA (86 ERA+), 1.37 WHIP, 14 BB, 12 K
AAA: 6-2, 80.1 IP, 1.68 ERA (196 ERA+), 1.03 WHIP, 33 BB, 51 K
AA: 8-3, 93.2 IP, 3.36 ERA (122 ERA+), 1.30 WHIP, 40 BB, 53 K
CWL: 1-0, 12 IP, 3.75 ERA (112 ERA+), 1.17 WHIP, 3 BB, 11 K

Back for a second year in Cuba, new Cougar rotation member Bob Allen recovered quite well after a clunker on Opening Day. In a rematch against Santa Clara in Cienfuegos, Allen's only blemish was a solo home run, finishing 8 strong innings with just 4 hits and 2 walks. Allen struck out six, leading the team with 11 in 12 innings. What I'm loving most though is the control, as it's something he's occasionally struggled with. I'm sure it'll rise at some point, but his 5.7 BB% would crush his new career low 9.9 in 93.2 innings in Little Rock. Despite his fluctuating prospect rank, OSA says "he has room to grow, and may someday be a #1 starter for a team." Dixie goes a step further, declaring "very few flaws in his delivery should have him as average or above average in all categories" and that his "future lies at the top of the rotation." As you'd expect, his potential leads all members of the organization, trailing just Donnie Jones, Pete Papenfus, Duke Bybee, and George Polk in current ability. So far Allen is "Excelling" in his program to improve control, and if he can put the last piece together, we're going to have a legitimate chance to win the organization's first Kellogg Award. He's technically our 6th starter, but with Pap out through May he's going to be pitching every five days, and I don't see him throwing that opportunity away.

3B John Price (Not Ranked)
Acquired: Via Draft: 9th Round, 140th Overall (1946)
AA: .289/.311/.390 (81 OPS+), 228 PA, 4 2B, 6 HR, 36 RBI
A: .287/.332/.398 (106 OPS+), 271 PA, 8 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 31 RBI
CWL: .385/.448/.615 (185 OPS+), 29 PA, 3 2B, HR, 3 RBI

One of our guys with the most to prove, John Price is left unprotected for Monday's Rule-5 Draft, and a hot start like the one he's on could be life changing for him. The 23-year-old third basemen isn't hitting like an eight hitter, slashing .385/.448/.615 (185 OPS+) a homer and three doubles. Yes, seven games is nothing to get excited about, but seeing a guy who had a 86 WRC+ in AA hit this well is awesome. The defense hasn't been great, already charged with a pair of errors, so offense like this is a must if he wants to work his way to the big leagues. The potential for power does make him enticing, and a little power surge could bring attention to the former 9th Rounder. I'd love to keep him in the organization, but unless something happens to all four of our starting infielders there's not room for Price on the big league club anytime soon.

08-01-2024, 09:06 PM	#1498
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Cuban Winter League: Week 2 Just got some good news! The draft will be five rounds shorter from now on! 20 rounds is much better then 25, as it'll lead to some undrafted players who either go to school or become a free agent. This means less random end round guys to cut or force other cuts, and five fewer guys to recap. Not like the end of round guys are ever a challenge, but it's a pet peeve of mine when players with eligibility left get cut shortly after being drafted, and then they get sucked in the carousel that is the independent minor leagues. RHP Bob Allen (#19 Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 10th Overall (1946) FABL: 2-2, 30 IP, 4.80 ERA (86 ERA+), 1.37 WHIP, 14 BB, 12 K AAA: 6-2, 80.1 IP, 1.68 ERA (196 ERA+), 1.03 WHIP, 33 BB, 51 K AA: 8-3, 93.2 IP, 3.36 ERA (122 ERA+), 1.30 WHIP, 40 BB, 53 K CWL: 1-0, 12 IP, 3.75 ERA (112 ERA+), 1.17 WHIP, 3 BB, 11 K Back for a second year in Cuba, new Cougar rotation member Bob Allen recovered quite well after a clunker on Opening Day. In a rematch against Santa Clara in Cienfuegos, Allen's only blemish was a solo home run, finishing 8 strong innings with just 4 hits and 2 walks. Allen struck out six, leading the team with 11 in 12 innings. What I'm loving most though is the control, as it's something he's occasionally struggled with. I'm sure it'll rise at some point, but his 5.7 BB% would crush his new career low 9.9 in 93.2 innings in Little Rock. Despite his fluctuating prospect rank, OSA says "he has room to grow, and may someday be a #1 starter for a team." Dixie goes a step further, declaring "very few flaws in his delivery should have him as average or above average in all categories" and that his "future lies at the top of the rotation." As you'd expect, his potential leads all members of the organization, trailing just Donnie Jones, Pete Papenfus, Duke Bybee, and George Polk in current ability. So far Allen is "Excelling" in his program to improve control, and if he can put the last piece together, we're going to have a legitimate chance to win the organization's first Kellogg Award. He's technically our 6th starter, but with Pap out through May he's going to be pitching every five days, and I don't see him throwing that opportunity away. 3B John Price (Not Ranked) Acquired: Via Draft: 9th Round, 140th Overall (1946) AA: .289/.311/.390 (81 OPS+), 228 PA, 4 2B, 6 HR, 36 RBI A: .287/.332/.398 (106 OPS+), 271 PA, 8 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 31 RBI CWL: .385/.448/.615 (185 OPS+), 29 PA, 3 2B, HR, 3 RBI One of our guys with the most to prove, John Price is left unprotected for Monday's Rule-5 Draft, and a hot start like the one he's on could be life changing for him. The 23-year-old third basemen isn't hitting like an eight hitter, slashing .385/.448/.615 (185 OPS+) a homer and three doubles. Yes, seven games is nothing to get excited about, but seeing a guy who had a 86 WRC+ in AA hit this well is awesome. The defense hasn't been great, already charged with a pair of errors, so offense like this is a must if he wants to work his way to the big leagues. The potential for power does make him enticing, and a little power surge could bring attention to the former 9th Rounder. I'd love to keep him in the organization, but unless something happens to all four of our starting infielders there's not room for Price on the big league club anytime soon.