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southside_hitmen · 06-05-2009, 04:19 PM

Brett Cecil - SP
Should also have a 4-seam fastball and slider. From the BA prospect handbook "His 4-seam fastball creeps into the mid 90's in relief stints". They also say his two seamer is his best pitch followed by his slider as those are his two "plus offerings".

His sinker comes in the 88-92 range, so adjust his fastball velocity accordingly.
His Sinker is his best pitch, followed by his slider. His curveball should be his third best offering, with the change-up fourth. Also got to throw the 4-seamer in there (probably close to the change in ratings). I would switch the potential of his curveball and sinker, putting the sinker in the 130's for potential with the curve around the 110 mark. Also grade his slider out somewhere in between the two with a potential in the high 120's low 130's. His change-up rating is about right on the money. I also might drop his current rating on the curveball to the high 90's low 100's due to it being his third pitch. He projects as a middle of the rotation starter with worst case scenarios being a back-end starter/reliever. He was a closer in college. In the roster his current potential with scouting off has him at 1 1/2 stars, so he probably could use a boost as he is ranked third in the Jays system by BA, and 4th by BP.

Ricky Romero - SP
Needs a Slider and two-seamer added to his pitch rep. From BA "He had some success in Triple-A when he emphasized his high 80's 2-seamer, a slower version of his curve, and a fringy slider". I would rank his sinker right baout average, and make his slider in the 50-75 range. I would also maybe drop his current ratings slightly and add some potential for growth to his potential ratings. He is still young and figuring it out on the mound, plus he's a prospect.

Mark Rzepczynski - SP
Need to add a fringy curveball to his pitch rep. From BA "His curveball is a tick behind his slider, but he might not need it more than a show me pitch". I would suggest a 50-'s to 60's rating on it. I would also boost his sinker a bit, as it is considered his best pitch. BP even says "In a system filled with pitchers who keep the ball on the ground, Rzepczynski arguably has the best sinker of any of them, making up for below-average velocity with tremendous late life". I would think this means a major upgrade on it into the 110-130 range.

Tim Collins - MR
Need to add a well below average change to his ptich rep. From BA, "he doesn't have much of a change-up". He profiles as a situational lefty, with LHB going 7 for 69 against him last year with 27 strikeouts. I would make his platoon split larger.

Scott Cambell - 2B
Also needs a rating at 3rd base. Played primarily third in the Arizona Fall League. From BA, "He throws well enough to handle third base. Campbell is ready for Triple-A and could factor in the Blue Jays plans next season if they need a lefthanded hitting, offensive oriented option at 2nd or 3rd base.

More to come later on the Jays...

06-05-2009, 04:19 PM	#115 (permalink)
southside_hitmen Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 179 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Blue Jays Prospect Edits Brett Cecil - SP Should also have a 4-seam fastball and slider. From the BA prospect handbook "His 4-seam fastball creeps into the mid 90's in relief stints". They also say his two seamer is his best pitch followed by his slider as those are his two "plus offerings". His sinker comes in the 88-92 range, so adjust his fastball velocity accordingly. His Sinker is his best pitch, followed by his slider. His curveball should be his third best offering, with the change-up fourth. Also got to throw the 4-seamer in there (probably close to the change in ratings). I would switch the potential of his curveball and sinker, putting the sinker in the 130's for potential with the curve around the 110 mark. Also grade his slider out somewhere in between the two with a potential in the high 120's low 130's. His change-up rating is about right on the money. I also might drop his current rating on the curveball to the high 90's low 100's due to it being his third pitch. He projects as a middle of the rotation starter with worst case scenarios being a back-end starter/reliever. He was a closer in college. In the roster his current potential with scouting off has him at 1 1/2 stars, so he probably could use a boost as he is ranked third in the Jays system by BA, and 4th by BP. Ricky Romero - SP Needs a Slider and two-seamer added to his pitch rep. From BA "He had some success in Triple-A when he emphasized his high 80's 2-seamer, a slower version of his curve, and a fringy slider". I would rank his sinker right baout average, and make his slider in the 50-75 range. I would also maybe drop his current ratings slightly and add some potential for growth to his potential ratings. He is still young and figuring it out on the mound, plus he's a prospect. Mark Rzepczynski - SP Need to add a fringy curveball to his pitch rep. From BA "His curveball is a tick behind his slider, but he might not need it more than a show me pitch". I would suggest a 50-'s to 60's rating on it. I would also boost his sinker a bit, as it is considered his best pitch. BP even says "In a system filled with pitchers who keep the ball on the ground, Rzepczynski arguably has the best sinker of any of them, making up for below-average velocity with tremendous late life". I would think this means a major upgrade on it into the 110-130 range. Tim Collins - MR Need to add a well below average change to his ptich rep. From BA, "he doesn't have much of a change-up". He profiles as a situational lefty, with LHB going 7 for 69 against him last year with 27 strikeouts. I would make his platoon split larger. Scott Cambell - 2B Also needs a rating at 3rd base. Played primarily third in the Arizona Fall League. From BA, "He throws well enough to handle third base. Campbell is ready for Triple-A and could factor in the Blue Jays plans next season if they need a lefthanded hitting, offensive oriented option at 2nd or 3rd base. More to come later on the Jays... Last edited by southside_hitmen; 06-06-2009 at 12:59 AM.