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Madison Bumgarner -- SP -- San Francisco Giants
2009 Minor League Stats: 12-2, 1.85 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 92 K's, 131 IP
Scouting Report: Bumgarner has only 3 real offerings. A 93-96 MPH fastball, a power slider with sharp break and tilt and an average changeup. He has been able to dominate the minor leagues mostly due to his fastball and the 3/4 arm slot he delivers it with. His arm angle is extremely hard for lefties to pick up and that will carry into his major league career as well. His changeup is a work in progress. It is a decent option for him right now but will need more seasoning in order for it to throw off right handed hitters. He lost velocity towards the end of last season and will not be big league ready if he can't reclaim it in spring training.
Alcides Escobar -- SS -- Milwaukee Brewers
2009 Minor League Stats: .298/.353/.409, 4 HR, 34 RBI, 76 RBI, 42 steals
Scouting Report: Escobar is a sensational defensive shortstop. There is little doubt that he will win a gold glove or two before his career is over. His swing is sound and he has good plate coverage allowing him to spray the ball to all fields. He isn't as patient as you would like in a young player with his speed. Escobar will likely steal 30+ bases this year and could top off a lot higher if he can find his way on base more often. He has blazing speed and has been able to utilize it by using a top hand approach at the plate to ensure he hits the ball on the ground. Escobar has beat out many routine ground balls during his minor league career as he has great speed and is always hustling. Many scouts rule out his power potential but I believe he will be a 10+ HR guy most of his career. This is because of his long arms and the quickness of his stroke when he is going right. His swing is similar to that of Alfonso Soriano in that regard and I could see him hitting a few more HR's as a result.
For Maria
I wanted to take a brief timeout here to ask all of my friends, family and Fighting Chance readers to take a moment and put a little girl named Maria Luise Vaughn in your thoughts and prayers. Maria is the 2 year old Niece of Paul Greco a friend and colleague of mine in the fantasy sports industry. Maria was diagnosed and underwent surgery for a brain tumor earlier this week and is still in the hospital recovering and awaiting further treatment.
Although we may not know Maria or her family personally, we can all identify with this grief. Cancer has touched us all in one shape or form and for this to happen to such a young child only verifies the viciousness of the disease. Life shouldn’t be this painful. Not for Maria, not for her parents…not for anybody.
We all come from different backgrounds. We support different teams. But no matter what our affiliations are I am sure we can all agree to unite and pray for this little girl and her family as they wage a war against one of the true evils of life.
All that I ask is that you put Maria in your thoughts in the days and weeks ahead. Pray for her, her family and let them know that we all support them in this fight. It may not be a lot but in times like this a little support and some positive vibes can go a long way.
Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit 2010
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Outfield CheatsheetsJeff Mans Rank Ryan Hallam MIL Ryan Braun 1 Ryan Braun MIL LAD Matt Kemp 2 Matt Kemp LAD STL Matt Holliday 3 Matt Holliday STL ARI Justin Upton 4 Carl...Read More...
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Madison Bumgarner -- SP -- San Francisco Giants 2009 Minor League Stats: 12-2, 1.85 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 92 K's, 131 IP Scouting Report: Bumgarner has only 3 real offerings. A 93-96 MPH fastball, a power slider with sharp break and tilt...Read More...
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Alcides Escobar -- SS -- Milwaukee Brewers 2009 Minor League Stats: .298/.353/.409, 4 HR, 34 RBI, 76 RBI, 42 steals Scouting Report: Escobar is a sensational defensive shortstop. There is little doubt that he will win a gold...Read More...
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Austin Jackson -- OF -- Detroit Tigers 2009 Minor League Stats: .300/.354/.405, 4 HR, 65 RBI, 67 runs, 24 steals Scouting Report: Jackson is an athlete learning to play baseball. While he has an athletic build and is...Read More... -
Jason Heyward -- OF -- Atlanta Braves 2009 Minor League Stats: .323/.408/.555, 17 HR, 63 RBI, 69 runs, 10 steals Scouting Report: Great athlete with positive work ethic and determination. Makes adjustments well from...Read More...
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