Braves | OF Jason Heyward is ready to stay
Posted On 11 Mar 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
ATL Jason Heyward RF had another 1-2 day and has shown exellent power and plate discipline so far this spring and is leaving little doubt that he's ready to take over the RF job in Atlanta right now.
Our Instinct: Heyward is making it tough for the Braves to justify sending him down. Another week should be a clear indication of their plans for him.
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Reds | OF Chris Heisey needs to step it up
Posted On 11 Mar 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
CIN Chris Heisey LF hasn't gotten off to a hot start in competition for an outfield spot. He's hitting .125 early in the spring and unless he can kick it into gear soon will probably find himself in AAA until around mid-season.
Our Instinct: His long term outlook is still good as a solid regular or fourth OF.
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Red Sox | OF Josh Reddick continues to impress
Posted On 10 Mar 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
BOS Josh Reddick RF had a 3-4 day with two doubles bringing his total to 4 on the spring.
Our Instinct: He's vying to playing time in a packed Sox outfield. His bat is ready now to contribute as a bat off the bench but cracking the starting lineup will be tough. More time in AAA is probable until injury strikes JD Drew. Unless JD Drew is hurt already, which he probably is.
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Rangers | SP Tanner Scheppers throws heat
Posted On 05 Mar 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
Ranger's Tanner Scheppers TEX SP tossed a scoreless inning in his Spring debut yesterday.
Our Instinct: While Scheppers didn't strike anyone out he did flash a 98 mph fastball with good movement. If Scheppers can work deep into games and stay healthy he has the chance to be a #1 type front end starter. If not he's going to be another power releiver in the Rangers pen and possible closer.
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Athletics | 1B Chris Carter goes yard
Posted On 05 Mar 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
100 prospect Chris Carter OAK 1B hit a solo homerun in his lone at bat yesterday.
Our Instinct: The HR flashed a sign of things to came as his power is his best tool. He's come a long way as a hitter and 1B in 2 years but his power remains his elite hit tool.
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Orioles | 3B Josh Bell knocks 2 out
Posted On 05 Mar 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
Baseball Instinct Top 100 prospect Josh Bell BAL 3B hit 2 HRs in his first Spring Training game showing off his power potential.
Our Instinct: Chances are good that Bell starts the season in Triple A with Migual Tejada manning 3B for the O's. But Bell is their 3B of the near future. He should hit for 25 HR power and play a solid 3B when he's ready.
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Tigers | OF Austin Jackson off to a good start
Posted On 05 Mar 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
Austin Jackson DET OF is off to a good start with the bat so far while vying for the leadoff role in Detroit. He has had some troubles on the bases though with a 2 CS one of those being a pickoff.
Our Instinct: He'll need to reign in the anxiety of being in the leadoff spot and let his natural ability guide him if he going to win the job out of Spring Training. He's a great athlete but needs more experience before his raw tools play up.
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Prospect Instinct: Dustin Ackley
Posted On 04 Mar 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
It won't take long for him to be ready and he will hit right out of the box, they just need to find his position. He's athletic enough to play CF and probably even learn 2B relatively quickly.
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Prospect Instinct: Stephen Strasburg
Posted On 24 Feb 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
On most prospect lists, you will find Strasburg’s name in the top three, and usually you will find it sitting at number one. We have ranked Strasburg #2, and based on absolute upside, #1 or #2 is absolutely the perfect place for him. However, the other nine players in our top 10 are more likely to reach their ultimate long term upside than is Strasburg.
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Prospect Instinct: Jason Heyward
Posted On 24 Feb 2010 By Thomas Belmont.
Somehow, Jason Heyward slipped to the 14th pick in the 2007 MLB Draft. Today, he stands alone as the best player in minor league baseball. But we are not here to tell you everything you already know about Heyward. There is no reason to spend paragraphs discussing how Heyward is a pure hitter with elite plate discipline and a strong throwing arm.
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