BigEd76 wrote:In the Phils ST topic, we debated whether or not the Phils farm system should be ranked top-10 ahead of Cincinnati and Tampa Bay. MLB's countdown continues today with #7 and #8.

#8 is Colorado, whose top 5 is Rodgers/Hoffman/Pint/G.Marquez/R.Tapia (all in the top 90 overall)

#7 is Pittsburgh, whose top 5 is Glasnow/Meadows/Bell/M.Keller/K.Newman (all in the top 60 overall)

Remaining: Braves, Brewers, Dodgers, Padres, White Sox, Yankees

WheelsFellOff wrote:Someone explain the prohibition on the use of markers creating a tangible reference system for fielders

other teams got mad

Werthless wrote:

WheelsFellOff wrote:Someone explain the prohibition on the use of markers creating a tangible reference system for fielders

Probably can't put pins or paint on the ground for positioning players.

BigEd76 wrote:MLB's last four minor league systems will be revealed today.

Padres are #4 (Margot/A.Espinoza/Renfroe/Quantrill/A.Morejon, the first three are in the top 42)

Last season was Wainwright's first full year since tearing his Achilles tendon in 2015. He struggled with the feel of what was once a devastating curveball. He went 13-9 after posting 39 wins over the previous two seasons.

This week, after watching his own instructional internet video on how to throw a curve, Wainwright realized his grip had shifted slightly. The old grip brought back the old hook.

Werthless wrote:http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wainwright-throws-minor-leaguer-gift-car-rental-215944168--mlb.html

Entire article is fun read, but a gem at the bottom:

Last season was Wainwright's first full year since tearing his Achilles tendon in 2015. He struggled with the feel of what was once a devastating curveball. He went 13-9 after posting 39 wins over the previous two seasons.

This week, after watching his own instructional internet video on how to throw a curve, Wainwright realized his grip had shifted slightly. The old grip brought back the old hook.

Sometimes it's best to consult an expert.

BigEd76 wrote:Yankees are #2 (Torres/Frazier/Rutherford/Judge/Mateo/Kaprielian/Sheffield all in the top 79)

Barves are #1 (Swanson/Albies/Maitan/Allard/Soroka/Newcomb/Anderson all in the top 86)

[Reveal] Spoiler:

Werthless wrote:http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wainwright-throws-minor-leaguer-gift-car-rental-215944168--mlb.html

Entire article is fun read, but a gem at the bottom:

Last season was Wainwright's first full year since tearing his Achilles tendon in 2015. He struggled with the feel of what was once a devastating curveball. He went 13-9 after posting 39 wins over the previous two seasons.

This week, after watching his own instructional internet video on how to throw a curve, Wainwright realized his grip had shifted slightly. The old grip brought back the old hook.

Sometimes it's best to consult an expert.

BigEd76 wrote:Yankees are #2 (Torres/Frazier/Rutherford/Judge/Mateo/Kaprielian/Sheffield all in the top 79)

Barves are #1 (Swanson/Albies/Maitan/Allard/Soroka/Newcomb/Anderson all in the top 86)