Comments on: Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 Top Prospects: #4 – Alen Hanson

By: iChuck33

iChuck33 — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:34:14 +0000

I think dilson played mostly second this past year, the high school kid max moroff played short

By: emjayinTN

emjayinTN — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:44:53 +0000

And, Elvis Andrus as an 18 year old with 32 E’s in 106 games and then 25 E’s in 98 games the following year. Hanson needs to stay at SS for as long as possible, but the Pirates have some very young talent at that position such as Dilson Herrera, and the HS kid from Florida that we drafted last year. Is it a good time to hire a middle infield coach to spend more time with these kids?

By: NastyNate82

NastyNate82 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:10:28 +0000

Not a finder’s fee but…reference fee?

By: NastyNate82

NastyNate82 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:09:45 +0000

You’re also comparing a HS player vs. a college player. Big difference there. His big issue (as it was at times in college) is that it seems his command strays and he gets hit more than a guy with his stuff should be. I think he’s going to have some growing pains. Which is why he won’t be up yet, but he has showed signs that he’s going to be pretty good. As WhAngus says, he’s not Strasburg, and those types are rare.

By: Tim Williams

Tim Williams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:57:15 +0000

I feel like eventually you’re going to start asking me for commission.

By: Lee Young

Lee Young — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:56:23 +0000

Not trying to be smarta$$ or anything like that, but if you buy Tim’s book you would know where he is.

One hint: It isn’t good.

Tim’s nice enough to cover the top 20, but there is so much more in his prospect book. I reference it constantly.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:50:12 +0000

So I’m gonna quess Cole is #1, Taillon is #2, and Polanco is #3? Where is Alex Dickerson?

By: Mark Busch

Mark Busch — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:34:40 +0000

Cole’s stamina is Verlander-esque (no jinx obv). He might not miss as many bats as Felix Hernandez, but Cole could end up being one of the biggest work horses in baseball. That part really excites me about his potential.

By: whiteAngus

whiteAngus — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:22:10 +0000

thats more than acceptable for his expectations. he isnt Strasburg and we shant expect him to be.

By: whiteAngus

whiteAngus — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:20:50 +0000

cutch didnt go to college, Cole did. and cole faced really good competition as well.
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cole’s numbers are more than okay. and also remember this: he gets stronger as the game gets longer. hes a legit #1 prospect.
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that being said, i understand you wanting him to get more seasoning. the Bucs wont bring him up early anyway so this discussion isnt really going anywhere.