FanPost: Rule 5 Draft Targets: Batters

[Hans Herrera]

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Still haven't haven't heard anything close to an explanation for leaving Johnston unprotected.

 

I'd look at moving Burger to first base. There are some promising young third basemen that the Marlins could deal for.

[Guest]

I don’t think anybody within the organisation would admit that they just don’t believe in Troy Johnston becoming a regular ML player, but you can also say the same about, e.g., Sixto, Groshans or even Burdick… So why don’t give Troy at least the chance to prove himself?

 

About Burger, well, you still have Bell playing there, with Arraez as second on the depth chart. Burger can or course play there as well. There aren’t many unprotected 3B out there and to be honest, I think if the Marlins pick one player during the Rule 5, it will probably be a pitcher. If they pick a second one, that might be a batter.

[Hans Herrera]

After thoroughly reading all 5 scouting reports, the player with the higher floor right now is Tristin English. He can make an impact as soon as he gets regular playing time in the major leagues, though not saying he will hit 20 homers in his rookie season, but he has a chance of hitting 10-15. I think both he and Troy Johnston will be gone in this draft.

 

After him, Ornelas is probably the one with the better projections since he is still 23 and will probably turn into an average corner OF with decent batting skills. He reminds me a bit of Alex Verdugo.

 

All of the others have some kind of concern about being major leaguers on a consistent basis. Williams has a high K-rate, Schuemann projects more as a bench-utility player (still useful), and Brooks apparently lacks some fundamentals but there is the chance that he might be underrated.

 

After picking up Jensen off waivers, there might be a chance the Fish select a field player instead of a pitcher.

[Ely Sussman]

Right, it's inexplicable given the current roster situation. Even the biggest Johnston skeptics must admit his value exceeds the $100k Rule 5 Draft fee. If they are really so down on him, should've traded him before the protection deadline for something more substantial.