Prospect Mailbag! (2022)

Prospect Mailbag! (2022)

Author: RotoWire.com March 23, 2022 Duration: 1:19:01

Top 50 Prospects Article

Highlander (Constitution)

PSA about the 2022 Draft


Johnny Sauce: Is Ryan Pepiot good?


Stephen Gerber: In complete rebuild, looking to convert Corbin Burnes into future assets. What should I look for?

He also wants to know how to find a committed dynasty league.


Kazimir: Has your opinion changed at all RE: MacKenzie Gore?


David Nvidahl: How much do I like Kristian Robinson now?


Zaddy Guerrero: Who’s the Andre 3000 of prospects (favorite prospect named Jackson) Who’s the Big Boi of prospects (you like the way they move)


Chris with Baseball Pods: Any A’s prospect SP’s you think might be 15-team mixed fantasy relevant?

Also, thoughts on Junior Caminero?


John Witvoet: Does Josh Lowe make the Rays out of spring training? What are realistic expectations for him?


Toolsy: Are you buying low on Royce Lewis once he shows he is healthy? Where will he play?


Colin Campbell: Luis Matos vs. Michael Harris – highest long-term ceiling? Could either guy be the No. 1 overall prospect?


Chad: How is Anthony Volpe affected by the Yankees trading for IKF? How does Volpe’ hit tool compare to other high-profile guys like Franco/Kelenic. 


Mark Gannon: How would you rank Riley Green, Jarred Kelenic, Brennen Davis, CJ Abrams, Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh over the next 2-3 years? He can keep any/all of them in a 16-team league for the same cost.


Dan: Any prospect values moving significantly due to ST performance or usage?

Do you expect Steven Kwan to break camp with CLE, what’s your outlook for his 2022 performance?


Artur: You and Clay Link were all over Freddy Peralta and Trevor Rogers last season, what later round SPs are you targeting?


Mike Genre: After a few spring HRs, is now the best time to move Adell?


John Hollingshead: In dynasty, do you usually recommend using prospects as trade chips or waiting on them to develop?


Sully: With all the Cubs’ OF acquisitions, is Brennen Davis still worth consideration in a keeper league/ what’s his ETA?


Brian Davino: Any thoughts on Pedro Leon now that Correa is gone?


Matt Young: Off the radar prospect you think is worth going after in drafts or auction for a buck or 2 that could go for 10 or more next year?


Banksy: Would you drop Sixto Sanchez in a dynasty points league to pick up MJ Melendez, Kevin Alcantara, Brayan Rocchio, or Henry Davis?


The Ulysses Sect: Is Adam Frazier in a timeshare at 2B? With a loaded lineup, could he be a top 6 or 7 2B?

Who gets the call first out of Max Meyer, George Kirby, Triston Casas, Nick Gonzales?


Zach Lambros: Thoughts on Drew Rom and Louie Varland, any upside? ETA?


Joe McHugh: Can you talk a little about your process for determining if/when/how a player in the 400-600 range or later should be moved way up?


Dan: Which Royals 1B do we see first out of Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Pratto?


John Dobbs: Jesus Sanchez playing time concerns?

Could Keston Hirua beat out Tellez?

Do Miguel Vargas, Michael Busch and Gavin Lux need to get traded?

Tommy Romero, SP or bullpen guy?


Yukon Jack: Thoughts on Colton Cowser and Coby Mayo? ETA?


Michael Parnell: Which prospect in the back half of the top 400 has the best chance to surprise this summer, either by getting to the big leagues or leaping into the top 100?


Tomorrow’s Baseball Today: Invest in Daniel Espino long-term or cash him out?


ChzBeef: Are you going to put out a surprising MiLB assignments column this year?


JH Schroeder: What makes you buy (or not buy) a guy that puts up big numbers but is old for the level?


Howard Sider: Of the Mets top position prospects (Baty, Alvarez, Vientos, Mauricio, Lee) which one is most likely to get time with the club this year and what type of impact can we expect? Long-term, do you prefer Baty or Vientos?

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