Meanwhile Conrad Gregor went deep again, currently sporting a .391/.467/.685 line at Lancaster. Just promoted Tony Kemp had a .336/.433/.468 line. Tyler White .297/.402/.487 Brian Holberton .310/.360/.506 So, how about we look at a whole draft before judging it, and not just the top 3 picks. Or even crazier we could wait for more than 1 year before making a call.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Luhnow: Carlos Correa suffered a fractured fibula. Underwent surgery</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/481922038051778560">June 25, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Correa is non weight bearing for 4 weeks then boot. Won't return for regular season, October fall ball possible</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/481922389085667328">June 25, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Interesting that he's already had surgery by the time the official diagnosis of the injury was realized. Seems like this info could have come out a couple days earlier - not sure that it matters but just an observation.
Fair take, I should have been more specific in my judgement and used the label "Pitchers taken early in the 2013 draft class". Thurman has been mediocre at Quad Cities. We go college pitcher with our first three picks and all three have struggled. I do like the kid we took late out of Northwestern, Zach Morton. He is a guy to keep an eye on.
Nathaniel Stoltz is currently taking in the Greeneville/Danville game. Here are a few of his observations: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Guduan works 92-95 T96 in the first. Really slings the ball, lot of effort.</p>— Nathaniel Stoltz (@stoltz_baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoltz_baseball/statuses/481939006536421376">June 25, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Guduan mostly 94-96 T98 in the second. Also flashing a big sweeping SL at 82-86, plus potential.</p>— Nathaniel Stoltz (@stoltz_baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoltz_baseball/statuses/481944025134419968">June 25, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Guduan getting good sink at times too. 93-97 in the third. Throws a ton of fastballs.</p>— Nathaniel Stoltz (@stoltz_baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoltz_baseball/statuses/481948614952886274">June 25, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Juan Santana managed an oppo single on a Waszak curve that would've probably hit him. Crazy.</p>— Nathaniel Stoltz (@stoltz_baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoltz_baseball/statuses/481952233831936001">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Keegan Yuhl relieves Guduan, working 88-90. 88-89 2S, good 78-79 fading CH, short SL 80-82.</p>— Nathaniel Stoltz (@stoltz_baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoltz_baseball/statuses/481961347337314304">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Yuhl K's the side in the sixth. Good change, 10 mph of separation, good arm speed and fade.</p>— Nathaniel Stoltz (@stoltz_baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoltz_baseball/statuses/481964701341855745">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
More Stoltz <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Aaron Greenwood throwing 90-91 out of the Greeneville pen. One CH at 82 and one CB at 77.</p>— Nathaniel Stoltz (@stoltz_baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoltz_baseball/statuses/481968203904450560">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Only thing I can think of is that there was a chance that when they got in there for surgery they would have found something else out that would have delayed recovery further, so they held off until after the surgery was done. Not really sure what they would have discovered that an x-ray couldn't have told them, but that's the only thing that makes sense to me.
interesting report. To a large extent, I'm sure he is just going through the motions as though it's a bully now. As he rises through the ranks and settles in, we'll see if emotion comes out. This might sound silly, but I'm glad the scout says he's tipping pitches, because that can be corrected. Hopefully that will results in improved results.
fml. cut losses and do something unprecedented and trade him. can probably still get around 70% value from some teams for him as of now.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kyle Farnsworth outrighted. Jose Veras selected</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/statuses/482170681417691138">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
No, I wouldn't. Part of his problems are correctable. You do not go from a polished future #1-2 to a #5 in a years time. He is tipping his pitches, his delivery is out of sorts and he honestly sounds like he is shell shocked. All of these can be corrected.
I agree with you; nice take. I've never been a fan of giving up on any athlete who is still this young and has limited experience. I think you have to give anyone at least 2-3 years, and for the #1 overall you give him even longer.
Hopefully this is all the case, but, as much as I want to remain optimistic, the continuous seemingly hopeless reports by these scouts and analysts who have seen it all are starting to cast some pretty big doubts.
