7/16/2015 MINORS FINAL THUR.: Parsons sharp in tuneup; Sims wos; Erpic AA win

[steveAKAslick]

What? Trailing 10-0 and having a 10-run inning? Happens all the time!

Barbosa went from near-perfect to near-useless.

What?!?! That's insane lol

[cajunrevenge]

I liked Mallex until I saw him hit. I dont like his swing one bit. Good to see Sims with a good game though, hope he has a big second half.

[Garmel]

I liked Mallex until I saw him hit. I dont like his swing one bit. Good to see Sims with a good game though, hope he has a big second half.

Yeah, the way he pulls back during the pitch has got to go or at least be reduced. He needs to clean that up while in AAA.

[zbhargrove]

No way, people here were hyping him up as a top prospect. He is a 4th Ofer or lower division starter for me.

I agree that Lien is underrated. Great tools.

Yah... he's young for AAA and this is the first time he's ever struggled, not to mention good prospects never struggle at any stop... so obviously he's a 4th OFer.

[clvclv]

After 19 games in AAA Mallex Smith is hitting .195. Ugh!

This is the reason you don't trade Maybin unless somebody seriously blows you away with an offer.

[atl717]

He was not a top prospect before the year, but after 50 games of AA he is?

[JohnAdcox]

Mallex?!?! And this has been deduced from his limited time at Gwinnett?

It’s a known fact that players always, always hit their ceilings in the first 15 games at AAA. Look it up.

[JohnAdcox]

This is the reason you don't trade Maybin unless somebody seriously blows you away with an offer.

That and the fact that you need a left fielder next year.

[nsacpi]

This is the reason you don't trade Maybin unless somebody seriously blows you away with an offer.

More generally, I would say it is a good thing to start the season with good players in AAA, our "second bench." I would like to see guys like Smith, Peraza and Castro in AAA at the start of next season. There are service time considerations that argue for this. More importantly, there is a lot of variance in player performance from year to year. Maybin is doing very well this year, but maybe he regresses next year. We don't know which of Smith, Peraza or Castro will take a step forward in 2016. Maybe they all do. Maybe none do. Maybe just one. Jace Peterson has had a fine rookie season, but he is not a sure thing either. The best protection against this uncertainty is to have as many options as possible.

[nsacpi]

That and the fact that you need a left fielder next year.

I think we'll bring in a new player for left. But it is good to have guys like Smith for depth.

[sturg33]

But thethe said I could pencil him in to CF next year!

[nsacpi]

But thethe said I could pencil him in to CF next year!

I'm pretty sure he did. But we shouldn't hold that against Mallex.

[Deester11]

It’s a known fact that players always, always hit their ceilings in the first 15 games at AAA. Look it up.

LMBO! Nice John. Simply Nice.

[CJ9]

Some players on Twitter were congratulating David Peterson on his promotion to Triple A. Pretty quick move after only about seven innings at Double A.

[JohnAdcox]

I think we'll bring in a new player for left. But it is good to have guys like Smith for depth.

You may very well be right. But the cost in terms if trade chips and/or dollars for a player that’s better than, say, a potential (yeah, yeah, I know) .290 with 15 homers and 20 steals is going to be way, way high, and might better be spent at catcher, third, or on an ace. Although I, personally, would settle for some combination of Uribe and K Johnson at third if we can improve the other two. Catcher, especially, is going to be pricy.

[50PoundHead]

Some players on Twitter were congratulating David Peterson on his promotion to Triple A. Pretty quick move after only about seven innings at Double A.

Marksberry didn't even stop at AA. Lots of guys moving up fast.

[nsacpi]

Both Peterson and Marksberry have already had the TJ surgery.

Dakota Dill (remember that name!) had it last year. This is his recovery year. They will move him fast next year.

[50PoundHead]

Both Peterson and Marksberry have already had the TJ surgery.

Dakota Dill (remember that name!) had it last year. This is his recovery year. They will move him fast next year.

Did Marksberry have his TJ surgery while in college?

[nsacpi]

Did Marksberry have his TJ surgery while in college?

I believe between HS and college.

[50PoundHead]

I believe between HS and college.

He's killing LHH this year. Curious to see how they let him develop. Doesn't have to go on the 40-man this winter, so no rush to bring him up.