Outside scouting dept.: Some hope for Houston?
The Astros started the 2012 season with almost no hope of playoff contention and, as Joe pointed out, they have taken steps to clean house in hopes of building a team capable of contending years down the road in the AL West. In order for that plan to work, they will need a strong group of prospects to live up to their potential. Here are some notes on a few prospects I have watched...
Johnson acquired by Diamondbacks
Third baseman Chris Johnson was acquired from Houston for Class AA Mobile players Marc Krauss and Bobby Borchering on Sunday morning. Johnson, who was hitting .279 with eight home runs and 41 RBIs this season, is to report to the D-backs in Los Angeles on Monday. "He has power. I think this ballpark will help him,"
D-backs general manager Kevin Towers said. "I think...
FanGraphs Prospect Stock Watch – 06/12/12
Bobby Borchering, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks
Current Level: A+
2012 Top 15 Prospects Ranking: 7th
Current Value: Holding Steady
Borchering (16th) and Matt Davidson (35th) were both selected prior to the second round of the 2009 amateur draft and both were drafted as third basemen. Davidson has thrived in pro ball and is already in double-A. On the other hand, Borchering’s approach...
2012 Visalia Rawhide Roster
After a disappointing season in which they finished with the fewest wins in the California League North division, the Visalia Rawhide are poised for better things in 2012. The opening day roster is teeming with prospects, led by pitcher David Holmberg and slugger Bobby Borchering.
Via diamondbacks.scout.com
April 02, 2012
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