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Prospect List: #7

After two days off we resume our list, here's a quick rundown of the top five:

  1. Evan Longoria
  2. David Price
  3. Jake McGee
  4. Wade Davis
  5. Jeff Niemann
Naturally today is number six, and it's the kid who once had his Myspace title as "The GOAT bitch", and is the object of perhaps the most memorable nickname to come from one Mr. Larsen, the Cajun God of Baseball, he's otherwise known as Reid Michael Brignac.
Brignac has a live bat with a sweet, smooth swing from the left side. Balls jump off his bat and he has natural loft in his stroke. He could produce 25-plus homers annually down the road. Brignac uses the entire field and has a plan at the plate. His speed, arm, hands and footwork are solid. He showed the mental toughness to handle a challenging assignment last year. Some scouts think Brignac lacks the athleticism to stay at shortstop, though Tampa Bay will give him every chance to prove otherwise.
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Who's #7
Desmond Jennings
9 votes
Fernando Perez
8 votes
Heath Rollins
1 votes
Jeremy Hellickson
16 votes
Ryan Royster
4 votes
Other
1 votes

39 votes | Poll has closed

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Re: Prospect List: #7
I took Hellickson. I think he is better than Rollins
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by tampabaysportsfanatic on Oct 1, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't
think Rollins should even be on the pole.  He's got an ok arm, but he's not as polished as his stats look.  He's got a tick more on his fastball, but significantly less command than Sonny at the same time.  He's an ok prospect and gives us solid depth, but definitely shouldn't be in the Top-10.  Don't always trust the stats in the minors, especially with 22 year olds in Low-A.

by Tyler on Oct 1, 2007 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: You're a tools whore.
Yes, yes I am.  But still, I don't think you'll see one list with him in the Top-10.  Well, at least not a list of guys like Goldstein, Sickles or BA.

by Tyler on Oct 1, 2007 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Prospect List: #7
In regards to the options, could you add Mason and Talbot next time?  I think that they should have been options before Rollins, but it's arguable.

by raysrule07 on Oct 1, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Prospect List: #7
At this point I am speculating even more than earlier. I picked Jennings because from what I have read he combines great athleticism with very advanced for his age. I also tend to think that players are a bit more predictable than pitchers.  

by bobr on Oct 1, 2007 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Prospect List: #7
Very good point - BA just listed him as the top prospect in the Sally League this year.

Of course, they're tools whores.

by nyyfaninlaaland on Oct 2, 2007 3:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Prospect List: #7
But all Hellboy has done has dominate.

2006- 2.43 ERA
2007- 2.67 ERA

Where Jennings has come on very strong this year.

2006- .277 BA
2007- .315 BA

I would give the nod to Hellboy...

by thebaddancingraysfan on Oct 2, 2007 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Prospect List: #7
Oops. I meant to say advanced skills for his age.

by bobr on Oct 1, 2007 6:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Prospect List: #7
I dont see what people see in this guy.....
I dont think he'll make it to the majors.....
At least i hope not unless he can turn it around
Sir pimp-a-lot

by Boricua on Oct 5, 2007 2:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Re: Prospect List: #7
Left handed bat with a little pop at a overall weak position.

by R.J. Anderson on Oct 5, 2007 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

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