Diamondbacks Bullpen

TSWINDERS · Journeyman Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 427

A couple of names I have got some info on:

Rick Porcello RHP, R-R, 6’5, 190, Seton Hall Prep, West Orange, NJ

Porcello wows scouts with an explosive mid-90s fastball that appears to require almost no effort. His lanky build and project able stuff reminds of Justin Verlander, but Porcello will need to improve his breaking ball, a sharp but inconsistent curve, and his fledgling change. In short, Porcello isn’t polished, but he has very real and attainable upside that could turn him into a number one starter somewhere down the line.

Neil Ramirez RHP, R-R, 6’3, 190, Kempsville High School, VA

Ramirez’s stuff is a click below Porcello’s, but he’s the most polished of the bunch. He commands three pitches, starting with a fastball that sits in the low 90s and can jump to the mid-90s once in awhile. His change-up is average now but flashes plus potential, while his curve is already solid pitch that is particularly effective because he throws it at three distinct speeds depending on the hitter and the count. Projects in a number 2 starter or a future ace.

Daniel Moskos, LHP, R-L, 6’2, 200, Clemson.

Closest MLB ready pitcher, 94-96 mph fastball that runs into left-handed hitters and away from righties. His slider is also a plus pitch. Could be in a MLB pen starting in 2008

Matt Main RHP, R-R, 6’2, 185, DeLand High School, Florida

Michael Main has dominating stuff right now Right now, the questions that face Main relate to his lack of experience and innings as a starting pitcher and a high-effort delivery that almost hurts to watch. Main can dial his fastball up to 100 mph on occasion and sits comfortably in the 94-97 mph range but has a tendency to overthrow because of his love for the radar.
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dirtygary · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:17 pm Post subject:

I say take Neil Ramirez.
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levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1765

Moskos. Another Micah Owings story, with higher potential?

Can he hit as well as Micah?

TSWINDERS · Journeyman Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 427

McCray · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:56 pm Post subject:

i'd put ramirez above moskos, tswinders. i just think starting pitchers have way more value than relief pitchers. and drafting heavily for starters will be okay, because some won't pan out -- just move those guys to the 'pen. but yeah, otherwise, i like your list.
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TSWINDERS · Journeyman Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 427

I can definitely agree to that. I think those two pitchers are best of the group.
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TAP · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:08 pm Post subject:

Aaron

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diamondbacker · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject:

I've heard A LOT of good stuff about Main in the press. I don't know if he's THAT good or just overhyped.

That said, I like Ramirez or Main
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MWS · A-Ball Kid Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 23

With a stocked farm system, it okay to be patient with the HS players and right now BA has HS pitchers Porecello, Main, Harvey, Rameriz all going within the 1st 10 picks mixed in with David Price, Jake Arrieta, Cole St.Clair, Joe Savery, Daniel Moskos and Matt Wieters. D-Backs might benefit ( if you call it that ) with several of the top picks being appointed by Boras. I doubt the D-Backs see any of the elite HS arms left come there time to draft with that 9th pick.

Every year I pick 3 to 5 HS players that sound good based on winter showcase reports and then follow them thru out the season in which they can be drafted. This years players are:

1. Micheal Burgess
2. Jason Heyward
3. Kentrail Davis ( Mobile, Alabama Native)
4. Rick Porcello
5. DJ Jones ( Mobile, Alabama Native)

With only one more Type B agent to effect the Compenation Round the D-Backs have 2 Compensation picks with Max being the 3rd if he doesn't sign. Those picks are the 33rd, 51st, and 64th with Max.

With BA's 1st pre draft coverage they have the D-Backs taking 3rd Baseman Josh Vitters with the 9th overall pick. He is rated the 3 best overall HS position prospect behind Burgess and Heyward.

Remember this year with the amount of Compensation picks a 2nd round pick this year will be in the slots that a 3rd was last year. Lot of teams with be drafting players in favor B.A.P ( Best Aviable Player) over need and signability.

levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1765

thanks for the post, MWS. interesting stuff.

it's a shame i'm too busy at work to start scouting the 2007 draftees...

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fwiw, main screams mini-neighborgall to me. just a gut feeling...

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levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1765

One person's top 25 amateur prospects eligible for next year's draft

http://www.projectprospect.com/noskers-top-25-draft-prospects

MWS · A-Ball Kid Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 23

I need to correct a something from my last post:

BA had the D-backs taking Julio Borbon OF from Tennessee with the 9th pick. He is being compared to Johnny Damon

Here is BA's preseason Top 10

BA's Pre Season Top 10:

1. David Price
2. Matt Wieters
3. Andrew Brackman
4. Matt Harvey
5. Rick Porcello
6. Daniel Moskos
7. Joe Savery
8. Micheal Burgess
9. Julio Borbon
10. Josh Vitters

levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1765

NJ-DBACKS-FAN · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:55 am Post subject:

any word on signing last years #1 pick?
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xjwheelr · AA Prospect Joined: 11 Sep 2006 Posts: 47

I've been hoping and praying for a while now that somehow Andrew Brackman falls to #9. Kid sounds like a stud. He's almost as tall as Randy Johnson and supposedly throws as hard already.

David B · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:24 am Post subject:

David Price-S- Player Feb. 4 - 1:00 pm et

The Devil Rays will have executive VP Andrew Friedman and senior VP Gerry Hunsicker scouting Vanderbilt's David Price against Rice on Friday.

Price, a 6-foot-6 left-hander, is the top candidate to be taken by the Rays with the first overall pick in the 2007 draft.

levski · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1765

Dbacks get screwed in 2007 draft

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/askba/263316.html

EvilJuan · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject:

This is a serious question: Is there really that much of a difference (50th as opposed to 33rd) when you get that deep into the draft?
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David B · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject:

You have to wonder about a system that values Rich Aurillia, Dustin Dellucci and Justin Speier more than Barry Zito, Jason Schmidt and Frank Thomas.

EvilJuan · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject:

TAP · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject: