30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/5828256 en-us This blog focuses primarily on prospects, primarily in baseball but also in football as the draft rolls around. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:03:18 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/16521630?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/16521630?source=rss_blogs_MLB Am I the only one who finds the idea that Red Sox fans are done with Theo Epstein absurd? The man not only changed the Red Sox from lovable losers to obnoxious winners, but he changed the entire game and the way teams manage their prospects and rost ... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:41:45 EDT http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/16521630?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/8660657?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/8660657?source=rss_blogs_MLB This is my second look at the 2008 MLB mock draft. A few more rumors are circulating, and there have been a few changes. Also, I've added in who I think the #1 alternate would be for each selection. There are two teams without picks: the Atlanta ... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 4:09:15 EDT http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/8660657?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/8515942?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/8515942?source=rss_blogs_MLB With the MLB first year player draft taking place in less than two weeks, it's time to take a look at who each MLB team might take in the first round. There are two teams without picks: the Atlanta Braves (due to the Tom Glavine signing) and the ... Mon, 26 May 2008 22:40:07 EDT http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/8515942?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7985140?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7985140?source=rss_blogs_MLB Ok, so it's a minor league team, and well, you should never get too excited one way or another with the record of a minor league team. However, this isn't a team made up of a bunch of overage players, this is a team that's loooooaaaaded w ... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:40:50 EDT http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7985140?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7136592?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7136592?source=rss_blogs_MLB In this season opening breakdown, we'll review where the Yankees stood at this time last year, compared to where they are now. ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 7:09:03 EDT http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7136592?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7071577?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7071577?source=rss_blogs_MLB Today, the Yankees added LHRP Billy Traber to the 40-man roster. As a result, I believe he will end up on the opening day roster as the lefty specialist out of the pen. While he still could end up in AAA, that seems unlikely at this point. He's p ... Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:59:40 EDT http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/7071577?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6944411?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6944411?source=rss_blogs_MLB Yankees TO SIGN BILLY CRYSTAL, STAR OF STAGE AND SCREEN, ... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:22:44 EDT http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6944411?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6541536?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6541536?source=rss_blogs_MLB Interesting article in The Hardball Times today, www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/thee-worst-outfield-for-the-dough/ ... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:06:22 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6541536?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6441771?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6441771?source=rss_blogs_MLB Ok, so Yovani Gallardo's having knee surgery. Yes, it sounds bad at first, but it's really not so bad once you hear the details. ... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:51:56 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6441771?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6316606?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6316606?source=rss_blogs_MLB Win Shares, a Bill James invention, is his own compilation of "net worth" of a player. So, why did I choose this title? Recently, John Sickels posted the win shares of all of the top prospects in 2000 and 2001. There were some surprising en ... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:29:06 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6316606?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6212667?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6212667?source=rss_blogs_NFL This was in Blog Day Afternoon yesterday, so many of you have already read this. But it kicks so much ass that it should be reposted in any venue possible. ... Fri, 08 Feb 2008 3:30:20 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6212667?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6168285?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6168285?source=rss_blogs_NFL This football season has been somewhat painful to watch. The playoffs even more so as the top teams that ought to have knocked the Patriots off kept falling before getting the chance. Between the Cowboys, Packers, and Colts, the Patriots didn't ... Mon, 04 Feb 2008 7:51:21 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6168285?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6118410?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6118410?source=rss_blogs_MLB Unfortunately, Troy Tulowitzki turned 23 in October, which is a bit of a bummer. He'd clearly be #1. Regardless, there are some good prospects at this premium defensive position. There's even a Royal here! ... Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:33:01 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6118410?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6074868?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6074868?source=rss_blogs_MLB After the last two positions where pickings were slim, we get some good choices here--and that's despite the fact that we just miss out on a bunch of very nice players. Here are the young players and prospects that are just out of reach: Ryan Zim ... Thu, 31 Jan 2008 2:02:36 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6074868?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6060486?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6060486?source=rss_blogs_MLB Like first base, second base is often manned by former shortstop prospects converted late in their minor league careers over to second base. Usually, the ones moved there have weaker arms that play better at second than at short. As such, you'll ... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:15:48 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6060486?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6022794?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6022794?source=rss_blogs_MLB Look ahead a few years to the winter of 2011-12. Johan Santana's contract, which was a monster, is still in effect for a number of years. Having been signed as a 30 year old pitcher, the team is now somewhat regretting its length, as he's sho ... Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:50:11 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6022794?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6012154?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6012154?source=rss_blogs_MLB Taking a brief break before getting back to my "Top under 23" lists, Baseball America's article today inspired me to indicate which of the top fastballers I'd like to see on my team. It's a subscribers only article, so I'm n ... Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:25:10 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/6012154?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5942547?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5942547?source=rss_blogs_MLB Here's yet another reason to get rid of the DH--league disparity, and part of the large advantage the AL enjoys over the NL. You may ask why it gives the AL an advantage over the NL when the teams play with the same rules. The answer is: personne ... Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:31:48 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5942547?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5941193?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5941193?source=rss_blogs_MLB The list starts to get a bit odd here. First base has become the place to put players who can't really move. Very few players are actually first base prospects, they just end up there when they can't handle third, catcher, left, etc. Take Alb ... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 8:28:27 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5941193?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5925599?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5925599?source=rss_blogs_MLB On we go to the position prospects! I plan to post these blogs in position order (1 - starting pitcher, 2 - catcher, 3 - first base, 4 - second base, 5 - third base, 6 - shortstop, 7 - left field, 8 - center field, 9 - right field), followed by relie ... Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:25:13 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5925599?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5892244?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5892244?source=rss_blogs_MLB My next series of blog entries are going to be about composing a "dream team" of the best players under the age of 23 (meaning, under 23, not 23 and under). The cutoff date for 23 is April 1, 2008. If the player turns 23 prior to April 1, 2 ... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 9:27:23 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5892244?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5878606?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5878606?source=rss_blogs_MLB Here are the best articles of the day: ... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:44:18 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5878606?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5835244?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5835244?source=rss_blogs_MLB The following outfield prospect rankings are based on two factors: 1) their potential, and 2) the likelihood that they'll reach that potential. Of these two factors, though, I'll take the potential. In other words, the 4th outfield prospect t ... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:17:04 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5835244?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5829616?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5829616?source=rss_blogs_MLB Now that we have blogs, we have a good vehicle for this. If anyone has any questions about any prospects, post them as a comment. Depending on the question, I'll either reply to the comment, or post a new blog entry about it! ... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:55:02 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5829616?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5828602?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5828602?source=rss_blogs_MLB Phil Hughes was the consensus #1 pitching prospect in the game this time last year (excluding Matsuzaka, who shouldn't have been considered a prospect, but I digress). Other than pulling a hamstring, he's done nothing that should change our o ... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:55:31 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5828602?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5828299?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5828299?source=rss_blogs_MLB I originally posted this in the MLB forum, but wanted to repeat it here, now that we have Blogs! ... Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:46:26 EST http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5828256/5828299?source=rss_blogs_MLB 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://footballstu.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/5828256 100