Fantasy: Top waiver-wire pitcher for April 12
Mixed-league roto owners, looking for a waiver-wire pitcher before Friday's full slate of games?
Here's my free-agent choice (citing most 12-team leagues) for one day of fantasy stardom:
Hisashi Iwakuma, Mariners (vs. Rangers)
1. In two starts this season, spanning 14 innings, Iwakuma has a 2.57 ERA, 0.43 WHIP and letter-perfect K-BB rate of 100.
2. Of his 32 career appearances...
Fantasy: Top waiver-wire pitcher for April 12
Mixed-league roto owners, looking for a waiver-wire pitcher before Friday's full slate of games?
Here's my free-agent choice (citing most 12-team leagues) for one day of fantasy stardom:
Hisashi Iwakuma, Mariners (vs. Rangers)
1. In two starts this season, spanning 14 innings, Iwakuma has a 2.57 ERA, 0.43 WHIP and letter-perfect K-BB rate of 100.
2. Of his 32 career appearances...
Early season review: Mariners top pitching prospects
Aces and closers aplenty
Before the regular season we took a look at the best positional prospects in the Mariners farm system. Today we take a look at Seattle’s crown jewel: the pitching prospects.
It’s well known that the M’s have three of the best pitching prospects in baseball. That trio has been dubbed “the big three,” and consists of starters James Paxton, Taijuan...
Seattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects
The Mariners have one of the better systems in baseball; they have pitching and they have hitting. They also have a lot of raw prospects.
Note: Avg ranking takes the average of any site I could find that had team rankings (sum of ranks divided by total sites). Comp ranking is the composite for the organization; it basically is a ranking of the averages.
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Spring Training Notes: The Arms
When arriving at Cleveland camp to scout future Indians, a trio of A-Ball infielders were tops on my list of “must see” players. Francisco Lindor, Dorssys Paulino and Ronny Rodriguez stretched and ran sprints on back fields and I was content to watch them doing morning drills.
Then, a conversation with volunteer field staff forced a change of plans.
In the “B-Game”, the Indians...
Six Seattle Mariners Prospects You Will See In The Near Future
One of the perks of watching the Seattle Mariners in early spring training action is that their promising farm system is on full display. These games are incredibly valuable to these youngsters that are trying to impress and gain experience at the same time. Here is a ranking of the top 6 Mariners farm players waiting for their opportunity in the Big Leagues.
6) Brandon Maurer...
2013 Top 10 Prospects: Seattle Mariners
There may not be much hope for the Mariners to contend in the strong AL West in 2013, but if pitching wins championships, then there is some serious upside on the way -- and a catcher who can flat-out rake.
My Top 10
1. Mike Zunino C
2. Taijuan Walker SP
3. James Paxton SP
4. Danny Hultzen SP
5. Victor Sanchez SP
6. Brad Miller SS
7. Nick Franklin...
SeattleClubhouse Q&A: James Paxton
One of the Seattle Mariners top prospects and one of the most highly thought of young left-handed pitching prospects in baseball, James Paxton talked with SeattleClubhouse's Rick Randall about his favorite team, favorite pitchers, his draft story and his minor league career.
Five prospects with a shot at the Mariner’s opening day roster
Influx of youth to affect 2013
Despite their flurry of veteran pickups this winter, the Seattle Mariners are still entrenched in a youth movement. A movement that could mean the future of the organization.
With plenty of roster spots up for grabs—and some of the game’s top prospects chomping at the bit—the Mariners will have their hands full this Spring Training.
Any top prospect...
Report: Mariners, Marlins Have Discussed Deal for Giancarlo Stanton
The Marlins have said they aren’t shopping Giancarlo Stanton, but that hasn’t stopped teams from asking about the star outfielder.
The Seattle Mariners have discussed a possible deal with Miami for Stanton, according to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports. Morosi mentioned that Seattle’s pitching prospects could interest the Marlins.
The Mariners have RHP Taijuan Walker, LHP Danny Hultzen...
From the AFL: James Paxton
Seattle Mariners prospect James Paxton joins Field Reporter Inna Lazarev to discuss the details of his experience at the Arizona Fall League.
How will the Mariners choose a pitching staff in 2013?
M’s 2013 Arms
With a king, July’s pitcher of the month, and a big three on the way, what do the M’s do this offseason with starting pitching?
Safeco Field has always been a playpen of sorts for pitchers on both the home and away team. Even with the walls moving in next summer, the sea-level pitching staff should still excel at home.
So, how will the staff grow this offseason...
Daily Notes: Arizona Fall League Begins, Brings Joy
Table of ContentsHere’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Daily Notes.1. Assorted Headlines2. Video: Colorado Shortstop Prospect Trevor Story3. Today’s Playoff ScheduleAssorted HeadlinesArizona Fall League Begins TodayThe Arizona Fall League — featuring many of baseball’s top prospects and giving us daily games at regular times, which certain, unnamed and anxiety...
AFL Preview: Peoria Javelinas
Half the teams in the Arizona Fall League have been highlighted, and next up on the preview list is the Peoria Javelinas. The Javelinas roster includes a southpaw that strikes out batters at a high rate, the most exciting player in the AFL, and a candidate for best professional debut from the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft class.
*Full rosters can be found by clicking on the hyperlink...
King Felix: Subpar to supreme and back again for the M’s
Felix loses Cy Young with horrible finish to season
Felix Hernandez finished his season against the Angels with a loss, allowing 12 hits and 7 earned runs over 5.1 innings pitched.
His best form came while striking out the side in the fifth inning, but his 7 strikeouts could not redeem another short appearance for the Mariners.
Only one month ago, Hernandez was in the driver’s...
Minor Accomplishments for Week 23, the Last of the Accomplishments
The Minor League Baseball season has reached it’s glorious culmination. Well, actually, it’s not very glorious. No, no one really cares who wins in the New York-Penn semis, or the International League title, or the Midwest League championship. It’s just not that interesting. Not even for me. Sure, organizations do their best to instill winning attitudes throughout...
The Seattle Mariners 2012 AFL Group
I have been in a few conversations since the Seattle Mariners announced their 2012 Arizona Fall League (AFL) rosters about who really 'should be' going and I just want to set the record straight about something:
There is a reason why these guys were picked
Let's take a look at what those are.
Stefen Romero
I partially expect a player with Romero's skill set (16...
Mariners Minor League Report
Shortstop Nick FranklinPhoto Credit: Seattlepi.com
It’s that time of year again. The season is winding down and once again the M’s are out of contention. But this is never a boring time of the year. As a matter of fact, quite the opposite.
Now, we get to speculate and evaluate how the club’s top prospects are doing and who may get a September call-up to get his first taste...
Mariners prospect watch: There’s NOT just aces in the system
What about relievers?
A lot of stock is put into the Mariners Big 3 pitching prospects of James Paxton, Danny Hultzen and Taijuan Walker. With their phenomenal upsides it’s hard to not get excited. That’s why, to date, they’ve been the only three covered in this column.
Today, we’re taking a different path. We’re going to be examining another pitching Big 3 in the Mariner’s...
James Paxton Scouting Report
Editor's note: SeaTown Sports correspondent Kevin Neuzil is living in Tennessee for the summer, and put on the scouting hat on Tuesday while he watched the Mariners Double-A affiliate, the Jackson Generals face the Montgomery Biscuits. Neuzil kept his eyes on prized Mariners prospect, pitcher James Paxton. What follows are his observations and notes while he watched Paxton on...
Prospect watch: A look at the three future aces of the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners Farm Arms
Today we’re kicking off a new monthly duel series here at NWSB called “prospect watch.” Each month I’ll be writing two pieces, one covering the top three-four pitchers in the Mariners system, and the other covering the top three-four hitters in the system.
For our inaugural piece we’ll be exploring the pitching side of things. It’s not often...
Mariners Top 5 options in the 2012 MLB draft (1st Round)
Expect M’s to look for bats
With a farm system consisting of Taijuan Walker, Danny Hultzen and James Paxton, one would assume the Seattle Mariners aren’t going to be looking at a lot of pitchers on draft night.
Even with the old adage “you don’t draft what you need, you draft the best possible player,” it’s hard to see the Mariners not taking an impact bat with their...
Paxton's knee hurting, lifted from start -- DL next?
Hot News for P James Paxton
Taijuan Walker and Yasmani Grandal: Scouting the Unknown
Taijuan Walker | RHP, Mariners | Born: 8/13/1992
The Double-A Jackson Generals have quite an impressive rotation. With Danny Hultzen and James Paxton alone, it’d be among the best rotations in Minor League Baseball. Toss in Taijuan Walker, however, and now we’re looking at a truly special Double-A collection of arms, the likes of which doesn’t come around very often....
2012 Top 20 Prospects – Seattle Mariners
2012 Top 20 Prospects – Seattle Mariners
It’s prospect season again. I’ve had my rankings listed on team pages, but have been horrible about keeping those up to date. As I mentioned on the pages, I’m looking at other rankings when I make mine (along with scouting reports and my own opinion). Now the Mariners.
For the top 20, I’ve listed them according to my ranking. I’ve...
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