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1 hour ago, Tony-OH said:

It will be interesting to see how they handle him. He will most likely be ready by next year, but do you waste some of his controlability on another bad team next year?

When is he eligible for an extension?  

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22 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Has this been posted yet?

Top MLB Draft Prospect Adley Rutschman Isn’t Buster Posey. He’s Better.

 

"In major league history, there have been only two bases-loaded intentional walks, one to Barry Bonds in 1998, the other to Josh Hamilton in 2008, and both came with two outs in the ninth inning. "

 

Jim Palmer would say otherwise.

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Rutschman's response to my question on Game calling, 

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“I called my own games in summer ball, both years and for team USA. But It’s definitely one of those areas that you definitely learn about when you get to pro ball. (With) the analytics they have for each hitter that will be fun to learn and I’m looking forward to it.”

 

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15 minutes ago, Catch 8 said:

When is he eligible for an extension?  

 

14 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Right after they put him on the 40 I'm guessing.

What's slot? 8.something mil?

I take it football isn't an option.

Buy out his arb and offer 12/80.

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19 minutes ago, UpstateNYfan said:

Oh, maybe high school....I am so f'ed tired about "that skill set"..the catcher sees how the batter reacts to pitches better than anyone...If a catcher depends on calls from the bench, he's not a catcher. IMO, the coaches teaches tendencies, the catcher "sees"...if he isn't allowed to put 2 + 2 together, then he is not a player. A true teacher (coach) fosters independence, not authoritarianism, and welcomes the transition, not codependence. 

Agreed. My dad had me calling the game as a ten year old playing with older kids. A lot of my understanding about pitching came from the knowledge I developed as a catcher.

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