I at least feel confident in the power potential of this year's team and their spring surge, than in 2022 when Diego and Madris were the ones leading the spring charge.
Ortiz has shown me enough that I think he gets the 5th rotation spot. I don’t like Falter, but the Pirates seem to, so he moves to the bullpen. Moreta seems destined to open the year on the DL. That opens a bullpen spot which I think will go to Hunter Stratton. Selby and Nicolas are struggling with control. Honeywell may be moving his way into the mix.
I want to see all of the competitors go at least 4 innings or a several more 3 inning stints before anybody is really judged. With 4 (Priester, Ortiz, Falter, Ronsy) for 2 spots (I still think Jones is tagged for AAA) they all have many more opportunities to impress or stumble and given none were all that impressive last year, patience in March is the key. Plus I still think starting pitcher depth for the first 2-3 months will also be important which (maybe unfairly) gives those without options an advantage especially if there is not significant separation in their performance.
Barring injury *knock on wood*, seems like Ro is very likely to make the team with no options so last rotation spot might be down to jones vs ortiz? Would guess ortiz has the leg up so far but dont know. With how bad falter has looked, could also have one to be a long man out of the pen and then both make the roster?
I’d have to think they are going to deploy service time manipulation with Jones. If he ends up reaching his potential, such a maneuver saves them millions.
Well, at least we know Oneil's injury didn't rob him of max exit velocity. 115 MPH is a missile. And Jared Jones- wow. I didn't know he had 101 or consistent 100+ in him. Maybe it's because he knew he was only going 2.
I am still waiting to see him run full speed. I did see him steal a base, but he really didn't run that hard. Other than that, he has passed every eye test for me.
The Dauri Moreta Story has a familiar ring to it. The main character comes off the mound with either elbow pain or forearm stiffness then goes on the IL for a time and comes back then makes an appearance on the mound to eventually come off the mound in pain once again, returns to the IL and then eventually gets TJ surgery.
I would like to encourage any Pirates fan to purchase the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Guide book. It is a super comprehensive read about the Pirates prospects. I loved the stories, the stats ,and the evaluations of the top 75 players in the system. Kudos!
I at least feel confident in the power potential of this year's team and their spring surge, than in 2022 when Diego and Madris were the ones leading the spring charge.
Pitcher prokections……original…now
4. Roansy Contreras…….90%…..90%
5. Luis Ortiz…………………60%…..80%
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9. Carmen Mlodzinski…90%…..90%
10. Ryan Borucki…………..80%…..80%
11. Bailey Falter…………….80%…..80%
12. Jose Hernandez……..70%…..80%
13. Hunter Stratton………20%…..60%
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14. Colin Selby………………60%…..50%
15. Kyle Nicolas…………….50%…..40%
16. Brent Honeywell………10%……30%
17. Quinn Priester………….20%…..20%
18. Wily Peralta……………..10%…..10%
19. Josh Fleming……………10%…..10%
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5% for Jared Jones, Chase Anderson, Ryder Ryan, Connor Sadzeck. 0% for Dauri Moreta, Paul Skenes, Ben Heller.
I'll take the longshot odds on Peralta for $20.
Now we’re talking!!
Especially with the Moreta news.
I guess he is on a minor league deal and not a split contract. In that case, I'll take the longshot odds on Fleming.
Mlod, and Borucki are locks
Ortiz has shown me enough that I think he gets the 5th rotation spot. I don’t like Falter, but the Pirates seem to, so he moves to the bullpen. Moreta seems destined to open the year on the DL. That opens a bullpen spot which I think will go to Hunter Stratton. Selby and Nicolas are struggling with control. Honeywell may be moving his way into the mix.
I want to see all of the competitors go at least 4 innings or a several more 3 inning stints before anybody is really judged. With 4 (Priester, Ortiz, Falter, Ronsy) for 2 spots (I still think Jones is tagged for AAA) they all have many more opportunities to impress or stumble and given none were all that impressive last year, patience in March is the key. Plus I still think starting pitcher depth for the first 2-3 months will also be important which (maybe unfairly) gives those without options an advantage especially if there is not significant separation in their performance.
Barring injury *knock on wood*, seems like Ro is very likely to make the team with no options so last rotation spot might be down to jones vs ortiz? Would guess ortiz has the leg up so far but dont know. With how bad falter has looked, could also have one to be a long man out of the pen and then both make the roster?
I’d have to think they are going to deploy service time manipulation with Jones. If he ends up reaching his potential, such a maneuver saves them millions.
Well, at least we know Oneil's injury didn't rob him of max exit velocity. 115 MPH is a missile. And Jared Jones- wow. I didn't know he had 101 or consistent 100+ in him. Maybe it's because he knew he was only going 2.
Fun to see Jones light up the gun, not so much to see he still doesn't get it.
Kid landed less than half his fastballs for strikes and consistently pulled everything to the glove side. Still a thrower, not a pitcher.
I am still waiting to see him run full speed. I did see him steal a base, but he really didn't run that hard. Other than that, he has passed every eye test for me.
The Dauri Moreta Story has a familiar ring to it. The main character comes off the mound with either elbow pain or forearm stiffness then goes on the IL for a time and comes back then makes an appearance on the mound to eventually come off the mound in pain once again, returns to the IL and then eventually gets TJ surgery.
I would like to encourage any Pirates fan to purchase the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Guide book. It is a super comprehensive read about the Pirates prospects. I loved the stories, the stats ,and the evaluations of the top 75 players in the system. Kudos!
Me, too!!!⚾️