Saturday Rockpile: Christian Friedrich, Edwar Cabrera Added to Roster
by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 19, 2011 8:59 AM MST
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The Rule 5 draft will be occurring in just over two weeks at the Winter Meetings. As Greg Stanwood wrote Thursday, preparing for that time starts now. The Rockies, and every other team, took the important step of protecting their top eligible prospects from the Rule 5 draft. Any prospect who was 19 years old or more when signed in 2007 or 18 years old or younger when signed in 2006 are eligible to be selected in the Rule 5 draft.
Colorado elected to place Christian Friedrich and Edwar Cabrera on the 40-man roster, exempting them from being thrifted by a savvy organization. Both were at high risk to be selected. While Friedrich struggled in AA Tulsa for two consecutive seasons (ERA's above 5.00 each year), he was Baseball America's #33 overall prospect 18 months ago and could easily be stashed in a big league bullpen.
Cabrera made 2011 his coming out party, starting in Low-A Asheville and moving on to High-A Modesto without missing a beat, becoming the first pitcher since 2008 other than Matt Moore to lead the minors in strikeouts. That strikeout total was a franchise record as well. The diminutive 24 year old left-handed starter thrives with a polished change-up, so there are doubts his dominance will continue against more advanced hitters, but if he retains much of that prowess, he will shoot up prospect lists in a hurry.
The moves (including the outright of OF Andrew Brown) leave the Rockies with 38/40 players on the 40-man roster, leaving room for acquisitions via trade or free agency. RHP Parker Frazier, who was with High-A Modesto in 2011 and added to the AFL roster, is probably the highest profile prospect left exposed to the Rule 5 draft.
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Meanwhile, the Giants added five players to their 40-man roster. Shockingly, one was 21-year-old Angel Villalona. You might remember Villalona as the Giants prospect who was charged with murder in 2010. Ranked as Baseball America's overall #33 prospect prior to 2008 and #44 prior to 2009, the Dominican teenager struggled to a .306 OBP and .704 OPS in the offensive heavy California League in 2009 prior to his murder charge.
Villalona was cleared of all charges due to lack of evidence. As Giants' blogger Dave from Golden Gate Giantstweeted:
The Giants are counting on Villalona to be a big part of their lineup. And they have him because he couldn't be picked out of one.
The first baseman hasn't played for two seasons and doesn't even have a visa allowing him to be in the United States. There were questions about his weight and his prospect stock was falling prior to the arrest, so his addition to the big league roster is curious at the least. While a team might want to take a chance on his talent, stashing him on a 25-man roster for the whole season is an action no MLB team would perform. Perhaps there is some other procedural benefit to the move.
Cleveland Indians, Grady Sizemore close to reaching deal that would bring him back to Cleveland | cleveland.com The "Colorado would be a great place for a bounceback" line took a hit, as it has been revealed strong mutual interest between Sizemore and his former home. Really, there's no place like home to rebuild your value. At least the fans love him already.
Baseball players, owners reach agreement on five-year deal - The Denver Post The new CBA should be in place within a week.
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Interesting stuff from Atlanta Journal-Constitution
O’Brien is basically a spokesperson for Frank Wren, when Wren speaks (which is rarely). Sounds like he’s right back at O’Dowd with a “come on, fate favors the bold, make the deal” pitch for Smith/Wheeler. I’m still on the fence, but it seems like, from the column inches devoted to the Rockies, that Wren wants this to happen.
Oh, and Braves fans — in the comments — continue to be ridiculous. They do love them some Martin Prado!
by BostonTransplant on Nov 19, 2011 9:29 AM MST reply actions
Smith/Wheeler for Prado?
Wren is delusional if he thinks he’s getting that 2-for-1. Instead of making ridiculous demands, maybe he should start looking at his system for pieces to start sweetening the deal from his side.
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by Junction Rox on Nov 19, 2011 12:21 PM MST up reply actions
I honestly wouldn't mind this trade at all
Smith is just an avg player and I don’t see Wheeler being anything special. The problem though is we would have to get an OF
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by Colsportsfan on Nov 19, 2011 1:07 PM MST up reply actions
I'm not sure I agree..
Only because I think Prado’s 2012 will be more like his 2008-2010 instead of his 2011.
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by CentralCaliRox on Nov 19, 2011 5:37 PM MST up reply actions
I'd do Smith/Wheeler for Prado...provided we're signing a decent FA outfielder as well
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by Jeff Aberle on Nov 19, 2011 11:15 PM MST up reply actions
From MLBTR
Rockies third base prospect Nolan Arenado has hired Scott Boras as his agent, tweets ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick. Arenado was represented by the Beverly Hills Sports Council when Colorado picked him in the second round of the 2009 draft. Arenado, 20, has enjoyed a strong start to his pro career, compiling an .829 OPS in his first three seasons ranging from rookie league to high-A ball.
Well, I guess the 6 years we have him will be nice.
It's Jim Tracy's Fault.
We will see
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Yeah, we had a nice little chat about that yesterday as well
It’s a good career move for Arenado, potentially, so I just hope he loves it here as much as so many Rockies and former Rockies do.
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by Andrew Martin on Nov 19, 2011 9:47 AM MST up reply actions
I should have touched on that this morning
Oof
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 19, 2011 10:23 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
We have our share of Boras clients
One of the reasons — well, the main reason — the Braves might move Prado for a CF is because they’re convinced they can’t re-sign Bourn, who is with Boras, next year.
When’s Fowler’s control years up? Perhaps we should consider trading him now.
by BostonTransplant on Nov 19, 2011 9:50 AM MST up reply actions
fowler has been labelled as untouchable
which might not be a good idea, since he would have tremendous trade value
the phillies signed papelbon, and are now #1evilorg. the rockies have signed no one.
Yeah that would be a ballsy move
But I’m not opposed on principle. Depends on whom we can get in return. Braves would have to include a pitcher and let us keep Wheeler.
by BostonTransplant on Nov 19, 2011 10:05 AM MST up reply actions
If they want a center fielder and that
We should tra
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mreh screwed that up
If they want a centerfielder and that’s their prerequisite to trading Prado, we should consider trading Wheeler and not Smith, and build Smith’s value elsewhere.
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I think that's what the Braves are holding out for
They have Bourn another year and then he’s probably gone. They want to fill their CF hole for 2013 now, without being desperate that off-season. Everyone’s focusing on Smith as the key element of the trade, but he may essentially be a nice throw-in, far as the Braves are concerned.
by BostonTransplant on Nov 19, 2011 11:00 AM MST up reply actions
They seem to want Wheeler AND Smith...
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by Junction Rox on Nov 19, 2011 12:23 PM MST up reply actions
God I hate Boras...
If Arenado does become great at the MLB level. Lets just hope it can be another Cargo situation, where we can enjoy him for awhile.
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by Colsportsfan on Nov 19, 2011 1:09 PM MST up reply actions
according to rox owners,
the whole cargo situation made boras so angry, they doubt they will ever be able to sign another boras client again, without an increased desire by the player themselves.
The player has to want it to begin with
Carlos did, and therefore he signed.
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Boras had probably promised Cargo to someone
like the Yankees or Phillies. When he signed here, Boras lost serious face.
by BostonTransplant on Nov 19, 2011 3:04 PM MST up reply actions
Do you have a link to an article about this?
I’m interested to read more about it.
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You had a personal discussion with Charlie Monfort?
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Myself, and a few others, yes.
It was a part of an event at coors, and charlie got surprisingly candid.
by roxintober on Nov 19, 2011 4:26 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Interesting. Thanks
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Boras representing Arenado is all the more reason...
NOT to rush Nolan to the majors. I’d rather see his free agency clock ticking at age 22 than age 21. He’s likely to be more productive at age 27 than 21 anyway.
This seems a bit like punishing the player
because of his agent. That’s odd to me.
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Asking a player to get prepared for the Show....
at age 21 is not punishment, it’s smart player development. How many everyday players stick in the majors at that age? Giving him the starting gig at age 22 is much more sensible, and the beneift to us is we’ll have him under our control in his age 27 season instead of gambling on his being ready to contribute over a full season at age 21.
You're couching your argument
in Boras being his agent. And if Arenado can be ready at 21 and we need him , why shouldn’t he try and make the leap?
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Justin Upton would like to disagree with you
If a player is ready and knocking the door down let him play.
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by jrockies on Nov 19, 2011 4:01 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder if Edwar Cabrera = Jeff Francis
Don’t know if anyone made the comparison but it makes sense to me…
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so he
doesn’t throw hard? That’s dissapointing
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by NastyNessy71 on Nov 19, 2011 12:02 PM MST up reply actions
Supposedly, he's all about changing speeds
A lot of people think that he’s just tricking single A guys with stuff that ML guys won’t swing at. I dunno. I’m kind of intrigued with the guy, more so than Chad Bettis at AA, who is a high 90’s guy. I think Coors demands, above all else, facility with changing speeds.
by BostonTransplant on Nov 19, 2011 12:14 PM MST up reply actions
He lives on the outside corner..
And generates some interesting angles with where he throws from and his arm angle. I’ve never seen soo many weak comebackers as when Cabrera pitches. If he stays down he’s effective.
Check out this angle on his warmup, this is where most of his pitches live:
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by Charlie77 on Nov 19, 2011 1:44 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
From way on the first base side of the rubber
that could be really hard on those left-handed hitters
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Here's a great
scouting report on him, that says he throws low 90s. His walk rate is the best part though.
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I like that comparison.
Though Cabrera isn’t as good a prospect as Francis once was.
Lanky lefty with a really good changeup, fastball velocity high 90’s-low 90’s.
Decent comparison.
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by CentralCaliRox on Nov 19, 2011 5:38 PM MST up reply actions
If the Braves want Smith + a CF for Prado
Who’s preferable to trade from the Rockies standpoint — Wheeler or Blackmon?
It’s a close call, I think. I liked how Blackmon played before his injury.
Wheeler probably has more power and probably more upside, but IIRC
has L/R split issues, and also had a 2011 season that was a lot better than prior years,
so it’s uncertain if he can repeat it.
I think I’d pick Wheeler to trade instead of Blackmon, but I could go either way.
I think the Rockies should do the deal with either one. Fill the hole at 2B then hope to get lucky with someone at 3B
Yeah, I've come around a bit on this
The more I look at Wheeler’s season, the more I suspect he won’t be more than a replacement major leaguer. And I think Smith’s replaceable too (although if we trade both, we’re going to have to get someone … and probably overpay). I say Smith/Wheeler and go for it. It’s an overpay and a risk — Prado was really bad last year and might be again — but I think it does make us better if we get a good OF replacement part and Blackmon’s as good as I think he is.
by BostonTransplant on Nov 19, 2011 12:29 PM MST up reply actions
I dont like this deal if we don't have..
Grady Sizemore in the fold.
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by Charlie77 on Nov 19, 2011 1:46 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I don't like it if
we don’t have (insert above average ML outfielder here)
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I agree with you
I’m really intrigued to see how Charlie develops.
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by CentralCaliRox on Nov 19, 2011 5:40 PM MST up reply actions
two notes
AFL championship game today. Wheeler, Arenado and Paulsen in the starting lineup.
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 19, 2011 12:27 PM MST via mobile reply actions
I believe the game is on MLB Network
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 19, 2011 12:51 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
If the Braves will trade Prado for Smith + a CF prospect
who the better choice to trade from the Rockies’ standpoint?
I think it’s a close call between Blackmon & Wheeler. I’d go with trading Wheeler,
because I liked what I saw from Blackmon in his short pre-injury stint this season,
and I’m not convinced Wheeler’s 2011 is repeatable.
But I think the Rockies should do this deal, with either of those players.
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NO, He's NOT, he's actually just the....
You see Casey Weathers tweeted something and then Alanna Rizzo tweeted and then we tweeted…
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by Andrew Martin on Nov 19, 2011 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
I've got to quit following that danged @PurpleRow...
Soooooooooooo unreliable….
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by Junction Rox on Nov 19, 2011 1:01 PM MST up reply actions
I bet someone from Accounting told you that.
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by Andrew Martin on Nov 19, 2011 2:57 PM MST up reply actions
Tim said you would try to blame him....
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by Junction Rox on Nov 19, 2011 3:00 PM MST up reply actions
I guess we'll take the stinking badges.
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by Charlie77 on Nov 19, 2011 1:36 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
this uses one of their options, right?
chances we see friedrich in denver probably increase then, eh?
the phillies signed papelbon, and are now #1evilorg. the rockies have signed no one.
it doesn't use it until next season when optioned to the minors
So Friedrich could be kept in the minors entirlt until opening day 2015
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 19, 2011 1:41 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Arenado with a HR in the AFL Championship Game
Can we just start the season now & stick him out there & see if he stays hot?
This may not be good for Street's trade value...
No draft pick compensation penalty for signing the rest of the type A relievers out there?
But in proof there is a God and he can be truly awesome sometimes, the Phillies will still lose a pick for signing Papelbutt, since the provision is not retroactive…
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Doubt that will hurt Street's value any
Street’s value is in the short term of his remaining contract. He’s an experienced, reliable short reliever who you don’t have to pay for multiple years. Papelbon, Madsen, and Bell might be worth sucking up those out years, but no one else. And there are more than 3 teams out there looking for a closer.
by BostonTransplant on Nov 19, 2011 3:11 PM MST up reply actions
This also means that the Phillies won't get someone else's pick if another team signs Madson
hahahahahahahahahaha
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Nov 19, 2011 4:18 PM MST up reply actions
the signing team doesn't give up a pick
but the team losing the guy still gets some sort of a compensation pick – is what I’ve read…
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Bases loaded triple in the AFL championship
by David Nick from Arizona. Noteworthy only because it scored Wheeler, Arenado and Paulsen.
8-2 Salt River…
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Barmes to the Pirates for 2 yrs / $10.5M
That’s about one dollar a popup.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Nov 19, 2011 3:46 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Wow
that’s quite a bit for Barmes
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Good for him
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 19, 2011 6:47 PM MST up reply actions
Atta kid Barmey
Interesting that he’s going to a Hurdle reunion.
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by Andrew Martin on Nov 19, 2011 9:02 PM MST up reply actions
Scahill closing out the AFL championship game
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Rafters win!
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Nov 19, 2011 4:01 PM MST via mobile reply actions
weathers is on the 40-man
he’ll probably get a spring training invite, right? might he make the club, especially if we move street?
the phillies signed papelbon, and are now #1evilorg. the rockies have signed no one.
Probably get the invite (I can't remember if he did this year)
If he does well he has a shot but our bullpen looks pretty well set as it is.
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All players on the 40 man automatically attend Spring Training.
Spring training invites are also known as non-roster invitees; the name explains everything.
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by Greg Stanwood on Nov 20, 2011 1:41 AM MST up reply actions
And Arenado is the MVP of the AF
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which I see was already discussed...sorry :(
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banned for life
the phillies signed papelbon, and are now #1evilorg. the rockies have signed no one.
...sigh..:(
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It will resume production as a series to be streamed exclusively on Netflix starting in 2013 :)
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Great change on the Title
I’m just glad it doesn’t say “Welcome to the season from Hell” anymore
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what does everyone think of Michael Young with a tad more power as a
good comp for Arenado?
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Young should only be a corner IF, defensively
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Now I agree
he came up as a second baseman though
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and played a lot of SS but he should have been at 3B the whole time
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Rox Girl had floated Placido Polanco with more power earlier this season
I can see both, though by rule, all comps are wrong
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 19, 2011 6:48 PM MST up reply actions
Young had a career MiLB line of .296/.367/.450
but didn’t reach AA until 23
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the phillies signed papelbon, and are now #1evilorg. the rockies have signed no one.
by papality on Nov 19, 2011 7:24 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
For anyone interested in watching Wilin
the internet has Venezuelan Baseball
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:(
I remember watching Ubaldo this way
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by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 19, 2011 6:48 PM MST up reply actions
Good times....good times :(
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I remember
Martin texting me to tell me that game was on :(
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CBA seems to be finalized
Terms will be released early in the week
the phillies signed papelbon, and are now #1evilorg. the rockies have signed no one.
by papality on Nov 19, 2011 7:26 PM MST via mobile reply actions
OT: EY2 Trade Value
What value does EY2 have on the market? I have trouble seeing him on the 25 man, yet i hear no talk of moving him. Does he really have no value?
For all we know he could be non-tendered.
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by Greg Stanwood on Nov 20, 2011 1:41 AM MST up reply actions
O/T: hahahahahaahahahahah
Bob Stoops is a moron
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Nov 19, 2011 10:27 PM MST via mobile reply actions
100
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