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<blockquote data-quote="IanKEvans2" data-source="post: 1275532" data-attributes="member: 12945"><p>Excellent analysis as always, champaignchris. I truly appreciate your insight. I'll try to react point by point.</p><p></p><p>1) Theo & Company have shown the value of stockpiling arms. Eddie Butler is an intriguing recent addition. Only 25-years-old and pitched at Coors his entire career. I'm not expecting an Arrieta-like revival, but he could serve as a contributing piece going forward.</p><p></p><p>2) I think Baez will continue to be an electric piece to the puzzle who will occasionally drive fans mad. I see Russell in the opposite light as someone who will be consistent. Contreras is so intriguing. He has a cannon for an arm and is still developing defensively (if I recall correctly, he is a converted infielder). I'm not sure what to expect from Jay, but I firmly believe Heyward will produce. Love his presence in the clubhouse.</p><p></p><p>3) The bullpen has reloaded. I'd take Davis, Rondon, Strop, Edwards Jr., Grimm, and Uehara against almost anyone in the league. I'd like to see an attempt to extend Davis, though the dominant closer market has proven to be pricey. </p><p></p><p>Additional comment: Regarding prospects, last year was the rise of Eloy Jimenez. This year I'll [hopefully] predict a major rise from RHP Dylan Cease (currently #98 overall on MLB.com). Others I'll be keeping an eye on: 1) OF Mark Zagunis, 2) RHP Duane Underwood, and 3) RHP Jose Paulino.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IanKEvans2, post: 1275532, member: 12945"] Excellent analysis as always, champaignchris. I truly appreciate your insight. I'll try to react point by point. 1) Theo & Company have shown the value of stockpiling arms. Eddie Butler is an intriguing recent addition. Only 25-years-old and pitched at Coors his entire career. I'm not expecting an Arrieta-like revival, but he could serve as a contributing piece going forward. 2) I think Baez will continue to be an electric piece to the puzzle who will occasionally drive fans mad. I see Russell in the opposite light as someone who will be consistent. Contreras is so intriguing. He has a cannon for an arm and is still developing defensively (if I recall correctly, he is a converted infielder). I'm not sure what to expect from Jay, but I firmly believe Heyward will produce. Love his presence in the clubhouse. 3) The bullpen has reloaded. I'd take Davis, Rondon, Strop, Edwards Jr., Grimm, and Uehara against almost anyone in the league. I'd like to see an attempt to extend Davis, though the dominant closer market has proven to be pricey. Additional comment: Regarding prospects, last year was the rise of Eloy Jimenez. This year I'll [hopefully] predict a major rise from RHP Dylan Cease (currently #98 overall on MLB.com). Others I'll be keeping an eye on: 1) OF Mark Zagunis, 2) RHP Duane Underwood, and 3) RHP Jose Paulino. [/QUOTE]
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