- The Rockies 3B prospect, Ian Stewart, continues to struggle a bit with the transition to 2B. He’ll need to figure this transition out if he plans to make it in Denver any time soon; Atkins has 3B nailed down for the foreseeable future, as does Tulo at SS.
- Great article in the Rocky Mountain News about Dexter Fowler, an early round talent who dropped to the Rox in the 14th round due to signability concerns. He continues to have a great Spring.
- Max Scherzer, The DBacks top draft pick in 2007, pitched two innings today and gave up a monster bomb to Joe Crede. But, it was the only hit he gave up.
- In discussing Rick Porcello’s successful outing yesterday, BA’s John Manuel mentioned that of Porcello, Andrew Brackman, and David Price, the Yankees’ Brackman has the best stuff. Of course Brackman is out this year recovering from TJ surgery.
- The Pirates were impressed with their top prospect’s performance in today’s game. Andrew McCutchen went 2 for 4 with an RBI double and 2 runs scored.
- Mariners’ OF prospect Wladimir Balentien had quite a game today. He hit 2 HR with 3 RBI. In the same game, Padres 3B/OF prospect Chase Headley hit a 2-run HR with 4 RBI.
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Saturday, March 1st, 2008Andrew McCutchen to Make a Splash
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Lisa Winston of MLB.com reports that the top prospect in the Pirates system,
Andrew McCutchen, is ready to make a big splash this year. At 21 years old, he’s got it all; speed, power, and defense. Last year in Double-A Altoona he had a slow start, but hit over .300 from July on with 10 homers, 48 RBIs and 17 steals. When he got moved to Indianapolis he hit .313.
Check out these two videos highlighting McCutchen’s bat speed and explosive acceleration
