Official 2016 Breakout Season Roster

[romeo212000]

Yeah, not a breakout in production per se, but maybe in recognition.

Neither of you really seem to know what youre talking about.

 

[da55bums]

This already happened last year. He'll adjust and be fine.

Look up Dallas McPherson = Joey Gallo

 

[Omar 382]

Neither of you really seem to know what youre talking about.

How so? Is Watson considered a top-of-the-line relief pitcher right now? Has Gallo ever had success in the majors?

 

[romeo212000]

How so? Is Watson considered a top-of-the-line relief pitcher right now? Has Gallo ever had success in the majors?

2 reasons.

1) Gallo will be at least starting the season at AAA. There simply isn't a place for him on the clue right now. The only way I see him breaking into the big club is injury and that injury will have to happen to Beltre, and unless it's a long term or season ending injury, Gallo will be sent right back to AAA once Beltre is healthy. If we lose an OF to injury, one of Mazara or Brinson will likely get the nod. The only other way is if Mitch Moreland gets traded and they decide to let Gallo take over 1b. A rather unlikely scenario for this season at least.

2) Gallo has already seen the big leagues, had some short lived success, and then was slapped down as he realized what he has to work on. He has had a history of struggling when first promoted throughout his minor league career for quite a while, only to figure it out and go ape shit later. Is he going to be a .280-.290 hitter? No way. You probably got pretty close when you said he'd hit .240-.250. Is he going to strike out a lot? Absolutely. I also think he could very realistic put wind up being a guy who slugs 40+ bombs regularly and drives in 100.

With all of that said, Gallo is unlikely to appear in the big leagues for anything more than a cup of coffee this season, so he's not exactly a break out candidate.

 

[romeo212000]

Look up Dallas McPherson = Joey Gallo

Well shit, I guess we should just dump him for whoever will take him. Maybe we can get a bucket of shiny new baseballs.

 

[Omar 382]

2 reasons.

1) Gallo will be at least starting the season at AAA. There simply isn't a place for him on the clue right now. The only way I see him breaking into the big club is injury and that injury will have to happen to Beltre, and unless it's a long term or season ending injury, Gallo will be sent right back to AAA once Beltre is healthy. If we lose an OF to injury, one of Mazara or Brinson will likely get the nod. The only other way is if Mitch Moreland gets traded and they decide to let Gallo take over 1b. A rather unlikely scenario for this season at least.

2) Gallo has already seen the big leagues, had some short lived success, and then was slapped down as he realized what he has to work on. He has had a history of struggling when first promoted throughout his minor league career for quite a while, only to figure it out and go ape shit later. Is he going to be a .280-.290 hitter? No way. You probably got pretty close when you said he'd hit .240-.250. Is he going to strike out a lot? Absolutely. I also think he could very realistic put wind up being a guy who slugs 40+ bombs regularly and drives in 100.

With all of that said, Gallo is unlikely to appear in the big leagues for anything more than a cup of coffee this season, so he's not exactly a break out candidate.

Hm, for some reason I thought he was going to get more playing time this year. I would think he's a better OF option than Desmond, but you follow the Rangers and I don't.

 

[romeo212000]

Hm, for some reason I thought he was going to get more playing time this year. I would think he's a better OF option than Desmond, but you follow the Rangers and I don't.

The organization knows he needs a little more time to season at AAA because of how things went for him last season after his time in the bigs. Desmond is a stop gap here only on a 1 year deal. My guess is either Brinson or Mazara will take his spot next season. Maybe this season.

 

[da55bums]

2 reasons.

1) Gallo will be at least starting the season at AAA. There simply isn't a place for him on the clue right now. The only way I see him breaking into the big club is injury and that injury will have to happen to Beltre, and unless it's a long term or season ending injury, Gallo will be sent right back to AAA once Beltre is healthy. If we lose an OF to injury, one of Mazara or Brinson will likely get the nod. The only other way is if Mitch Moreland gets traded and they decide to let Gallo take over 1b. A rather unlikely scenario for this season at least.

2) Gallo has already seen the big leagues, had some short lived success, and then was slapped down as he realized what he has to work on. He has had a history of struggling when first promoted throughout his minor league career for quite a while, only to figure it out and go ape shit later. Is he going to be a .280-.290 hitter? No way. You probably got pretty close when you said he'd hit .240-.250. Is he going to strike out a lot? Absolutely. I also think he could very realistic put wind up being a guy who slugs 40+ bombs regularly and drives in 100.

With all of that said, Gallo is unlikely to appear in the big leagues for anything more than a cup of coffee this season, so he's not exactly a break out candidate.

Even Adam Dunn didn't strikeout that much in the minors, nor Justin Smoak, nor Chris Davis...if you can get a bag a balls for the guy, take it and run. It will save the heartache.

 

[romeo212000]

Even Adam Dunn didn't strikeout that much in the minors, nor Justin Smoak, nor Chris Davis...if you can get a bag a balls for the guy, take it and run. It will save the heartache.

Whatever you say, hoss.

 

[Omar 382]

Even Adam Dunn didn't strikeout that much in the minors, nor Justin Smoak, nor Chris Davis...if you can get a bag a balls for the guy, take it and run. It will save the heartache.

And Chris Davis isn't a good hitter?

 

[da55bums]

And Chris Davis isn't a good hitter?

saying that none of them struck out as much as Gallo in the minors, all 3 are better than Gallo. Just hope Tex gets more out of Gallo than they did for Chris Davis.

 

[Omar 382]

2012 wasn't his first season (and he wasn't drafted, he's foreign), you missed three seasons in that analysis.

I look at the same player and see a guy who's only topped .300 in 2 of 7 minor league seasons, both of those seasons occurring under very favorable hitting conditions. And he's done so while striking out once every 2.9 ABs. Hell, even last year while he was crushing the PCL he was still striking out once every 3.3 ABs.

I'm not saying that there definitely isn't a .320 hitter in there, I'm just saying that I don't think we'll see that hitter in 2016. For instance, if he were to cut his K rate by 20% that would be a siginificant improvement but that kind of improvement would still leave him needing to BABIP .400+ to hit .320. Like I said, maybe further down the road. Would be a hell of an improvement (and surprise) if it happened this year though.

Largest improvement in contact rate

1. John Jaso, +14%
2. Domingo Santana, +11%
3. Joe Mauer, +10%

Largest improvement in chase rate

1. Domingo Santana, -15%
2. Starling Marte, -13%
3. David Freese, -11%

Largest improvement in strikeout rate

1. Nelson Cruz, -14%
2. Domingo Santana, -13%
3. Brandon Belt, -12%

He's really improved his patience at the plate. He has the lowest O-Swing% in baseball right now.

 

[obxyankeefan]

Look up Dallas McPherson = Joey Gallo

Damn you are a mean one, Gallo will have a better career than Dallas McPherson.

Spoiler

I would have gone with Pete Incaviglia

 

[romeo212000]

Just wait and see on Gallo. I'll be curious to see his K rate after 2 months. I bet it's way down. Kid is smart. He knows how to adjust. I watched him hit a couple balls out in AAA this year. Looks like he's shortened his swing a bit and still has the power to hit tape measure shots.

 

[navamind]

Baez managing a .370 OBP (particularly with a .280 BA) seems pretty unlikely. He's never had a walk percentage over 8% in the minors.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

I think Seager's going to be a good 1 for the Dodgers.

Kid has ice in his veins. He never gets swept up in the moment, which means he will always put forth a good effort in the box, Pederson is just starting to learn to keep his composure in the box and take smart swings. Seager has had it from Day 1.

 

[romeo212000]

Nomar Mazara says hi.

 

[da55bums]

Look up Dallas McPherson = Joey Gallo