Blue Jays Discussion: Steve Pearce: comeback machine

[ShaneFalco]

Aoki and Carrera together could probably be capable in the OF

 

[Eyedea]

Aoki and Carrera together could probably be capable in the OF

You forgot this

 

[Discoverer]

Aoki and Carrera together could probably be capable in the OF

Like... both of them covering a single position at the same time? Can you imagine some of the routes we would see?

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

If you somehow were able to combine the two players (in a "the fly" like manner), maintaining both skill-sets in that single player, I would still DFA him this afternoon.

 

[jbell886]

 

[SeaOfBlue]

As some expected. Not a bad return.

 

[theaub]

Nice

To get a 45 FV prospect for Liriano is very, very good. Glad to see them use the extra $$ for something again.

 

[hoc123]

Wow, that is a better return then I thought the Jays could get.

 

[Eyedea]

Teoscar hit a dinger in his MLB debut against the Jays (more specifically, Francisco Liriano)

this was fate

 

[canucksfan]

Good return. I guess he's off to Buffalo?

 

[canucksfan]

Hopefully Smith can get traded now.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Smart, smart, smart. Hopefully his medicals are clean.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Garlando]

The Astros have a very nice farm system, so there's lots of guys even outside of their top 10 guys who I would be interested in. Guys like Gilberto Celestino, Ramon Laureano, Myles Straw, Jason Martin, and a personal fav in Freudis Nova. They also have a bunch of OF depth at AAA that deserve a shot in the majors. Interested to see what kind of return comes back prospect wise.

 

[hoc123]

News on Happ/Estrada

 

[Bad News Benning]

Good return. I guess he's off to Buffalo?

depends what other moves happen. Day isn't over yet.

 

[Discoverer]

That's a great trade.

 

[phillipmike]

118 wRC+ in AAA. 24 years old and expected to play in the majors this season and potentially next. Houston's 9th rated prospect according the MLB.com

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 50
A bargain signing for $20,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2011, Hernandez swiftly established himself as one of the best all-around athletes in the Astros' system. His prospect stock took a huge hit after he hit .219/.275/.362 in Double-A in '15, but he made adjustments last year, batting .307/.377/.459 in the upper Minors and making his big league debut. He homered three times in his first nine starts for Houston before cooling off down the stretch.

Hernandez sparked his turnaround by toning down an overly aggressive approach and improving his ability to recognize pitches. While he can make further improvements in both regards, he's doing a better job of making consistent contact (cutting his strikeout rate from 25 percent in '15 to 18 percent last year) and tapping into his solid raw power from the right side of the plate. He has started to wait for pitches to drive, and he draws a decent amount of walks rather than getting himself out with impatience.

Hernandez has plus speed and knows how to use it on the bases, making him a potential 20-20 threat. His quickness doesn't play as well in the outfield, where his instincts remain somewhat raw. He's a competent center fielder and more of an asset in right field, where he has a strong arm and saw most of his action in 2016.

https://www.minorleagueball.com/2017/4/26/15433892/teoscar-hernandez-of-houston-astros

 

[Eyedea]

Teoscar was ranked 93rd on KATOH+ and 96th on KATOH midseason 2017 lists.

 

[phillipmike]

Royals discussing Happ and Estrada with the Jays.

Not sure what they have that we would want. Their best pieces are on their roster.

 

[canucksfan]

Royals discussing Happ and Estrada with the Jays.

Not sure what they have that we would want. Their best pieces are on their roster.

Royals have a poor prospect pool. Estrada I could see going because his value is low. Not sure who would they give up for Happ though.

 

[Bad News Benning]

Royals have a poor prospect pool. Estrada I could see going because his value is low. Not sure who would they give up for Happ though.

Any Happ deal would have to involve Seuly Matias I would think as well as a pitcher like Skoglund.

 

[phillipmike]

I like Nate Karns as he has control and likely missing the season. I would move Estrada for him.

 

[hockeywiz542]

Here is a scouting report for Teoscar Hernandez courtesy of MLB.com.

http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2017?list=hou

 

[ShaneFalco]

You forgot this

lol