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GM_CheatSheets · 04-16-2017, 10:27 PM

This is the first of what I intend to become a regular post as part of the season wrap up series. In this I will share some of the most exciting prospect performances in my system. To do this, I will sort by WAR at all levels and pick and choose the players I want to cover.

But first, here is a team recap of my minors:

AAA Virginia Beach Marvles - 94-50, 1st
AA Elk Run Heights Dobermans - 88-54, 2nd
A+ Audubon Park Spuds - 86-54, 1st *League Champions
A- Plattsburgh Animals - 39-37, 2nd
A- Po'ipu Channel Cats - 30-46, 4th
R Anchorage Giants - 25-43, 6th
R Honolulu Super 66 - 14-54, 9th

As is custom, let's start with the batters:

3B David Lawrence, 22 (2025 Draft, Rd 4)

Lawrence had the best season of all players in my system. He started the season with a promotion to A+ where he earned 1.6 WAR in only 47 games and 205 PA before earning a promotion to AA. He played the majority of the season (65 games, 289 PA) at AA where he earned 4.3 WAR. With about a month left in the minor league season, I promoted Lawrence to AAA. He responded with 2.0 WAR in 25 games and 109 PA.

He hit for both average and power and seemed to get better at each level he moved up to. His totals across all three levels were 603 PA, .313 AVG, 32 HR, .260 ISO, and 7.9 WAR. He was named the MVP of the Eastern League (AA). He could be positioned for a midseason call up next year if he continues to hit in AAA.

LF Mitch Fisher, 24 (2026 Draft, Rd 3)

Fisher started the year at AAA, a big leap from A+ and he did okay. A few weeks into the season he was sent down to AA where he really started to take off. In 65 games and 279 PA he earned 3.0 WAR. I promoted him back to AAA with about a month left in the minor league season and he hit much better in the return appearance. Between the two combined AAA stints, he earned 1.7 WAR in 45 games and 176 PA.

Like Lawrence, he also hit for both power and average. His totals across both levels were 455 PA, .291 AVG, 28 HR, .303 ISO, and 4.7 WAR. He finished second (to Lawrence) in MVP voting for the Eastern League (AA). He could be positioned for a midseason call up next year if he gets off to a good start in AAA.

SS Greg Warren, 22 (2024 Draft, Rd 1)

Warren has earned most of his value with a strong glove at SS, but this year started to show some of his power potential in the minors. In 94 games and 407 PA at AAA, he earned 4.7 WAR. The rest of his line included .252 AVG, 10 HR, .172 ISO, and 15 SB.

While it is encouraging to see Warren finally show some results that reflect both his current and potential ratings (average contact, average discipline, and plus power), it does come with some caution that he struggled so mightily in his 176 major league PA. He should open next year as the Expos' starting shortstop.

And a few pitchers:

SP Nick Britland, 25 (Trade w/KC 5/2028)

Britland arguably should have been on the major league team all year, however due both to the pitching depth I've accumulated and the fact that it would be best for him to continue developing as a starting pitcher, he started at AAA. Then, due to there not being any injuries, he stayed in AAA until rosters expanded in September.

He started 27 games, throwing 166 innings in AAA. He recorded a 2.55 ERA, 3.15 FIP, 1.07 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9, and 8.7 K/9 for 3.1 WAR. After his promotion to the majors, he threw 8.1 shutout innings of relief. He should begin next year in the majors, potentially as a starter.

SP Nelson Aguilera, 23 (Trade w/CWS 11/2027)

Aguilera was promoted to AAA to start the season and responded with a stellar 29 starts and 171 IP. He recorded a 2.11 ERA, 3.06 FIP, 1.03 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9, and 7.1 K/9 for 3.4 WAR. He earned a call up to the majors after the AAA playoffs ended where he had two appearances including one poor one and one good one. He received the International League (AAA) Outstanding Pitcher Award.

Despite his strong ratings and results, I still consider him a borderline starter at this point as his stamina is below average (7 out of 20). I have had starters with his stamina pitch well for a full season in the past, though. He will likely start in AAA again next year, though he could make the Expos as a left reliever. Again, this is mostly due to the incredible pitching depth I have in the majors right now.

SP Jimmy Turkel, 22 (2026 Draft, Rd 1)

Turkel started the season with a promotion to A+ where he started 27 games, threw 149 innings, and earned 2.7 WAR. He received a late season call up to AA where he made 2 starts, threw 13 innings, and earned 0.4 WAR.

Combined across these two levels, he had 29 starts, 162 IP, 2.50 ERA, 3.28 FIP, 1.07 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9, and 8.8 K/9 for 3.1 WAR. He will likely return to AA for the start of next season.

There are, of course, more players who had good seasons in the minors. This is just a sampling of the players I'm most excited about given their performances over the past year. That all six of them are in the upper levels of the minors is also a good sign for the near term outlook for the Expos.

Next, the offseason begins and my front office gets to work...

04-16-2017, 10:27 PM	#129
GM_CheatSheets Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 171	2029 Minor League Recap This is the first of what I intend to become a regular post as part of the season wrap up series. In this I will share some of the most exciting prospect performances in my system. To do this, I will sort by WAR at all levels and pick and choose the players I want to cover. But first, here is a team recap of my minors: AAA Virginia Beach Marvles - 94-50, 1st AA Elk Run Heights Dobermans - 88-54, 2nd A+ Audubon Park Spuds - 86-54, 1st League Champions A- Plattsburgh Animals - 39-37, 2nd A- Po'ipu Channel Cats - 30-46, 4th R Anchorage Giants - 25-43, 6th R Honolulu Super 66 - 14-54, 9th As is custom, let's start with the batters: 3B David Lawrence, 22 (2025 Draft, Rd 4)* Lawrence had the best season of all players in my system. He started the season with a promotion to A+ where he earned 1.6 WAR in only 47 games and 205 PA before earning a promotion to AA. He played the majority of the season (65 games, 289 PA) at AA where he earned 4.3 WAR. With about a month left in the minor league season, I promoted Lawrence to AAA. He responded with 2.0 WAR in 25 games and 109 PA. He hit for both average and power and seemed to get better at each level he moved up to. His totals across all three levels were 603 PA, .313 AVG, 32 HR, .260 ISO, and 7.9 WAR. He was named the MVP of the Eastern League (AA). He could be positioned for a midseason call up next year if he continues to hit in AAA. LF Mitch Fisher, 24 (2026 Draft, Rd 3) Fisher started the year at AAA, a big leap from A+ and he did okay. A few weeks into the season he was sent down to AA where he really started to take off. In 65 games and 279 PA he earned 3.0 WAR. I promoted him back to AAA with about a month left in the minor league season and he hit much better in the return appearance. Between the two combined AAA stints, he earned 1.7 WAR in 45 games and 176 PA. Like Lawrence, he also hit for both power and average. His totals across both levels were 455 PA, .291 AVG, 28 HR, .303 ISO, and 4.7 WAR. He finished second (to Lawrence) in MVP voting for the Eastern League (AA). He could be positioned for a midseason call up next year if he gets off to a good start in AAA. SS Greg Warren, 22 (2024 Draft, Rd 1) Warren has earned most of his value with a strong glove at SS, but this year started to show some of his power potential in the minors. In 94 games and 407 PA at AAA, he earned 4.7 WAR. The rest of his line included .252 AVG, 10 HR, .172 ISO, and 15 SB. While it is encouraging to see Warren finally show some results that reflect both his current and potential ratings (average contact, average discipline, and plus power), it does come with some caution that he struggled so mightily in his 176 major league PA. He should open next year as the Expos' starting shortstop. And a few pitchers: SP Nick Britland, 25 (Trade w/KC 5/2028) Britland arguably should have been on the major league team all year, however due both to the pitching depth I've accumulated and the fact that it would be best for him to continue developing as a starting pitcher, he started at AAA. Then, due to there not being any injuries, he stayed in AAA until rosters expanded in September. He started 27 games, throwing 166 innings in AAA. He recorded a 2.55 ERA, 3.15 FIP, 1.07 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9, and 8.7 K/9 for 3.1 WAR. After his promotion to the majors, he threw 8.1 shutout innings of relief. He should begin next year in the majors, potentially as a starter. SP Nelson Aguilera, 23 (Trade w/CWS 11/2027) Aguilera was promoted to AAA to start the season and responded with a stellar 29 starts and 171 IP. He recorded a 2.11 ERA, 3.06 FIP, 1.03 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9, and 7.1 K/9 for 3.4 WAR. He earned a call up to the majors after the AAA playoffs ended where he had two appearances including one poor one and one good one. He received the International League (AAA) Outstanding Pitcher Award. Despite his strong ratings and results, I still consider him a borderline starter at this point as his stamina is below average (7 out of 20). I have had starters with his stamina pitch well for a full season in the past, though. He will likely start in AAA again next year, though he could make the Expos as a left reliever. Again, this is mostly due to the incredible pitching depth I have in the majors right now. SP Jimmy Turkel, 22 (2026 Draft, Rd 1) Turkel started the season with a promotion to A+ where he started 27 games, threw 149 innings, and earned 2.7 WAR. He received a late season call up to AA where he made 2 starts, threw 13 innings, and earned 0.4 WAR. Combined across these two levels, he had 29 starts, 162 IP, 2.50 ERA, 3.28 FIP, 1.07 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9, and 8.8 K/9 for 3.1 WAR. He will likely return to AA for the start of next season. There are, of course, more players who had good seasons in the minors. This is just a sampling of the players I'm most excited about given their performances over the past year. That all six of them are in the upper levels of the minors is also a good sign for the near term outlook for the Expos. Next, the offseason begins and my front office gets to work... Last edited by GM_CheatSheets; 04-16-2017 at 10:28 PM.