LAAoA 2006 Thread - Page 2

darkhorse · 05-22-2006, 01:54 PM

Sweeping aside the crickets.......

I guess it isn't just total random chance that the Halos have a marginally decent farm system.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/ar...articleid=5104

Nick Adenhart, RHP, Low Class A Cedar Rapids (Angels)

Angels scouting director Eddie Bane ... super-genius! Adenhart was one of the top high school pitchers going into the 2004 draft season, but he needed Tommy John surgery before the draft and teams stayed away from him, assuming he'd go to college and work his way back. Not Bane, who took him in the 14th round and signed him for $710,000, somewhere between one half and one third of what he would have cost if healthy. Instead of playing for a college program more focused on winning than managing his long-term career, Adenhart had the Angels manage his rehabilitation. Adenhart looked good in 50 innings last year, and this season, he's been nothing short of phenomenal, going 7-0, 1.56 in nine starts for the Kernels with a 60-12 K-BB ratio in 57.2 innings, including seven innings of four-hit ball on Friday while touching 95 mph with his fastball. The Angels already have a very good track record in the draft as of late, and now they're rewarded for thinking outside the box.

blgoblue2 · 05-22-2006, 04:24 PM

wow, the angels suck

<Pion> · 05-22-2006, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse

I guess it isn't just total random chance that the Halos have a marginally decent farm system.

Where do most have their farm system ranked? On Friday I heard one reporter say they had the best in the MLB. I couldn't believe it, but had no idea one way or the other.

darkhorse · 05-22-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by <Pion>

On Friday I heard one reporter say they had the best in the MLB. I couldn't believe it, but had no idea one way or the other.

I wouldn't be surprised if that were the consensus among scouts. The Halos are flush with good prospects and SS Brandon Wood heads the bunch.

Skipaway · 05-22-2006, 08:21 PM

Maybe the Angels can use more prospects like the other Weaver to get back in the race.

darkhorse · 06-08-2006, 08:20 AM

No commentary necessary.

Oooh, dat rhymes.

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/a...pbp&pid=457420

rallymonkey1982 · 06-08-2006, 11:35 AM

Woods' strikeout rate is way too high right now, but he is still young for the level he's currently at, so I'm not too worried.

05-22-2006, 01:54 PM	#21
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Sweeping aside the crickets....... I guess it isn't just total random chance that the Halos have a marginally decent farm system. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/ar...articleid=5104 Nick Adenhart, RHP, Low Class A Cedar Rapids (Angels) Angels scouting director Eddie Bane ... super-genius! Adenhart was one of the top high school pitchers going into the 2004 draft season, but he needed Tommy John surgery before the draft and teams stayed away from him, assuming he'd go to college and work his way back. Not Bane, who took him in the 14th round and signed him for $710,000, somewhere between one half and one third of what he would have cost if healthy. Instead of playing for a college program more focused on winning than managing his long-term career, Adenhart had the Angels manage his rehabilitation. Adenhart looked good in 50 innings last year, and this season, he's been nothing short of phenomenal, going 7-0, 1.56 in nine starts for the Kernels with a 60-12 K-BB ratio in 57.2 innings, including seven innings of four-hit ball on Friday while touching 95 mph with his fastball. The Angels already have a very good track record in the draft as of late, and now they're rewarded for thinking outside the box. __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

05-22-2006, 08:21 PM	#25
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	Maybe the Angels can use more prospects like the other Weaver to get back in the race. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

06-08-2006, 08:20 AM	#26
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	No commentary necessary. Oooh, dat rhymes. http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/a...pbp&pid=457420 __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

06-08-2006, 11:35 AM	#27
rallymonkey1982 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orange County Posts: 436	Woods' strikeout rate is way too high right now, but he is still young for the level he's currently at, so I'm not too worried. __________________ "This is sort of like living the American dream. You get to come the ballpark and get a free beer." - Arte Moreno My Life

05-22-2006, 04:24 PM	#22
blgoblue2 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Walled Lake, Michigan Member #13775 Posts: 886	wow, the angels suck